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Ideal for Families or Groups of 8 Guests - Unlimited Wifi

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Relax at Aramoana
Lounge to Garden
Lounge andamp; Kitchen
Pantry andamp; Kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Vaimaanga, Takitumu District
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideal for Families or Groups of 8 Guests - Unlimited Wifi

Located on the south side of the Island down a driveway and set amongst landscaped gardens, this well maintained family home allows open living with ample space for relaxing from any room in the house. French doors from the lounge and bedrooms open to a garden of native tropical plants creating an ideal setting to unwind and put your feet up. The home provides accommodation for up to 8 guests. It features a fully equipped modern kitchen, dining area and lounge, 4 bedrooms each with air-conditioning and screened windows, 2 bathrooms each with its own toilet and an adjoining laundry area. There are several options for outdoor dining on the property with BBQ facilities available.
Private beach access across the road offers an alternative seaside retreat for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and relaxing. Known for one of the least populated beaches on the Island the private deck complete with enclosed kitchen facilities, under-cover lounging area and day beds provides the perfect getaway to chill out and take in the stunning ocean view. Outdoor shower and BBQ facilities also available. Easy walking and short driving distance to cafes, restaurants and takeaways. Wigmore's, our village supermarket is open 24/7 and is well stocked with a huge range of grocery items, fresh locally grown produce, dairy items and a complete range of organic food products. Therapeutic and Sports massages including hot rock treatment can be arranged "at home" and at your leisure by our expert local therapist using traditionally made coconut oil. Ask about the various spa, hair and beauty services, an appointment can be arranged for a convenient and suitable time. Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged if requested. Rental car, scooter or van discounts available to guests. Please enquire when booking.
Special conditions:
Quiet gatherings only. Would appreciate that property not be used as a venue for group functions or parties.

Extras: Cleaning; Linen (included); Air-conditioning and Screens in all Bedrooms (included);

Property manager

Connie Halligan
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Safe play areas for kiddies.
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Events

No events allowed
Home to be used for quiet gatherings only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Note from host: Home to be used for quiet gatherings only.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rarotonga

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aroa Beach and Muri Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maire Nui Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Vaimaanga, Takitumu District

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Muri Beach - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal for Families or Groups of 8 Guests - Unlimited Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal for Families or Groups of 8 Guests - Unlimited Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal for Families or Groups of 8 Guests - Unlimited Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal for Families or Groups of 8 Guests - Unlimited Wifi located?

This family-friendly Rarotonga holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Takitumu Conservation Area, Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Cocoputt. Wigmore's Waterfall and Aroa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

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

Houseboat

Great really well laid out spacious and great beach shack . Connie lovely Roosters need to go.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Perfect Getaway

Had an amazing time and the house had everything we needed. Large spacious clean rooms, great outdoor dining area which provided great family evenings. Beach hut across the road was an added bonus and had snorkelling gear, kayaks etc. Connie is a great host and had just the right amount of communication. Would recommend this place. Roosters always a problem with noise, use earplugs if you are a light sleeper, it is the same all-around Rarotonga.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony W., Calgary, Canada

Great place to stay with great hosts, we very much enjoyed our...

Great place to stay with great hosts, we very much enjoyed our time spent in Rarotonga. Location is convenient, snorkelling was good, kayaks and SUP were great.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Home away from Home

We had an absolutely delightful stay at Connie’s and would highly recommend! Lovely home, plenty of room for all 7 of us, clean and lots of little touches that were much appreciated. The gardens are beautiful, the views incredible and just across the road from a gorgeous beach. Then you have your very own beach hut which is much bigger than I expected & has plenty of kayaks, snorkels, reef shoes etc and loads of room to sit and watch the kids play on the beach if you get tired. We really could have stayed a lot longer and would definitely come back again. Location is very handy. Connie is a lovely lady as is her sister Jacqui. Thankyou so much for a wonderful stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location. The house is luxurious with everything one needs and a stunning garden. Connie is a lovely hostess. A minute stroll to the beach. The 'beach hut' is very spacious. A wonderful space to hang out with books and company. There is a shower to wash off after swims. There is a 'snorkel with the turtles' outing that leaves from next door.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., NSW Australia

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

Holiday paradise, warm & friendly people

Great location, comfortable & homely, beautiful garden. Connie is a great host & went out of her way to help
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline M.

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

House by the beach

The house, with its geckos and kayaks was great. Water cooler was a great addition as well as the welcome pack with delicious papayas. Rooms were spacious and comfortable but it would have been great to know the bedrooms were outside of the main living area as it was a bit disconcerting to have no locks on the house and have bedrooms able to be accessed from the yard. There were no problems while we stayed but it did take some getting used to.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William N.

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

Relaxing @ Rarotonga

We enjoyed the stay in Rarotonga The host was very nice and very helpful. We went to Aitutaki after a week and spent 4 days.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Great family getaway

A perfect property for everyone to have the own space with the communal area for hanging out located in the middle of the house. We loved the small touch of fresh bread, cheese, juice, milk and eggs after arriving on the late flight into Raro. Thanks Connie and family.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

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

A Perfect Home for Our Family Gathering

"Relax at Aramoana" was a perfect home for our family to stay while we were on Raro for a family wedding. Great location. Beautiful gardens and beach hut. Plus, Connie is a wonderful host.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyna B.

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

Beautiful house

We loved the location, the house was very clean and tidy and the gardens are lovely Thanks Connie 😊
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Paradise

Perfect home for our family of 5 adults. Fantastic location just across the road from the beach and our own private beach hut. Plenty of space. Fabulous host. Would love to stay again. Thank you so much Connie
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

GREAT property

GREAT property. Clean and absolutely lovely. Loved the beach shack too.

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L., Belmont, Australia

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

Amazing stay at Relax

A fantastic property. 4 spacious private bedrooms with air con and two bathrooms. Large living area and fully equipped kitchen. Great location across the road from a fantastic snorkeling spot with a large beach shack too. Great house to stay in!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

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

Relax in Paradise

What a combination. House off the beaten track, the bach at the water with all that youll need to live your dream holiday. Home owner and staff were brillinat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Perfect!

A great house, beautiful bedrooms. Very clean. You may need earplugs due the roosters in the morning..
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Amazing Location!!! Perfect for the whole family

We loved our stay. Seriously couldn’t have picked a better location. We loved the ocean front covered beach hut. The kayaks and stand up paddle boards were perfect for our ocean adventures. The dogs in the island were my favorite part. Sweet and friendly. Thanks Connie
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janey C.

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

Home and garden

Six NZers, all repeat visitors to Rarotonga booked this house for a week. It has its own private beach house (w kayaks and chairs and shower), it has a gorgeous garden and views of the peaks and taro fields. It is back off the road so quiet and private. It’s very clean and well provisioned and the 24/7 shop is close by. We received instant help when a door slammed shut in wind gust, from lovely management staff and really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

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

A Hidden Gem

A lovely stay in a stunning location … excellent amenities and perfect for a family of teenagers - everyone got their own space. Located super close to the beach and walking distance to some excellent snorkeling opportunities. The indoor/outdoor living at this property was perfect for us and we enjoyed the beautiful tropical garden. The home was perfectly appointed and there was nothing we needed. Thank you for a memorable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best house I've stayed in on the island. Perfect for two families, screens on the windows so no bugs, and everything we needed. The beach hut was an added bonus, and we felt like we had our own private beach. Communication was a bit slow, but Connie was on holiday so not her fault. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Rarotonga bliss

our family love the well appointed home with lovely sheltered garden. Ideal for my 3 year old grand daughter to play in safely and just a short walk across the road to the beach where there is a great beach hut with kayaks and a little kitchen....outdoor tables and chairs. Our family loved the location, the beach, the house....it is our second stay. I can recommend it for families or a group of friends
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen H.

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

Outstanding!!!

We wanted to get away and that we did. Connie's place is exceptional. Love the location, the beach and oh yes, the private beach pavilion. It exceeded our expectations. A must stay if going to the Cook Islands. Thank you again Connie for a week that we will never forget. Mahalo,
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Lehi, Utah

We were looking for a home large enough for our family of...

We were looking for a home large enough for our family of 6, with a garden area for the children to get outside and play. We were also looking for a place close to the beach. Relax at Aramoana delivered on both accounts. It was spacious enough for all of us; comfortable home and the gardens are beautiful. The beach house and beach area were outstanding-just a short walk down the driveway. We are already looking forward to booking again!

10/10 Excellent

mark dorrell

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

Great location great house great host

Had 2 v relaxing weeks in this comfortable spotlessly clean house with beautiful gardens and views of the mountains. It is very well equipped and thankfully has air con in the bedrooms ! The beach is a hop and a skip away and the Beach House was where i spent most of my time enjoying the sea breezes and the view of the stunning lagoon. Connie was away much of the time I was there but other members of her family were at hand and happy to help and advise whilst respecting privacy. I very much hope to return before too long .
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

A huge thank you to Connie

We arrived before check-in time but while Connie and her people were still preparing the property we were able to drop our bags. A huge welcome from her family and staff gave is an indication as to the graciousness of the Cook Island people and we weren't dissapointed. We will be back to Raraotonga in tne next few months and we will bo contacting Connie to arrange accommodation. She is brilliant and well commended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Connie Halligan

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What makes this property unique

Spacious family accommodation, suitable and safe for children.

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