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Kani Darling

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A spacious room with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a grey sofa with red pillows.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a covered patio area with outdoor furniture, and a view of a lush green landscape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Takitumu Conservation Area

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Rarotonga, Rarotonga
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Turoa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Rarotonga

Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, is home to this holiday home. Matutu Brewing Company and Koteka Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Turoa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪VIBE - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tiare's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kani Darling have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kani Darling?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kani Darling on 25 Apr 2027 start from £846, 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.

Is Kani Darling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kani Darling?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kani Darling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kani Darling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kani Darling located?

Located in Takitumu District, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Takitumu Conservation Area and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Muri Beach. Turoa Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent stay in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than the photos - this house is perfect for a relaxing holiday and in a great, peaceful location near several snorkelling spots. Well equipped kitchen. Kids loved the beautiful pool and space /garden surrounding the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay at a very reasonable rate. It's conveniently located close to some great beaches, and having a pool was a huge bonus. The only downside was the roosters around the property, which could be heard crowing throughout the night. Other than that, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible home, absolutely stunning. So close to one of the best snorkling spots on the Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the pool it was amazing, especially with all the hot weather we had while there. The only downside was there was no air-conditioning but hey we survived
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

We love staying here and felt really comfortable. Will definitely look into booking it again on our next trip to Rarotonga.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Kani Darling was amazing! So impressed with the facilities, cleanliness and location of the property. The pool was an absolute bonus and very necessary. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kani Darling

Awesome place,choice accommodation,nice and quiet too 😀
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need

Lovely peaceful house with everything you need, full kitchen, . Comfortable beds and ensuite for one of the rooms. Short easy walk to quiet safe beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

Everything was fantastic. Communication with Eddie about anything else was never an issue. Enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 11 day stay at Kani Darling. The house is modern & clean. The kitchen had all you needed and it was handy having a second fridge to put wine/beer in.The bedrooms & bathrooms were tidy. There was a good amount of towels & even spare linen if you wanted to change sheets mid stay.The pool was beautiful & refreshing on those very hot Raro days. The deck area is covered so gives you shade and we spent lots of evenings sitting out there. The property has a washing machine which came in handy & clothesline. The house is situated up a quiet road & is a short 3 min walk to 2 lovely swimming & snorkeling beaches - Tu Meke and Papa'aroa. By car you are only 5min drive to Titikaveka (Fruits of Rarotonga) or 10 min to Muri, Ruataki or Aroa Beaches. The new CITC Patai (supermarket) is a few minutes drive. It has a great range of products or you can go to Wigmores which is about 7 min drive, it is open 24hrs. Places close by to eat at are Charlie's, Au Tree Cafe, Shipwreck, Lil G's, Villi's Burger Joint, Falafal Shack and BJ's Tapas Bar.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kani Darling

Loved our little house, had everything we needed, only issue was the mosquitoes
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little spot

Great house on a big section. Lovely big deck which gets afternoon sun and outdoor shower which can be used to cool off. The beach/lagoon is a 3 min walk away. Would recommend hiring a car or scooters to get around the island, otherwise the buses are good. Charlies is a 20 min walk but there are other cafes about a 5 min drive away. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Eddie!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Communication
We arrived at the property at night time just (before midnight) & as we drove up closer there was a very bad smell.(Not the best start or welcoming that we were expecting on the start of our holiday). As it was already late and we were tired from our trip so we went to bed. We left it until the morning so we could see clearly what the smell was coming from. Found the smell was from a dead chicken (and seem like it had been there for at least). Messaged the host to let him know & also sent a text. Did not receive any response until later on (might have been the next day)? . The previous response prior to coming to the property was quicker but this time it wasn't) & response we got was clearing messages (I had also sent a text in the morning) and also no response. By the time he messaged back (well my Husband had gone out & removed it). Not ideal thing to do when on holiday.. After telling the host this & after a few messages later, Husband had to tell me to just stop replying (as he didn't want this to ruin our trip) and to just try and enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thanks Alissa, unfortunately im not able to control the wildlife surrounding the house, the chicken was not there the day of your arrival, had it been, I would have picked it up and thrown it back into the bush whence it came. Its a shame your husband didnt do it for you. I do apologise for the late reply to your message
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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