MM Studio 2 - Across the road from a stunning beach
Both studios have large spacious living/sleeping areas, with a modern kitchen off to the side. Dining is out on the shared covered verandah, looking out to the properties beach and your first choice for swimming and snorkeling…30 seconds away! Transportation around the island is conveniently located close by with a bus stop, and buses that generally run every hour around the island.
An easy walk to the Yellow Hibiscus Palm Grove and Wigmores superstore.
The Vaimaanga district is also famous for “Papua” (Wigmores Waterfall) and the cross island walk, a four hour trek that takes you through the tropical interior of the island to “The Needle” a large rock outcrop that reveals spectacular mountain views of Rarotonga, from the mountains to the sea! People generally start this trek inland from the township of Avarua ending up in Vaima at the waterfall.
MandM Studios would be ideal for two couples planning a getaway together but not necessarily wanting to stay in the same house together, its shared veranda being perfect for socializing. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only
There is wifi at the house, in order to activated it you need to buy a wifi card from any shop showing the telecom “e” sign, or buy a “data pack” online using a credit card.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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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
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
Rarotonga
Located near the beach, this condo is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Te Vara Nui Village and Cook Islands Library and Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Muri Night Markets and Punanga Nui Market. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Vaimaanga, Rarotonga
What's nearby
Turoa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Takitumu Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Aroa Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Muri Night Markets - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Muri Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Tamarind House - 18 min drive
Vili's Burger Joint - 12 min drive
Palace Takeaway - 16 min drive
Kai & Co - 16 min drive
Ka Kite Cafe - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is MM Studio 2 - Across the road from a stunning beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at MM Studio 2 - Across the road from a stunning beach?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MM Studio 2 - Across the road from a stunning beach on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$144, 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.
What time is check-in at MM Studio 2 - Across the road from a stunning beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at MM Studio 2 - Across the road from a stunning beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is MM Studio 2 - Across the road from a stunning beach located?
Located in Takitumu District, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Turoa Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Wigmore's Waterfall and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice accommodation right across the road from the lagoon
The studio was on the south of the island- basic but clean accommodation. The location was ideal for snorkelling in the lagoon which was just across the road. Laid back and chilled vibe to Rarotonga which we loved
Great price and provides everything you need for a great holiday. Host provided detailed information for check in and great tips / recommendations for our stay. Thank you eddie for having us !
We were happy, it had most of the things we needed and we loved the location aside from the grill we were hoping to use. All in all close to some of the best snorkeling we found. Close to groceries and a few nice eateries.
Love this spot, you have your beach pretty much to yourself, property has all you need to relax and enjoy, great location and Eddy super helpful as always 🙂
Property is unassuming from street. Very clean. Offers a low key, relaxed space. All amenities there including a laundry, but no TV and ironing board. Wi-Fi is an extra. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again. Thank you EddieC and the lovely ladies who do a great job caring for your property.
Love this place. Catered for all my needs. House was easy access into the studio, clean .
Love my stay. I enjoyed making new friends near by So close tō Wigmore Super market, caf'e and local diary. Great eatery resort eg Palm Beach etc. Near bus stop. Clean and tidy. Loads of linen, towels and tioletery stuff. Plus it is near the beach. Beautiful views. We stay āt this place again.
sarla b.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robert F.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
raro holiday
1. good value for the price.
2. no communication from management during stay.
3. no TV reception.
4. unfortunately i had to leave at short notice because of a family bereavement so i missed the last 4 days of my stay.
5. a very nice holiday destination and friendly people.
This place was good value and had everything we needed. We stayed for nine nights. There was a generous amount of tea bags, plus milk in the fridge on arrival. Plenty of spare linen. We really appreciated the location as we love snorkelling. Wigmore’s supermarket is walking distance. Opposite Wigmore’s is a cafe. We did have a few pesky mosquitos come inside when we had the doors open, but there was fly spray in the cupboard. There are screens on all the windows allowing them to be fully open at night. Being able to do a load of washing was a bonus and they provide some washing detergent. The ceiling fan was fabulous and in October that was all we needed. We didn’t need air con. Having free wifi was an absolute bonus. We were able to keep in touch with family but didn’t have to roam our phones. Special thanks to Eddie as communication with him was excellent both before we arrived and during our stay. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Thanks Eddie. We will be back.
Marion H.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Belinda H.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Bitter sweet
It was a good location, just a short walk to a nice beach. Good shower pressure and lots of hot water. There was milk and water in the fridge on arrival. The place was clean, just very hot.Although rates were reasonable, there were some issues. If you're not bothered by lots of noise from all day and night road traffic, roosters crowing day and night, and dogs barking this is the place for you. Unfortunately there was no air-conditioning, just fans which was inadequate for the heat. There was no tv - even though advertised as having one, and suggested us to bring a memory stick due to local tv being limited. The bed definitely needs replacing. The phone was disconnected, even though advertised that there was a phone, and number was provided for the phone at the property. There was very limited cupboard space.
This property was tidy and had everything we needed. Beautiful beach right across the road, easy access. Nice BBQ and nice little entertaining deck. We appreciated the fans. Would definitely recommend this studio. Great value for the money.
It was perfect for what we needed and wanted. Reminded us of a simple kiwi Bach. Location is convenient. Beautiful beach right across the Rd. It was a great trip. Thanks to Eddie for organising our airport transfers and helped us when we locked ourselves out. Totally recommend this place
Loved the location everything needed was here value for money spent were looking to come back nxt year around the same time so I'll be booking 1 &2 Eddy Thank you
My partner and I had the most magical time. The studios were well catered to and looked after. We had everything we needed and more! It was a little noisy from traffic and roosters but not so bad! Neighbours were lovely! Although I wouldn’t recommend hanging ya clothes on the line to dry! We had a few things missing. However, we had an amazing stay and loved it!
Very central to everything .. great home for the whole family to stay. Eddie was great from to finish to deal with... and Henry our taxi man was awesome... Will be dealing with these guys on our next trip...
Good value for money. Good spot on island. Road noise the only detraction.
Excellent communication with Eddie leading up to stay & his coordination with Henry meant our transition from airport to unit was seamless (even at 2:00 in the morning!).
The unit was like a 70s kiwi bach by the sea (fraying formica bench & shower included), It was no frills but clean, self contained for cooking, tidy & quite well equipped (even beach towels & spare reef shoes & snorkels). Kitchen bench space was challenging but we managed. Bed comfortable & once we mastered the hot water controls the shower was good. Supermarket was close enough to be convenient.
Coming from a quiet neighbourhood we were aware that road noise may be an issue for us. I had had enough by the end of our 9 day stay as it did detract from the idyllic quiet bach-by-the-sea image. However my wife, surprisingly, was unfazed by the noise as she appreciated the good points of the unit & its situation - we were only over the road & 30m from the beach (& good swimming & snorkelling) which was nice. A trench in the lagoon just 300m away, despite "no swimming" warning signs, provided good viewing of turtles for commercial guided tours & for the intrepid snorkelers (at low tide only!).
Early on I accepted & got used to the road noise (it drowned out conversation at its busiest) & just relaxed on the deck & enjoyed the opportunity to watch the everyday activities of island life go by (the pulse of the island).
We hailed the bus at our gate & even enjoyed a little bet between ourselves as we guessed when it would arrived (quite regularly as it turned out soon after the "expected" time - except on busy days when the drivers seemed to go out of their way to accommodate all passenger requests!).
Overall our accommodation was what we had wanted (basic but clean so for us there was more money to spend on activities, etc), it was accurately described on the website, met & slightly exceeded our expectations, was situated in a convenient part of the island (not the busy-ness & bustle of Muri but still close by) & was good value for money. The only trade-off was the traffic noise. If less noise is required, pay (much?) more for a sea-side unit.
Chris M.
Verified
6/10 Okay
sara f.
2 June 2019
Lovely area
gorgeous beach across the road, unfortunately weather did not mean we could use much due to strong winds, - clean but becoming tired property lacks attention, and it would have been nice to meet our host - good value for money and did have everything needed, shops close
sara f.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ross S.
7 May 2019
Peaceful property with garden, perfectly located by the beach .. lovely thx
Great in all regards ... Simple island living
Ross S.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa R.
7 Feb 2019
Very nice place on an amazing island
The appartement has everything you need: kitchen good equipped (frigge, freezer, microwave...), lots of towels in the bathroom, iron, hairdryer and a very comfortable bed...everything you need. The room is next to the main street and if you have problems with noise it is maybe to loud for you to fall asleep. But the beach is just across the road and one of the most beautiful areas around the island to enjoy the beautiful warm lagoon. Supermarket is close by. I missed some hooks in the appartement to hung up the towels in the bathroom and the kitchen. Communication was quick and uncomplicated. In a I can just reccomend for this prize!
Vanessa R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lindi M.
11 Apr 2018
Location so beautiful my daughter's boyfriend proposed to her on our lovely beach.
Location so beautiful my daughter's boyfriend proposed to her on our lovely beach. Just over the road to a great spot.