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Rukuruku Haven - Tikioki

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A covered outdoor area with a grill, tables, and benches.
A living room with a TV, a bookshelf, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a wooden table with a floral tablecloth.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a palm tree, and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tikioki Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tikioki Beach, Rarotonga
  • Place, Tikioki Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Matutu Brewing Company
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Rarotonga

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Arai-Te-Tonga and Wreck of the Matai are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Matutu Brewing Company and Koteka Winery. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Tikioki Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Matutu Brewing Company - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Muri Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tiare's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Tapas Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rukuruku Haven - Tikioki pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rukuruku Haven - Tikioki?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rukuruku Haven - Tikioki?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rukuruku Haven - Tikioki located?

Located in Takitumu District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Matutu Brewing Company are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved this property, such a nice big yard for our kids to run around. Was a great beach just across the road and super close to muri beach area too! We really enjoyed our time here thankyou so much
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property across the road from a fantastic snorkelling beach. Ideal for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right by amazing snorkeling and the bus stop. Loved it thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place

Perfect location, facilities were great. Can’t complain!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Thanks a lot, we had a wonderful time
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect property for price and location

We had a fabulous time with our family in this house in the perfect location across the road from great snorkelling and right next door to a little cafe
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a lovely stay at your property Eddie! My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return one day in the future. Beautiful views, the best snorkeling spot on the island right across the road on your doorstep what more could you ask for?
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay in raro

Fantastic holiday home. Really good location. Good snorkelling straight across the road. And bus stop right outside. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rarotongan Beach Haven

Comfortable property very spacious and roomy with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The property manager was helpful and quick to reply We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, it was straight across the road from the fruits of Raro. The house was nice and breezy with good air flow. The beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house was as described, close to beach bus stop , some tlc is needed .. updating a few areas . Tge only hiccup was the transfer from airport to house - we contacted Eddie and received no reply tge whole time we stayed at the house
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2026
Gosh Kim Im so sorry, not sure what happened, it dosnt look like I received any msgs from you via this booking app
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute bungalow by the beach

This is a cute and affordable little bungalow not far from the Muri Beach area. Shops, coffee, restaurants are all nearby. Furnishings are comfortable if simple. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absoluntly perfect. Amazing location. Everything you need. Snorkling right across the road. Lovely home x I had friends staying at resorts that I visited but I preferred our spot for the privacy and space. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Had a great time. Good snorkelling and swimming across the road. Lots of cafes and restaurants around. Stand out place to eat fresh was Maire Nui Gardens and Cafe. Muri Night Markets visited several times. The house was well protected against mosquitoes, ceiling fans in every room was great; along with how all the windows can open to keep cool. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, accross from the most stunning beach. There is a bit of road noise, as expected on the main road, but we managed to get to sleep. Beds were comfortable, ceiling fans were a life saver. Spacious house with plenty of room for the kids to play inside and outside on the grass, they loved the chickens and dogs who came to visit. Great for a family with children, or anyone who wants a peaceful stay away from busy resorts. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families

We really enjoyed our stay, amazing location directly across from the beach, perfect spot for swimming and snorkelling. House was equipped with everything we needed. Eddie was great, communication was amazing, and he emailed to ensure we were settled several times during our stay. We would recomend to others and stay again next time. Thankyou !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family home

We had a wonderful holiday and made this house our own home for the duration. The property is large and the house is lovely. A few things need updating but we were overall very happy. The location is good, over the road from the beach meant we were protected from the wind. There is a local dog that steals shoes and we lost a few before we realised and stored them all inside. Thanks Eddie, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Spot

What a great place to stay, excellent spot across from the Fruits of Rarotonga, the best snorkeling spot, House was great for kids lots of space, front and back decks, bbq, coconuts etc. Charlie's is just a short walk down the road, they do amazing food and cocktails, there is a little shop down the road to grab the morning paper. Plenty of sheets and towels, everything we needed. Eddie was great to deal with had no issues whatsoever. Thanks we will be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here! Comfortable beds, plenty of towels. Cooking equip was lacking, but it didn’t really matter. A few more bowls for cereal would have been good. This house was a hub for our group. We also rented another house 50m down the road. With extra family also on the island, we enjoyed hanging out together. Location was lovely, right across the road from the beach. Great to have a cafe right next door, Charlie’s within 500m. A small shop was a couple of min walk. We had an issue with the power and Eddie was quick to send out an electrician after I sent him a message. Eddie also sent a message to advise on the tsunami warning that occurred during our time there. I appreciated that he considered us and letting us know what to expect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay at Rukuruku. Property was as described. Everything we needed for a basic house. Location is amazing for good snorkelling and a lovely beach. We loved spending time on the large deck.Eddie was be the helpful with good communication. We were impressed with the filtered water and wifi quality too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Perfect place for what we needed. Very clean and easy. Great spot for snorkelling just across the road. Kids had a great time. Thank you for a great holiday!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time in Raro

Great value for a fab location. Just across the road is the best snorkeling. Eddie was a super host that went above and beyond in that - we locked ourselves out and he dropped off extra key to us mid week. We can’t wait to go back to the Cook Islands again. This place was perfect for a group of ladies like us who had an active holiday going out and about and it would also be great for a family wanting a house base. Only thing to note is bring earplugs for the roosters which you will hear no matter where you stay on the islands and they start crowing just before day break! Many fun memories on this holiday!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Had a wonderful week here; thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location and excellent stay.

The house is very well set up for both inside and outside living. It has a good kitchen and large lounge. We really enjoyed our stay and will be looking it up first if we visit Rarotonga again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home away from home

Eddie and the administration crew were amazingly accommodating and helpfull with all queries and the house itself is fully set out as the perfect family getaway in the perfect location for some amazing snorkeling. Right next door is a great little information Centre that are only to helpful to organize and plan anything you may want to do on the island. Overall highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
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