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Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Rarotonga
  • Place, Black Rock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise

Welcome to Are'ora. This name means "the house for living", and is the name of our ancestors village on Atiu .
Are’ora is a new (2019) home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large deck. It is fully furnished with everything required to enjoy your stay. It has ceiling fans, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. For rainy days, the lounge is spacious and equipped with a large flatscreen tv and a wide selection of movies and programs, as well as board games and cards. Wifi is available on a user pays basis.
Are’ora is located on the western side of Rarotonga, with garden and mountain views. There are many beaches within a 5 – 10 minute drive, and Muri is 20 minutes away. There are many nice resorts, restaurants/bars nearby, while the airport and Avarua township are < 10 minutes drive.
The beach is a 2 minutes walk, and is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and strolling. Across the road is a bar/restaurant where you can enjoy the most amazing sunsets accompanied by a cold beer or a lovely cocktail.
For families, there is plenty of room outside for the kids to run around and play.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7557247ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Located in Arorangi, a neighborhood in Rarotonga, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aroa Beach and Muri Beach. Highland Paradise Cultural Centre and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Highland Paradise Cultural Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Puaikura Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise on Aug 26, 2026 start from $277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise located?

Located in Arorangi, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Black Rock, Puaikura Beach, and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre. Rarotonga Golf Club and Cocoputt are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Jo N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing for our group!!!Wayne communicated super well before check in. The house was set up incredibly well for us to walk in, unpack and relax.We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HOLIDAY IN PARADISE

An absolutely stunning property that was well equiped, positioned and beautifully decorated. Stunning grounds with a Hamptons feel and great indoor-outdoor flow. Close to beach and great restaurants. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend 👌 😀
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2022
Fiona and her family were excellent guests. They left the place in perfect condition and had even stripped the beds. They even fed the local wildlife on site!! Highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arorangi retreat

Loved the position and space in this house. Well equipped kitchen perfect for creating large meals for the family great living spaces. Helpful and friendly locals. Only downside is a Rarotongan problem - bring your earplugs if you’re a light sleeper the roosters are very vocal
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2022
The guests were perfect. Communicated well, and respected the property and left it in great condition on departure, which we are hugely thankful for. Highly recommended guests and hope they return. P.S. yeah the roosters are noisy in Raro - luckily you can (almost) blot them out after about 3 nights!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent - 5 stars!

What a great place, great location and great host(s). This house was absolutely perfect for our family getaway and easy to find. There was 6 of us in total, including a 7 year old. A very comfortable stay (including the beds) and a very modern setup, plus only a 3kms to where some family members live. So many reasons to stay at this house. Everything is provided, including some delicious bananas, paw paws and tomatoes - so tasty! We ate in a couple of nights, so having the BBQ was handy, as was the hard drive with movies (and not just to entertain the child) and the Vodafone hot spot. Two Vodafone hot spot purchases saw us through 10 days (each 19GB / 5 days). One purchased at the Vodafone store in town and the second at a grocery store just a short walk clockwise from the house. Would definitely stay here again. Wayne was very responsive to questions leading up to our stay. Part the way through our stay clean linen was dropped off just in case we wanted to change our sheets and towels - even though a washing machine is in the house. The beautiful dogs next door enjoyed greeting us each time we returned home. BTW, their new names are Buttercup and Daniella - originally Daniel until the sex was made known :-)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2023
Thanks for your lovely comments Michelle. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! Wayne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

Lovely place to stay with family or friends
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2021
Thanks Jess. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come again!

About the host

Hosted by Wayne Monteith

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Wayne is a Kiwi with Cook Islands heritage. Katya is Russian.

Why they chose this property

A very comfortable fully furnished home in a great location 2 minutes walk to the beach and well located on the western side of Rarotonga in close proximity to a number of nice restaurants and bars.

Languages:

Russian

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