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Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets!

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Front deck lounge
Loads of space to relax!
Cooling off time!
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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Arorangi, Cook Islands

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Double Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Double Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets!

OWN Private POOL and GARDEN: Modern, open-plan 2 or 3-bedroom house with vaulted ceilings and huge outdoor decks in Arorangi, Rarotonga's sheltered west coast famed for its sunsets. Book 2-bedroom house for up to 4 people, optional 3rd bedroom garden suite making total 6 guests. Sparkling private pool within sunny, fully enclosed deck area flowing from shady front verandah, large flat lawn for games, 200m from the beach, so handy to everything on the main road: Mini Golf around the corner, town and markets, airport, great beaches, bustop at door for round-the-island bus service, bike and car hire 100 metres, several excellent restaurants within 5 mins walk, close to white sand beaches on the sunset coast for the best weather on the island!
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Inside the house it is open plan, light and airy, fully insect-screened; with spacious modern kitchen, dining and living room, TV with DVD player, two large bedrooms with with choice of super-king or 2 singles in each. Extra double room makes an optional 3rd bdrm with ensuite (extra charge applies).

Large lawn with gardens, fruit trees, spacious tiled verandahs front and back for outdoor living, gas BBQ, outdoor furniture and loungers. Enjoy breakfast on the tiled verandah with beautiful mountain views ... wander 50 metres along the beach for Sunset cocktails at Manuia Beach resort .. eat out or in, meal-making's a pleasure in the bright convenient kitchen, the choice is yours. Be as lazy as you like in paradise!

Recent comments in our guestbook: "Paradise" -Robyn, Vic, Au; "Great house, location, weather food, absolute paradise!" - Maria, Wgtn NZ; "Beautiful home, island and great holiday" - Michelle Wgtn NZ; "Great home, fell in love every day, hope to return soon!" - Paolo, Wgtn, NZ; "An ideal place for a holiday, looking forward to the next visit.." Elisabeth, Auck, NZ ; "Beautiful whare, perfect for our family of five' look forward to returning again soon!" Hemi, B.O.P. NZ; "Fab house, great base for a wonderful holiday!" - Danny, Chch, NZ.
Special conditions:
MINIMUM STAY 7 DAYS.
No smoking, no parties and no noise please, after 11pm.

Prices:
Property sleeps 6 maximum when utilising (optional) third bedroom garden suite. Daily rate advertised is for two guests, over 2 guests there is an additional fee applicable.



Extras: Linen (included)

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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

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Important information

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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
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 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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rarotonga

Located in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Para O Tane Palace and Wreck of the Matai are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Highland Paradise Cultural Centre and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Arorangi, Cook Islands

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Superbrown Take Away - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets! on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$251, 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.

Is Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private well-equipped 2/3 brm house : pool+garden+sunsets! located?

Located in Arorangi, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Black Rock and within 3 miles (5 km) of Rarotonga Golf Club and Nikao Beach. National Stadium and Puaikura Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

rachel b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing stay
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home with clean rooms. Nice outdoor shaded area. The pool was a highlight. The house is walking distance to cafés and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay here....very good for relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant D.

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

Lovely little Spot

We had a great time at this place. Pool was great, great to have fans in the heat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pacific Time was a wonderful vacation home. It had everything we needed and a great location. Beautiful home. Hopefully we will be back one day soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kath H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is as pictured. Description also accurate. Handy location. Communication prompt and clear with Host and Property Manager. Thank you for having us. Would definitely request to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Paradise within paradise

Thank you for sharing your home away from homeSuch an amazing place, cant wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

murray j.

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

Raro escape

Perfect place to stay for a family or group. Property has everything you require and the privacy that you dont get in a resort with freedom to move. Plenty of facilities in easy walking distance. Bus at gate or hire a car. Would come again without hesitation
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn J.

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

Great location

Awesome location with beach and restaurants close by. Would recommend getting a rental car or scooters. Clean and nice pool - perfect for six of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

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

Relaxing and Beautiful Mountain views

What a beautiful place, everything was perfect from the start of booking to the end everything flow so happy, Gabrielle was awesome to communicate with.This home is beautiful and spacious, had everything you needed, views of the mountains from the veranda was awesome, home location is awesome, primo there's a store across the road, restaurants and bars just up the road (OTB) if you didn't have a vehicle when on the island you could stop the bus just out the front on the main road. Love the home, love the people, love the island can't wait to come back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Perfect family home base in Raro

Very spacious house with lovely pool. The house has everything you need including kitchen and washing machine, convenience store across the road, and spaces for indoor and outdoor dining. The location is great on the sunset side of the island, close to restaurants and the beach. The view to the mountains from the sofa on the front porch and the coconut trees visible from the pool sunloungers were gorgeous. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

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

Awesome location

Perfect size with a pool for 6. Has everything you need. Is very close to a diary, 2 resorts for food & drinks & a fire night show & mini golf, all within 5min walk in each direction.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

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

Perfect spot

Close to lots of handy things and places and a great sized house. We had a great time here. Just a note that there is no air con but plenty of fans in the rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania H.

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

Holiday

Amazing property was perfect, everything close by, the pool the bottle store lol. The perfect sgay for chilling, snorkling Cook Islands was not far up the road 10min drive would highly rwcommend fantastic experience and was the cheapest. Would definately stay again and high recimmend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Hibiscus Blooms

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very roomy and comfortable. We cooked at home several times and the home is well stocked. The location is excellent with beach access nearby, close to restaurants, and a market across the street. We also enjoyed the well maintained pool.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

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

Raro hideaway

We had a brilliant time in your holiday home, It had all the things needed for self catering. It was close to several amenities and some excellent restaurants. The pool was a nice addition although we did not use as often as we thought due to the cooler weather.An excellent place. I would stay there again.Just be mindful of leaving shoes outside. The neighborhood dog has a shoe graveyard next door. I had to retrieve 3 shoes from there.Hire E bikes for TIK-E tours just 100m down the road...a good way to get around the island.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou B.

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

More than expected

Website does not do the proerty justice. Bigger than expected and beautifully set out. 6 people can stay and not be in each others faces. Handy to dairies, restaurants, bars & beaches - awesome
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Pacific Time Paradise

Wonderful location. Super friendly property owner and manager. The pool was a welcome addition with our grandchildren staying with us and to cool off without having to go to a beach. The rooms were spacious and two bathrooms were great to have with 7 of us staying. Everything you could want for a relaxing holiday. The beds were very comfortable and even the ant plague that was everywhere on the Island could not make our stay any less wonderful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicki M.

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

Family holiday

The home was easy to find and get into. The set up was good for the 6 of us and we liked how there was a roon more seperate from the house . The pool was clean The amenities were plentiful We didnt like how mnay ants there were all over the place insdie and out , there is definitely an issue that needs sorting as other homes we have stayed in havent had them Loved how there was plenty of seating in all areas of the home inside and out for us to relax in . Plenty of ceiling fans too which were very needed !!! Also liked how there were cleaning products in the kitchen and bathrooms so we could use if necessary When we arrived it smelt of bad body odour in one bedroom and stale cigarettes in the house Nothing that couldn't be easily sorted but maybe a fabric spray on the curtains etc would help this to be more welcoming after each guest checks out Would return for sure as we could barely hear the roosters and dogs too which was a bonus not to have to wear ear plugs like previous hones we have stayed in !!!! Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary H.

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

Great Location

Very good accommodation, expecially for three generations. Lovely pool which was well used on the windy days.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judith m.

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

Fabulous

House was perfect for our stay Had everything we needed Comfy beds, great pool Loved the chickens and roosters who visited 😊 Great spot close to stunning beach ☺
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose P.

Great property for a family

Has everything u could possibly need for a family , large section and great for kids . Good beaches were a drive a way . Pool was amazing , great information located in a helpful clear file and tonnes of brochures to look through . Host was also amazing and a great manager only a phone call away . Thanks so much
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Fantastic house to stay and can’t wait to return

Fantastic house to stay and can’t wait to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Campbell F.

Pacific perfection

Whats not to love about a beautiful cottage by the sea on a remote atoll in the Pacific Ocean! We wanted for nothing staying here, from the courtesy airport transfers to the delightfully appointed home that greeted us. We loved every minute of our stay here and wouldn't suggest anything change until we get back again. Already saving!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

The house was awesome- everything you would want

The house was awesome- everything you would want. The pool was great and enjoyed by all. Great handy location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jennifer O.

The house location is on a busy street but yet convenient with stores close-by.

The house location is on a busy street but yet convenient with stores close-by. Our first impression is that the house is very homely. We enjoyed the 1st season of Modern Family with the DVD player in the house. There is a beach access through the road next to the house. The beach is not as great as the other part of the island but worth checking out. We enjoyed the pool and it is a nice touch with the house. The papayas and passion fruits were great and we are luck to tried them.

About the host

Hosted by gabrwn494

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We are a Kiwi couple with grandchildren aged from 3 to 16 and we have been coming to the Cook Islands on holiday for 25 years. In 2010 we able to buy our house and upgrade it to holiday rental standard, adding our own private pool and a third bedroom suite. We are based in Auckland but spend several weeks in Raro each year, and we continue to make improvements to the house and garden, knowing that what we enjoy so much, others will too!

Why they chose this property

After so many years holidaying I many different properties, we knew what would make Raro perfect for us and this house, Pacific Time, is it. We have the best of all worlds here... best weather on the island, wonderful sunsets and we are spoilt for choice when in comes to Happy Hour beach bars and restaurants close by, yet we have a lovely spacious kitchen, BBQ, loads of outdoor seating to cater for ourselves right here at home.

What makes this property unique

Private pool, very secluded, and only 250 metres to sandy beach, 5mins walk to great selection of restaurants, beach bars and local shops

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