From
$818 / night
Total guests, Nights

The Residence – Home 8729865 House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 5 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Swimming pool
  • Not suitable for children
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

The Residence is privacy defined, with a dramatic hillside location and boasting breathtaking views of Rarotonga's finest stretch of white sand beach and lagoon.

While embracing the privacy and seclusion of The Residence, you will also enjoy access to Rarotonga’s finest white sand beaches, snorkelling and kayaking amongst the fabulous marine life in the turquoise lagoon. The personal care from the attentive staff who will cheerfully assist you with all of your dining and activity bookings, general information, and special requests.

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: King bed
  • 2 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Bicycles available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Check in time is 2.00 pm (early check in is available at 10:00 am – contact us for details)
Check out time is 10.00 am (late check out is available up to 6:00 pm – contact us for details)
Minimum stay of 5 nights is required
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Persons 16 and over are welcome
No pets are allowed in The Residence
Smoking is not permitted inside The Residence
All Rates and additional charges, if any, are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and include Government taxes

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About the owner

Bill R.
Calendar last updated:
05 Aug 2021
Years listed:
7
Based in:
Cook Islands
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
4 reviews

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“Book It!”

Reviewed 10 Jun 2022

The  Residence is very private but only 10 minutes to a nice restaurant and beach. You will need a car. When i arrived it took less then 30 seconds to realize i had made the right choice. The pla… More

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“Ms”

Reviewed 15 Jul 2019

This is a beautiful house with a gorgeous view. Host very helpful. You will need a car to go further afield but it’s only a 12 min walk to the ocean. So peaceful up in the hills. House very well… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the review. We would love to have you and the family return and glad you all enjoyed your vacation on Rarotonga.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Good to be back”

Reviewed 1 May 2018

This was our second time staying at The Residence and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The home is lovely, airy and bright and immaculate. You are at the top of the road so it is nice and private and… More

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“Stunning Home!”

Reviewed 3 Apr 2018

This house is as beautiful as the photos! The home is very comfortable with a huge kitchen and plush sofas to relax on in the living room. We look forward to coming back many more times!

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Bill (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Bill (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Bill (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Bill the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Bill (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Bill (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Bill (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Bill (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Bill (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Bill (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Bill (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Bill (the owner) a message.

If Bill (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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