LAGOON POOL HOME WITH PRIVATE POOL MAHAREPA Moorea

I am STUNNED to see any review less than 5 stars. This place is amazing and a ridiculous value! What you pay for a week here is what you pay for ONE night in the huts over the water. Karine is great and will do anything to please her guests. The location cannot be beat. We were here for our honeymoon and I would HIGHLY recommend this over a hut over the water. French Polynesia is extremely expensive to begin with, so the money we saved by staying here was allocated to excursions (definitely do the shark/stingray lagoon tour with Albert rentals - must do!) and food/alcohol. Karine has 3 bikes for you to use and 2 kayaks. We literally used these every day. We rented a car for one day, but realized it really isn't necessary as long as you are somewhat active. The bikes are fine. Maharepa (the village the rental is in) is the "center" of Moorea and has everything you could need. Literally across the street is a supermarket and 2 banks. As for the heat / lizards/ bugs in rooms. Yes, as long as you are not a ridiculous person, you understand going into this that it is a tropical place and it is different than home. That being said, they were NOT all over the place. A couple lizards, one spider. A/C in the master bedroom was totally fine. The private pool is awesome (bring your own floaties/rafts!) and the view and sunsets are unbeatable. I can't speak highly enough of this property for its value and amazing views/amenities. Most of the locals on the island know about the property right after you say private pool in Maharepa. That is a good sign! Great place, would definitely stay again. PLEASE do not listen to the negative comments, as I feel they are really not rational.

My husband and I, along with 5 other guests stayed at this house for a week in June 2013. The house was beautiful! From the property with a pool to the panoramic ocean views, we were truly in our island paradise. In regards to the most recent post, yes, there are mosquitoes, but minimal at the home and Karine checked in often to make sure we were pleased. If you are visiting Moorea you will need to pack bug spray as we were getting bit going out for dinners at night since there is outdoor/open seating. Moorea means “yellow lizard” and there are a couple here and there, but they do not harm you and are smaller than the palm of your hand. We loved to try to snap photos of the creatures, but they are fast and tend to stay outside at night near lights.

If this vacation spot wasn’t a 24 hour travel day away….I would return as much as possible. The location is perfect! You are near stores, banks, and the ocean! Le Sud was great for lunch and dinner and Carmeline was our favorite for breakfast and ice cream! You can walk nearly anyway or kayak to the bays where you can snorkel or be with the spinner dolphins! We had our excursions pick us up by boat right at the property for private tours and by bus right over the bridge which also have a gated fence for additional safety! The island is very welcoming and safe along with the property. Karine helped us arrange our taxi along with set up excursions and was on call for anything we may have needed throughout our trip (Hiro Tours-private circle island boat tour, snorkel-sting rays/sharks, and bbq; Albert Tours-circle island bus tour). My husband and I have used vrbo/homeaway many times for our vacations, and I must say we are very pleased and would recommend this home to anyone! Thank you for an unforgettable vacation experience!

My husband and I, along with 5 other guests stayed at this house for a week in June 2013. The house was beautiful! From the property with a pool to the panoramic ocean views, we were truly in our island paradise. In regards to the most recent post, yes, there are mosquitoes, but minimal at the home and Karine checked in often to make sure we were pleased. If you are visiting Moorea you will need to pack bug spray as we were getting bit going out for dinners at night since there is outdoor/open seating. Moorea means “yellow lizard” and there are a couple here and there, but they do not harm you and are smaller than the palm of your hand. We loved to try to snap photos of the creatures, but they are fast and tend to stay outside at night near lights.

If this vacation spot wasn’t a 24 hour travel day away….I would return as much as possible. The location is perfect! You are near stores, banks, and the ocean! Le Sud was great for lunch and dinner and Carmeline was our favorite for breakfast and ice cream! You can walk nearly anyway or kayak to the bays where you can snorkel or be with the spinner dolphins! We had our excursions pick us up by boat right at the property for private tours and by bus right over the bridge which also have a gated fence for additional safety! The island is very welcoming and safe along with the property. Karine helped us arrange our taxi along with set up excursions and was on call for anything we may have needed throughout our trip (Hiro Tours-private circle island boat tour, snorkel-sting rays/sharks, and bbq; Albert Tours-circle island bus tour). My husband and I have used vrbo/homeaway many times for our vacations, and I must say we are very pleased and would recommend this home to anyone! Thank you for an unforgettable vacation experience!

My husband and I, along with 5 other guests stayed at this house for a week in June 2013. The house was beautiful! From the property with a pool to the panoramic ocean views, we were truly in our island paradise. In regards to the most recent post, yes, there are mosquitoes, but minimal at the home and Karine checked in often to make sure we were pleased. If you are visiting Moorea you will need to pack bug spray as we were getting bit going out for dinners at night since there is outdoor/open seating. Moorea means “yellow lizard” and there are a couple here and there, but they do not harm you and are smaller than the palm of your hand. We loved to try to snap photos of the creatures, but they are fast and tend to stay outside at night near lights.

If this vacation spot wasn’t a 24 hour travel day away….I would return as much as possible. The location is perfect! You are near stores, banks, and the ocean! Le Sud was great for lunch and dinner and Carmeline was our favorite for breakfast and ice cream! You can walk nearly anyway or kayak to the bays where you can snorkel or be with the spinner dolphins! We had our excursions pick us up by boat right at the property for private tours and by bus right over the bridge which also have a gated fence for additional safety! The island is very welcoming and safe along with the property. Karine helped us arrange our taxi along with set up excursions and was on call for anything we may have needed throughout our trip (Hiro Tours-private circle island tour, snorkel-sting ray/sharks, and bbq, Albert Tours-circle island bus tour). My husband and I have used vrbo/homeaway many times for our vacations, and I must say we are very pleased and would recommend this home to anyone! Thank you Karine, Robert, and the island of Moorea for an unforgettable vacation experience!

When my family arrived we did feel safe. This house had screen door latches for locks. (we did not feel safe). The house had mosquitos and lizards in every room. (we had many mosquito bites) The only A/C unit was small and in one bedroom. (we were very hot) The tv was only in French and in a room with mosquitos and no A/C! There is much better value and comfort close by!!