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Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view

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A tropical setting with palm trees, a concrete bench, and a building with a roof.
A building with a red roof, a central entrance, and a small garden area with a pathway leading to the entrance.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a stove, and a refrigerator.
An aerial view of a coastal town with lush green mountains, clear blue waters, and a small settlement with visible buildings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Moorea
  • Place, The Sea Turtles Care Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiahura Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moorea (MOZ-Temae)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Papetō'ai

Located in Moorea-Maiao, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Coco Beach and Tiahura Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Sea Turtles Care Center and Tiki Village Cultural Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Map
Moorea

What's nearby

  • The Sea Turtles Care Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tiahura Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Le Petit Village - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Moorea Tropical Garden - 13 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Moorea (MOZ-Temae) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Shore Poke & Smoothie Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Snack Mahana - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Cook's Restaurant And Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Le Sunset - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Allo Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view on 28 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,372, 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 Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view located?

Located in Moorea-Maiao, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Sea Turtles Care Center, Coco Beach and Tiahura Beach. Le Petit Village is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location
We left early. Wasn’t what we expected, at all. Neighbors Screaming, dogs barking, chickens Old worn out house. Sorry Mary Lou.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful, well-appointed house with a great host

The house is well-located with a short walk to stores and the sunday morning market. From the dock at the house, you can kayak to some of the best snorkeling in moorea. the vista from the back porch is lovely. marie-lou is a great resource for things to do and places to go. The house kitchen is well-maintained, the kayak was very useful, and having bikes made it easy to travel around. our family enjoyed our stay and felt very well cared-for.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Iaorana dear friends Thank you so much for your stay with us now you are part of the Polynesian familly good luck for all your futur wishes .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our host was lovely. There was a welcome pack of water, butter, jams, eggs and fruit juice. She explained where the best places to eat were and where to avoid. Also where the nearest shops were. The property has a great location on the lagoon, and it was lovely sitting on the veranda in the evening listening to the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moorea cottage in paradise!

Thanks to Marie-Lou for hosting us for nearly a week. Her beach view cottage is EXACTLY what we wanted for relaxing on Moorea. Enjoying her great porch for watching the lush garden and ocean views, hearing the surf on the distant reef, watching the passing boats, and living in a real neighborhood was far better for us than staying at some fancy resort. Plus, Marie-Lou is a wonderful source of local knowledge and recommendations. We were delighted and hope others will enjoy this cottage too!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2023
Maururur roa dear friends for sharing good times with us like I always say if you are happy I am happy.If you ever comeback this way you are more than welcome at our little Paradise Maururu roa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing host

We found the property well suited to our needs. Great value for the price. The main bedroom was air conditioned, 2nd bedroom has a ceiling fan. You can jump off the dock to the ocean. Our host, Marie-lou is second to none, willing to share local insights that helped us navigate the ins and outs. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, lovely host

The property was beautiful with orchids in the backyard. Marylou kept us supplied with fresh mango, star fruit, passion fruit, and pineapple. The air conditioned bedroom was cool and the fan cooked room was comfortable with the night breeze. Bikes were available. Centrally located. I would stay here again. It was a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2023
Iaorana Regina Thank you very much for your stay and kindness . We will be more than happy to welcome you back with your childrens and by than we will have the airconditionner done in the fan room, we do apollogise for the inconvenience .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views and a fabulous host!

We booked 10 days at Marie-Lou and Gilles ocean front property and had the most wonderful time. The house is clean, homey, fully equipped, and exceeded our every wish. It was perfectly situated for all our adventures and we couldn’t ask for more. Marie-Lou was so helpful and kind. She helped us book tours, gave great recommendations, and checked in with us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property and booking with Marie-Lou, you will have a fabulous experience! My nieces and I thank you for everything, you really made our trip epic!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house surpassed all our expectations. The house was in a great location on the lagoon,it was clean and comfortable,the yard was gorgeous with many tropical flowers. Mary Lou has stocked it with essentials,milk, juice,eggs,butter, bottled waters. Two small stores are close by (2 minute walk) Pizza place and a snack bar as well. Our host was amazing! Mary Lou treated us like family , giving us advice on where to go swim, where to eat, what restaurants to avoid. She was just awesome! You will need a car, driving is pretty easy on Moorea there is just one main road so navigation is easy. I almost forgot Mary has two dogs who are very friendly and would come by to say hi which was great for us as we were missing our dogs back home
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary Lou was a fabulous host. She was helpful explaining the ins and outs of moorea when we arrived. We have 12 and 9 year old children and the house was perfect for the 4 of us. Lots of outdoor space to relax in the garden, a kayak we used to watch sunsets in the lagoon and the house was well supplied with cooking utensils and appliances. There are a few small stores nearby we walked to get baguettes and croissants every morning. Local fisherman cleaned their fish at the dock and we could see rays and reef sharks as they swam by. Basically a free lagoon tour!! Lots of life in the neighborhood with chickens, dogs wandering about but Marylou’s house is well secured, we felt safe and comfortable every night. In summary, the pictures do not do this property justice, it is beautiful relaxing and perfect place to have an extended stay for a family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in local neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay at Marie-Lou’s guesthouse! Marie-Lou was a great host, with advice for activities, and provided us with delicious fruit, coffee, milk, butter, and eggs for our stay, which was very helpful. Her guesthouse is in a local neighborhood, with all the sounds of the local dogs, chickens, and neighbors, which we did not mind, but if you are looking for a resort experience, you should stay at a resort. Her place was right on the lagoon, and she had a two person kayak, that we used to take out to the reef to snorkel. We walked to the local grocery store just across the street to get pain de chocolat in the mornings. Her place is very close to great hiking. Her garden is beautiful with orchids and other tropical flowers. She has two great dogs that we enjoyed greeting daily. The bedroom has an air conditioner which worked well. You will need a rental car to get around Moorea FYI, which are available by the ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most authentic Tahiti experience.

There are numerous options for staying in Moorea, but if you want a property with outstanding hosts then Marie-Lou and Gilles provide an experience to treasure forever. The house is comfortable, clean, and relaxing. Marie-Lou did a wonderful job providing everything you would want for a stay. There are bikes, kayaks, and an outrigger for use by occupants and the sunsets each night are gorgeous. When you do come over, make sure you make a trip to the supermarket and get a handful of Baguette. At 57 Francs you won't find a cheaper meal! The juicery, public beaches, magic mountain, and inland roads are all within 15 minutes of the house. There are many tours also within 15 minutes of the house that will take you on ATV's, Jet Skis, as well as snorkeling with rays, sharks, and fish. Make sure you put Snack Mahana on your list of places to eat, and bring some Pacific Francs because some smaller venders do not accept credit cards. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the property was extremely comfortable and suited us very well! We are so thankful that we had the chance to meet Marie-Lou and her husband. They are wonderful hosts with a deep love of Polynesia and will share it with you when you stay with them!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
Maururu roa Manuia for sharing some times with us , we have really enjoyed the good time with Mana'o and all the exchanges You are part of our big familly now , whenever you want you are more than welcome to comeback see your Polynesian familly we will be here aita peapea Maururu roa safe to your familly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet little bungalow

This little bungalow was tucked away from the road right on the ocean. Beautiful well kept yard. Very clean. There were two sweet dogs that kept checking on us. Loved how Ruby would sometimes sleep on our back step. Made us feel watched over. MaryLou was so sweet and accommodating. She suggested several activities to us and even made phone calls to check on prices and times for us. We happened to time it right as a boat came bringing a craft market very close to the house that we were able to pick up some souvenirs at. We watched a young fisherman cleaning his catch off the pier at the back of the yard and later that evening there was a shark swimming just off the pier out our back door. Was pretty cool to see. MaryLou had the most amazing fresh pineapple and fresh Tahitian grapefruit for us to sample along with other basic food needs for our use at the house. This was experiencing true island life and hospitality at its best! You won't go wrong with this quaint little rental. It's not fancy but you will go away experiencing what Moorea is really like. Thank you, MaryLou for adding to our adventure memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Iaorana We are happy you had a very good first time in my island thank you for sharing our local life style now you are part of our big familly Maururu roa for your visit Love and big paws from Moorea
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Experience in Local Village

We spent 2 weeks in Moorea, one at Marie-Lou's property and one at the the Manava resort. For us, the experience at Marie's property was the best. We just felt at home and relaxed there and enjoyed staying in a village off the tourist track. Marie and her husband greeted us warmly, showed us around the property, helped us with our bags and provided us with some fruit, eggs, juice, and milk to get us started. Although we could not speak the language all of the neighbor's were friendly and smiled and waved as they became familiar with us during our stay. In particular, we enjoyed walking to one of the local grocery stores and picking up fresh baguettes in the morning. A time where many of the locals were pout doing the same thing. There was a special vibrancy in the community in the mornings we enjoyed. There is a small dock in the back yard that we enjoyed going out on an seeing the stingrays, sunrises and sunsets. From there we also watching the local fisherman go out from the neighboring properties on their canoes, kayaks and paddle boards and coming back with their catches. The ocean view is also outstanding from the deck of the house. We took advantage of the kayak that Marie provides almost every day to go out and snorkel the amazing reef that is a short paddle away. Most of all we enjoyed the companionship of her two dogs, Ruby and Kiki who stopped by every day to check in on us or just sleep on the porch while we worked in them mornings (WiFi was excellent).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Aloha Mahalo nui loa for your stay with us we had really enjoyed and appreciate the little we had shared together. Your little friend on the dock still come and get his treats and of course kiki and ruby bark at him . Mahalo nui loa and good luck for your next bucket list . A huihou Ohana of the Pacific
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Treated us like family

Guest #1: Marie treated us like we were family. She picked us up from the ferry and even took us to the grocery store when we were without a rental car. The first night I arrived alone after the stores and restaurants were closed and she invited me to have a lovely Polynesian dinner with her and her kind husband Gilles. Not a day went by when Marie wasn’t available to help advise us on activities, help us get local discounts, bring us fresh fruit from the garden, or just chat. She speaks fluent English which was a big help too. The house was the most comfortable rental I’ve stayed at. I loved sitting in the living room or on the zero gravity chair on the back porch and watch the ocean and the boats pass by. Everything was quite clean and well maintained with lots of extra bath towels, sheets, and cleaning supplies for a long stay. Bikes and kayaks were great for day excursions. Getting to meet Marie and her husband Gilles was one of the highlights of our trip! Guest #2: I stayed at Marie's place during September, encountering welcome but unexpected experiences. She very energetically, when she had time, showed my friend and I off-road spots near Belvedere. Moreover, I wanted to see what Chinese-Tahitian food was like, and she surprised me with the idea of eating at the one fancy Chinese place on the island. There are not many places in the world where you will be serenaded by a Tahitian band while eating well-made Chinese cuisine. The house itself is cozy and clean. It has what you need to cook, stay fresh, and watch weird French TV. I took a few swims straight from the dock, which has quite shallow water for a few hundred meters but gives an excellent entry into Opunohu Bay. And my friend and I, somewhat naively, went on a rather long kayak ride from the dock that could have led us astray given the wind. If you don't want to live in a contrived environment like at the resorts but still want have easy access to all the hotel beaches and excellent snack shops nearby, def stay at Marie's place. I will forever miss her deserts and her admonishments.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Jammie Jeff and John for your visit and for being a part of our big familly now . Jeff be a good boy now. Mauruuru roa for your visit and good luck fo your works
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison ancienne sur terrain arboré totalement clos avec accès direct au lagon.Cuisine vintage mais équipée d'une gazinière, d'un micro-ondes et d'un grand réfrigérateur/congélateur neufs. Rien ne manque !Excellente literie. Plusieurs supérettes à 2 pas.Vente de légumes et fruits en bord de route un tout petit peu plus loin.Marie-Lou et Gilles sont adorables !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Un séjour inoubliable

Notre séjour aura été parfait ! Le logement à un rapport qualité/prix imbattable, indépendance, propre, literie confortable, espace vert et vu sur le lagon apaisante au possible.. En plus du logement en lui même, Marie-Lou et Gilles furent des hôtes adorables, toujours prêt à aider ou donné de précieux conseils, on se sent réellement comme des invités accueillis chez eux et non comme des "clients" se ft un véritable plaisir de séjourner chez eux.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parfait

notre location a répondu à nos attentes en tous points. logement, litterie, localisation , intimité, la vue avec accès océan. Mais surtout la gentillesse et le super accueil de Marie Lou et Gilles. Merci beaucoup
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bien

Très propre, spacieux et Marie-Lou est super. L'ensemble de la la climatisation est présente dans seulement une chambre.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Haus am Meer

Sehr einfaches Ferienhaus direkt am Meer mit zwei Schlafzimmern, eines mit Klimaanlage, das andere mit Ventilator, sehr bequeme Betten, grosser Aussenbereich. Das Haus steht mitten im Einheimischenquartier. Dementsprechend ist die Geräuschkulisse, vorallem der Hunde, Hühner und Hähne. Dafür gibt es kein Strassenlärm. Marie-Lou ist eine super Gastgeberin. Sie hat sich sehr um unser kulinarisches Wohl gekümmert und den Kühlschrank mit Milch, Butter, Eiern, Fruchtsaft und Marmelade gefüllt. Vielen Dank Marie-Lou.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Marilou nous a très bien accueilli. Elle nous a conseillé pour de nombreuses activités et snacks. Toujours aux petits soins nous avons pu échanger et apprendre beaucoup de choses sur la Polynésie et les Polynésiens. La maison est spacieuse et très bien entretenue. Merci encore Marilou, nous reviendrons chez vous à Moorea. Mauruuru
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnifique séjour chez Marie Lou

Marie Lou et Gilles mettent à disposution se jolie Fare en bord de Lagon avec accès direct et ponton. Un canoé est gracieusement prêté et les raies pastenagues viennent souvent sur le bord. Le logement est tout équipé avec, clim, moystiquaire et machine à laver,parking privé. Marie Lou et Gilles spnt des hôtes très accueillant et qui prennent le temps, on s est tout de suite sentie à l aise. Je recommande à 100% pour le séjour à Moorea, vous êtes proches de tout.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Maururu pour votre passage maintenant vous faites partie de notre grande famille Polynésienne merci aussi à nos petits guetteurs de pièges à crabes et bonne continuation pour yout vos projets futur
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

excellent

Cadre enchanteur merveilleux emplacement côte lagon. Les hôtes Marielou et Gilles sont toujours dispo et à votre écoute. Marielou guide parfait Moorea n'a pas de secret pour elle!!! N'hésitez pas à séjourner dans un tel environnement.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maison agréable séjour très agréable

Marie Lou et Gilles sont très accueillants et agréables Marie Lou apporte les renseignements et bons conseils à ses locataires Elle se rend disponible pour nous accompagner si besoin et connaît très bien Moorea Nous avons passé un très bon séjour de 6 jours sur Moorea
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

excellent

tres bonne adresse, cela fait plusieurs fois que je m'y rends, la propriétaire nous dirige à chaque fois vers de bons plans (resto, ballades, shopping...) la maison est bien entretenue ainsi que le jardin, le lagon est tout au fond avec pirogue à disposition. A consommer sans modération!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Séjour très agréable, Marie Lou : une perle...

L'accueil très chaleureux de Gilles et Marie Lou dans une ambiance traditionnelle et familiale ont favorisé un séjour inoubliable. La villa située au bord du lagon avec un accès direct à un ponton, est parfaitement aménagée et soignée. Nos hôtes ont su nous faire découvrir tous les charmes de Moorea. Nous avons apprécié la patience, l'implication et les connaissances artistiques, culturelles, historiques de Marie Lou, c'est le guide touristique parfait !
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