Best Kept Secret in Tupapa

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A room with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a wooden deck.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the ocean, and a wooden dresser.
A beachfront property with a house surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a washing machine, and a window offering a view of a green landscape.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Beachcomber Pearl Market

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tupapa Tapere
  • Place, Beachcomber Pearl Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook Islands National Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cook Islands Library and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Rarotonga

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Avarua, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Tupapa Tapere

What's nearby

  • Beachcomber Pearl Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cook Islands National Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Beachcomber Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cook Island Christian Church - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪VIBE - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tiare's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Kept Secret in Tupapa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Kept Secret in Tupapa?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Kept Secret in Tupapa?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Best Kept Secret in Tupapa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Avarua holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Beachcomber Pearl Market and Wreck of the Matai. Cook Islands National Museum and Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as listed, shame there TV was just a piece of furniture and didn't work. Nice and close to the water, stunning view, amazing, outside deck fabulous. Equipment for snorkeling, reef shoes available for some sizes. Kitchen well equipped. Questions were answered very quickly and informative.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Relaxing location with an awesome view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place!!! Near town, resorts, good food and a million dollar view.

Loved it completely.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cool place to stay

Nice quite area and good area to swim at just need a bit easier access but loved the home
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Dianne was a pleasure to deal with very easy we enjoyed you staying at our house on will note the access to beach so pleased you enjoyed your stay would love to have you back again one day
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing in Raro

Fabulous holiday in a fantastic setting.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2023
Fantastic family to have in our home would holy recommend thankyou
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing having the house ready early for us as our flight landed at 6.30 am.The place definitely keeps up to its name as the best kept secret .I will definitely be returning.Thank you sooooo much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab stay!!!

Perfect for us!!! We will return!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2023
Could not have asked for better guests, they cared for our place like it was their own, would love to have them back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and tranquility

We loved your place, its true "best kept secret". Everything we could have asked for. Whale watching from the deck, walk to the fishing club, 5 mins to town, diary across the road. Thank you. Highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Tupapa Tapere

The property was okay but not an experience I would repeat. The beach front is right outside the patio and double glazing means you don’t hear the constant sound of the sea when you sleep.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chill time

We stayed for 10 days and what an awesome place to have found. Only 5 minutes from town and 10mins to the airport. We could sit and watch and listen to the breakwater all day. Would love to be there when the whales are in the area, that would be a magnificent sight. The only down fall is access down to the lagoon but 10 minutes along the road is great access to the lagoon and brilliant cafes and bars. The house had everything for a great stay. We highly recommended to everyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
Thanks for the awesome review, in regards to the beach access we are looking at that, hopefully in the next year or two, We would love to have you back again, as the respect that you showed for our home was like it was yours, I would highly recommend you, thanks for staying. Hope that one day you can come back when the whales are there as this is truly a magnificent sight.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Nice house, but if you have a problem at the property you might have difficulties to get things fixed. We had 2 days no hot water in the shower, offered an alternative, but this did work for us.Would we go and stay in this property again, probably not given our experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We had a wonderful holiday with our two grand children. The beach the chooks they played outside for hours just like children should.the house is spacious and light with comfortable beds and great facilities you couldn't ask for anything more.and Rino & Lyn are great hosts and extremely helpful if you are here at the right time of year there is whale watching right from the deck which is bigger than it looks in the photos and a bbq to boot
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful home. I was extremely lucky to find this hidden secret. The home had everything that you could possibly need. Well equipped kitchen, laundry, comfy lounge and beds, all linen provided and ceiling fans in all the rooms. I was lucky enough to stay here for the month of June and be the first to use the new enormous extended deck that overlooks the stunning lagoon. Many hours were spent daydreaming and soaking up the sun on the deck. Really loved the location of the property close to town, game fishing club, dairy, superbrown and club raro. Communication with hosts was excellent with very fast responses to some not very important questions. Also appreciated the whale spotting updates i recieved. My mum, son and I thankyou so much Lyn and Rino for sharing your home with us. I hope to be back soon.Pania
Stayed 31 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Such an awesome guest, Honest and so respectful of our house, would love to have you back again Pania, you are welcome anytime Rino & Lynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An outstanding property. With all you need for a wonderful stay, right by the sea. Huge deck, spacious home, quiet, close to Avarua, the town area, 10 minutes to Muri. Handy to Raro Fishing Club and Club Raro. Ive seen and stayed in a few places on Raro, this is top choice. Awesome home set in idyllic spot. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect once again, This property has everything you could possibly need. Fully equipped kitchen, Ceiling fans in all the rooms, and the most wonderful view of the ocean from the deck. Communication with the owners is excellent and the location of the property makes trips to town so easy. Close to game fishing club, Club Raro and tamarind house. I consider myself lucky to have found this property and hope to stay again soon. My family and I thank you so much Lyn and Rino.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2026
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