10/10 Excellent
Scott D.
Jan 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A thoughtfully-appointed, luxurious home-away-from-home
We feel so lucky to have found the listing for this Bora Bora bungalow. It is a gem. The owners have put a lot of care and hard work into creating a (luxurious) home-away-from home environment for Maeva Hoa guests. I doubt there are many, if any, homes as nice as this one on the main island.
We loved staying on the main island (where locals live) and the authentic experience it allowed. (Staying at a resort on a motu would be beautiful but isolating.) Maeva Hoa, located on a quieter part of the island and a 15-30 minute drive from the island hubs of Vaitape and Matira, does require renting a car, but we loved having the independence to explore the island on our own.
The views from both inside and outside the bungalow are beautiful; we logged countless hours hanging out on the balcony overlooking the lagoon and also appreciated having the same stunning views from inside the air conditioned unit.
Communication with the owners before and during our stay was seamless, and they were full of ideas and tips to guide our planning. Their on-island representatives were very helpful, as well; they met us upon arrival on the island to escort us to Maeva Hoa and were easy to reach throughout our stay when we had questions or needed recommendations.
If we are lucky enough to return to Bora Bora, we would want to stay at Maeva Hoa again. We now know that we would only need only to pack a swim suit and a few items of clothing, as the owners have thoughtfully provided everything else!
Scott D.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023