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Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families.

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A grassy area with white chairs and a small wooden table, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a wicker chair.
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, and a view of a lush garden through large sliding glass doors.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window, and a view of the outdoors.
A pathway leading to a building with a covered entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Matavera District, Rarotonga
  • Place, Arai-Te-Tonga
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families.

Authentic Tropical Living on the Oceanfront!

Welcome to Tavake Oceanfront Villa, a spacious and beautifully positioned holiday home on the east coast of Rarotonga, in the peaceful village of Matavera.

Set on a generous oceanfront section, the property stretches from the house through a large tropical backyard right down to the ocean. There is plenty of space to relax, explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the island. For families travelling with children, there is also a fully enclosed private courtyard and garden on the opposite side of the home, providing a safe and peaceful space to play.

Spacious, relaxed island living.

The heart of Tavake is its generous open-plan living area, with plenty of room to spread out. The spacious lounge and dining areas open into a large entertainer's kitchen, making it easy to cook, dine and enjoy time together.

The kitchen is well equipped and includes a walk-in pantry, so once you've done the shopping, you can settle in and enjoy the feeling of having everything you need right at home.

For guests who need to stay connected, the villa also offers unlimited Wi-Fi, making it easy to work remotely or keep in touch while you're away.

Down the hallway from the main living area are the bedrooms and additional living spaces.

The spacious master bedroom features sliding doors opening towards the ocean, allowing you to wake up to beautiful island views. It also has its own ensuite bathroom.

The two additional bedrooms include one queen bedroom and one twin bedroom with two single beds, making the villa particularly comfortable for families or groups travelling together.

There is also a second small lounge, complete with a comfortable sofa — perfect for the kids to have their own space, settle in for a game or enjoy some downtime.

A shared bathroom and shower complete the sleeping wing.

🌺 Designed for authentic tropical living!

Tavake Oceanfront Villa has been thoughtfully built for natural tropical living. The home is spacious, open and designed to make the most of the island's beautiful climate, with generous indoor-outdoor spaces, natural airflow and tropical breezes.

The large covered verandah is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, relax with a book, share meals with family and friends — or simply watch the ocean and keep an eye out for passing whales.

The home does not have air conditioning or mosquito screens. This is intentional and reflects the home's open tropical design, which embraces natural ventilation and the experience of living in the island environment.

We appreciate that guests have different preferences when it comes to accommodation. If air conditioning, fully screened windows and doors, or a more enclosed style of holiday home are important to your comfort, Tavake may not be the right fit for you.

For those who enjoy fresh air, open spaces, tropical surroundings and a genuine island-living experience, Tavake offers a wonderful place to slow down, reconnect and enjoy Rarotonga at its best.

🌴 Your own space to unwind

With its expansive grounds, oceanfront position, enclosed garden, spacious interiors and large covered verandah, Tavake offers plenty of room for everyone to find their own space.

It is particularly well suited to large families, extended families or two couples travelling together who want relaxed comfort, privacy and plenty of room to enjoy their holiday.

And when you're ready to explore, the villa is conveniently located with Avarua township and the popular Muri area both within easy reach, while still giving you the feeling of having your own peaceful slice of the island.

Come for the ocean views, stay for the tropical lifestyle
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
On departure please ensure kitchen is left tidy with any dishes put in dishwasher and rubbish put in bins outside.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7702397
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rarotonga

Located by the ocean, this villa is in Matavera, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Arai-Te-Tonga and Cook Islands National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wreck of the Matai and Koteka Winery. Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Matavera District, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Arai-Te-Tonga - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Aroa Beach - 21 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VIBE - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tiare's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families. located?

Located in Matavera, this villa is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Arai-Te-Tonga and within 3 miles (5 km) of Avana Harbour and Muri Lagoon. Beachcomber Pearl Market and Wreck of the Matai are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing home, fabulous location. The online photos dont do this home justice!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculately clean, very stylish, comfortable. Close to muri, amazing coffee short walk away. Great place to stay with family of 5. Sadly we were too early in season to see whales others wrote about but still amazing to sitvand watch the ocean from lounge/garden/beach. We had a car so super easy to get to snorkling beaches but doubt would be difficult using bus only.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful house, great for a family group. Specious and stylish and comfortable, great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing stayed a week and didnt want to go home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as per the pictures. Great stay. Beautiful big doors to open out and watch the sea. Totally recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Rarotonga. The house is beautifully designed, spacious and ideal for a large family or group. The beach is stunning, although not suitable for swimming. We loved exploring the coral rocks and watching locals fish on the reef at low tide, the roosters & chickens and the visiting dogs.Waking each morning to the ocean views was magical. We saw whales, beautiful sunrises and enjoyed the incredible natural beauty surrounding us.There were, however, a few negatives. The house is starting to feel a little unloved. There are no fly screens on any windows and, despite having fans, the bedrooms became quite hot and stuffy at night, even in September when temperatures were only in the mid-20s.While there were a few pantry staples (bread, milk, butter, loo paper), provisions were limited - no sponge and a decent broom would have been appreciated to sweep the sandy floors. The TV was not working during our stay and, despite reporting it, nothing was done to fix it. Families with young children should also note there are no games or PlayStation in the media room.Most concerning were the back steps, which are in poor condition and need urgent attention and care should be taken when using them!Overall, we liked the location, space and spectacular views. With some maintenance and improvements, this could be an exceptional property.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just perfect ..the best place to stay and the view was amazing.. we loved our dog visits from next door and the baby chickens ( animal lovers we are lol ) Definitely going back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely large modern property with all the comforts of home to help us settle in and start enjoying our holiday immediately. Great view of the ocean with magnificent bifold doors each side of the living to allow for breeze to pass through. Enjoyed using the table tennis, lovely kitchen facilities with more than enough of every type of dish. Books galore and even a second separate sitting area perfect for the teens to chill in. The most comfortable couch, and the beds were good too. The location was close to everything and some excursions collected us from the door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Bliss

Absolutely beautiful home! Super tidy inside and out, beautiful beach views. Close to everything - walking distance to great food! Love it! Spacious and modern! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Ocean Villa

House was fabulous. Heaps of room for 6 adults. Great having 21/2 bathrooms. Extremely well catered for own cooking facilities if you wanted to do that. Great location. We saw Whales every day from the huge views from the lounge. Plenty of parking for car/s or bikes. Overall brilliant stay. It was our 3rd trip to Raro but first time in a house and we will always book a house in future instead of a resort as we did in the past.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Open, Clean well located Villa,

Pleasantly surprised by the size and openness of the property. The thoughtfulness of providing staples (coffee, milk, bread etc) was appreciated given we arrived at the property at 3:00am and knew we would not have to immediately head out in the morning to get supplies. The communication with the villa owners was quick, informative and very pleasant. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful home in a beautiful location to enable, resilience, restoration and rejuvenation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A stylish and dreamy home away from home

My partner, mother, toddler and I had an excellent time staying at Tavake Oceanfront Villa. It’s modern, stylish, clean and has a spacious layout that made it ideal for our family group. The beach is beautiful although not great for swimming with the reef being so close to the shoreline. However, great for wave watching, crab hunting and we even spotted a pod of whales. We enjoyed the location between town (Avarua) and Muri. There is, in our opinion, the best coffee in Raro, Love Cafe, 200m from the house. I would definitely recommend renting a car for your stay here and then you can explore the island with ease and have your beautiful home to retreat back to. We loved our time here and would love to stay again in the future. Thank you very much!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Meitaki Maata Antonia! For your lovely comments. Very glad to hear you enjoyed your time here on Raro at Tavake. Kia Manuia Marie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

On first entrance it is quite stunning, we enjoyed the private front yard and back yard, and named the geckos that kindly do bug clean up in the evenings. Unfortunately the rainy season can be a rough time of year to visit without AC. The listing states AC which turned out to be a small unit that provided small comfort for one small room. It was difficult sleeping or lounging around the home on muggy days for three girls from a cold climate. Mosquitoes made it difficult to leave doors open for fresh air. Otherwise, we were overly happy with the home and it's generous gifts from the hosts on our arrival. The beach is lovely to listen to but is absolutely not swimmable and can be difficult to walk on due to the coral graveyard. I would recommend this home for friends or family.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Raro Paradise

Very stylish place, lots of space. Large airy rooms, double carport and large section. Close neighbours on one side but basically didn't see them. Beach not good for swimming as the reef is very close but the isolation means the coral is in good condition. Few people on the beach. Desirable to have a car to get to the good swimming spots. We saw whales close to the reef one day, a special highlight! Large hermit crabs can be seen on the section after dark. We also spotted a Frigate bird briefly so were extremely lucky with the wildlife. The house sleeps 6 but there is plenty of room for everyone and the house could have accommodated more people if necessary (in my opinion). The unlimited wifi was much appreciated. Hard to imagine a better place to stay if you have transport. It is clearly a much loved family home built to high standards. It has a full laundry, a large fridge and 2 large bathrooms. We enjoyed our stay immensely and strongly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great location you get what you see it’s a big property. The walk to the beach is a challenge but when you get there it’s pretty much private.On arrival we found milk and lots of extras like bread to see us through the first night. Holiday homes are expensive in Rarotonga so in comparison this might even be cheap. Anyway you won’t be disappointed much better then a resort!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I have no hesitation recommending Tavake Oceanfront Villa's to anyone. We loved it.

The property is awesome. Right on the beach. The house is spacious and well laid out. Everything you need. The house is in between town and Muri beach, so a great location. Marie is a great communicator as well. Thanks for an fantastic holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best. Holiday. Ever.

We had a wonderful holiday here with our three children (aged 11, eight and six). The house is beautiful and really well set up. The kids loved playing on the beach - building sandcastles and collecting beautiful shells. While the beach is not great for swimming (coral and a bit rocky) it’s great for fossicking and we loved spotting hermit crabs and geckos. We had a rental car which meant we could easily tour the island, hunt out great swimming and snorkeling spots, enjoy great cafes and stock up on groceries. Best. Holiday. Ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home away from home

Travelling as a family of 2 adults and 3 young children. This property was immaculately clean with ample space. The beach access from the back yard made for beautiful views and easy quick adventures with the kids. Location was good, a close bus ride to Muri Beach. Property owners were amazing to deal with. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

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