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Orani - perfect for a budget conscious family!

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Exterior
Beach
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Muri Beach, Rarotonga
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Muri Lagoon
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Orani - perfect for a budget conscious family!

Situated in Tikioki (district of Muri) on the South Eastern side of the island and directly across the road from the beach.

It has two bedrooms both opening out onto the deck, which faces the beach and lagoon beyond. The bedrooms consist of one queen-size bed and in the second bedroom two single beds, ideal for a small family.

This house is fully screened (security and insect) and louvred allowing the tropical breeze to flow through the house. Pedestal fans are also provided to make your stay as comfortable as possible. In the spacious lounge there are two very comfortable sofas and dining area with small dining table. The kitchen has a full oven/stove (gas) and a full size fridge/freezer.

The living/dining area also opens out onto a large covered deck with outdoor furniture making it a great place to have breakfast in the morning.

In the bathroom there is a shower and a separate toilet and there is a laundry tub inside and washing machine outside under the carport. All linen and towels are provided but if you have a favourite beach towel then bring it along.

Turn right and a short walk will bring you to a spot called ‘Fruits of Rarotonga’ reputedly the best snorkelling on the island and also a great place to have lunch at the little cafe serving muffins, toasties, and smoothies.

Turn left onto the main road and not far away is the Sailing Club where you can hire kayaks, windsurfers and snorkelling equipment and where restaurants and small stores are also located.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only

There is wifi at the house, in order to activated it you need to buy a wifi card from any shop showing the telecom “e” sign, or buy a “data pack” online using a credit card.

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

Property manager

EddieC

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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

Rarotonga

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Te Vara Nui Village and Cook Islands National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Cocoputt. The Perfume Factory and Bergman & Sons are also worth visiting. With scuba diving and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Muri Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muri Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orani - perfect for a budget conscious family! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orani - perfect for a budget conscious family!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orani - perfect for a budget conscious family!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Orani - perfect for a budget conscious family! located?

Located in Takitumu District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Matutu Brewing Company and Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven
Great wee place to relax. Handy to everything. House was quiet and private just across the road from the beach. Suggest a car rental....as does most everyone. Eddie the host, is readily available to sort any problems and is most approachable. We will certainly be returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jordi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Happy holiday
Nice spacious, clean bungalow within 1 km of Muri Beach, just across the road from the water. small grocery store just 600m away. Apart from rainy and windy weather for most of our stay, my wife and I had a lovely relaxing holiday with plenty of swimming and good cafes & restaurants within a kilometer. Thoroughly recommend this bungalow. It's not luxurious but comfortable and private.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Carrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Budget conscious cost more in the long run
We chose Orani for thw snorkling proximity to the fruits which it does deliver but we ended up using Muri more than the fruits so wouldve preferred being closer to Muri shops. There is no access to extras like snorkeling equipment/kayaks so everything had an extra process. We were robbed while sleeping our first night there and had all passports and money stolen. We learnt its not the first time and found a box of locks. We learnt the area is a hotspot for burglaries none of which was disclosed. We were not able to enjoy Rarotonga like we wanted too because of this experience. We were offered another accommodation but wouldve been smaller and not suitable for my son. I recommend investing in a monitored secured location because going budget isnt worth it in the long run
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Graeme N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Orani Pink House
Works well for place to relax
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent budget property
A great budget property not far from all the restaurants and cafes of the Muri Beach area. Very quiet at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duncan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint place near muri
Property has everything you need for your stay. Close to muri which has markers and shops, extremely close for great snorkeling, Charlie's bar just up the road. Accommodation very tidy Eddie is great, you are in Raro so has everything you need cause you'll be exploring the island anyway!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Rarotonga stay
This is the second time we’ve stayed in this house. It’s older, but clean and reasonably priced and well located in the Muri district. Meals nearby at the night market are very practical. Love the veranda and deck chairs, also the BBQ
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trinity M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay
Awesome experience and the house is Perfect and has everything you could need
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tristram C., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living like a local
We loved our little pink house - handily placed near the beautiful Muri Beach and village and just 2 minutes from one of the best lagoons on the island. Loved being able to cook our own food and sit out on the deck under the coconut trees. Only thing missing would have been a kayak or stand-up paddle board but a great house in a great part of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trudy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accomodation.
Great little house. Close to everything. Has everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise with a toddler
Perfect house - very basic but has everything you need. Great shower, large fridge and washing machine. The yard was great for keeping our little one entertained. Great location but recommend you have a car or scooter if staying here. Single beds in spare bedroom only suitable for small children as the mattresses would be very uncomfortable for teenagers and adults.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sept 2019
House very similar to photos. Great location - mind you 40 minutes to drive around the island. So depending what you wanted to do house is pretty central to everything
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple, clean Bach in awesome location!
This house is located across road from the beach and a short walk to great eating destinations. An easy check in process with great communication from the property manager . Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous position for the beach
Brilliant position for snorkelling access and chooks great company! House basic but generally clean with everything we needed. Hot water in shower a little dodgy - it meant LOADS of cold water wasted waiting for hot water to come through then it fluctuated wildly!!! Despite this, great value for money and enjoyed our stay. thanks Eddie.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Value
Fantastic and very relaxing property. Great snorkelling just across the road. Would recommend and would use again. Thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Private Island Getaway!
Orani was absolutely perfect for our stay in Rarotonga! The property, albeit basic, had everything we needed and more, the milk in the fridge and water cooler on the bench were a much appreciated bonus! The house is only steps away from the best snorkelling in Rarotonga (pretty much had the beach to ourselves most of the time!) and a short walk to a great feed at Charlie’s! We found the covered deck was lovely for lounging around on and chilling out Raro style! The only negative to the great deck was that it did make the inside of the property quite dark but we didn’t spend a huge amount of time inside the house during the day anyway. The location was absolutely perfect, very easy to find and only a short distance to the Muri night market which was handy for a few dinners. Eddie was fantastic to deal with both before and during our stay. We had a great time and would absolutely recommend the property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Rose J.

Nice tidy bach
Well set up little cottage. Be good for families. Close to road but still hidden from road view. About 30 min walk to main Muri area and 10 mins to Fruits of Rarotonga. Has snorkel gear and filtered water. Stayed for 6 days.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Owner was super to work with
We loved our time on the island. The best snorkeling is right across the street. The house is in a great area , easy to do things in Muri beach area or back in main part of town . Bus will stop right outside the house also.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin N.

Really nice house short walk to shops and beach
Great for a family, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Haylie M.

Amazing house, clean and tidy
Amazing house, clean and tidy. Super close to beach. Private section. Great deck with bbq and outdoor table. Eddie was so easy to deal with. Will definitely be back soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Large house, very well furnished, and close to a bus stop
Large house, very well furnished, and close to a bus stop. Matutu brewery is next door (worth taking a look, and tasting the beer), and the beach is accessible nearby (we recommend beach access where the bus stop is, in front of Papa Ben Store). A car or scooter makes it (much) easier to discover the island.
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10/10 Excellent

Royston M.

This lovely little home met all of our expectations from value for...
This lovely little home met all of our expectations from value for money to providing everything we needed for an adult family of four. The house was clean, peaceful and cool. The location was ideal to easily access places to eat and activities offered in Rorotonga and the Muri beach side of the island.
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8/10 Good

Owen G.

EXCELENT spot , beach across the road Muri shops and cafes walking...
EXCELENT spot , beach across the road Muri shops and cafes walking distance, tidy little house with everything you need. Loved the bed, got used to the rooster ?? in the mornings, gave the grandson something to chase around. We will be back, Cheers
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8/10 Good

Loren C.

Location was great, close to muri and fruits of Rarotonga, across the road from a lovely beach.
Location was great, close to muri and fruits of Rarotonga, across the road from a lovely beach. House was great. We had trouble with getting the temperature right on inside shower so we chose to use the shower in the outside area which was nice n hot and great pressure :) the gas ran out one day (which wasn't suprising as we stayed 2 weeks) rang Eddie and he'd had it refilled within a couple of hours. All in all very happy thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Location was amazing so close to Muri , amazing beaches & eateries.
Location was amazing so close to Muri , amazing beaches & eateries. The house was perfect and had everything we needed.

About the host

Hosted by EddieC

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What makes this property unique

Fully screened against mozzies