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Aroa Beachfront House

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Lovely sunsets in the evenings
close view of the water from front verandah and lawn
Large verandah leading to beach
Turquoise blue lagoon
Extra bedding in lounge area

Reviews

9.4 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 Aroa Beach
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rarotonga, Cook Islands
  • Place, Puaikura Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocoputt
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aroa Beachfront House

Property situated on lovely Aroa beach, western sunset side of Rarotonga (on the lee side of the island). With all tide swimming and fantastic snorkeling at your doorstep. Beautiful white sandy, safe beach just steps from the house. Beautiful clear blue lagoon, fringed by waves breaking on distant reef.

House is fully self-contained with fridge freezer, plus clothes washing machine. Hair dryer, bathroom towels & beach towels. Outside shower, extra to 1.5 bathrooms inside. All windows and doors fully screened. Air con in the bedroom.

For stays of more than 7 nights, a linen change and clean will be arranged at a convenient time.

Large convenience store within a 500 metre walking distance, open 7 days. Larger superstore /supermarkets 15 min drive.

Rental cars can be arranged, bus stop at the gate.

The house is a hotspot You can purchase data from a Vodafone outlet or buy the Tourist Pack for $49nz, lasts for 14 days, $69 for 1 month. Vodafone have an outlet in the arrival lounge at the airport.
Check in to the house 2pm, check out 10am
The house has a safe for your cash and personal documents etc the code will be given to you near to arrival.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are all welcome, under 12 years free
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Events

Events allowed
With approval from owner
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed with prior permission
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On outside deck area only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 274778vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With approval from owner
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

About the area

Rarotonga

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aroa Beach and Muri Beach. Cocoputt and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Rarotonga, Cook Islands

What's nearby

  • Puaikura Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aroa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cocoputt - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Highland Paradise Cultural Centre - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 16 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aroa Beachfront House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Aroa Beachfront House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aroa Beachfront House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aroa Beachfront House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aroa Beachfront House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Arorangi holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Puaikura Beach and Aroa Beach. Cocoputt and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with our 2 teenagers,nice beach good snorkel highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying at this prime location right on the beach and we have always enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great for family plenty of room ,good internet Nice beach good snorkeling
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cameron C.

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

Family Vacation

great stay, good snorkelling right off the house.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimiora T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stayed loved the access to the beach at the backyard kids enjoyed it and the kayak was amazing . Shipwrecked NXT door which was fine. No free wifi had to buy a hot pass but we ended up using our data also not much on the telly but apart from that. Really loved being near the beach it's beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane A.

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

Meitaki

Awesome, Meitaki!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane J.

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

Perfect spot

Just what I imagined and more beautiful white sand with beach at door step swam with a turtle out front. Best side of island with sunsets great location handy to town and around Thanks jan
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you Shane, so pleased you had a good time. It is a special spot. Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey M.

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

We loved it

The lagoon is right there and it’s so so beautiful we went snorkeling every day and loved it, will definitely be back. The bar next door does have some regular fairly loud music in the evenings but it doesn’t run late. Totally worth it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Awesome Family house

Perfect for Kids with the beach as part of your backyard. swimming, snorkeling, cool offs. Lots of space for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard c.

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

Richard

Waterfront with safe swimming . Next to a resort bar which is handy but some noise which does stop around 9pm each night . Used their wi-fi . Very price competitive .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maia M.

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

Meitaki!

We had a great stay - location to beach was perfrct for our kids who spent everyday snorkelling and who rated the fish diversity as the best. Large kitchen was perfect, sleeping at night with the fans and mosquito screens was awesome! Bonus was definitely the huge mango tree, star fruit and passionfruit vines!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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

Great location on best snorkelling beach

We had a great time in this lovely spacious house. Plenty of room, large kitchen. The beach is on the back yard - amazing views and sunsets. Safe for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking. Comfortable beds. Great to have a washing machine and plenty of clothes line to dry things. Handy to have a restaurant next door for when you don’t want to cook. We would definitely come again! Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent nearly a month at this wonderful property, and enjoyed it tremendously. We were so sad to leave. The beach really is at the end of the lawn, and it really is as beautiful as it looks in the photos. What a wonderful treat to be able to stroll across the lawn to the beach and into the warm south Pacific ocean to snorkel among the incredible tropical fish. The house is perfect for a family, but as a retired couple we found it suited us just fine. A huge kitchen, dining room with a big table, and a very nice living room. The bedroom with a king and single bed was comfortable, and we could look out the window in the morning to view the ocean. The side by side bathrooms, one full and one-half, were all we needed. The immense covered patio with many chairs, lounges, sofas and even a day bed, table to eat at, and a grill - really, what more could we want. Two picnic tables on the lawn, and three chairs overlooking the beach, under the palm trees. Vaine and Oki were wonderful and friendly hosts. They brought us fruit, fixed small problems like squeaky doors, and otherwise respected our privacy. Janice was very helpful, promptly responding to questions, and arranging our shuttles from and to the airport. Finally, our favourite beach bar in the world, the Shipwreck Hut, was right next door. We enjoyed strolling over there for a drink or meal. They have live music most days, but it ends around nine pm when the bar closes. Do we recommend this property? Absolutely.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viv W.

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

Aroa Beach Paradise

I’ve stayed in many holiday homes across the years we’ve been coming to Rarotonga; from the higher priced end of the market to budget friendly options and this place tops them all. That is to say it has more of what we look for including spotlessly clean, comfortable, good sized shower, lots of room both inside and out, perfectly positioned beachfront great for swimming, private, close to amenities with a car and even without. One full bathroom and an extra toilet…convenient! Right next door to Shipwreck bar and restaurant for well priced, great food and cocktails. Kitchen large and well stocked for home cooking. Jan was always at hand both pre, during and post booking with quick, helpful communication. The local fruit left for us was much appreciated and delicious. Aroa Beachfront is an original local home, built for island family living. Not flash, but perfectly suited to those looking for somewhere to sink into the rhythm of island life and spread out a bit. We look forward to our return. Meitaki maata.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christine P.

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

Needs immediate attention

My husband and i stayed here for 8 nights thinking it was a quiet spot, after getting over the fact the placce was filthy, smelt moldy , the bedding was okd and dirty, there was a previous guests under ware still under beds. We shared this villa with cockroaches and geckos. ants were coming iut of tge shiwer mixer handle, The local bar us literally right next door, we had to tell there customers the the garden was seperate and private as they sat themselves down on the picnic benches in the garden. The resident chickens were ok except for the rooster sqwarking at 3.30am ,4 30am 5.30am then every 15 minutes, so we had no sleep, there was also several wasps nests on the side of the property so never had window's open, We had no cleaners come through out our stay which was 8 days. This place ruined our first holiday in 6 years. If your looking for a clean and quiet place to stay, then go somewhere else,.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
I am sorry the house was not up to your expectations. The house is professionally cleaned between guests with fresh clean white linen on all beds. It is a private house rental, therefore is not serviced on a day to day basis as per the description on the booking website. There can be the odd dead bugs found as it is commercially sprayed. It is however, fully screened, thereby enabling the windows to be open at all times. The property next door closes it’s restaurant at 9pm.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

We left our hearts in Rarotonga

We spent five weeks at this awesome rental. The house is well equipped and I did get use to the French press coffee maker after a week or so. The photos of the house and surroundings are better in real life and the towels are plush and soft. The BBQ is new and works really well and it’s great to have the outside shower to rinse off after snorkeling. We snorkeled in every suggested spot around the island but the snorkeling in front of the beach house was the BEST...Made friends with an eel that nodded its head while I swam by. Sometimes when we went snorkeling it was like swimming in an aquarium. Having the shipwreck bar beside us was very pleasant as we could go for dinner if we wanted to or just sit and listen to the music while sipping wine. Oki and Vanine were the BEST landlord/caretakers who also became our friends. Going to a church service is a MUST as there you will feel the love ❤️ of the people of Rarotonga of the Cook Islands. There is no kayak included in the rental of this beach house as advertised but there is a place close by that you can rent them if you wish . We would go back in a heart beat to pick up the rest of our hearts left on that bench.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Diana, Our sincere apology for this late response to your kind review on our place. We thank you for your time to write kindly of your stay in Aro'a Beachhouse and Vaine and I value both your becoming our friends. Until we meet again. Oki and Vaine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Loved this Bach so much, wonderful stay

Easy, seamless experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Location, location, location!

Great little spot. Loved that there was fresh fruit and avocado upon our arrival. Jan was quic to address all our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steeves R.

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

Warm and Friendly Rarotonga

The home was as described and fit our needs perfectly. We loved the West side of Rarotonga. It is a beautiful area. The Shipwreck Hut next and all the people who work there are wonderful. Jan was very helpful with advice and accommodating of our special requests. Landowners Oki and Vaine were exceptionally kind. We highly recommend this property! Kia Orana and Maitaki Mata!
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just what we wanted

The description and pictures capture the property, amenities and location perfectly. We loved the place and would/will go back again. We/I just arrived home a few hours ago after spending 12 days/nights and can state that my wife, daughter and I have no criticisms, constructive or otherwise to render. If you do go, please understand it is not a resort. There are friendly locals living around you. There will be a friendly dog or three transiting the beach. There will be free range chickens, including roosters. Roosters do their thing. There may also be a gecko having a look about the place. Embrace it, it's all part of the beautiful mosaic of being in Rarotonga. More specifically as to the house: the kitchen has everything you need, the main bath has two sinks, the shower is good with plenty of hot water. The ceiling fans keep the temp comfortable. The verandah pictured in the listing faces the beach and has water views. The washer works and because of the trade winds, clothes dry thoroughly on the line. The backyard shower is perfect to rinse the salt and sand off after a swim or snorkel. Bring reef shoes for walking, swimming and snorkeling. Great spot.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ray C.

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

Great Holiday but......

This property was more than enough for two people and was clean and centrally located on the west coast of the Island. The sunsets were beautiful when if wasn’t cloudy or raining. We were a little disappointed in the furniture, however. The two love seats in the living room were very uncomfortable to sit in as they had bars that ran through the seats so it was difficult to find a comfortable area to sit. The bed in the master bedroom was very low and the mattress and pillow quite hard for our taste. The toilet seat in the second bathroom was broken and the owner, when contacted, had to replace it. After it was replaced it didn’t seem to be centred on the toilet bowl and kept sliding sideways off centre a bit. Insects and small reptiles such as geckos are common around the property and occasionally made their way indoors despite every window and door being screened. There were tiny red ants that were particularly annoying in that their bite was quite painful.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. This helps us to look into the points you have raised and address these. Unfortunately, when residing in the tropics geckos are a part of everyday life. Whilst every effort is made to keep them outside, they can enter via the tiniest gap. On the plus side, they enjoy the highest point in the rafters and keep spiders and mosquitos at bay. The red ants can be found around the bases of trees and can be eradicated by insecticide. We aren’t aware of any nests and have asked the writer of the above review, where he encountered them - were they on our property or nearby? I have not heard back from him.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shafia S.

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

Perfect Location

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy Rarotonga. Very pleased we found this perfect beach front location. We are very grateful for the opportunity to stay there. Thank you
Verified

8/10 Good

John N.

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

Location, location, location.

Excellent position right on the beach in very quiet area on the western side of the island. Comfortable and very spacious accommodation with eferything you may need. Friendly local beach dogs who visit regularly. Highly recommend this property for a great relaxing break on beautiful Rarotonga. Already planning next years visit. Well done Janice
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Great house on the beach

The Wife and I just spent the last three weeks at the beach front home. It was everything we look for in a vacation rental. Quiet, well equipped and right on the water. Just what we needed. The bus stop is right in front of the house. Store right up the road. Perfect
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura K.

Lovely location and house

My spouse and I spent 2 weeks at the Aroa Beachfront House. It was a very comfortable place and certainly more than we needed for just the 2 of us. The featured picture is literally how it looks from the back, covered veranda. The location was just great for us: walking to the beach, swimming in the reef-protected waters, lots of great fish to see while snorkelling. The outside (cold) shower was great for getting off sand and salt, and the heated indoor shower was a treat after being in the cooler water. We were somewhat taken aback to discover you can't drink the tap water on the Island (surprised due to our lack of pre-research); so we did end up choosing to rent a car for more convenience in schlepping gallons of potable water (we found 2 of us consumed 5 liters/day) which you can fill up at a filtered water station near the petrol station/convenience store not too far from the house. You could walk the distance, too, if you don't mind carrying the water. We left 10 liters of filtered and bottled water for the next guests, as we felt it would have been nice to have some water to see us through the first day or two while we were getting the lay of the land. They do have some older, used snorkel masks and snorkels and water shoes at the house, but these are very well-used; so we'd recommend either bringing your own or renting/buying your own on the island. We basically lived outside on the covered veranda facing the ocean or on the attached beach or in the water. It was lovely! The Shipwreck Bar next door was nice, too, with decent fare and drinks. Not loud, either; except on music nights, but that was pleasant and they wrap up by 9 pm (Tues/Thurs/Sat). We didn't know about the dogs roaming free on the Island, and one in particular, "Tripod", a 3 legged dog frequents the property. She seemed very nice and interested in making friends; so don't be alarmed if she is there to greet you when you arrive! She didn't beg for food and seemed keen on the odd walk and belly rub. Most but not all dogs seem friendly. The king-sized bed was rather soft for us, but we rested well, nonetheless. The queen bed seemed firmer and the 2 singles seemed soft. The facilities were clean and adequate, and the owners even came by with freshly caught tuna one day, which was a treat! We also appreciated the limes and papayas they provided at the start of our stay, and the mid-point house-keeping. All in all, a great location and space
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Janice Mellor or Oki Te Okoitu

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I am originally from New Zealand but lived in the main, 15 years in Rarotonga. My home town in NZ is in the country and I have found Rarotonga very much like this. The pace of life is relaxed, we drive at max 50 kph. The people are very friendly, I feel it an honour to live in the Cook Islands. I have always had holiday homes in NZ on the ocean. Living in Rarotonga and owning this beach front property is like being on 'holiday' all year round.

Why they chose this property

The house enables you to have a relaxing holiday in a house providing all amenities in a spacious residence. You also enjoy a fantastic piece of beach, maybe the best on Rarotonga right in front of the house!!
The bus stops at the gate or rental vehicles are available from near by.
Restaurants /bars, groceries etc are all within easy distance.
Wifi at the house!!

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