Set in the village of Titikaveka on the south side of Rarotonga, down a winding family road amongst fruit trees and wild ginger is Kia Manuia Cottage.
This brand new 2 bedroom home is perfect for small families wanting quality accommodation at an excellent price. The area (Titikaveka) is renowned for pristine beaches (400 metres away) and fertile land, amongst the locals its known as "the country".
Surrounding the property are mango, banana and paw paw trees and of course, coconut trees are everywhere.
From the veranda you look out over a vast lawn, ideal for kids to cut loose, the road is quiet and only used by those that live on it. Through the sliding door Kia Manuia opens up to the main living area with ample room for everyone during the rainy days. TV and DVDs will keep the kids occupied and wifi will keep the parents out of trouble. To the left of the living room is a full kitchen, and to the right are the two bedrooms, the master has a queen, and the second bedroom has two singles, there is ample wardrobe space in both.
Getting to the beach will take 5 minutes, pack a lunch because you probably won't want to leave. The sand is deep and white, and the lagoon azure blue. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only
There is wifi at the house, in order to activated it you need to buy a wifi card from any shop showing the telecom “e” sign, or buy a “data pack” online using a credit card.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Rarotonga
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Muri Night Markets and Beachcomber Pearl Market. Cocoputt and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
How much does it cost to stay at Kia Manuia Cottage - Titikaveka?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kia Manuia Cottage - Titikaveka on 11 June 2026 start from NZ$180, 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.
What time is check-in at Kia Manuia Cottage - Titikaveka?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kia Manuia Cottage - Titikaveka?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kia Manuia Cottage - Titikaveka located?
Located in Takitumu District, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Muri Beach. Takitumu Conservation Area and Tikioki Beach 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.
Lovely place to stay, very clean and well stocked with kitchen equipment, bedding, lots of towels, and even snorkel stuff. Location is quiet and convenient with the big supermarket nearby. Eddie was kind, clear, and helpful - there was a bit of a mishap with checking in but it was resolved quickly with the help of such lovely neighbours. Would stay here again. Thank you!
Kia Manuia was a sparkling clean home to return to after days enjoying the remarkable island of Rarotonga. Just a 5 minute walk from a beach, the home provided a full kitchen, outdoor deck, washing machine, plenty of clean towels and other supplies, and ceiling fans. We were very comfortable throughout our stay.
Really enjoyed the Manuia Cottage, we stayed 10 fabulous days and found the well resourced cottage enabled us to go out and enjoy activities and return to a space that supported us to rest and restore for the next day!There are extra touches that we havent found in other rentals, all adds to the fabulous experience we had.Will definitely return!Meitaki
It was a great place to call home for our holiday. Walking distance to bus. Beach access was a bit further than 400m but still close. Eddie was helpful. Great dog that stayed around and made us feel welcomed too.
We loved the place and exceeded our expectations. So spacious and lovely outdoor area. So peaceful.
The Bach has everything you need for great holiday.
Quick walk down the lane to the beach where we saw stunning fish.
The dairy was really convenient, too.
Great little house for family with 2 kids, good location, close to fabulous beaches, sheltered from the wind. House was well equipped and Eddie very responsive.
Unfortunately we had a problem with large cockroaches that we had to remove daily froonsfrom the house each mornong
Sarah D.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thanks Sarah, I'll send the exterminator thru
Cheers Eddie
Beautifully situated in a tranquil garden setting. Everything you could possible need for a self catering holiday all you would expect to find at home. The property is well cared for and spotlessly keen but some furniture needs replacing. Would definitely recommend this property and Eddie was easy to deal with when making our booking.
Trevor D.
Verified
8/10 Good
Larry M.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Max was a bonus
great place, well stocked, good facilities, good neighbours, phone was faulty, got a new one, i think there were also line issues in the area, could do with the north facing awning to be extended length of house to stop rain coming in, thanks for rake, Thanks Eddie .
Larry M.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sergey
26 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, renovated. Plenty of kitchen utilities. Very private. Plenty of towels. Close to the beach where you can swim & snorkel (for the best snorkelling experience I would recommend a park/beach around 300 meters to the right)
Several restaurants / cafeterias in walking distance. Basic shop nearby as well, having all necessary for the first day at least.
Great local experience. Friendly neighbours.
Highly recommended if you're not up to high-end resort :) , good option for budget holidays.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kia Manuia Cottage for our first ever visit to Rarotonga. It's location was close to everything; especially its proximity to Muri where everything is happening on Rarotonga.
Also, because of it's location that is set back from the main road, it was so quiet with no traffic noise. And even though their were dogs, they were quiet throughout the night. We would go back in a heart beat if they would have us back.
Easy to find on line. Eddie very helpful, especially when our flight was delayed by a day. The instructions for access to the property would have been more helpful if sent later rather than 9 days before. I couldn't find the code on my emails. Have now learned how to screen shot. All good.
Lovely bach that felt some homely to stay in while we were in Rarotonga for the week. Easy to book and access to the bach was fine even in the evening as the airport transfer driver knew where the property was. Close walk the beach and main road where you could catch a bus throughout the day and night. Shop close by too if you needed something which was handy. Amazing location and Eddie was great to communicate with. Will be booking again when we come back !!!
Rachel H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
7 October 2020
Cute cottage, well furnished and kitted-out with everything we needed.
Cute cottage, well furnished and kitted-out with everything we needed. So close to the best beach and awesome snorkelling. Highly recommended
Eddy was very easy to deal with and very helpful. We were a little worried a bout fire alarms not working, but really enjoyed our 14 day stay. Ian and Marie
Very good position, close to the beach and the rest more or less walking distance, very private and good for relax. We appreciated snorkeling gear and other stuff provided in the house. I definetely recommend to everybody. Thank you.
Marianna F.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kat F.
29 October 2018
great little cottage, had everything we needed!
great little cottage, had everything we needed! will definately be back
Kat F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wayne J.
17 September 2018
Great place to stay
Great place to stay. Large, comfortable and private living area. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Wayne J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anna C.
1 July 2018
The property was exactly as it was in the pictures with plenty of cooking equipment, towels, sheets
The property was exactly as it was in the pictures with plenty of cooking equipment, towels, sheets etc. The location was handy to good snorkeling spots (e.g. outside 'The Rarotongan') and Muri beach where the night markets, shops and restaurants are located.