Quiet beach and location - with the newly started Turtle Tours on the same strip Vaimaanga is starting to get noticed for its great lagoon and quiet location As close as it gets to the beach & lagoon & great value for money , the Vaka is literally elevated over the beach and so close to the lagoon
This popular holiday batch style unit has its own separate kitchen, bathroom and a large elevated deck facing the gorgeous crystal clear lagoon.
Sit back and gaze away at the ever changing lagoon and beach
With 80+ five star 100% positive reviews (we are Super Hosts on the worlds biggest booking platform) & we are VRBO Premier Hosts, be sure to make this your accommodation choice!
Pleasantly appointed interior, high ceiling with ceiling fan, the breezes comes right off the lagoon through the screened door - there is no need for air con as its naturally cooled being so close to the water. Cool and comfortable indoors for afternoon naps and at night. Large covered deck space for watching the breakers on the reef. Spot the fish in the lagoon on a clear sunny day.
Easy 2 minute walk to Wigmores Super Store for all your grocery and food requirements. Takeaways available next door to Wigmores. A Cafe is across the road from Wigmore's for coffee and just at the end of your driveway is a DVD store and the best Pizzas on the island - Southside Pizza.
A short stroll from the Vaka is the famous Vaima Restaurant. Excellent beachside dining. Car Rental is also 500m away - Go Cook Islands hire cars at reasonable rates with pre booking recommended.
A 10 minute walk will take you to the start of the Wigmores Waterfall track - a gravel track ending at a waterfall (if its been raining).
Another short walk option along the beach from your Vaka will take you to the now famous Turtle Tour beach where you can take a guided tour in the lagoon to swim with the turtles!
As 'Premier Hosts' we are help to make the booking process as easy as possible. and a 'instant book' option to get you quickly confirmed ! Since the pandemic we have refined and polished our practices. We work full time to ensure your comfort and the best possible holiday !
Throughout the booking process and during your stay we are on hand to help and only a message away.
As we are living on the island but not onsite we will stop by at some stage to say Kia Orana (hello), other than that we leave you to it - it is your property for your entire stay and we can help as much or little as needed! .
There is a Guest Compendium that tells you everything you need to know, do and see to help you maximize your stay. Before arrival we also send our guide book to help plan your stay.
We want you to experience the island and what it has to offer for yourselves and our guests always go back home and spread the word on our little paradise island in the Pacific !
If you are arriving on the island early morning (ex Sydney) it is recommend the night before is booked otherwise check in time is 2pm.
Información importante
Información importante
Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de humo en la propiedad
Avisos importantes
Se recomienda acceder a este hospedaje en auto.
Información de la zona
Rarotonga
Esta villa se encuentra en la playa, en Takitumu District, Rarotonga. La belleza natural de la zona puede apreciarse en Playa Aroa y Muri Beach. También vale la pena conocer Cocoputt y Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. En los alrededores encontrarás muchas oportunidades para hacer kayaks, snorkel y natación, y así saciar tu sed de aventuras en el agua.
Vaimaanga Tapere, takitumu
Qué hay cerca
Cascada de Wigmore - A 3 min en auto - 1.6 km
Playa Aroa - A 4 min en auto - 2.7 km
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary (reserva marina) - A 8 min en auto - 6.5 km
Laguna Muri - A 8 min en auto - 7.3 km
Muri Beach - A 10 min en auto - 8.4 km
Medios de transporte
Rarotonga (RAR-A. Internacional de Rarotonga) - 23 min en auto
Restaurantes
Charlie's - A 7 min en auto
Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - A 15 min en auto
Sails Restaurant - A 9 min en auto
Shipwreck Hut - A 5 min en auto
Palace Takeaway - A 14 min en auto
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Vaka Tai - as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI ! acepta mascotas?
No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.
¿A qué hora es el check-in en Vaka Tai - as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI !?
Hora de inicio de check-in: 14:00.
¿A qué hora es el check-out en Vaka Tai - as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI !?
El check-out es a las 10:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Vaka Tai - as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI !?
En la playa, esta villa de Takitumu District queda a menos de 3 km (2 mi) de Cascada de Wigmore, Playa Aroa y Takitumu Conservation Area. Playa Puaikura y Monte Te Rua Manga también se encuentran a 5 km (3 mi).
Opiniones
9.8
Excepcional
Las opiniones se muestran en orden cronológico, y están sujetas a un proceso de revisión y verificación, a menos que se indique lo contrario.
Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 15 de 17 opiniones
10 - Excelente
15
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 2 de 17 opiniones
8 - Bueno
2
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 0 de 17 opiniones
6 - Aceptable
0
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 0 de 17 opiniones
4 - Malo
0
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 0 de 17 opiniones
2 - Terrible
0
10/10
Limpieza
10/10
Servicios
10/10
Condiciones de la propiedad
10/10
Cuidado del medio ambiente
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Comunicación
9.8/10
Ubicación
9.8/10
Veracidad del anuncio
Opiniones
10/10 Excelente
Karen
2 abr. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, servicios, condiciones de la propiedad y comunicación
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 !!
Karen
Se hospedó 10 noches en marzo de 2025
10/10 Excelente
Heather L.
25 ene. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Our holiday
Absolutely fabulous - we couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. Perfect location right on the beach.
Heather L.
Se hospedó 8 noches en enero de 2025
10/10 Excelente
Neville M.
23 dic. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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.
Neville M.
Se hospedó 10 noches en diciembre de 2022
10/10 Excelente
Roger C.
10 jul. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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.
Roger C.
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2024
10/10 Excelente
Brenda S.
5 feb. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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.
Brenda S.
Se hospedó 9 noches en enero de 2023
10/10 Excelente
adeva k.
2 nov. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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 :)
adeva k.
Se hospedó 7 noches en octubre de 2024
10/10 Excelente
Ali S.
25 jun. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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.
Ali S.
Se hospedó 11 noches en junio de 2024
10/10 Excelente
Bryan L.
7 may. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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.
Bryan L.
Se hospedó 8 noches en abril de 2024
10/10 Excelente
Joanna L.
15 sep. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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.
Joanna L.
Se hospedó 8 noches en agosto de 2022
10/10 Excelente
Marie T.
1 jul. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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!!
Marie T.
Se hospedó 14 noches en junio de 2023
10/10 Excelente
Lori S.
15 feb. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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!
Lori S.
Se hospedó 29 noches en enero de 2024
10/10 Excelente
Leah F.
14 dic. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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.
Leah F.
Se hospedó 8 noches en noviembre de 2023
8/10 Buena
Richard S.
23 feb. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación y veracidad del anuncio
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).
Richard S.
Se hospedó 6 noches en febrero de 2023
10/10 Excelente
Chris Z.
17 mar. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
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.
Chris Z.
Se hospedó 8 noches en marzo de 2025
10/10 Excelente
Snezana V.
31 oct. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Breathtaking view
We had everything we needed. Loved it
Snezana V.
Se hospedó 10 noches en octubre de 2023
8/10 Buena
Mark S.
9 oct. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Great spot
Just what is says in the description. Self contained cottage right on the beach. Didn't realise that the restaurant was right next door but this wasn't an issue as very quiet. Great location and a good part of the island for swimming and snorkelling. Cottage was clean and tidy and had everything that we needed to be self contained. Would stay again.
Mark S.
Se hospedó 8 noches en septiembre de 2022
10/10 Excelente
Shelly T.
7 ago. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Absolutely Awesome.
This was our first time going through bookabach as we have stayed in Resorts the last couple of times we have been over. It was the best decision ever. Now, I don't want this property to get so booked that we can never get it again, but it was such a great location. All day and night you can see & hear the ocean as it crashes against the reef to that beautiful crystal clear lagoon. It's quiet, and so local to a supermarket, DVD shop (we left a few behind for future guests) gas station, vehicle rentals, a cafe, as well as directly beside Viama restaurant. Handy for cocktails, as well as dinner (booking in advance is essential) We absolutely loved "Vaka 1" and it felt like home to us for the time we were there. Everything you need to be able to self cater, and close to the places you need around you. The hosts Adam & Sarah are fantastic, and do a great job.
Shelly T.
Se hospedó 9 noches en julio de 2021
Acerca del anfitrión
Anfitrión: taakoka-muri-beach1
We are property owners, 'super hosts' and managers here in Rarotonga, when you book our properties you are assured of a easy stress free booking process. We try to anticipate everything before you step off the plane to paradise so that all you have to do is relax and enjoy your island escape! Since 2010 we have offered Cook Islands Tourism Award Winning properties to our guests - we take extra care in all aspects of what we do from getting all the info from you to ensuring our properties are spotless for your arrival. Also we are to arrange transfers to the property or provide easy directions should you wish to collect a car from the airport - just ask! We look forward to looking helping you make the most of your time in paradise kia manuia. adam & sarah
Por qué eligió esta propiedad
- Vaimaanga Beach, quiet and away from the resorts and crowds - Golden sand, unspoilt lagoon and stunning sunsets - Snorkelling, Kayaking all in front of your accommodation - Value for money, very well priced for two guests to be right on the beach - 50+ 5* amazing reviews on the worlds biggest booking platform - experienced hosts on the island to help maximize your time in paradise
Qué distingue a esta propiedad
To be honest - the WOW factor is when you walk on to the deck and realise you are 'hanging' over the beach - as close as you can get! The crystal blue lagoon is right there in front of you ! Grab a kayak and hit the lagoon or take a snorkel and mask and explore the warm waters in the lagoon. Away from the crowds and resorts the Vaimaanga area is still relatively quiet and untouched. the access to the property and section is gated so that only our guests get to use the fantastic beach and lagoon.
* we can arrange your airport transfer to the Vaka for you - just mention on booking. we also provide loads of really helpful info put together from what our guests have told us and what we believe to be some of the best things to see and do during your stay. Our guidebook will be forwarded to you upon booking to help plan your stay so that you can maximize your time here.
* we look forward to welcoming you to our slice of paradise! Adam & Sarah
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