Island Time Villas

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Muri Beach, Rarotonga

Muri Lagoon
‪4 min walk‬
Muri Beach
‪12 min walk‬
Te Vara Nui Village
‪18 min walk‬
Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Island Time Villas - Villa 1, Marino

Island Time Villas offers one of the best holiday accommodation alternatives. There are no confined spaces here, just lots of freedom, perfect for that "get away from it all" holiday.

Comprising two separate 3-bedroom villas, each villa can be rented individually or together to accommodate up to 12 people - ideal for extended or 2-family holidays.
**See our other listing # 20026120 for Villa 2 Kakaia.**

Located at the southern end of Muri Lagoon, great snorkelling and swimming is only a short stroll away. The beach is less than 100 metres away with access via a walkway directly opposite the villas.

There are great outdoor areas on the large property including a plunge pool, gazebo and lovely gardens with an array of tropical palms and flowers.

Being family friendly we have portacots and highchairs available for use during your stay should you require them.

Villa 1 “Marino”, the original villa on the property, is at the front of the large section, boasting a wonderful private front garden, complete with a large, shady flamboyant tree (“flame tree”) – a perfect location for afternoon shade.

Decorated in lush greens and cool tropical blues and with a large open-plan lounge/dining area, Villa 1 offers plenty of space for everyone. Flowing seamlessly out to a super sized covered entertaining area, outdoor entertaining and relaxation is assured.

Property manager

Jaret Moore

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ngatangiia

Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, is home to this villa. Matutu Brewing Company and Koteka Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Maire Nui Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at National Stadium. Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Muri Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

Muri Lagoon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Muri Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Muri Night Markets - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Te Vara Nui Village - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Charlie's - ‬16 min walk
‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪Sails Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬14 min drive
‪Palace Takeaway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Time Villas - Villa 1, Marino have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Island Time Villas - Villa 1, Marino pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Time Villas - Villa 1, Marino?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Time Villas - Villa 1, Marino?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Time Villas - Villa 1, Marino located?

Located in Takitumu District, this family-friendly Rarotonga villa is within a 15-minute walk of Muri Lagoon and Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Matutu Brewing Company are also within 10 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

31 October 2024

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

Great for families

We had a fantastic family stay here! With two young children (under 5) in one house and parents and older siblings in another, we had plenty of space. The pool was great, and the short walk to the beach was perfect. We also enjoyed having kayaks available. Dining outside was a highlight, and we appreciated the small touches that made our holiday comfortable, like bedroom drawers, a water cooler, a fully equipped kitchen, a large fridge, and umbrellas. Everything was spotless inside and out, and the kids loved the swings and banana trees. The hosts were quick to respond to any needs. We would definitely stay here again when we return.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

25 November 2022

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

Perfect for families

This property exceeded our expectations! Great location, close to the beach and some great food spots. Jaret was a very friendly and accommodating host. I’d highly recommend this property to anyone with a family and would happily book again!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiare Taina I.

17 August 2022

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

Amazing place

If you ever come to Rarotonga, please stay at island time, it is clean, tidy, beds are comfortable, the host are amazing!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., New Plymouth New Zealand

28 January 2022

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

Island life it doesn't get any better.

Jaret and Amber were awesome to deal with from the time of booking to our arrival. We had to cancel our original trip in September 2021 due to COVID-19 and the Cook island being in shut .It was so easy to amnend the booking and we finally arrived in January 2022. Island time villa's are two three bedded villas set in an acre of land. Each villa has access to a shared swimming pool ( which is in-between both villas) We stopped in Villa Marino ,what a beautiful property .It's a fully equipped 3 bedroom villa, kitchen,laundry room, bathroom and lounge area and has a fantastic , outdoor entertainment area. Jaret and Amber were exceptional hosts Absolutely nothing was any trouble. We arrived as a start of a major storms Jaret and his father-in-law Bill came down as the bad weather hit the island to make sure we were alright Exceptional customer service from the whole family .Would definitely recommend staying here. They are across the road from the beach,you have direct access through a family members garden to beach. Jaret also has his own car rental business which we hired a car from before we arrived . Go Cook Island Car Rentals Its a fantastic holiday home where families,couples are made to feel part of their family. Much Aroha Julie and Nick Kelly

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicity B.

16 January 2020

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

Great villa

Villa was set up well and the use of pool and location was great

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Nelson, Tasman, New Zealand

1 January 2020

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

Wonderful for a Family!

Location was amazing with The Love Cafe & Villi's Eatery right next door. Perfect for a family! Gave us a late check out for no extra fee too! I washed the sheets and any towels we used and hung them out on the line in order to leave a fab impression as will definitely want to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

21 November 2019

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

Paradise home away from home

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at villa Marino again. Love love love the pool and our position on the island. So great having the hub next door now. Too hot in November for us lol

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

17 November 2019

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

Awesome location

great location, clean house and loved that it was secluded and snorkel included and kayaks was a bonus

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

11 October 2019

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

Family home away from home

Great location for our first Raro family visit. House had everything we needed and more. Lovely garden setting and pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

8 October 2019

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

Two families holiday together

Great location with everything on your doorstep. Wonderful for two families sharing a holiday with the two houses on the property - we made good use of the pool. Solar hot water not great when you have three days of rain - we had one morning of cold showers but got the hang of the booster switch after that and it was not a problem.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

18 September 2019

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Very Adequate and Pleasant

Could not fault this property. Everything you could ask for was here even peace and quiet. I would not hesitste to stay there again if I go back.

8/10 Good

Brenda S., Nelson, NZ

23 August 2019

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

HomeAway from home

This was a great spot, within easy walking distance (under 10 minutes) to all Muri has to offer. We were just Two couples so didn’t really utilise all that was on offer, would be marvellous for a family or using both homes on the property for a larger family holiday and still enjoying privacy. The pool a real bonus when having time away from beach activities and catching up with a good book & complete R&R. We very much appreciated the starter pack of essentials, tea ,coffee etc milk & bread, especially arriving in the middle of the night, so Thankyou so much for that. Although we didn’t cook we saw the pantry again was stocked with some helpful ingredients. The interior space and bedding was ample and very comfortable. The windows were ajar and locked in place when we arrived and we didn’t need to alter these the whole time we were there, actually not sure where the keys for doing that would have been found. Janice did alert us that there could be some masks and snorkels in differing states of reliability that could be used, however we had brought our own, which we recommend others to do as the snorkelling around parts of the island is great, we especially enjoyed snorkelling out in front of the Rarotongan Resort and swimming along with the turtles with the “Turtleman” ( he can be found at a stall at the Muri night market) We did leave a note for Loy to checkout the green Kayak as while one of our party was out on it ,it took in a lot of water and started to sink, back on shore discovered it had a split in the plastic which wasn’t obvious without serious inspection. We would hate for any mishap in the future for any non swimmer child or adult as is such a lovely way to see the lagoon and again appreciated being able to use these. 😳👍😊. All in all a relaxing holiday and can certainly recommend Marino Villa no1. Offering a very comfortable alternative from Resort/Hotel stays. Many thanks Brenda ,Dale Rob & Karen Nelson NZ

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

7 August 2019

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

Fantastic holiday

Our family had fantastic 8 nights at island time villas. We were lucky to strike a week of beautiful weather. We found the property very tidy and the description accurate. Our 3 kids (4,7&10)had plenty of room to play both in and outside, as well as the pool. Easy access just across the road to a nice sandy beach for swimming/snorkeling. When heading into muri itself we just walked along the beach -stunning. Would have no problem recommending this property

8/10 Good

Raewyn W.

30 June 2019

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

Good family holiday house

Lovely grounds. Convenient location. Short walk to beach. Provisions on arrival appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Simita B.

22 March 2020

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

Excellent stay

Wonderful and helpful owners that made our stay even better.

8/10 Good

Simone S.

28 July 2019

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

We enjoyed our stay very much. Apartments are great, but thought both apartments would be the same. No 2 is more modern with electric oven which was great. Outside area was better. Ants in No 1 were a bit fustrating. Kids loved the pool. Location was excellent. Thanks very much

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ksenia R.

30 January 2019

Amazing property!

We loved our holidays so much! The cottage was really clean and comfortable! It has everything you need- 3 bedrooms and a huge living and dining area, the terrace was amazing especially in sunny days. Kids loved the pool so much! It was really handy to have it on the property! The garden is enormous with mango and banana trees and beautiful blooming trees. The fruits and milk and bread on arrival was a great surprise! We rented a car and usually drove to Aroa beach, one of the most beautiful on the island. Even though our local beach was very picturesque too! Janice was very helpful and our holidays were perfect! Highly recommend the property!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

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8/10 Good

Heather M.

30 November 2018

Loved the garden this house is situated in, the pool and the...

Loved the garden this house is situated in, the pool and the large under cover outside area. This was really great when wet, and when the sun was just too hot. Favourite spot was in the hammock! Located really well for access to beach, southern Muri and some good resort restaurants. Everything clean, everything you might need and well cared for. Loved our peaceful stay at ITV Marino

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10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

22 October 2018

This property is a fantastic place

This property is a fantastic place. Perfect for us with two young children. Location is great. Not far from centre of Muri and just across the road from the beach. The house is brilliantly equipped with everything you could possibly need esp kitchen. Including plastic plates etc for children. No real need to bring anything for them.

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8/10 Good

Kate D.

15 October 2018

Good location in beautiful Muri

Good location in beautiful Muri. Handy to shops etc. we hired a car too which meant we could explore the island and visit other friends who were staying near.. The villa was extremely well equipped and had everything we needed for a family of four. We BBQ’d quite a bit which was great, cooked breakfasts and generally just chilled out. A wonderful stay. Thank you.

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10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

4 September 2018

Wonderfully set up for families, cannot rate highly enough

Wonderfully set up for families, cannot rate highly enough.

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10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

26 August 2018

It had every thing and anything required + more -would recommend to...

It had every thing and anything required + more -would recommend to everyone travelling to Raro. This place will make your trip!!

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10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

15 August 2018

An awesome stay thank you!

An awesome stay thank you! Photos on the site almost dont do the property justice, very spacious and comfortable, kitted out with everything you need, especially for those traveling with kids. Pool was brilliant. We had a couple of rainy days and the extra space in the house was brilliant. Thanks so much for a great stay. We will be back!

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8/10 Good

Justine H.

14 August 2018

A great property with plenty of privacy, location was excellent

A great property with plenty of privacy, location was excellent.

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6/10 Okay

Karen W., new zealand

6 August 2018

The house is nicely set on spacious grounds with a large covered deck.

The house is nicely set on spacious grounds with a large covered deck. However it is on the opposite side of the main road from the beach hence the 3 rather than 4 star rating. the house itself is very liveable but again has only fans rather than airconditioning which was fine for winter when we were there but could be uncomfortable in summer.

About the host

Hosted by Jaret Moore

Why they chose this property

Island Time is a family-owned property - a great place to stay with plenty of room to spread out. The villas are well positioned on the large section with extensive plantings offering great privacy between the two. Each villa has a small selection of dvds, cds, games and books available for use plus WIFI access. We also have a plunge pool on the property for that quick morning or afternoon cool-down plus kayaks for paddling on Muri Lagoon. There are 3 single kayaks for shared use between the two villas. We are approximately 75m from the beach with access via a pathway across the road opposite the villas.

What makes this property unique

Fantastic location at the southern end of Muri and within walking distance to some great restaurants and activities. Close enough to all the action yet far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle of Muri village - here you really can relax and experience "island time".

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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9.4/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Great for families

Kate B.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Perfect for families

Hannah B.

10/10 Excellent

Tiare Taina I.

Amazing place

Tiare Taina I.

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., New Plymouth New Zealand

Island life it doesn't get any better.

Julie K.

10/10 Excellent

Felicity B.

Great villa

Felicity B.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Nelson, Tasman, New Zealand

Wonderful for a Family!

Pamela M.

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Paradise home away from home

Paula D.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Awesome location

Heidi R.

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

Family home away from home