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A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and palm trees. - Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! (Vaimaanga Tapere)
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A room with a wooden floor, a folding chair, a patterned chair, a door with a handle, a wall with a green patterned artwork, and a potted plant. - Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! (Vaimaanga Tapere)
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a woven wall hanging, and a wardrobe. - Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! (Vaimaanga Tapere)
A wooden deck with a lounge chair and a hammock, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean. - Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! (Vaimaanga Tapere)
Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!

  • * NOVEMBER 2026 to 31 MARCH 2027 ON SALE NOW (selected dates)
    * Book Your 2026/27 Stay Now - A Very Unique Property Sitting Right Over The Beach

    Vaka Tai - wanting a absolute beach front bach at a reasonable rate just for two - then this is the one! Read the many recent reviews then book !

    This is a free standing beach front holiday bach, privacy + beach front = TICK

    Amazing swimming & snorkeling PLUS kayaks / Snorkel Gear = TICK.

    Super Popular with 100+ 5* Reviews = TICK

    Air Con & Free WIFI = TICK

    Quiet beach and location - with the newly started Turtle Tours on the same strip Vaimaanga is starting to get noticed for its great lagoon and quiet location
    As close as it gets to the beach & lagoon & great value for money , the Vaka is literally elevated over the beach and so close to the lagoon

    This popular holiday batch style unit has its own separate kitchen, bathroom and a large elevated deck facing the gorgeous crystal clear lagoon.

    Sit back and gaze away at the ever changing lagoon and beach

    With 100+ five star 100% positive reviews (we are also Super Hosts on the worlds biggest booking platform) & we are VRBO Premier Hosts, be sure to make this your accommodation choice!

    Pleasantly appointed interior, high ceiling with ceiling fan, the breezes comes right off the lagoon through the screened door - there is no need for air con as its naturally cooled being so close to the water. Cool and comfortable indoors for afternoon naps and at night. Large covered deck space for watching the breakers on the reef. Spot the fish in the lagoon on a clear sunny day.

    Easy 2 minute walk to Wigmores Super Store for all your grocery and food requirements. Takeaways available next door to Wigmores. A Cafe is across the road from Wigmore's for coffee and just at the end of your driveway is a DVD store and the best Pizzas on the island - Southside Pizza.

    A short stroll from the Vaka is the famous Vaima Restaurant. Excellent beachside dining. Car Rental is also 500m away - Go Cook Islands hire cars at reasonable rates with pre booking recommended.

    A 10 minute walk will take you to the start of the Wigmores Waterfall track - a gravel track ending at a waterfall (if its been raining).

    Another short walk option along the beach from your Vaka will take you to the now famous Turtle Tour beach where you can take a guided tour in the lagoon to swim with the turtles!

    As 'Premier Hosts' we are help to make the booking process as easy as possible. and a 'instant book' option to get you quickly confirmed ! Since the pandemic we have refined and polished our practices. We work full time to ensure your comfort and the best possible holiday !

    Throughout the booking process and during your stay we are on hand to help and only a message away.

    As we are living on the island but not onsite we will stop by at some stage to say Kia Orana (hello), other than that we leave you to it - it is your property for your entire stay and we can help as much or little as needed! .

    There is a Guest Compendium that tells you everything you need to know, do and see to help you maximize your stay. Before arrival we also send our guide book to help plan your stay.

    We want you to experience the island and what it has to offer for yourselves and our guests always go back home and spread the word on our little paradise island in the Pacific !

    Kia Manuia. Adam & Sarah

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

the property is not suitable for visitors or for non guests to use our facilities including the beach area and kayaks or to visit frequently
events gatherings or ceremonies are not permitted on or around or inside any property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: over 10yrs

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area, while Te Vara Nui Village and Arai-Te-Tonga are cultural highlights. Cocoputt and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. With kayaking, snorkelling and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
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Vaimaanga Tapere, takitumu

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and lush green vegetation.
    Aroa Beach
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Turoa Beach
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wigmore's Waterfall
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Puaikura Beach
    5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Takitumu Conservation Area
    5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kai & Co
    15 min drive
  • Anchorage
    9 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    15 min drive
  • BJ's Tapas Bar
    13 min drive
  • Saigon Shack
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vaka Tai - So Popular as 'on the beach' as you can get with Air Con & Free WIFI! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Wigmore's Waterfall, Turoa Beach and Aroa Beach. Puaikura Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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