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Cooks Beach House - Residence

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Your stunning view out to Muri Lagoon (@ low tide)
Wonderful Muri beach at your doorstep(@ low tide)
Access from front deck leading to Beachfront
Front balcony area with out-door dinning
Views out to Muri Lagoon

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Muri Beach
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Muri Beach, Rarotonga
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Night Markets
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (Extra Large)

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2 (Main)

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Internal Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Small Outside Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cooks Beach House - Residence

This beautifully renovated beach house has a real ‘homely’ and ‘rustic ‘charm about it, while offering you spectacular morning sunrises, views across the lagoon to our families unspoilt ‘Moto/tropical island’ (known as Ta'akoka) and onwards past the distant wave breaks over the fringing reef…words can’t really explain how beautiful this residence is and the serenity it emulates.

The beach residence is exceptionally large; boasting 208 sqm in size and was designed with high ceilings to allow natural airflow throughout. With 3 large private balcony areas on offer, it is ideal for open air entertaining overlooking the Muri lagoon or in the surrounds of a tropical garden …You chose!

Primary construction is concrete with rimu flooring throughout, rustic in decor and furnishings, yet captures a distinctive Polynesian feel to enhance the panoramic vistas on offer.

This property offers you a very large 2 bedroom beach house on a private location that can sleep up to 6 guests (adults/children)- from NZD$299.00 to NZD$499.00 per night with the following amenities;

• (1st ) Bedroom is very large and contains 2x King beds - with beachfront views out to the Lagoon.
• (2nd) Bedroom contains 1x Queen bed - with a large adjoining outside deck surrounded by tropical landscaping
• All bedrooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans.
• Two bathrooms and Toilet facilities – one situated within the living quarters (separate Shower/bath/toilet) and the next one is located beside the kitchen on outside deck (combined shower/toilet) and laundry area.
• Fully geared Kitchen facilities including Hobbs/Oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and all cooking/serving utensils
• Three spacious outside living areas that open onto expansive private balconies with outdoor dining furniture, loungers and day-bed
• 40inch LED TV, Telephone, pre-pay WiFi Internet
• UV treated water filter system

Extras: Linen (included); Complementary ‘Starter Pack’ upon arrival (only) – fresh wholemeal bread, milk, juice, butter, jam spread and bathroom products for each bathroom (included); Free use Children’s portable cot and car seat (upon request) (included); By arrangement / additional cost: Airport transfers ,Child care/Baby-sitting services

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20027340
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Ngatangiia

Located in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Aroa Beach. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Muri Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Muri Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tikioki Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cooks Beach House - Residence?

As of 30 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cooks Beach House - Residence on 30 July 2026 start from AU$281, 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 Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cooks Beach House - Laurie Residence located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District holiday home is just steps away from Muri Lagoon and Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 15 minutes.

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. 65 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach, awesome facilities, everything we needed. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing home and location for our first time in Rarotonga. The location is perfect to Muri, cafes and restaurants and shops. The beach is accessible from the home in all but high tides. The views are just stunning with privacy to spend the day relaxing.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kyle l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the beach. Lovely view
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shine was always prompt in getting back to us prior to our arrival. Her home was in a beautiful location. The beach out front was awesome. The patios and decks were great. We felt the beds and couch could use updating, but overall we had a great stay. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location, and amenities, of this beach house are excellent. We loved sitting on the porch, listening to the distant breaking of waves, or taking out the sit-on-top kayaks into the lagoon.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erwin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time, beautiful location on the lagoon close to eating places, Coffe shop and a small supermarket. Will be back the next time we’re stopping in Muri.The host Shine provides great comms and looked after everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxime T.

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

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed a lot our stay at this nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

paul s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a fantastic location and was nice and big. Direct access to the beach and two double kayaks that you can use that was great. The kitchen and bathroom was good and the view is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great Location

We stayed for 9 nights and had a great time. The location is perfect and couldn't fault the communication with Shine leading up to our stay. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! Talk about an escape to paradise! Shine’s property has it all! Great, open “hang out” spaces with doors that allow the outside to feel inside, fans to help circulate and keep things cool, the most pristine white sand beach, kayaks to paddle to Shine’s family motu and fantastic, easily accessible snorkeling. We did NOT want to leave!!! Raro is a lovely island with kind, friendly people. Many great snorkeling spots (our favorite was the black rock beach on the west side of the island). We also did the south end hike to the Needle and found it to be an awesome, somewhat challenging, adventure. Too many fantastic experiences to capture in a single post. Highly recommend with no hesitation. For folks traveling from the US, Raro is entirely Vodafone supported and in order to use cellular data, your phone MUST BE UNLOCKED and you need to use a Vodafone eSIM card. Not too tough to do, but the unlocked thing can be an issue if you are making payments on the phone. Thank you Shine. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

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

Wonderful!

Stayed for a week wish we could have stayed longer. The location is perfect, beautiful view from the deck and easy accees to shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Review

Had a great stay. Very good location and friendly hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was much as we expected from the site. Great location. There was music from cafe/bar across the road but it was always over by 10 and usually earlier. Comms with host was very good.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynette E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen just ok, there was a big ant problem in the kitchen and bathroom.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randen F.

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

Wonderful peaceful home.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Shine’s home. The home was extremely clean and well cared for. Her communication was very good and enjoyed our stay. Next trip I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Review

Great location and hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great house

This house is a great house for a family or group. The deck looking out at the lagoon is a fantastic place to get together. We enjoyed our stay at Shine's property very much.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Loved this place

Highly recommend this place. The view and direct access to the lagoon is amazing. The use of two double kayaks was a bonus. Property is well equipped with everything you need. Our party of 4 adults and 2 kids were wery comfortable here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Friends getaway

We had a week in Cook Islands. The house was in a great spot and had everything we needed. Close to supermarket and bar across the road. Could and snorkel and swim straight out the front of the property. There was 2 double kayaks for free use. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing but paradise . Plenty of decks the main one faces the ocean in Muri , you cant get a better view . Kyaks and snorkel gear . Shops across the road . Muri night market 900 mtrs down the road . Great hosts will be staying again definitely. Thankyou Laurie and Shine
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Best Island Stay

This house was perfect for our family of 5. So close to all we needed and a pool just across the road. Very friendly family. Right size for our family of 5, will book again next year for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

On the water

Great Lagoon view with a bar and restaurant across the road, couldn't have asked for a better place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karl m.

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

Laurie residence

Beautiful home,all the comforts and more, steps to the lagoon where great snorkeling, swimming,plus kayaking can be enjoyed, mai'i bar across road is fantastic, great cocktails, food, entertainment and pool,walking distance to muri attractions, we stayed at 3 places this trip,laurie residence we all agreed, girlfriend mum and i was the best,absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie C.

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

Great spot

We had a great time canoeing and snorkeling, saw lots of fish, small and large, especially just outside the island and saw some turtles without going on a tour!!!! The bar across the road was great. The accommodation was superb!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

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Hosted by Shine Kauvai-Laurie

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