Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!

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A wooden deck with a lounge chair and a hammock, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
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A room with a wooden floor, a folding chair, a patterned chair, a door with a handle, a wall with a green patterned artwork, and a potted plant.
A wicker sofa with two cushions, one plain and one with a red and white floral design.
A kitchen with a window, white cabinets, a sink, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Vaimaanga Tapere, takitumu
  • Place, Wigmore's Waterfall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cocoputt
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

open plan

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Rarotonga

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area, while Te Vara Nui Village and Arai-Te-Tonga are cultural highlights. Cocoputt and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. With kayaking, snorkelling and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Vaimaanga Tapere, takitumu

What's nearby

  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Aroa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cocoputt - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Puaikura Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪VIBE - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tiare's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! on 25 Apr 2027 start from £1,347, 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.

How much is parking at Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Wigmore's Waterfall, Turoa Beach and Aroa Beach. Puaikura Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location, particularly the spectacular view, was unbeatable. The accommodation was comfortable and provided everything we needed. The facilities nearby, including Wigmores supermarket just down the road, were very handy. The villa was very private - we could sit on the deck and enjoy the remarkable location almost all to ourselves. A peaceful, beautiful, relaxing location and stay in wonderful Rarotonga.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation with and amazing view and access to the beach, with nearby supermarket and restaurant just next door.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough about our stay here. Everything was as advertised. Best snorkeling on the Island right off the deck. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed before at this property 4 years ago and loved it. We still enjoyed our stay this time but noticed the property was a little in need of some TLC. The bathroom towels were very thread bare, and the light above bathroom mirror was broken, so very dark in there. The fan above the bed was gone,( we like fans) but it now the room has aircon. We love the location, and Adam and Sarah are great to communicate with.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic location and well equipped and very helpful owners!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Chris. thanks for booking and your kind words, come back soon. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this property it was quiet location was nice view was all we needed , the snorkelling was spectacular as well beautiful coral and fish , grocery store down the road fabulous !!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our stay at Vaka Tai. The place and location are amazing. As soon as you are arrive, you are on holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our holiday

Absolutely fabulous - we couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. Perfect location right on the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super conveniently located right by the shops. The restaurant next door is crazy good food, convenient parking and killer sunset. My heart will never recover from leaving the cat that was hanging around. The true hero of this accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect spot, right on the beach. Amazing snorkelling on your doorstep. Very comfortable and well equipped with everything you could need. Excellent communication with host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana and thanks for your comments so glad we got everything right for you and that you had a amazing stay, pls come back soon. kia manuia . Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot with great beach

Fantastic view, great location and awesome beach. Great hosts and staff. Sad to be leaving after 10 days. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2023
kia orana and thanks for your comments was a pleasure to host you both. so glad you enjoyed the property, its beach front setting and amazing beach and lagoon. hopefully you made use of the paddle boards, kayaks and snorkel gear available! love to se eyou again. kia manuia. adam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous accommodation. Spotlessly clean and a well equipped kitchen for some home cooking when needed.20 minutes from anywhere on the Island. We couldn't ask any more fro our hosts Sarah and Adam. They were always on hand for anything we needed.We will definitely be back
Fresh fish available everyday from Wigmores 50mts down the road.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana craig and thanks for your comments was a pleasure to host you both. so glad you enjoyed everything about the property. come back soon. kia manuia. Adam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tropical chill

Location excellent, great restaurant next door, cafe and supermarket 5 minute walk away. Freestanding unit ON THE BEACH, which was good for swimming at all times and snorkling was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking view

We had everything we needed. Loved it
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa by the sea

What an excellent place to stay a few steps and into the warm lagoon. Great snorkelling on the door step. Would recommend to those who like the quieter side of the island. Top rated restaurant next door and plenty to do close by. Adam and Sarah great hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2023
kia orana and thanks for your feedback. the Vaka is very popular and in a fantastic super quiet location with a amazing lagoon right in front. so glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again. kia manuia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay was just as amazing as the first. The host are very responsive with any questions. We loved the addition of air conditioning and WIFI! The location can't be beat. The goodies left in the fridge were exactly what we needed when we got up the next morning after a late arrival. Perfect location to see the sunrise and the sunset from your deck! Don't forget to walk down to Southside Pizza. It's the best! Until next time.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vaka 1 Beachfront Villa

We had an amazing stay! Waking up every morning to the gentle lapping of waves on the beach made a great start to each day. Being right on the beach was the right choice for us - we swam, snorkeled, kayaked and walked every day. The unit was clean and efficient and had everything we wanted. Air conditioning and wifi were also great to have. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana chris . thanks for staying and being great guests. was a pleasure to host you both and so glad you enjoyed everything about the property! look forward to seeing you again. kia manuia. Adam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simple yet awesome

We stayed here for seven nights and had a great time - you will need scooters/car/bike to get around - even though there is an hourly but this will give you a bit more freedom... we watched whales breaching from the deck and nearly noone on the beach - it is very much the quiet part of town which is what we wanted to we just loved it. Wigmores supermarket up the road and a pizza shop right out the front! It was just easy and a great intro to Rarotonga for us :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Paradise

Awesome location, right on the beach. Snorkelling is pretty good here and the reef is close enough that you can see theh passing whales. The restaurant next door is only open a couple of hours a night and is very quiet - and great to have as an option for dinner. Wigmores walking distance, kitchen utensils for cooking are average, but we made do. No oven, just a gas cooker and bbq. Bed was very comfortable. All in all perfect place to stay for a get away.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
kia orana and thanks so much for your 5* review so glad you enjoyed the paddle boards and lagoon. the Vaka is a classic batch style accommodation and we provide a BBQ instead of a oven which our guests seem to love!. the kitchen utensils have been checked and topped up. look forward to seeing you again soon. kia manuia. adam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing holiday

loved the location listening to the waves and waking up looking at the water. the water was lovely warm, fish life abundant just off shore. we saw moray eels and just up the road near one of the resorts some turtles. Everything was easy - the people lovely the scenery beautiful. Sometimes the wind was blustery but we would just go to the opposite side which takes no time at all due to the size of the Island. Bed was comfy - great supermarket up the road - had a great selection - great for me as it had quite a few gluten free options.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than resorts hands down!

This was way more relaxing than any resort we'd experienced previously, clean & right on the sand. Small personal touches like a huge bunch of native flowers, local fruit platter, milk & a turkish loaf made it just so welcoming. We relaxed within 2 days & loved the restaurant music from 5pm & 8.30pm each night. And the snorkling was EPIC. So central to Wigmores store for supplies, drinks, icecreams & more. We'll be back in 2 years for my 60th. It is a heavenly paradise!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
kia orana Marie and thanks for staying - was a nice long stay too so you really got a feel for the property and setting so very glad we got everything right for you. see you soon. kia manuia. adam & sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We were super happy with our stay in Rarotonga and this lodging. The location was super. Nice snorkeling right off the (nice sand) beach. Great view from the bed and from the good size deck. Quiet. 24 hour small grocery store a short walk away. Several eating options within a mile. Was a bit hard to find when we arrived at midnight, but so worth it! The restaurant right next door (mentioned in other reviews) was never too noisy or obtrusive.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation spot

My husband and I stayed for a week. Beautiful location, easy walk to Wigmores. The unit had everything we needed. Internet worked initially, but then stopped, but could walk next door to Viama’s Steakhouse and get it if needed. A 10L water was provided with refill spot across from Wigmores. Renting a scooter was challenging as we arrived on Saturday night and police station is closed on Sunday and the bus doesn’t run. Monday we got there after 2:00 and they were closed. Next time I would just rent an e-bike. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Relaxing Month!

We stayed 29 nights and had a wonderful stay. We were looking to relax and enjoy the lagoon after a hectic fall, and that is exactly what we did. The hosts arranged our transfer from the airport, and it went off without a hitch. You can't get any closer to the water than this accommodation. The deck was wonderful and that is where we spent all of our time. The bathroom is tiny, but gets the job done. The kitchen had all of the necessities and we cooked a lot of meals there. The grill/griddle needs a little work. But other than that, we have no complaints. The hosts checked in periodically, and they are great. I highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome view!

Overall very good - a few small niggles, but it's a lovely place with an amazing view - all exactly as shown in the photos. One thing to be aware of is music from the restaurant next door. It's not exactly loud, but it's intrusive as it's so close. Only plays between 5pm and 9pm, so not a big issue, but we found it rather annoying (although we're quite sensitive to noise, so it might not bother other people too much).
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2023
kia orana Richard. thanks for your feedback and you are correct, the background music from the restaurant is not loud and has never bothered anyone previously, if you just had raised it with me during your stay i could have rectified for you. kia manuia
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