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Splendid Villa Overlooking the Lagoon of Bora Bora. Honeymooners & Families

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PRIVACY AND CONFORT WITH VIEW OF THE LAGOON OF BORA BORA
EXCLUSIVE LAGOON VIEW FROM VILLA VAHIMANUI
UNOBSTRUCTED WORLD CLASS VIEW FROM VILLA VAHIMANUI
UNOBSTRUCTED WORLD CLASS VIEW FROM VILLA VAHIMANUI
VIEW OF MOTUS FROM THE BALCONY OF THE VILLA

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bora Bora, Leeward Islands
  • Le Bora Bora Resort Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Vaitape Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mt. Otemanu
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)
    ‪191 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is Splendid Villa Overlooking the Lagoon of Bora Bora. Honeymooners & Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Splendid Villa Overlooking the Lagoon of Bora Bora. Honeymooners & Families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Splendid Villa Overlooking the Lagoon of Bora Bora. Honeymooners & Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Splendid Villa Overlooking the Lagoon of Bora Bora. Honeymooners & Families located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bora Bora holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tā'ihi Point, Terei’a Point and WWII Guns Faanui. Ofu O Rau Point is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hozefa A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Well equipped villa at a fantastic location

Overall a brilliant place to stay with everything needed. Only issue was there were dead ants in the kitchen but these were vacuumed using the vacuum provided. Communication with Pierre was great and the views across the lagoon were breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Fantastic!! Just the best!!

This was our 3rd stay and we just love this place so much! Everything is great, the condo, the neighborhood and most importantly the view! The condo is very tastefully decorated and has everything you need. Pierre, we are so happy to have found your house and we already plan our next taste!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Excellent quiet and peaceful location

We had a lovely stay here! My boyfriend and I were looking for a peaceful retreat and definitely found it here. All of the conveniences that you need and Pierre is a most attentive host. He has great recommendations on places to go and visit that made our trip even that more memorable. Our only regret is we didn’t stay longer:)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shandra C.

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

Second Stay in this villa

This was our second stay at this house. It has a wonderful view from inside the house and also on the patio. It also has a sunset view. It is well-equipped and has beach towels. There is a washer and dryer. The bedrooms have a/c which is needed, as the house can get very hot during the day. This time none of the tour operators would pick us up from the pier so we had to drive to town to get picked up.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Y.

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

Beautiful cottage on Bora Bora

We loved our two week stay at Pierre’s beautiful cottage! We rented a car and had full access to activities during the day, then returned to our cottage oasis and enjoyed the spectacular view of the lagoon from the peaceful covered porch. Thank you Pierre for your wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., San José, USA

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

Second stay and again fantastic!

This has been our second stay at Pierre’s home and it has been super fantastic again! The condominium is just the perfect place to stay, the views are incredible and everything is super clean, and quiet. Pierre is super responsive and super nice to communicate with. You cannot go wrong with this apartment! Merci Pierre and à bientôt!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharee O.

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

Immaculate villa with stunning views

Our family of 4 had an amazing holiday in Bora Bora thanks to the wonderful villa overlooking the lagoon, and extremely helpful owner Pierre. Even a lovely local picked a bunch of bananas off his tree and gave them to us after our morning swim in the beautiful bright blue Lagoon. This was a dream 21st celebration birthday/holiday for our twins Thank you Pierre
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franck T., Petaluma

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

The property and the view was very nice.

The property and the view were very nice. We staid 5 nights. The only problem it is on the other side of the Island and if you want to eat or do any grocery shopping or go to the beach you have to drive around 20 - 25 minutes each way. So must be organized. Again, nothing wrong with the place, just be sure you have a car.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralf F.

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

Spectacular View and fatnatioc house

Dear Pierre and Nathalie Thank you very very much for your hospitality. We were absolutly thrilled with your beautiful house. This is the highlight of our journey through French Polynesia . We enjoyed every minute no matter if rain or sun. Again THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH an greetings from your spectacular home from Ralf, Yvonne, Anneli and Benny
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim and lisa R., silverthorne colorado

Boro Boro

Very clean place, and the owner is very responsive. He is patient with questions. The view is amazing. The convenience of the car rental and the fact that he arranges for your pick and drop off is much appreciaited. There are screens on the windows, so it is fun to keep them open. the air conditioning was a real plus in Febuary!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pam A., United States

Beautiful

The condo was awesome. We are packing up to leave today and I am already planning to come back. The owner gave us all the information we needed. The taxi was waiting for us when we arrived. The hosts met us and helped with luggage, gave us tour of condo so we would know where everything was. The view is gorgeous, the furnishings comfortable. There are steep stairs but we were able to navigate an we are in our 50's. I highly recommend this Condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Great Rental Property in Bora Bora

We had a great experience renting this property for 4 nights as part of our honeymoon to French Polynesia. The rental car included was super convenient and allowed easy access to Matira Beach, the grocery store and restaurants. The property itself has a spectacular view although not much of a beach onsite. Pierre is super detailed and great to work with. He arranged for our pickup at the airport and had many good recommendations for restaurants and activities during our stay. We would highly recommend this to anyone wishing to experience Bora Bora while avoiding the outrageous prices that many hotels charge.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

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

A dream in Bora Bora

The house is part of a complex on a small hill. The only negative point (if i can find one) is that there is no sign indicating the complex. Anyway, the house is fabulous: a great view with a very nice terrace, very nice forniture and high attention to details. The owner (Pierre) is extremely detailed and he gave us any possible information we could need. It was an excellent choice for staying in Bora Bora and i would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., San José, USA

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

Best view and beautiful home!!

The Villa from Pierre was just amazing!! The view is unbeatable and mesmerizing!! We couldn’t get enough of it. The Villa is very tastefully furnished, beautiful art work and has everything you need. The beds are very comfy and the AC in the bedrooms also work great. The internet is very fast which was helpful. All in all a memory we will never forget! Pierre was a very nice host. The spot for snorkeling with Manta Rays is literally 2 minutes drive away. Thank you Pierre!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M., Newman Lake, Washington

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

Absolutely breathtaking and perfect!

Our stay in Pierre's villa was amazing! We loved every minute of it and the villa is perfect with a breathtaking view! We were stunned and pleasantly surprised when we walked through the doors as the pictures cannot possibly show how beautiful it is! It's larger than we thought and the deck was perfect! This is by far the best villa in the entire complex as the deck is secluded and it's very quiet (except for the roosters...which we loved by the way...). Pierre gave us a lot of information and was extremely kind and helpful. We can't thank you enough for all your help and for having us in your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

FANTASTIC LOCATION WITH A GREAT VIEW!!

My husband and I rented Villa Vahimanui for our Honeymoon. The owner (Pierre) is lovely, contacts you before you purchase, when you purchase and while you are there. He is ready and willing to answer questions as well as provide great suggestions for enjoying Bora Bora. We found the Villa to be exactly as described and pictured on VRBO.It was cozy, relaxing, very clean and tastefully decorated.We had plenty of space for the two of us! The view of the lagoon from the Villa was breathtaking! We found very good restaurants in the area such as the Maikai and the Saint James. The villa met all of our expectations and more! To anyone reading this, we can highly recommend this property!!

10/10 Excellent

Ivelen K.

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

Hillside view over the lagoon

Let me say this first: If you don't mind daily steep walk and 80+ steps towards the villa, you will love it! It is everything your eyes deserve - incredible view and relaxing shades of blue. And just wait for the sunsets :). The villa is maintained and designed very well. The deck is spacious and you will enjoy it. The living room is naturally ventilated and there is no need for AC (in July). Pierre is great host and helpful with tips and recommendations. Needless to say we had one of the best vacations ever. Merci Pierre! P.S. Don't be afraid of the geckos - they are awesome creatures!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

great place to experience Bora Bora!

Dear Pierre: We had a lovely stay at your Villa Vahimanui. The house was exactly what we wanted for our family in Bora Bora--away from crowds and tourists, but easy to do whatever activities we wanted. The view was just amazing and we could have spent hours looking out from the patio every evening. We never missed any sunsets! The kitchen was well set up and the laundry worked well too. All the landscaping and flowers around the condominiums are really beautiful and nicely done. Barthelemy, the caretaker, was very nice and helpful as well. For us, having the dock and beach right there was great since we were picked up various times by boats and jetskis. It was centrally located so we could travel to different parts of the island easily for sightseeing, going to town, or going to outer motus. We loved our stay in Bora and hope to return before too long. We would stay at Villa Vahimanui again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joe P., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Living the local life in Bora Bora.

We spent 10 days in this beautifully furnished and decorated house. It is up on a hill, reached through seventy-three steps from the closest parking lot, which leads to magnificent views. The dining area has been set outside and provides fantastic views as well. A screened area would enhance it even more. The kitchen is fully and nicely equipped, including high-end appliances. Master bedroom with medium firm European king-size mattress (64") and quiet air conditioning unit. The rest of the house tends to be hot from mid-day to sunset, at least in February. Being able to rent the Peugeot from the owner was a bonus, saving a lot of time with the rental agencies. Responsive owner and very kind and helpful caretakers.

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

Amazing stay!

We loved our stay at Villa Vahimanui! Upon arriving, the property is even more stunning than any of the photos shown in the listing. The inside of the house is spacious, clean & very well maintained. I can't say enough about the amazing view. Every single time we walked in the front door, every single time we walked out of our bedroom, we were in heaven! There's no way to adequately describe how perfectly beautiful it is. In addition to the view, the accommodations are great. The kitchen is very well stocked with most anything you would need to cook meals there. We've never stayed at any vacation rental that had the supply of beach and bath towels we had here. Pierre was helpful and quickly responsive from the time we made our reservation all the way through our stay. All of our questions and requests were answered in a timely and helpful manner. Thank you, Pierre, for sharing your lovely home!

10/10 Excellent

Karyn H.

Spectacular views of the lagoon

We greatly enjoyed our stay in the two bedroom house on the hill, it was quiet and relaxing way to spend the holidays. We appreciated all the amenities (full kitchen, washer/dryer, and A/C in the bedrooms) since we were not at a resort. It was better than a resort in that we had more flexibility and could opt to eat in, if desired. We ended up doing so for several nights since many restaurants were either closed or not open to non-resort guests between Christmas and New Years. The owner was very clear in his expectations for the rental and was very prompt in all his communications. This was particularly helpful when we were delayed due to a missed flight. Pierre and Nathalie responded quickly and made alternative arrangements to pick us up from the dock where the airport boat shuttle dropped us off. Already we miss having a rum cocktail on the deck over looking the spectacular changing colors of the lagoon at sunset.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janice H., White Rock BC Canada

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

Paradise - exceeded our wildest expectations!

We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay at Villa Vahimanui and definitely hope to return! The views were so beautiful that it took our breath away …and the villa itself was a very clean, comfortable, well equipped, and relaxing place to stay! Pierre was extremely conscientious and organized in regard to communication…and provided us with very comprehensive information in advance …which helped us prepare for, and enjoy our stay. Pierre was also quick to provide answers to any of our questions! This was our first trip to French Polynesia and Bora Bora. My husband & I stayed at the villa with my parents (in their 70’s/early 80’s … and in good shape ). We had no problem managing the stairs, although, as others have mentioned, it’s a bit of a workout to bring your luggage up in the hot sun …lol…but believe me - it’s totally worth it! We spent our days exploring the island in our rental car, and enjoyed trips to Matira Beach, and snorkeling! We were happy to return back to the villa in the late afternoon to cook meals and enjoy the view from the deck. We had a fabulous time at Pierre’s Villa and are very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay! Thank you ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

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

Gorgeous View

When we arrived we were greeted by the property manager (can't remember her name) who was delightful and gave us a walkthrough of the property and a rundown on how to operate everything. The views from the property are incredible and it was nice sitting on the deck or in the living room watching the activity in the lagoon. The house is well appointed and has just about everything a person needs to cook and enjoy their stay. The air conditioning in the bedrooms is a lifesaver. If the rest of the living areas had air conditioning it would help with comfort when the breezes were not blowing. However the setup is pretty typical for tropical living with air in the sleeping areas and none in the living areas. Having a washer/dryer was amazing since we'd been traveling for two weeks prior with no place to do laundry. I believe I counted 87 steps to get up to the house - once the luggage was up it wasn't a big deal and I welcomed the exercise after sitting on the beach in the sand most of the day..... Overall a great experience and we'll most likely be back....
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosette J.

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

Struggling to leave this place :)

We have just arrived home after two weeks in French Polynesia where my husband and I stayed the last four nights at this beautiful house. The owner represents the house beautifully and it is super clean with great views. He is very particular about keeping the place clean which helps you to keep it bug-free. The air conditioning worked great for sleeping at night (if needed), as there is a constant breeze which is especially lovely in the evenings. He had a great set-up for laundry if needed. Previous reviews balked at the steps. My husband and I are in our early 60s and in good health but a bit chinky and found the steps to be no problem at all. We didn't do any cooking as we preferred to grab a coffee and croissants from the Ptisseried at St. James as we had early starts with Eleuthera Diving. Really world-class dinners at Villa Mahani and St. James. Thank you, Pierre. We'll be back and want to stay much longer. We loved not being in a place full of other tourists and being in your home allowed us such peacefulness. PS: I gave the location 4 stars only because it is a bit pf a drive into town - nothing more than just letting people know.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael E., Essen, Germany

Spectacular!

Of all the many places that can be booked at Bora, this property probably offers the best views. Imagine a perhaps 6 m wide window front positioned at an elevated position providing "to die for" views of the lagoon and the motus every minute of the day. More, the internal design is way above average because it's tasteful, accommodating and functional. It is clear that the owner, Pierre, has a personal interest in the property. It was also great that there was a good selection of quality cooking utensils we made good use of. We were also very pleasantly suprised of the quality of the beef and fish at Super U supermarket. Of note was also the large collection of decent French wines which made dinners at home even more enjoyable. The location of the villa is also brilliant. It's close enough to Vaitape for convenient shoping or a coffee "downtown". On the other hand, there is a small beach at the property that works really well - the snorkeling isn't bad at all especially if you swim over to the left side of Marlon Brando's old house (the one on the left). We also made use of renting Pierre's Peugeot 208 which was fun to drive around with. We should also mention our friendly interactions with Batholomaeus who, in the absence of Natalie, makes sure that everything is fine. He is also quite happy to explain how to catch an octopus with your bare hands, should you be interested. Maruru Pierre for having us, for answering all our questions promptly, for the pickup service, the flexibility with the arrival and leaving times! We do hope to be back soon.
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