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Gorgeous Lagoonfront Villa In Bora Bora Perfect spot for honeymooners & families

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a turquoise sea and distant islands.
A room with a wicker chair, a bed with a white bedspread, a striped curtain, and a small window with blinds.
A spacious room with a glass dining table, wicker chairs, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, and three framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a large sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set on the beachfront, this villa features an ocean view and a patio for outdoor relaxation. It accommodates 4 guests with 2 bedrooms. Enjoy nearby activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, and hiking. Explore attractions such as Tā'ihi Point and Terei’a Point while experiencing the adventure-filled surroundings.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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FAANUI, BORA BORA
  • Place, Tā'ihi Point
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaitape Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Matira Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Lagoonfront Villa In Bora Bora Perfect spot for honeymooners & families

Villa FETIA ITI is located hillside 65ft (20 meters) above sea level and only 100 ft (30 meters) from the lagoon. This very exclusive villa overlooking the crystal blue waters of the lagoon offers incredible romantic sunsets as well as a lot of privacy making it the perfect spot for both honeymooners and families.

Enjoy the placid waters of the lagoon with its extraordinary colourful tropical fish allowing endless snorkeling in turquoise and pristine warm waters!The house is surrounded by beautiful exotic and tropical fruit trees in a manicured garden.

This unique 1200 square-foot (110 m2) home is part of a famous luxury complex started by Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson. The villa accomodation includes 2 bedrooms with air conditioning, 1 bathroom, a modern full kitchen fit for a chef, a living room and a large covered terrace-lanai overlooking the lagoon.

The interior of this luxury wooden built house is particularly roomy thanks to a cathedral ceiling with a spacious living room offering amazing views of the lagoon of Bora Bora.

This piece of paradise is very much in demand. So book early in advance your south pacific vacation and contact us today : with the pleasure of having you as our guests at VILLA FETIA ITI!

Tahiti, the port of entry of French Polynesia is linked by non stop scheduled flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, NZ, Japan, Hawaii, Australia and with one stop to Paris and most european cities. From Tahiti, a 45-minute-flight takes you to Bora Bora.
There are 2 domestic airline companies in French Polynesia: Air Tahiti and Air Moana. Both airlines link Tahiti with Bora Bora. You can directly book your flights online on their dedicated website.

The plane from Tahiti lands in Bora Bora on motu mute, an offshore islet. Then a free shuttle brings you across the lagoon to Vaitape, Bora Bora's main village. On the wharf in Vaitape, you will pick up your rental car and drive in 15 minutes to our house.

Car rental
Because there is no public transport service on Bora Bora, you need to rent a car to be independant on the island during your stay . It is essential to go shopping, to go to the restaurant or to visit Bora Bora. You can directly book your rental car online on AVIS car rental company website which is the most reliable car rental company on Bora Bora. I don't recommend renting an electric car during your stay because there are no electric recharging points near the parking lot of our house. I also don't recommend renting scooters because they are not powerful enough to get to our upper parking lot and it is very difficult to carry your food purchase on a scooter to the house.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
Smoking allowed on the lanai

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 5121DTO-MT
Property # 633095vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Bora Bora

Located in Bora Bora, this villa is near a water park and on the beach. WWII Guns Faanui and WWII Guns are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bora Bora Yacht Club and Spa Deep Ocean Bora Bora. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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FAANUI, BORA BORA

What's nearby

  • Tā'ihi Point - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vaitape Harbor - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Matira Point - 15 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Point Matira - 15 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Matira Beach - 16 min drive - 19.3 km

Restaurants

  • Pora-Pora Coffee Shop
  • ‪Bobcat Wine & Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vini vini bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bora Bora Beach Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lagoon Restaurant- Jean Georges- Bora Bora - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lagoonfront Villa In Bora Bora Perfect spot for honeymooners & families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous Lagoonfront Villa In Bora Bora Perfect spot for honeymooners & families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Lagoonfront Villa In Bora Bora Perfect spot for honeymooners & families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lagoonfront Villa In Bora Bora Perfect spot for honeymooners & families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lagoonfront Villa In Bora Bora Perfect spot for honeymooners & families located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bora Bora villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tā'ihi Point, Terei’a Point and Ofu O Rau Point. WWII Guns Faanui is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing! Very comfortable with everything you need to make the stay enjoyable. Communication with the host was amazing as well as his recommendations for activities and dining. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! So happy to read that you loved our home so much! It was a pleasure to host such a nice and respectful couple as yours! You are welcome back here anytime! Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very comfortable and immaculate. It had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The views were stunning to say the least. Our host, Pierre, was extremely helpful and welcoming. We have already booked our next stay at this home for 2026! We didnt want to leave and we cant wait to come back again.
One of the sunsets from the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Thank you su much for your wonderful review! We do our utmost to offer our guests the best possible vacation experience at our home! We are so glad that you loved our home! The fact that you have already reserved your next stay in 2026 at our villa is a best reward! So happy to host such a nice couple as you! Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great housing on lonely surrounding

Had a great stay, house is equipped perfectly, high standard - as already described in the note. Top Communication with owner - would def recommend coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Christian and Viola have been wonderful guests! Very nice couple and great communication. They took great care of the house. I would 100% host them again and I highly recommend them to the VRBO owner's community. Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Class, 5 stars, Killer Views

This is a classy home, with amazing views. It is nicely decorated, super clean, and in excellent condition. Check in was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
It was a real pleasure to have Todd and his family as guests at my house. Very nice and respectful people! I would host them again and can recommend them to the Homeaway owners community. Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great gateaway

Stayed 4 nights at the property and loved it! The Villa is about 15-20 minutes drive to Vaitape village on a north side of the island with great views from the balcony. We rented a car to get around and explore the island as it would be difficult without it due to the Villa location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2023
Dear Alexander!Thank you very much for your very nice review! It has been a pleasure to host you and your family. We look forward to seeing you back in Bora Bora. Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picture Perfect

We had an amazing 15 nights in the house - it was perfect!!!!We sat on that front verandah soaking in the views for hours on end - you never get tired of that view….The air cons in the bedrooms are fantastic to get a great nights sleep after a big day in the sun too.The swimming & snorkeling out the front in the lagoon is fabulous.Overall no complaints at all, this is a perfect property to have as your base to explore Bora Bora.Highly recommend!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2025
Dear Cara, thank you very much for your great review! It was a pleasure to host such a nice and respectful family as yours! You are welcome back here in Bora Bora anytime! Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

TheBora Bora Dress

Pierre's villa is wonderful. He is very helpful and kind. The property is clean and tidy and appropriately equipped. I only wish we had more time here in paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2022
It was a pleasure to host John and his family at our home in Bora Bora. Very friendly family who left the house in great condition. We would host them again and recommend them to the VRBO community. Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just wonderful

What a wonderful home to stay in for 2 weeks. What is in the photos is what is the reality. A fabulous location which was made better by the large deck, so many hours just enjoying the view. Everything is there for a wonderful stay. Pierre was very responsive to any communications and check-in and check-out were easy. We hope to be back very soon.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2022
It was such a pleasure to host Barbara and Christopher at our home! Very nice couple who left the house in perfect condition. We would host them again in the future and recommend them to the VRBO/Homeaway community. Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional views from a wonderful Villa

Excellent property with stunning views over the lagoon. Much appreciated the prompt and clear communications between the owner and ourselves. The description of the property is very accurate. A little way out of town so you do need a car but great for a long term Stay or even (as we did) just a few nights. Thank you Pierre. It was great !!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2022
Dear Donna, thank you very much for your very nice review! It was a pleasure to host you at our home! You are welcome back in Bora Bora anytime! Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than an overwater bungalow

We spent the first week of our delayed honeymoon (we are both experienced travelers and not moon-eyed kids) at this wonderful spot in Bora Bora. It was the perfect place to explore the island in comfort, with beautiful views and all the facilities we could ask for. Pierre was a fantastic host, providing enormous helpful detail about the spot, the island, things to do, places to eat, places to shop for food and other necessities. When we encountered two small hiccups, he rectified them immediately. We loved our stay, and would be delighted to go back and stay there again.When two small hiccuabout, he
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
Dear Jeff, thank you very much for your wondeful review. It was a great pleasure to host your very nice and respectful family! You are welcome back here in Bora Bora anytime! Warm regards Pierre
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing view!

Pierre the owner was so wonderful to work with, a dream vrbo owner actually! So attentive with any questions and very nice! The care takers were the nicest people I've ever met, literally.. We had such an amazing time and the views were exquisite. The driveway was a little scary at first, but we got used to it. His vehicle was nice and newer. All in all, we hope to one day return! Thank you Pierre! Amanda & Edward
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Dear Amanda and Edward! Thank you very much for your nice review! I am very happy that you enjoyed Bora Bora and my house. It was a pleasure to have you as guests at villa FETIA ITI! Looking forward to seeing you back here in the near future! Warm regards. Pierre
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gorgeous lagoon views, spacious

Beautiful house with all the needed basics. Getting around the island was easy with the car that Pierre has available for rent with the house (the car definitely needs some work but was a reliable means of transportation). The location is good, as you can navigate the whole island in under an hour and it’s almost impossible to get lost. About 10 minutes from the main town where there is shopping, restaurants and grocery stores. There was some early morning road and rooster noise but nothing too bad. The beach across the street was quiet with some interesting sea life that Bartelemy showed us. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent home

This place is terrific! The house was spotless upon our arrival. it had all that we needed, and we cooked nearly every night we were here. Nice to have the washer/dryer after our week of sailing. The views are incredible and we didn’t want to leave. The beach isn’t much, but we jumped into the crystal clear lagoon from the pier and swam and snorkeled ever day. Nice to have the (quite run down) car included in the rental. We explored all over the island and used it for grocery store runs and meals out. Diving was terrific — recommend Bora Eleuthera and their crew for a good and safe experience. We can hardly wait to return!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Dear Terri and Robert, thank you very much for your very nice review. I am very glad that you enjoyed your stay at my house! It was a pleasure to have you as guests. I look forward to seeing you back here in Bora Bora in the near future. Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Villa in nice surrounds, beautiful views. Be aware of expectations coming from your 5 star hotels, as this is completely different standards, 2-3 stars. Baths needed attention. There was mice in the house, and owner told us don’t worry for the small mouse, but did eventually send service. The review and warnings from owners on security had us under much precaution. Owners instructions to lock everything(blinds curtains etc) within house pamphlet, but to our surprise we’re told the safe key has been lost. Aside from the critter, we’d stay again, for the ability to experience Bora Bora in this way - day excursions and day trips to resorts.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Beware of Thieves

The premises is a target for burglary - thieves came in the night while we were sleeping and stole our passports, credit cards, cash and valuables. All the doors were locked - they knew to come in through an unlocked window by the stairs. I guess we were lucky to have not interrupted their planned and well rehearsed score.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2020
We have been renting our house for 15 years now and it is the first time that we have had a bad experience with one of our guests. The day of his arrival, 2 of my neighbours called me in the evening because our guest was listening to music too loudly. The 3rd day, our guest called me (he was in a panic) because someone entered the house through a window during the night and stole his wallet, passport and gifts. We have the chance in Bora Bora to live in a safe area and in 15 years we have never experienced a theft or a theft attempt. Unfortunately our guest has been totally foolhardy. 1° our guest left one of the living room windows open allowing the thief to get into the living room very easily! The thief stole the personal effects of our guest and also took several items of mine (cds, dvds, household objects). We have wooden bars to block all the windows and sliding windows of the living room. It is very easy to use them. Who lets, at home, windows open during the night??? 2° our guest did not use the safe located inside the house that we put at the disposal of our guests to put their personal belongings in a secure place and simply left money, passport and gifts in the living room. 3° our property manager has also found the door of the cellar open (our guest has also forgotten to close it!!!). Again items of mine have disappeared!! The guest writes: "the premise is a target for burglary" which is ABSOLUTELY wrong. My house is located in a peaceful and safe residential area of Bora Bora! The guest has only stayed 2.5 days! How can he says things like that! This theft would have definitely NOT happened if the guest had followed the house instructions as mentioned before. I definitely prefer to remember the message of him when he arrives at my home the first day: "Hello Pierre - thank you for the welcome email. Everything here excels all expectations - truly Amazing". We have had the pleasure to host more than 1000 guests during the last 15 years and nothing like that has ever happened! I want to thank all our previous guests who perfectly took care of the house respecting the house rules (each guest receives them per email and our property manager explains them the day of check in). I kindly ask our future guests to read all the great reviews that our previous guests have posted since many many years! Pierre
Archival

8/10 Good

40th Wedding Anniversary

We arrived to the home and found it to be amazing views. I was very happy to have the hillside ville vs a villa over the water. Looking out from the porch was the best view morning to night. We enjoyed the peace that it had to offer. Very comfortable & clean. Glad we reserved a car. Drive way is a little bit of a challenge. Thank you Pierre for stopping by with the bottle of wine. We loved it. We ate at St James and the dinner was more then expected. Shopped at the local grocery store and cooked right there. Bora Bora offered the best blue & green waters that you can imagine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views and sunsets

Property offers great views of Bora Bora sunsets. We enjoyed our coffee every morning on the balcony and drinks in the evening. The kitchen has all the appliances we like from the US. There is A/C but only in the bedrooms and so the living room and kitchen get very warm during mid day. The bedrooms stay very cool for sleeping. The condo is very clean and well maintained. If you rent a standard car, be aware of the steep driveway to park. We would recommend an automatic car for this rental. Also you will get a 6am wake-up call from the roosters every morning, but we were up for the sunrise and so it really didn't bother us. We would recommend the condo for those who don't want to pay Bora Bora resort prices. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views, very friendly locals, BEAUTIFUL island!

Our entire experience with host Pierre was easy and well managed. There are great views of the lagoon and the passing boats, with a gentle breeze, from the balcony but the AC in the bedrooms is a must for good sleeping here. The hillside compound of bungalows is perfectly manicured by the daily gardener, and is a 15 minute drive from the main village of Vaitape. This is where the ferry/local supermarkets/shops mostly are, so you need a rental car. The beaches are a 20 minute drive, but driving is easy here. You can swim just across the street from the bungalow, or enjoy great snorkeling after a 10 minute walk to the left of the property. The activities are FANTASTIC (snorkeling, diving, jet ski, boat tours) and are led by FUN local guides. Don’t miss the 2 local food trucks RIGHT across the street from the church in Vaitape-schawarma to the left, and the best marinated and sashimi fish platter to the right! Yum! This property is one of the best quality/price places you will find in Bora Bora!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2023
Dear Leslie, thank you so much for your great review! So happy that you enjoyed my home with your family and all the activities that Bora Bora has to offer! It was a real pleasure to host you! You are welcome back here anytime! Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything We Hoped and More!

My husband and I wanted to experience Bora Bora more from a village experience than a resort's. Pierre's place provided us a perfect setting! The pictures posted are more than accurate; in fact, we found it even more breath-taking in-person. The place is spacious, well-decorated with a lot of thought put in for its guests. Nathalie, the house manager, was very nice and made checking-in and out very easy. You will need a car to get around but it's well worth the added expense and your daily rate will still be under any resort's. An added bonus for us is that just less than a half mile down the road is a snorkeling spot with one or two (maybe more) resident manta rays. We actually discovered the area when we did a paid snorkeling excursion on our first full day there. In the following days, we would go every morning on our own before any of the boats arrived. It was amazing! It was also nice saying "la Orana" to the neighbors and seeing every day life on Bora Bora along the way. If this is what you are looking for - a quiet, more private experience - Pierre's place is it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
It has been a real pleasure to host Marti and Toni at my house! They are so nice people! I do recommend them to the Homeaway community and would be very happy to see them back here in Bora Bora. Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

First off, Pierre was a great host. The information he provided on activities, recommendations, little hacks really helped us hit the ground running. We had an awesome time on the island. He provided kayaks, which we didn’t take advantage of, but is such a huge plus being literally a stone’s throw from the shore. I wish I had an extra day just to do that. The place: you’re 10-12 minutes from Vaitape, which is a blessing of a buffer because it gets really, really bogged down in people/car traffic. I know, you’re in Bora Bora, what’s there to complain about? But it was nice to feel removed from all of that in a well located place with a killer view. The house was well provisioned with everything you would need to stay in, make a meal or just chill. The balcony is huge and has a direct line of site to the sunset, so that’s what we did most evenings before hitting the town or restaurants. Bedrooms have air conditioning and made our nights comfortable and restful. Awesome place! Many thanks to Pierre for the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Dear Miguel, thank you very much for your great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed our home in Bora Bora! We work hard to provide the best experience to our guests and your very nice comments are our best reward! You were wonderful guests and we look forward to seeing you back here in Bora Bora. Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation in Paradise

Communication with the owner of this beautiful property was simply first class from the very beginning. We received extremely detailed information with pictures and useful tips. Check-in was very smooth. The apartment itself can only be described as paradise itself. The views from the extensive balcony are simply stunning. The kitchen has everything you will need to make your stay enjoyable and there are 2 supermarkets within a 10 minutes drive away. Bring your duty-free allowance, as alcohol prices here are high! The beds are extremely comfortable and both bedrooms have very effective air conditioning units. The lounge and dining area are delightful in the evening and you can leave the doors open as they are equipped with mosquito nets. The bathroom is airy and spacious. There is a cellar with two washing machines and dryers. We were even invited by the owner to use the kayaks for a paddle in the lagoon. Although parts of the property are fraying a little at the edges, I cannot speak highly enough about this vacation rental with its friendly and attentive owner. I would return for sure and recommend this place to anyone looking for paradise on Bora Bora with stunning views at a very fair price!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
Dear Charles and Manfred! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! My wife, my property manager and I are working hard in our home to offer our guests the best possible vacation experience! There is no better compliment than your review which does go right to our heart! It was such a pleasure to host you both and we would love to host you again in the near future. We 100% recommend you to the vrbo community! Warm regards Pierre
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fabulous views of the Lagoon

This house is situated up a very steep driveway, with fabulous views over the Lagoon. It is a spacious older property but well furnished inside with just about everything you could wish for during your stay. It has a large covered verandah, where you can eat or sit and admire the view, but there is nowhere you can relax in the sun and we would suggest it is not suitable for younger children. Access to the Lagoon is down a long flight of shallow steps, which are well lit at night and across the main road around the island, which can be quite noisy. It is not really a great place to swim in the Lagoon here as there are several overwater bungalows which you have to navigate around. There is only 1 beach on BoraBora and it is about a 25 minute drive, so you definitely need a car. The only Town is also about a 15 minute drive away. However almost all the restaurants and activities will collect you from the bottom of the driveway. Nathalie made us very welcome on our arrival and explained everything in detail. There was good internet, which is rare on the Islands! Pierre provides extremely detailed instructions for everything. He communicated extremely well prior to and during our stay and although we had booked his own car to rent, it was not available and he had arranged for a replacement with Avis. This is a good option if you do not want to stay in a resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

A Nice Place

This is a nice vacation rental and we enjoyed our stay. This place is a good value for the island and might be a good option but make sure it's right for you. Here's what we found: Pros: Fabulous view. Fairly newly decorated with recent bathrooms and kitchen. Great deck. Nice size place. Laundry available was a big plus. An excellent value on a very expensive island. Bora Bora is tough because you have a choice between the close by islands that have the expensive resorts but leave you with no choices for restaurants etc. or the main island that has a little more to do but doesn't have much in terms of luxury. At this price there is very little that will give you this much room and this view. Communication was excellent with Pierre and having the taxi paid both ways and waiting was really good. Overall very well maintained and just as described. An excellent vacation rental in these respects! Cons:Clearly mentioned in the description is that just the bedrooms are air conditioned. They stay a perfect temperature but the rest of the unit gets up to about 90 degrees F because it is not insulated(as most building aren't there) so this may be a problem for you. We found the scooters going by early, some with no mufflers, woke us early. It's a fifteen minute drive to restaurants etc. so a car is a must. The car available with the unit has some transmission problems but will get you there. Again, about half the price of the next best option but know it needs work. In conclusion, if you go into this fully knowing what you're getting you will be happy. If the things mentioned will bother you, you may have to spend a lot for a resort. Overall excellent value.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Trip

My wife and I have been fortunate enough in our lives to have travelled to many islands, stayed in a variety of accommodations, and dealt with the owners of all. Pierre and his Villa FETIA ITI now top the list. He could not have been more informative, accommodating, flexible... and NICE! If you prefer to do most of your own cooking, explore the island, read a good book, and be mesmerized by the most beautiful view from the perfect deck, actually say you've been to Bora Bora (rather than a hotel on a motu "looking" at Bora Bora), then this is your place! It is literally a modern beach house on stilts. Perfectly decorated as such, spotless, beach chairs (4) w/umbrella, washer, dryer, (pack lighter than you've ever packed before!), dishwasher, and all the utensils and cookware needed. Any other thing or information needed, just walk down to Barthélemy and Nathalie's (managers) house and ask. They are about as nice as it gets! ... and not just because he picked mangos for us!! Pierre's rental car (great rate) was used for grocery run, to get to Matira beach (20 min, good snorkeling off of north end in front of dive shop... bring your own gear). Also, "best of the best" swimming beach further down at south end... nobody really there during the week, and just a few more locals on weekend. WARMEST waters anywhere! Also drove into the main town (can see the whole thing in 10 min) and ate at the Les Roulettes (rolling food trucks w/tables and chairs) with the locals. 10-14 US dollars, big plate...wife and I split meal. Can also swim in front of Pierre's down around Marlon Brando's old Overwater Bungalow (and 4 others). These, by the way, just add to the uniqueness of the deck view. Took some short hikes (Barthélemy showed us where to start) and a lagoon snorkeling tour... a must! The one main road (which goes around the island (beautiful drive w/views of Mt Otemanu) is just below the house. You get a little car, scooter, or dog noise once in awhile, but the roosters and other tropical bird sounds more than make up for it. One more thing (to show Pierre's attention to detail), he even put up padding above the low-lying doorway going into laundry and storage area... for those of us that sometimes forget to duck! Thanks Pierre! Jeff & Wendy
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Dear Jeff and Wendy! Thank you so much for your very nice review.There is no greater compliment! My caretakers and I do our best to provide the best customer service to our guests. We want them to have a "home away from home" on Bora Bora. Thank you again for staying with us! Warm regards. Pierre
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding Accomodations for Experiencing "True" Bora Bora

My wife and I spent 31 days at the Villa and it was nothing short of the perfect accomodations for us. We didn't want to experience Bora Bora from a resort, we wanted to "live" in Bora Bora and be able to make our own meals, come and go to town as we pleased, experience various restaurants and food trucks, and simply live day to day life on this beautiful island. And best of all we could do this at an affordable rate the resorts can't even begin to compete with. Yes, you will need a car which is essential. Yes, you will have to cook and clean daily. Yes, you will have to make your own fun and be independent. But you'll have everything you need to create a fabulous vacation. The Villa is fully equipt with everything you'll need from cookware and towels to a washer and dryer. Air conditioning is in the two bedrooms and works just fine. We never found the ocean breezes didn't cool down the other areas to our liking. The patio off the front provides the ideal place to watch the happenings going on in the lagoon and to eat and relax. The lagoon is a two minute walk away and provides fantastic swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing. In fact we though the snorkeling was very good right near and around the adjacent over-water bungalo's. The available kayaks allowed us to explore the lagoon at our leisure. The grounds, Villa itself and furniture are well maintained and assuming you're not expecting it to be the Four Seasons (or the like) you'll love it! If your goal is a short visit and you want the pampering of a resort I would recommend you go that route. But if you want to have an extended stay and actually see Bora Bora for what it is this Villa is the absolute best option on the island. A couple tips... bring water shoes, snorkel gear, and spices if you're going to cook at the Villa. Outside of that everything you'll need will either be available at the Villa or for purchase the Chin Lee or Super U grocery stores... and I mean anything you would need they'll have (they're like mini Wallmart's). A final shout-out to the local corresondents. They're kind, love the island and the life it provides and could not have been more gracious to me and my wife. In closing - this is an OUTSTANDING option if you're self sufficient and not expecting to be pampered, fed and desiring a staff to take care of all your needs. Questions? Email me and I will be happy to answer them.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
It has been a real pleasure to have Mark and Sheryl at my home. They are VERY nice guests and VERY respectful. They wanted to experience the "real" Bora Bora (life of the people on the island, restaurants, excursions, etc). I would host them again and recommend them 100% to the homeaway community! Great guests!

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