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Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families.

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Living area
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Matavera District, Rarotonga
  • Place, Avana Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Beachcomber Pearl Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

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.

Whale watching from the comfort of your holiday verandah! Tavake Oceanfront Villa is a gorgeously decorated fully furnished home on the east coast of Rarotonga in the village of Matavera. It has a massive back yard that meanders to the ocean. If the kids are there, you can go in the other direction to the homes fully enclosed private courtyard/garden. The main living area is very spacious with ample room in the lounge and dining area, and also a generous open plan entertainers kitchen. The kitchen also has a walk in pantry, once the shopping's done, you'll never have to leave.

If you need to work while on holiday, there is unlimited wifi available from this villa to keep you connected.

Past the kitchen, down the hall are where the bedrooms are, the master bedroom is big with sliding doors and views of the ocean and ensuite. Carry on there are the two other bedrooms, one has a queen, one has 2 singles, a media room has a comfy sofa for game time and the common bathroom and shower.

Tavake Oceanfront has been built with good living in mind, lots of room, comfort, privacy, a big covered veranda. Its ideal for large families or two couples wanting something special. The home is well located with the main township and the main tourist area (Muri) within easy striking distance.

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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

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rarotonga

Located by the ocean, this villa is in Matavera, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Cook Islands National Museum and Te Vara Nui Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wreck of the Matai and Koteka Winery. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens 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

  • Avana Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Beachcomber Pearl Market - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Wreck of the Matai - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Superbrown Take Away - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families. ?

As of 26 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Villa great for small groups or families. on 1 Aug, 2026 start from S$283, 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 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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Avana Harbour, Muri Lagoon and Beachcomber Pearl Market. Wreck of the Matai and Cook Islands National Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amelia L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Julz N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lu B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tere V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonia G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hansani A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

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

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