Beautiful ocean view home on 1 acre across from the beach. Prime Location
Raintree Gardens is a one acre property in Matei just across from the beach and a minutes walk to shops, Coconut Grove restaurant and even an organic ice cream/sorbet stand right next door. The house offers two bedrooms with queen size beds, a huge complete kitchen, and giant covered deck with excellent ocean and garden views. Fruit trees are scattered throughout the property and guests are welcome to explore and pick any fruits, herbs and vegetables they find. Papayas, coconuts, soursop, cinnamon, pineapple, banana, ginger, kumquat, ginger, coriander, rosemary, basil, eggplant, cilantro, passionfruit and much more.
- Large full kitchen - Air Conditioning in bedrooms - Hot water in kitchen and shower - Refrigerator and freezer - Wifi 24/7 - Washer - 24 hour solar electricity - Beautiful ocean views - Organic fruit and gardens to pick from - Free airport pickup and drop off - Tour and transportation assistance - Local homecooked meal services available - Prime location with two shops, beach, organic ice cream stand and restaurants all within a few minutes walk or less.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
This property uses solar energy
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
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Taveuni Island East
Located in Taveuni Island East, this holiday home is near the airport and near the beach. Lavena Coastal Walk and Matangi Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bouma National Heritage Park and Waitabu Marine Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
International Date Line Sign - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
Wairiki Catholic Mission Church - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
Waitavala Natural Waterslide - 27 min drive - 23.6 km
Waitabu Marine Park - 39 min drive - 20.1 km
Bouma Falls Park - 51 min drive - 22.9 km
Getting around
Taveuni (TVU-Matei) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
Tramonto - 2 min drive
Maravu Taveuni Lodge - 2 min drive
Babbo's Billiards And Grog
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful ocean view home on 1 acre across from the beach. Prime Location pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful ocean view home on 1 acre across from the beach. Prime Location?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful ocean view home on 1 acre across from the beach. Prime Location on 21 April 2026 start from NZ$430, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Beautiful ocean view home on 1 acre across from the beach. Prime Location?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful ocean view home on 1 acre across from the beach. Prime Location?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful ocean view home on 1 acre across from the beach. Prime Location?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful ocean view home on 1 acre across from the beach. Prime Location located?
Situated near the airport, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Waitabu Marine Park, Bouma Falls Park and Waitavala Natural Waterslide. Wairiki Catholic Mission Church is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was amazing! The house, the view, the amenities, fresh fruits on the property.
Mereia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie
16 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
You won’t regret staying here. Instantaneous gas hot water with plenty of water pressure. Air con. Ceiling fan in main bedroom. Fully functional kitchen with groceries nearby. Jason and Ajay can organise whatever else you need. The location and vista from the large front covered verandah is an excellent place to soak in the Taveuni tropical vibe.
The home was incredible, the host was extraordinary! Above and beyond any expectations! The kayaking to the third Island from the house was awesome! If you go to the third Island make sure to take your snorkel gear.
Samuel E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thanks so much Samuel! It was a pleasure having you and your family stay at our place and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Taveuni. We look forward to seeing you again!
The owner and the property are awesome. The view is breathtaking. Jason coordinated a rental car for us and suggested other great businesses during our stay. The tropical breeze this time of year was comfortable. The fans in home with breeze was all we needed
We had a wonderful stay at the Raintree Garden! The house was clean and comfortable, and the garden around it very pretty, with tropical fruit trees and flowers all around it. Ajay, the driver who Jason introduced us to, was an amazing tour guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. His wife, Vadana, brought us a delicious Indian meal and also helped taxi us around the island. Thank you to both of them for making our visit to Taveuni a great experience.
This is a really nice two-bedroom home, very comfortable except the lack of A/C, which we could deal with. The view from the front patio was magnificent! We could eat our meals there while looking out at a beautiful vista of coconut palms and ocean. We totally enjoyed our stay there and appreciated being able to hire Vinna, the caretaker, to cook marvelous dinners for us.
Jason, the owner, was a very attentive communicator with all the questions we had beforehand. He was very easy to work with and likeable!
Meticulous grounds and house! Everything you need in a beautiful house. Ceiling fans and window screens much appreciated! The airstrip is right behind the house, but there are no early morning or evening flights so not a big deal at all; the kids liked watching the take offs and landings! Jason was very accommodating and helped us arrange some fun activities. Recommend taking the kayaks out to the islands to snorkel! Very friendly neighbours and community, easy walk to markets and organic ice cream stall. :). Highly recommend
Our party of five had the most wonderful holiday staying in Raintree Garden. From the moment we were met at the airport until we left we were so well looked after by Jay.
The house had everything we needed including fruit from the garden. Nothing was too much trouble for Jay and his wonderful tour guide Ajay.
Ajay showed us many wonderful sights on the island including the Laveena Coastal Walk, Bouma Waterfalls and birdwatching. Ajay's wife cooked us a wonderful dinner.
Jay's neighbour Vinna also cooked us a wonderful meal and provided us with some fantastic massages.
There is a market on one side of the house and organic ice cream shop on the other, both we visited often.
Everyone agreed it was one of the most peaceful and enjoyable holidays we have been on and we can't wait to go back.
We loved our 10 day stay at Raintree Gardens and definitely hope to return some day. It is on a beautiful piece of land with incredible views and we took advantage of the fruit trees for papayas and limes! The house was comfortable and we didn't need to use the A/C but it is there in the bedrooms if needed. We were met by Ajay at the airport for pickup and he was helpful in driving us to the Bouma Waterfalls for our hike one day. He also arranged a car for us so we could drive to the other side of Taveuni. There are kayaks for use and one of our favorite activities was kayaking to the 3 islands for snorkeling which was the best on the island. The house is located easy walking distance to two separate markets which was very convenient and the fruit stand next door had delicious pineapple and different fruit ice creams which we loved. We even walked to the great snorkeling spot off Tramonto's. Highlights included having Ajay and his wife cook lovo one night for us! The Fijian people are so friendly and at the end of the 10 days, we felt part of the community.
We enjoyed our time at Raintree Gardens. The host was very helpful and quick in replying to questions we had. We had access to the garden produce and loved the view of the big raintree and the ocean beyond.
Beautiful seaside views with all the comforts of home on a tropical island
Jay was so helpful and the house was clean and well appointed. We had a lovely stay. We met some locals who made our stay just perfect and saw some local sights and made lifelong friends. An ideal way to explore the garden island of Fiji. We visited the Bouma waterfalls, the natural rock slide (this will scrape your bottom just a wee bit) and the dateline and had a bbq on the beach with new found friends Foi, Lolita and daughter Rhia. Just beautiful.
Simple snorkelling vacation in relaxed Fijian culture.
Our group of 2 adults and one teen enjoyed the simplicity of staying here - self catering, low tech island life. The house had a well equipped kitchen with refrigerator that had a small ice box. Great patio to sit out on, many tropical fruit in the garden to enjoy, including coconuts. Joe the gardener showed us how to open the coconuts. Vinna the manager living next door was a wealth of information. On our last night, we ordered a meal from her, which she cooked and brought over.
We appreciated the ceiling fans that kept us cool in the evenings and the screens on all the windows and doors. Our teen liked having the airport runaway in our back yard - there are not many planes. There is the local bus coming by three times a day and it is easy to catch a taxi from the minimart closeby. We found it easy to walk or taxi to the local snorkelling spot.
Only one negative is : being in a local neighbourhood meant that we were woken by the roosters each morning at 0430h. But, you could see that as living authentically amongst the locals! We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this accomodation option.
We loved staying at Raintree Garden. It’s very peaceful and tranquil. It’s very close to two grocery stores, and about a mile away from a very nice beach. (Near Tramonto Restaurant.) Robert and Vinna were wonderful hosts. We would stay again.
Great place to stay just make sure you find out when checkout is before your day of departure.
adam p.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
béatrice b.
3 February 2019
Emplacement et confortable
Très bon emplacement ne étions 2 mais parfait pour 4 grande mais on confortable propre agréable calme
Jason est un hôte ttes gentil avec de très bon conseils et pret a tous moments a vous accompagner soit pour visiter soit pour faire des courses au village voisin qui se trouve a 15 km mais bénéficie de toutes les commodités (super marché médecin et..)Nous garderons un merveilleux souvenir de cet endroit un très grand Merciii à Jason sa femme et son fiston adorable.
JE CONSEILLE FORTEMENT CETTE LOCATION.
béatrice b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
About the host
Hosted by Jason Gural
We bought this beautiful property in 2016 with the dream of turning it into a vacation rental. After buying the place in 2016 we moved from Hawaii to Taveuni to do some renovations to the house and get our hotel license for the property. With lots of hard work from friends and family, we opened up as a licensed hotel in 2018.
Why they chose this property
Location, location, location! The house is located right in the heart of Matei, two markets within a 5 minute walk from the house with all the essentials you need for your stay. Great restaurants all within walking or a short bike ride. Plenty of white sand beaches scattered around town, and the best place to kayak and snorkel is just across the street from the house. We have 4 small islands just offshore which make for a beautiful view from the deck and provide some great coral as well as a white sand beach on the 3rd island which you will almost always have to yourself!
What makes this property unique
We provide free transportation to and from the airport, and full access to all the veggies, herbs and fruits on the property. We also have home cooked meal options, cooking classes, massages, island tours, and other activities we are happy to help arrange for you.