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Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence

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Your stunning view out to Muri Lagoon (@ low tide)
Wonderful Muri beach at your doorstep(@ low tide)
Access from front deck leading to Beachfront
Front balcony area with out-door dinning
Views out to Muri Lagoon

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Muri Beach, Rarotonga
  • Muri Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Muri Night Markets
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Muri Lagoon
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (Extra Large)

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2 (Main)

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Internal Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Small Outside Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence

This beautifully renovated beach house has a real ‘homely’ and ‘rustic ‘charm about it, while offering you spectacular morning sunrises, views across the lagoon to our families unspoilt ‘Moto/tropical island’ (known as Ta'akoka) and onwards past the distant wave breaks over the fringing reef…words can’t really explain how beautiful this residence is and the serenity it emulates.

The beach residence is exceptionally large; boasting 208 sqm in size and was designed with high ceilings to allow natural airflow throughout. With 3 large private balcony areas on offer, it is ideal for open air entertaining overlooking the Muri lagoon or in the surrounds of a tropical garden …You chose!

Primary construction is concrete with rimu flooring throughout, rustic in decor and furnishings, yet captures a distinctive Polynesian feel to enhance the panoramic vistas on offer.

This property offers you a very large 2 bedroom beach house on a private location that can sleep up to 6 guests (adults/children)- from NZD$299.00 to NZD$499.00 per night with the following amenities;

• (1st ) Bedroom is very large and contains 2x King beds - with beachfront views out to the Lagoon.
• (2nd) Bedroom contains 1x Queen bed - with a large adjoining outside deck surrounded by tropical landscaping
• All bedrooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans.
• Two bathrooms and Toilet facilities – one situated within the living quarters (separate Shower/bath/toilet) and the next one is located beside the kitchen on outside deck (combined shower/toilet) and laundry area.
• Fully geared Kitchen facilities including Hobbs/Oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and all cooking/serving utensils
• Three spacious outside living areas that open onto expansive private balconies with outdoor dining furniture, loungers and day-bed
• 40inch LED TV, Telephone, pre-pay WiFi Internet
• UV treated water filter system

Extras: Linen (included); Complementary ‘Starter Pack’ upon arrival (only) – fresh wholemeal bread, milk, juice, butter, jam spread and bathroom products for each bathroom (included); Free use Children’s portable cot and car seat (upon request) (included); By arrangement / additional cost: Airport transfers ,Child care/Baby-sitting services

Property manager

Shine Kauvai-Laurie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 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 is not permitted

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ngatangiia

Located in Muri, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Aroa Beach. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and The Perfume Factory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Muri Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence located?

Nestled on the beach, this Muri holiday home is just steps away from Muri Lagoon and Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great Location

We stayed for 9 nights and had a great time. The location is perfect and couldn't fault the communication with Shine leading up to our stay. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

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

Wonderful!

Stayed for a week wish we could have stayed longer. The location is perfect, beautiful view from the deck and easy accees to shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl m.

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

Laurie residence

Beautiful home,all the comforts and more, steps to the lagoon where great snorkeling, swimming,plus kayaking can be enjoyed, mai'i bar across road is fantastic, great cocktails, food, entertainment and pool,walking distance to muri attractions, we stayed at 3 places this trip,laurie residence we all agreed, girlfriend mum and i was the best,absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randen F.

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

Wonderful peaceful home.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Shine’s home. The home was extremely clean and well cared for. Her communication was very good and enjoyed our stay. Next trip I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place! The location is amazing and beautiful. The house has everything you may need and the beds were comfortable. There is a restaurant across the street and the live music was great while barbecuing on the deck. There’s also a market and a Vietnamese restaurant right across the street, which was amazing. Don’t forget to walk down to Muri market night. We will me back. Meitaki Shine for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime T.

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

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed a lot our stay at this nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Loved this place

Highly recommend this place. The view and direct access to the lagoon is amazing. The use of two double kayaks was a bonus. Property is well equipped with everything you need. Our party of 4 adults and 2 kids were wery comfortable here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Review

Had a great stay. Very good location and friendly hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great house

This house is a great house for a family or group. The deck looking out at the lagoon is a fantastic place to get together. We enjoyed our stay at Shine's property very much.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

On the water

Great Lagoon view with a bar and restaurant across the road, couldn't have asked for a better place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Review

Great location and hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

letticia d.

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

Amazing views and lovely host

Very comfortable with loads of space. Would suit a big group so it was very comfortable for our family of four. The views are just amazing!!! We spent most of our time on the huge deck or kayaking out and around the motu. Thanks so much Shine. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

A piece of paradise

Stunning rustic house in an ideal location. Great for larger groups with multiple areas to hang out when you're not in the water. The moto that you see across the lagoon is an excellent spot to snorkel. The side thats visible from the deck is exceptional, large schools fish that just go about their business. House is beautiful, clean and very cool, with beautiful sea breezes. Shine was wonderful to commicate with- thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay G.

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

Great venue

The property is ideal for 2 couples or 2 couples with 2 kids. Lovely beach and canoes were fun. With decks front and back there is always somewhere to get out of the wind, rain or too much sun.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Best Island Stay

This house was perfect for our family of 5. So close to all we needed and a pool just across the road. Very friendly family. Right size for our family of 5, will book again next year for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie C., Auckland

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

Great spot

We had a great time canoeing and snorkeling, saw lots of fish, small and large, especially just outside the island and saw some turtles without going on a tour!!!! The bar across the road was great. The accommodation was superb!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Laurie Residence

A beautiful place to stay and unwind with friends. Close to ammenities and services an a short stroll to restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine h.

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

Laurie Residence

Amazing place lots of space well equipped great location absolutely perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful upmarket beach house overlooking the Muir lagoon.

Beautiful upmarket beach house overlooking the Muir lagoon. Very comfortable, lovely views of the motus, rollers breaking on the reef etc.

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Laurie residence

Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S.

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

Relaxation

Lovely. Really enjoyed the deck and the view in particular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian B.

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

Lovely home away from home

Awesome location, great home, large living area & many outdoor options for relaxing. Great kayaks. The Restaurant directly across the road had quite loud live music till 9pm every night then played dufduf music till 10pm. Was ok, but every night was a bit much. -
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Exceeded expectations

This property was amazing, a massive thank you to the host Shine for letting us stay in your wonderful property. The location is second to none, the views are incredible and the house was perfect. The bar across the road was a gem and you are a quick walk down the sandy beach to the night market. We loved our time and when we come back we will most certainly book this place again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda r.

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

Highlight of our Cook Islands Holiday

This accommodation was PERFECT for our family. Location is exceptional, facilities on point and our host made everything so easy for us to book and arrive. We snorkelled daily, walked to night markets, wandered across the road for cocktails and had all the privacy a holiday home can offer. The 5 days spent here in our two week Cook Island holiday was the highlight simply because this property was perfect. We will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Taupo

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

Great bach with excellent location

Snorkeling every day just down from the deck. BBQ on one of the 3 decks each night. Shop just down the road for groceries. Perfect place to relax and chill which is what we were all after.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shine Kauvai-Laurie

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Languages:

English