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Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!!

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World Famous Brando's and Marlon's Over Water Bungalows!
Marlon's is second on the right!
Marlon's Over Water Hideaway is second from the right.
Only five privately owned Over Water Bungalows in all of French Polynesia!
What a great place to take a shower after swimming or snorkeling.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Vaitape, Bora Bora
  • Le Bora Bora Resort Beach
  • Vaitape Harbor
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Matira Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!!

PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY. THERE IS $1,000.00 DUE UPON BOOKING WHICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE LAST PAYMENT IS DUE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND IS ALSO NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF I CAN FIND ANOTHER CLIENT TO TAKE ALL OR SOME OF THAT RESERVED SPACE, I WILL REFUND ALL OR PART OF THE SECOND PAYMENT... PLEASE READ OUR REVIEWS. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS LONGER THAN ANYONE AT THE COMPLEX... WE HAVE THE ONLY THREE OVER WATER BUNGALOWS WITH FULL AIR CONDITIONING, new appliances and DOUBLE KAYAK! Extra housekeeping available. COMPARE OUR RATES TO THE RESORTS. The owners of the Black Pearl Over Water Bungalow and Brando's Bora Bora Bungalow are proud to present the newly remodeled Marlon's Over Water Hideaway... Right next door to his other one. A gorgeous covered terrace, overlooking the lagoon and palm covered islands, just a few hundred yards away, is fully furnished with quality outdoor furniture. NOW WITH FREE NETFLIX! Here you can enjoy many wonderful hours -- reading a good book, marveling at the natural beauty of the area, or just doing nothing. If you wish to take a dip in the warm waters, nothing could be simpler. Just go down four steps on your private dock and dive in. Right there you can snorkel for hours, check out the thousands of colorful fish in and around the coral reef, or just lie on the beach under a palm tree, while sipping a Tahitian punch. We can help set up tours for you: Authentic Tahitian Motu picnics, Polynesian weddings, Jet skis, shark and manta ray feed, sunset sailing, scuba diving, island jeep and snorkeling tours, even a tattoo with a Tahitian master!
PLEASE NOTE: Because we have kept our prices the same for the last five years, we will be raising our rates after February 1st, 2016... Any bookings made before that date will receive the existing rates... We have tried to keep our rates the same, but operating costs have become too expensive and we must adjust to ever rising prices.
Additional Information: As the owners of the very popular Black Pearl Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora, we can't tell you how excited we are to offer, for the first time, Marlon Brando's historic Over Water Bungalows for vacation rentals. We have remodeled the bungalow to meet the needs of our sophisticated travelers and it is beautiful. Marlon Brando owned two bungalows, one for him and one for his friends. We have purchased both. Marlon's over water hideaway is the perfect location for snorkeling, walking hiking and swimming. Paradise surrounds you. If you need help with rental cars, international or domestic flights, we can help with that too. We have many returnees and we are confident that this will be your vacation of a lifetime! Our rates are very affordable, especially if you've checked out the prices of some of the 4 and 5 star hotels on the island. Our home is a true travel bargain. Please reserve early as high season books up fast.

Car Rental: You will need a car. Other options are carts, bikes, taxi and water taxi (Not always available).
Please note: Contact our manager directly for Car Rentals. Nir's rates for his 'Client cars' are far below the rental car places on the island.

Trip, Airline, Hotel and Car Assistance!!!: We would be pleased and happy to help you with your entire trip to paradise. We can arrange your International Flights to Tahiti on any applicable carrier, as well as your Inter-Island Flights on Air Tahiti.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
Refer to lease agreement for CANCELLATION POLICY. This must be filled out, signed and returned before reservation is complete.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 8464DTO-MT

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bora Bora

Located in Bora Bora, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bora Bora Yacht Club and Vaitape Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matira Beach and Terei’a Point. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Vaitape, Bora Bora

What's nearby

  • Vaitape Harbor - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Matira Beach - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Matira Point - 15 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Le Meridien Beach - 28 min drive - 11.7 km
  • White Valley Reef - 55 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pora-Pora Coffee Shop
  • ‪Lagoon Restaurant- Jean Georges- Bora Bora - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vini vini bar - ‬12 min drive
  • Le Tipanie Terrace
  • Varavara

Frequently asked questions

Is Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tā'ihi Point and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ofu O Rau Point and Terei’a Point. WWII Guns Faanui is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Smbat T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time there. Overall everything was good for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting is absolutely beautiful. There is snorkeling to be done right off the dock. We even saw an octopus! The kayak was fun to use but a bit awkward to move from the balcony to the water (and back up). We crossed to the islands across the lagoon which was quite a workout on a windy day. Saw a flying ray leap out of the water. Spectacular! There was a turtle that liked to hang out but never came close enough for us to swim with it. Parking the rental car was also easy. Local friendly dogs can't read the "No dogs allowed sign." Super funny. The place is true to the photos and we encountered no problems. We had a great time. The patio with table is a great place to have dinner or one's morning coffee.Beds are comfortable and AC works quite well. The kitchen is not stocked and a bit of oil and spices could go a long way as we were trying to cook. The living room furniture is patio furniture but it works fine. The plastic dish rack needs to be scrubbed or replaced. We didn't use it. It would be great to have enough shampoo, not just little bottles that aren't that good for the environment. The drive to the other end of the island for white sand beach is not that long. Definitely recommend this place. I would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jory A.

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

A little piece of heaven

We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved staying at this bungalow. The property hosts were so kind and accommodating. They were easy to communicate with and gave us some excellent recommendations for places to eat and things to do around the island. The area was beautiful and we enjoyed spending time in the water and on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Over Water Bungalow

Great location and wonderful reef with lots of fish at the bungalow. a must stay on your trip to Bora Bora
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

robert l.

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

Great vacation

Wonderful house , great sunsets very relaxing , communication with owner was great , caretaker of the property was very helpful . Wonderful trip !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Paradise in Bora Bora

A beautiful large and airy bungalow with a well equipped kitchen. The veranda was nicely furnished and easily hosted our evening cocktails hours watching the sunset. Nir, the manager was a pleasure to deal with. He was easily accessed. The bungalow was equipped with a cellphone which afforded direct access to Nir for any question, as well as local calls to book outings.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Paradise in Bora Bora

Wonderful over water bungalow with beautiful views. Easy access for small boats to pick up and drop back off for wonderful snorkeling and scuba diving adventures. Highly recommend visiting here.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

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

Little Slice of Heaven

Both the owner and onsight manager (Nir) were extremely helpful. The car provided by Nir is a must and made grocery shopping and exploration of the island so easy. Loved having a full kitchen at this extremely clean property. Sunsets so lovely and jumping into the water to cool off divine - lots of sea life. Tis a little slice of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Very relaxing.

The property manager Nir was very helpful to many activities on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

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

One Word - WOW!

This is the first for a review. From the minute we stepped onto the island we felt so welcomed and so taken care of, love you Nir!! Such a fabulous experience. Can't wait to share with friends and family so they can come next.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

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

Fabulous Property

We had such a magical stay at the over water bungalow. Nir was a wonderful resource and helped us book lots of activities. It was so fun being picked up by an outrigger right from our deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully situated

We enjoyed our stay in the Bungalow and felt honoured to be in a cabin which is a local tour highlight. Property manager was incredibly easy to communicate with and helpful in guidance for local activities. We communicated regarding cleaning between guests and the feedback was well received.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

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

Perfect bungalow in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay at the bungalow. We loved being able to hop in the water off the small dock and snorkel for hours. The location was perfect, very quiet, but still close enough to Vaitape to go shopping or go eat dinner. Nir and Tiare were perfect hosts. We would absolutely recommend this place (my friends are now going there in April from my recommendation) and would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey D.

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

Our Honeymoon

This was the ideal location for my wife and I to celebrate our honeymoon. We enjoyed relaxing in the water outside the property and even got dropped off at the dock after one of our scheduled tours. Easy access to the local super markets and less than 20 minute drive to pretty much anywhere on the island. Nir and Tiare made pickup/drop off very easy and helped us to schedule all of our activities during our stay. Highly recommend booking this property for an unforgettable trip to one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Wayne C., Stanwood WA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice bungalow, needs some TLC

This bungalow is exactly as listed and the owners are very good with communication. The location is good for privacy but you only get sun in the afternoon on the small dock. The overall feel was great but it could do with a few upgrades such as new mattress and sheets. We stayed 8 days and could have used a change of sheets and newer towels. Bora Bora is beautiful and this was a good way to get an OWB without paying resort prices.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya P.

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

Love it here

This is pure. No commercialism, no touristic hassles... live on the lagoon and swim, dream and create here. You know, the elements can be rough on wood and fabric, so some of the finishes are not as shiny as they were 3 years ago, but that can't keep us away. The lagoon is magical.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Thelma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nir is very helpful and friendly. Way cheaper renting his car from Avis. He loan you his mobile phone was above all. Thank you Nir and hope to see you again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiaer F.

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

Amazingly beautiful and relaxing Honeymoon

Mr. Nir is best property manager, so helpful and kind, very responsive and incredibly knowledgeable of all things Bor Bora! Clean, well appointed local artisan furniture and all amenities available or easily obtained with just a need to ask of Mr. Nir. Rental car with Mr. Nir pure simplicity. Sunsets and sunrise breathtaking and water sublime. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Don't book a resort bungalow, book this place.

We rented a car from Nir, the property manager, must have for the island. Place was easy to find. Large place with great back deck overlooking lagoon and sunsets. We stopped a local market with good selection of food. Cooked two nights and had restuarants pick us up for great dinners. Spent our days at Matira Beach and eat at local's Snack Matira, 15 minute drive and no one is there! It was windy each day at the bungalow, so we did not go in the water or kayak. Best way to experience Bora Bora. Do not be held hostage at a resort with their shuttle schedules.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
These bungalows are not part of a resort, so if you are looking for a resort style vacation, this is not for you. These bungalows are located on the north end of the island and most activities are located on the south end so a car is required. Some excursion companies will pick you up tho (by car or boat). The porch is perfect for enjoying dinner and the sunset. This bungalow is equipped with a kitchen and a washer (no dryer). You can snorkel and swim right off the porch area. Kayak available as well. The caretaker was very helpful in providing a rental car (at a much lower cost than Avis) and local cell phone for use around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Great stay in Bungalow 2

Bungalow 2 is a 2 bedroom bungalow on the north end of the main island across the water from the airport. Richard (owner/host) and Nir (property manager) were both excellent to work with and offer great recommendations for places to eat, tours, etc. Nir was so nice and very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive. He is a pleasure to talk to and got us a discount on an awesome family-run snorkeling tour where we snorkeled with reef fish, black tip sharks and stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and lemon sharks. They even picked us up at the bungalow. He can also help you arrange a rental car, which you'll need. The bungalow is private, spacious, and well equipped. It's clean, comfortable, and looks just like the pictures. We loved the covered outdoor deck and easy access to the water with snorkeling right off the dock. The main island is relatively small so it's easy to get anywhere on the island in a 1/2 hour or less. We loved having the overwater bungalow experience at a fraction of the resort prices - having money to dine out, do a tour and enjoy a day pass at a nice resort. Also, the food on the main island is much more affordable with great options. Be sure to go to Matira beach - a long, beautiful, walkable beach on the south end of the island with great sunsets, good snorkeling, beautiful turquoise water, and several good food options. This was our first trip to Bora Bora and we loved it. Such a beautiful place with warm, friendly people. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Kaye W.

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

Quiet and Enjoyable

The property managers Nir and Tiare were awesome and very attentive to our needs. A cell phone is provided for communication purposes, and they recommended a restaurant that featured a Polynesian show. The location is fairly central between Vaitape and Matira Beach. Just make sure you have a car. The water pressure and temperature was great. There is plenty of room for two couples, but one bathroom was kind of an issue. We got by with the kitchen tools and dishes, but there could have been more options. Included spices and kitchen staples are minimal. Be prepared to purchase everything needed to prepare your own meals. The appliances worked fine, but there is no dishwasher. There is a clothes washer, but we didn’t use it. The amenities in the bathroom were also minimal. If you want to be able to wash your hair, you will need to bring your own shampoo and conditioner. Soap is provided, but there is no soap dish or body wash. The air conditioning worked very well and kept the rooms as cool as we wanted them to be. The deck area is in the shade, and the dock that goes into the water, which is in the sun most of the day, is very small. If sitting or lying in the sun is your thing, you will have to go to a beach. If you are looking for a 5 star resort, this is not it. However, it is a very reasonably priced bungalow option with lots of privacy. Watching the fish, swimming, and snorkeling without leaving the property is a definite plus! We had a blast here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location with great snorkeling off the deck!

Really enjoyed our stay here. We were in the water almost every day. Swimming to the left off the deck we saw clown fish in anemones, off to the right a bit further (around the headland) we saw manta rays a couple times. There"s even coral and fish (we even saw a moray eel) within a few meters of the house. That said, while the water was clear early morning, it got progressively cloudier later on in the day. It's quite an exposed location, so any wind will come whipping along the water. This meant we often didn't need the AC and just opened the windows and doors (we only saw mosquitoes occasionally in the land side bedroom). It also meant that on windier days it was hard to kayak as the wind was so fierce. Recommend bringing some kind of inflatable to tie to the deck and float around on. (Most of the inflatables provided were broken in some way). Also there was always (non invasive) activity out on lagoon to sit and watch - locals paddling by, tourist boats or local traffic. The house itself is as described by many others here - comfortable and functional. A couple of nits you should be aware of - the windows in the bedrooms rattled when the wind was strong (or occasionally when the AC was on). Also the house wasn't spotlessly clean, for example there were crumbs in the silverware drawer. We did also see one cockroach but other than that there weren't any other bugs/ants. Overall we had an amazing time here and highly recommend staying if you want to avoid the resorts
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Great place with "local's" feel

We (me, hubby, and daughters - 19yo & 18yo) are celebrating my husband and my 25-year wedding anniversary. My husband and I celebrated our 20th in Bora Bora and ever since, I wanted our girls to have that experience too. Last time we spent the entire trip at the Conrad Hilton resort in an over the water bungalow. This time we chose to stay here for 4 nights with the girls, and then 4 nights at the Conrad resort (us in an over the water bungalow and the girls in their own place). I'm so glad we did it this way because it gave us very different but symbolic experiences at each of the two stays. At this VRBO we really loved that we watched THREE octopuses hunt for a meal as we stood on the raised walkway about 10 steps from the front door! (we never saw any at the Conrad even while snorkeling) More magic happened when we got to watch a family of 4 eagle rays, at surface level, come right past our back lower deck while all 4 of us were standing right there! We loved that when the neighboring VRBO guests vacated they came over and offered us all their water toys and unopened food, it made us feel a bit like we were the locals with real neighbors. We loved it when the neighbor across the street (a local who spoke very little English) saw our two girls trying in vain to crack open a coconut, and kindly came over and offered "no no, come come..." and walked them over to a coconut cracking set-up he had fashioned in his front yard and showed them how it was done! I would have assumed tourists were not warmly greeted (Hawaiian "stink eye" and all) but that was completely not the case here. The locals we encountered were very friendly. Also a huge asset was Nir, the property manager. He is awesome and made our vacation so much better than it otherwise would have been, by among other things, scheduling a private snorkeling adventure for just our family, where we stood in the ocean (yes STOOD, about half a mile from the closest shore) surrounded by black tip sharks and sting rays, which we "petted/held" for lack of a better word!! Also we got a car from Nir which gave us the ability to explore the island. Another thing is that it was super convenient to have a kitchen and washing machine. Also this unit has 3 mini splits and they did an excellent job keeping the heat and humidity down. All in all, it created fabulous memories, for which I will forever be grateful to Richard, the owner for choosing to VRBO this wonderful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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