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Are Meika (Banana House)

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Exterior
covered veranda
The living room
another view of the living room
dining area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Muri Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Muri Beach
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Night Markets
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Are Meika (Banana House)

If you want the authentic experience of living on Rarotonga with peace and quiet and total relaxation then this is the place for you. Are Meika (Banana House) has been extended and renovated and is situated in a quiet, sealed road ending in a cul-de-sac in the area of Aremango, Ngatangiia.

Capturing the cool, prevailing south-east trade wind the house is five minutes walk from the main road where round-the-island buses stop and a further five minutes to the nearest beach at Muri. Are Meika is set on a half-acre among banana trees. It has polished concrete floors and is of concrete brick construction (cool in the hot weather) and has extensive verandahs facing north and west to protect against the afternoon sun. It also has high ceilings which allow maximum air circulation
Special conditions:
A wifi hotspot is available at the house, to use it you must purchase a data card from Telecom

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 # 20032991
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

About the area

Ngatangiia

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

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tikioki Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 26 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 - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Are Meika (Banana House) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Are Meika (Banana House)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Are Meika (Banana House)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Are Meika (Banana House)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Are Meika (Banana House) located?

Located in Takitumu District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Muri Lagoon and Muri Beach. Muri Night Markets and Te Vara Nui Village 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. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Relaxing beach stay

Nice and quiet location, still handy for Muri beach, the night market and Deli-Licious cafe. Relaxing and comfortable, really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ali R.

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

Fab stay

Great property great location lovey neibours ,wear earplugs to bed the roosters are loud
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

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

Are Meika

Another enjoyable stay. This is our second time staying at Are Meika…We LOVE staying here! It has everything we need - lots of linen, washing machine, soace, privacy, great location. We’ll definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cian K.

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

Wonderful home away from home

Thanks so much, a wonderful 15 day stay. It was a great location, lovely quiet surrounds but close to Muri lagoon and cafes/restaurants. House is much larger that it seems on listing. Good quality comfortable beds, all amenities that would be required. Handy to have kitchen , dining and lounge etc. The kids loved staying.we would come again.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

A little Gem

We felt right at hm in Are Meika.The location was perfect. We couldnt have asked for more. We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis R.

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

No bananas but lots of coconuts.

Great location .Lots of coconuts to eat and drink. Take your own hard drive if you want to watch movies. Handy to Muri beach. We had a rental car but you could walk to beach and use bus to get around.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice S.

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

Great stay

Stayed for two weeks. Easy to stay there and to cook meals. Kitchen and outlet operations were not usual for Americans. Was a bit confusing. Replaced kitchen cabinets which was needed. Looks great now. Easy walk to town.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

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

Are Meika - The banana house.

My bestie and I travelled to Rarotonga for the International Triathlon Festival. We wanted somewhere private and close to our main event. The banana house was everything we needed. A lovely large home off the main road with all the amenities. Plenty of linen, washing machine, large living areas for our sports equipment. Take a chrome cast with you if you like watching Netflix etc and buy a SIM at the airport 👍🏽 We will definitely be back and highly recommend Are Meika - Meitaki Mata x
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely spot. Would definitely stay again. Easy walking to many restaurants, the beach and snorkelling and bus stop. Our only issue was the water system was not potable but will hopefully be sorted asap. Make sure it’s fixed before you drink the water. Brand new smart tv for rainy days!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Love the banana house!

Second time staying here. Love it. Awesome for the family. Space for kids to play inside and out. When issues arose Eddie dealt with them straight away. Had a fantastic trip!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RON M.

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

Relaxing home away from home.

Highly recommend this accommodation peaceful, private close to amenities all within walking distance.Eddie that you for looking after us much appreciated. Cheers Ron
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Relaxing

We loved the spacious house and the large garden. We had all the privacy we wanted. The house had all we needed for the duration of our stay. Convenient distance to beach and village.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn G.

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

Great place to stay

An easy 5/10 minute walk to beach, cafes, restaurants and the bus. Quiet place to relax and recharge. The house had everything we needed and more. Great communication from Eddie, quick to answer questions etc. Eddie's holiday house is great value for the money.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylene S.

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

Lovely bach just behind Muri

We had an enjoyable stay here, facilities were perfect for our needs, property is central to Muri and a short walk to the beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Brilliant location with a short walk to what you need in Muri. It was very spacious .

We loved staying here with lots of room and a great location. Photos and description were accurate and communication easy. Thanks Eddie
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca L.

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

Relaxing Stay

Communication with host Eddie was easy, prompt & accommodating. Really enjoyed our stay, very clean & spacious house, with all the house supplies you would need & is close enough to main road in Muri. No negatives to staying except it was too short a stay. Would definitely want to stay again. Thank you Eddie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay in Muri!

A fantastic place to stay for the week. Two adults, two children, plenty of space for all of us. Close to lots of highlights and far enough from main road etc to enjoy peace and quiet. Will definitely stay here again and recommend to others. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

A Perfect Home.

After spending 4 weeks during Christmas at Are Meika, we decided that we really could not find anything to complain about. Sure, there are things that don't work the same as your home back where you come from, but it's not your native home. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful, aside from some chickens and mynas. The place is spacious, cool and well appointed. There is a close shop for cool drinks, snacks and some groceries in a pinch. Muri lagoon is a short walk for beaches. We rented a car for bigger town shopping and snorkeling around the island and the bus stops at the bottom of street on the main road. Cleaning up after yourself helps keep the ants at bay and the mosquito netting allows you to keep the windows open for cool breezes. There is passionfruit at the entrance to the property for morning vitamins. I've traveled before but this was the first trip with my young family and everyone was completely satisfied. I can only return to my opening comment and say that there is nothing to complain about Are Meika.
Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

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

Home away from home

our stay at paere house could not have been more perfect! It had everything we needed, beds are comfortable, it’s spacious, quiet, perfect for families and the kitchen is well equipped. The house is directly across the road from one of the best snorkelling spots on the island, a short drive/walk to muri markets. Our host was amazing and very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again! Thank-you so much Eddie!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruiha M.

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

Rarotonga Are Maika

Lovely spacious home, well equipped. Bbq and nice outing area
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

Stay in August

We had a great stay at Are Meika. The place was perfect for us (2A, 2 C)- heaps of space, great facilities, so close to Muri. Totally recommend and would stay here again when we return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

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

Muri beach home - a winner

Spacious, light, beautiful home. In a perfect location! Thank you. P.S. A pool would be a nice added addition
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandas G.

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

Fabulous quiet spot

Perfect place to stay for a family. Nice, spacious home. Not too far from the beach and amenities. A nice touch to find water and milk provided on arrival, thank you. A most pleasant stay -- we would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena B.

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

Home away from home

Was amazing huge house plenty of bedding and towels so close to bus and amazing foods and activities I would definitely stay here again thank you so much
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Great place to relax.

We had a great time away with our kids, everything was walking distance and we really enjoyed our time here.

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Hosted by EddieC

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