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Vaima Beach Retreat- modern air conditioned apartment /condo steps to the Beach!

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a sliding glass door leading to a kitchen, and a view of palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.
A modern living room with a dining area, featuring wicker furniture, a glass-top table, and a large window providing natural light.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a fruit platter.
A bedroom with a bed, white bedding, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a small table with a vase, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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RAROTONGA
  • Place, Wigmore's Waterfall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cocoputt
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

master bedroom

1 King Bed

Off Lounge

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Rarotonga

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Te Vara Nui Village and Arai-Te-Tonga are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Muri Night Markets and Punanga Nui Market. Cocoputt and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking, snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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RAROTONGA

What's nearby

  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Aroa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cocoputt - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Puaikura Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪VIBE - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vaima Beach Retreat- modern air conditioned apartment /condo steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vaima Beach Retreat- modern air conditioned apartment /condo steps to the Beach!?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vaima Beach Retreat- modern air conditioned apartment /condo steps to the Beach! on 27 Feb 2027 start from AU$1,787, 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 Vaima Beach Retreat- modern air conditioned apartment /condo steps to the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vaima Beach Retreat- modern air conditioned apartment /condo steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vaima Beach Retreat- modern air conditioned apartment /condo steps to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vaima Beach Retreat- modern air conditioned apartment /condo steps to the Beach! located?

Located in Takitumu District, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wigmore's Waterfall, Turoa Beach and Aroa Beach. Takitumu Conservation Area and Puaikura Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing, private , great snorkelling and swimming straight out the front . Very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and the owners are very responsive when contacted. Comfortable, clean, and nearly beachfront. We enjoyed our week on Rarotonga and the apartment was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rarotonga beach stay

Very spacious and clean. Close to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Peter and thanks for your comments, the property is very close to the beach and water with no roads to cross! hope to see again soon. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

This apartment is a great place to stay - very comfortable, modern and well equipped, and in a lovely, peaceful part of the island. The beach is right there and there is the bonus of Vaima restaurant next door and Wigmores store down the road. We would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
kia orana and thanks for your comments. so glad you enjoyed your stay! this spacious apartment. while it is not absolute beacvh front (hence the great nightly rate) it is only a few steps to the beach and has lagoon views from the deck. hopefully you made use of the paddle boards, sbnorkel gear and kayaks! love to have you stay again. kia manuia. adam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved our stay here, fully self contained, super comfortable and close to the beach. Awesome Vaima restaurant right next door, with supermarket up the road. Great hosts, we’ll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
kia orana Sarah and thanks for your feedback. the apartment is so close to the beach with no roads to cross & amazing view of the lagoon as the apartment is upstairs. love to have you back. kia manuia. adam & sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the position, steps from the sandy beach, with excellent snorkelling, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Clean and spacious, light apartment with big kitchen. Restaurant next door was awesome and shop, car hire and cafes nearby. Bus stop next door as well. Owners are great with communication and flexibility. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Break

Vaka Beach Retreat was a great spot for a holiday. Awesome location and a nice spacious apartment.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Tara appreciate your review, was a pleasure to meet and host you both. so glad you enjoyed the property, location , beach, lagoon and facilities. hope to see again soon. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

This place was in an amazing spot especially if you are planning to snorkel a lot! The paddle boards and kayaks are also lovely and there’s enough for everyone. Overall a great stay, would stay again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
kia orana and thanks for your comments. was a pleasure to host you and so glad you enjoyed this private upstairs apartment as well as the paddle boards and kayaks. hope to see you again. kia manuia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

This is our second stay in this apartment, which says it all really - we love it. Very comfortable, modern and well equipped, and in a lovely, peaceful part of the island. The beach is right there, Vaima restaurant next door and Wigmores store down the road.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachside bliss

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, worked well for family of 4 with a 17 and 18 year old. Spacious living area, everything we needed, close to amnenities. SUP's and kayaks a real plus.right by the beach, great snorkelling. Would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
kia orana and thanks for your comments was pleasure hosting you all. so glad you enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards - come back soon. kia manuia. adam & sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tidy and well maintained - you can see the beach from the balcony which is nice for when it's a bit too windy to be on the beach. Kayaks and snorkelling gear provided was much appreciated as well as the communication from owner in assisting with airport transfers etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Loved to be able to walk a few metres to the beach. Great facilities and use of snorkelling gear and kayaks definitely a bonus.Unit very clean and well printed on arrival. Welcome fruit platter a lovely touch.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Jenni. pleasure meeting and hosting you for your stay at Vaima. thanks for your kind words. hope to see you again soon. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

It was a great place with all the amenities. The host was always available to answer questions and help when needed. The snorkeling right off the beach was fantastic. We loved waking up feeling like we were up in the palm trees as we looked out the windows at the reef!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Anita was grea to meet and host you very happy to read your comments. hope to see you again. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week away

The place was very clean and there was a welcome platter in the fridge for us when we arrived on Sunday afternoon. Great location. Access to beach with snorkelling, paddleboards and kayaks etc was fantastic. Kitchen is very well spec'd. Clear communication from friendly hosts. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
kia orana and thanks for comments. so glad we ticked all the boxes for you! the lagoon is just down the stairs and a few steps away and great you used the kayaks paddle boards and snorkel gear to explore this special lagoon. kia manuia. adam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Few steps to lagoon & beach with nice swimming with access to SUP’s & kayaks. Wigmores store was just a short walk & great for provisions. Accomodation was as described, comfortable, well-provisioned & very clean. Nice big balcony with views of lagoon & great to have the bbq. Meitaki Sarah & Adam.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Sue and thanks for your comments, was a pleasure to meet and host you both. s glad you enjoyed the property, location , beach, lagoon and facilities. hope to see again soon. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything I Hoped For and More!

From the moment I arrived, this property offered everything I was looking for in a vacation retreat. From the spacious, clean, open-air and light-filled living quarters to the proximity to the beach, it was a week of relaxing pleasure. The description and photos of the property were accurate. The property managers were gracious and quick to respond to any questions that I had. I'm already longing to return to this wonderful retreat!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Peter and thanks for your comments, was a pleasure to meet and host you both. so glad you enjoyed the property, location , beach, lagoon and facilities. hope to see again soon. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Paradise

Clean and tidy, spacious living area, raised living, balcony overlooks the lagoon. Beachfront Everything you needed in a holiday home was provided. Close to amenities, store just 5mins (walk) down the road, restaurant next to door. A truly wonderful holiday. Highly recommended AAA+ Would definitely come back again Great communication. . . thank you Adam & Sarah
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
kia orana Doug, thanks for being great guests. the apartment is getting more popular as we receive great feedback yet again. this like new upstairs apartment has a amazing lagoon view being only 20 or so steps to the beach with no roads to cross and great value! love to see you again. kia manuia. adam & sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All that we needed

Great property. Comfy beds, great shower. Lots of towels provided. Lovely fruit platter. The snorkel masks (2 available) and snorkel pipe (1 available only) could do with replacing or not advertised really, as they were past their usefulness and we would have brought our own from home but were anticipating useful ones on site. Great host communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2023
kia orana and thanks so much for staying was a pleasure to meet and host you. i wish you would have mentioned during your stay that snorkel sets were missing as we have plenty of mask and snorkels sets available. Look forward to seeing you again. kia manuia. adam & sarah
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Listed mostly correct

Absolutely beautiful place. Not far to walk to beautiful beach. Very private. We saw whales from our deck, highlight of the trip. House is extremely well equipped. There is 2 small houses in front of you but you still get great views up high. Please take ear plugs for the dogs constantly barking through the whole night and rosters from around 2am onwards. Also house could do with i net catching device for the lizards that get in. So uou can let them out nicely.Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Leah and thanks for your comments, was a pleasure to meet and host you both. so glad you enjoyed the property, location , beach, lagoon and facilities. there's no escaping the dogs roosters or even the friendly 'mokos' (lizards) that get inside no matter where you stay in Raro! hope to see again soon. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts

Adam and Sarah were very easy to work with. Property was as advertised. Nicely provisioned, clean, just steps to the water. Snorkeling was pretty good, some very nice restaurants, easy to get around. Islanders by far the friendliest, most helpful of any place in the world, I have visited. 3cautions, one, if you are from the U.S. the phone system numbering is different, not able to text with your phone. Do not rent a car from Island Bike and Car, at the airport. tipping protocol is not clear.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
kia orana Richard thanks for your comments. so gald you enjoyed the island and the apartment. was a pleasure hosting you both and would love to see you return to our slice of paradise real soon. kia manuia adam & sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Aufenthalt an toller Beach

Gut ausgestattete Wohnung direkt am Meer. Traumhaftes Schnorchelparadies. Einsamer ruhiger Strand. Direkt neben an ein sehr hochwertiges Restaurant. Gut ausgestatteter Supermarkt fussläufig erreichbar. Sehr netter Vermieter der auch sofort hilft wenn es Probleme gibt. Ein späterer Check Out war ohne weiteres möglich. Vielen Dank an Adam
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Martina and thanks for your comments, was a pleasure to meet and host you both. so glad you enjoyed the property, location , beach, lagoon and facilities. hope to see again soon. kia manuia. Adam.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean,excellent location and friendly hosts!

Thank you Adam and Sarah for your hospitality and great accommodation experience. The welcome platter on arrival was appreciated and we loved the cleanliness of the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
kia orana and thanks for your comments was a pleasure to host you. we try so hard to make the apartment a special holiday place to stay and glad we hit the mark! love to have you return. kia manuia. adam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away from Home

The property is in a fabulous position, and every detail has been thought of for a comfortable stay. Amazing views, a great neighbourhood and just totally delightful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
kia orana Tania. thanks so much for your feedback. this modern apartment is a special place to stay and just a few steps on to the private secluded beach and lagoon. we hope to see you again. kia manuia.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern and comfortable

The place had everything we needed! Modern and comfortable with plenty of space for just the two of us. Great restaurant next door and a DVD store on the other side which is a must for movie night. The lagoon was amazing, not to far from the property at all. We spent our morning/afternoons in the lagoon, nights out to dinner and movie back at the property. Adam and Sarah were very easy to deal with and great hosts too!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
kia orana and thanks for your comments. the Retreat is a modern upstairs apartment facing the lagoon and about 20 steps from the door to the beach. we hope you enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boards and snorkel gear and look forward to seeing you again in paradise. kia manuia. adam & sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
kia orana Paul and thanks for your comments, was a pleasure to meet and host you both. so glad you enjoyed the property, location , beach, lagoon and facilities. hope to see again soon. kia manuia. Adam.
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