Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
A single-story house with a white exterior and a green roof, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and a mountain in the background.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A bed with a floral bedspread and two matching pillows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tikioki Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Lounge

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
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. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Tikioki Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Matutu Brewing Company - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Muri Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Aroa Beach - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tiare's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Tapas Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach on 14 November 2026 start from NZ$1,314, 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 Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach located?

Located in Takitumu District, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, simple house. Clean and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay

Lovely 2 bedroom house so close to the beach & Charlie’s. Has everything you need. We enjoyed having the fans as it was humid at night.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Place

Needs bringing into 20 century Second time we have stayed here
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lyas Bungalow

Exactly what I expected from the info I was given. Location was good, literally 3 mins off the beach, 1 min over the road to Charlies bar. Good value for money - I would recommend it.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing holiday spot

House was well appointed and we appreciated the fruit, milk and fruit juice on arrival. Great to have a big fridge and ample towels etc! Prompt service to resolve initial hot water problems. Good off street parking and handy to swimming and beach as well as Charlies restaurant just over the road.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Budget accommodation

Good spot. Prob need scooter to get around. Wasn’t impressived with rats, cockroaches and gekkos inside house. No hot water. House very hot on hot days with no air con. Overall ok for budget accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Tikioki beach stay

Unfortunately this bach was just not for us. Both beds were very uncomfortable, the floor was gritty & extremely dirty, our feet were black so we had to wash the floor shortly after arrival. The ceiling fans in the bedroom weren’t sufficient & the one standing fan for the lounge and kitchen was insufficient given the heat
Stayed 24 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Rachel thank you so much for this, Im meeting with the owners and cleaners at the home, to do a reset of what needs to be done. And will discuss replacing beds. Unfortunately not much can be done re the heat at this time of the year Cheers Eddie
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Somewhat disappointing.

The actual house and location are good. The chattel's need attention. The crockery is old and stained, the curtains are old and ripped, the mop and brush for daily cleaning are disgusting. We felt for very little outlay financially the whole ambiance of the house and contents could be dramatically improved.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great position and Charlie’s was just across the road which is a fantastic restaurant, great service and foodBest swimming/ snorkeling beach 3 mins driveInsect screens on windows good Clean and tidyFew issues on arrival -No hot water and the hobs/oven didn’t work (this was fixed next day but ignition on cooker still didn’t work and had to use matches to light - too scary to do that for the oven - very dangerous)This should have been checked after they fixed itOnly one beach towel - 2 more delivered next day after asking for itWe also said we needed another fan as what was there wasn’t adequate for that time of year - delivered next dayNo oil or pepper provided as listed - just saltNo sugar provided No hairdryer as listed No ironing board as listedNo small amount of washing powder in laundry as a start ( not listed but kind of expected)Checks needed to see if everything working and as listed before people arrive should be implemented Maybe small things but important for first impressions on arrival
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite the presence of a rat the property was fine. Proximatety to Charlie’s and the beach was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfectly set up. Netted windows really great. Good location for snorkelling close by.

Great little house set up for family stay. No sea views but private garden setting.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Comfortable and functional

Great condition. Generous fully equipped kitchen. Nice outdoor covered setting. Comfortable beds. Beautifully kept section with tropical planted boundary. Across from Charlies which recovered from storm while we were there. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely bach - a stones throw away from beach and beer :-)

Property was great. It was clean, spacious (we had a bedroom each). Nice little touches with flowers, and some essentials in the fridge. It was a hop, skip and a jump from a gorgeous white sandy beach and turquoise ocean, and a quick walk into "Charlies" - a great bar / restaurant - good food, beer and cocktails. We didn't go far - but didn't need to - there was a small superette 300m away that had everything you needed. It is about a 20-25 minute walk to Muri beach markets - and food there was also great. Had a lovely stay. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home for a family

Large property and garden, which was ideal for our two young children. The fans in the bedrooms and nets at the windows helped us cope with the heat and prevent insects coming in. Great location, just opposite the beach. The house is also on the main road so it can be noisy (traffic + dogs/roosters)
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Luxury on a budget

We loved our stay at Lyas Holiday Home. If you are looking for a place close to the best snorkeling, restaurants, beaches, and historical spots on Rarotonga, look no further. This is not a 5 star Luxury resort, but for a family place it is great value for the price! Plenty of room for our family of 5, including two teenage girls! Right across the road from Charlie's meant lots of people around between 6-9 pm, but we felt safe and Charlie's is a great spot for lunch, dinner, and darts! We enjoyed hearing the live island music in the evenings. We also rented a kayak from Charlie's for the week at a great price. It was easy to carry it across the road each morning for a georgeous sunrise paddle on the lagoon! At Lya's you are just a 7 minute drive to Wigmores superstore. A 3 min drive or 20 min walk to Muri beach and the night market. And some of the best snorkeling in the island is right across the road. Eddie was very helpful with all our inquiries and a genuinely nice guy! He even brought us fresh baked chocolate chip cookies to apologize when our check-in got a little complicated due to other tourists moving into the wrong Bach. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

8 days in Raro

Family of 3, we enjoyed our stay, good to have full cooking facilities, fridge/freezer, we took our own food. Washing machine was amazing, the mosquito screens outside windows are brilliant, you can leave the windows open and nothing flies in, Fans in rooms are excellent, location to beach was good, Charlies bar and restaurant was handy across the road and quite affordable, the bar usually closes around 8-9pm. Make sure when you go through Customs on arrival, that you have the property managers full name and contact number, we did get held up for a bit on arrival, as we only had the email address correspondence on hand, with only the first name, something we didn't even think about! lol. ...apart from that excellent time!! love the snorkelling!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island life

Property perfect for our stay. Weather unseasonably cold so requested blankets which arrived promptly. Shower temperature varied but mainly ran hot but sometime went cold without warning but overall would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Eddie was very helpful and the house was clean and beautifully presented ( loved the fresh flowers and the pawpaw on arrival) Location is excellent - I will be coming back !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good house for family stay

As expected, this is a basic but well appointed house. Kitchen had plenty of appliances and Sandwich press was a lifesaver, and washing machine a bonus. Made traveling with kids a lot easier! Great spot over the road from Charlie's (note closed from 4pm Saturday until 11am Monday) and lovely beach and snorkeling spots.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rarotonga happy joliday home

Fantastic holiday home that catered easily for family of five. Great communication with owner, clean and welcoming. Would gladly stay again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location

We were a party of 5 who were able to fully take advantage of the house. There is ample room and we spent most of our time outside on the porch. The house had towels for use (which was a great advantage for us not to have to carry them with us from the US). It is located directly across the street from a great beach, and from Charlie's restaurant. We ate there most nights. It is less than a quarter mile from a small grocery store where you can get most of your needs and the bus runs right in front of the house. The owners were very responsive to emails prior to the trip. There are only two small constructive criticisms. One, we asked if there were specific items prior to travel that would be needed such as cooking oil, salt/pepper. We were told those items would be there but they weren't. There were no napkins or extra garbage bags so we bought them ourselves. Two, we paid for a late check out and transportation to the airport. All of that was smooth, however, the late check out email said we'd be checking out around "6-ish." So naturally we thought transportation would pick us up at that same time. But the transportation didn't pick us up until 9. We tried to call the transportation guy but he kept hanging up on us. Better communication between the owner, the transportation guy and us could have saved some anxiety. As it was we sat on the porch waiting for the transportation guy for those three hours. Aside from those, I recommend this house, especially if you have a family. It is ample enough in size and is well located. It was convenient to have a kitchen to cook in and some privacy to relax in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

tres bonne situation

fruits frais et boissons fraiches.....c est deja un bon debut!! Ensuite la situation geographique fait le reste L equipement est parfait Nous reviendrons!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay with beautiful beaches

Eddie was a great host, easy to communicate. The house was just like on the photos, had everything you needed for a family stay. All was great, would recommend it! Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

For 5 people it was perfect

For 5 people it was perfect. Bus service outside gate.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Near a great snorkeling location, nicely presented house with everything you need.

Near a great snorkeling location, nicely presented house with everything you need. Very spacious. We really enjoyed our time here. Opposite Charlie’s which has great fish sandwiches and happy hour :)
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