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| Details | |
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| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Sleeps | 4 |
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| No Pets |
| No Smoking |
| Suitable for Children |
| Suitable for Elderly |
| Wheelchair Accessible |
| FlipKey traveler rating |
| 10 reviews |
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Details
| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 1 night |
| Living space | 65 square meters |
| Bedrooms |
2 Total
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| Bathrooms | 1 Total |
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyNo Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenYes Suitable for the elderlyYes Wheelchair accessibleYes |
| Theme | Adventure, Historic, Romantic, Away from it all, Beach, Tropical |
Description from the owner
Private, peaceful, secluded & only a short stroll to the Beach.
A modern home with 2 spacious double bedrooms & lounge with contemporary furniture & everything you need for that relaxing holiday of your dreams.
The Marine Reserve area is the best in Rarotonga and offers amazing snorkelling to view the abundant sea life.
Only a few minutes walk to a variety of restaurants and the local store.
Amenities
Location
MAUNGA RETREAT - Peace & Private - near to Beach.
Titikaveka, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands
What's Nearby:
Additional Location Information
Situated within Titikaveka, on the south eastern corner of Rarotonga. A favourite location for those wishing to have great access to the lagoon with all its activities and sports. 15 minutes walk from Muri. Within easy walking distance of both the "Little Polynesia" Resort Restaurant & the "Pawpaw Patch" Restaurant, there is a good choice of excellent places to dine.
The retreat is nestled in a private garden with fantastic views from the deck to the lush green mountains. Great for alfresco dining.
Location Type Away from it all, Beach, Tropical
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (Rental listed originally in NZD) (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Summary | $118 - $176 | $118 - $176 | $0 | $0 | 1 night |
| Jan. 31 2013 - Feb. 28 2013 LOW SEASON RATE |
$118 | $118 | - | - | 7 nights |
| Apr. 19 2013 - May. 6 2013 NZ School Holidays |
$176 | $176 | - | - | 7 nights |
| Jul. 12 2013 - Jul. 29 2013 NZ School Holidays |
$176 | $176 | - | - | 7 nights |
| Sep. 27 2013 - Oct. 14 2013 NZ School Holidays |
$176 | $176 | - | - | 1 night |
| All Other Dates | $157 | $157 | - | - | 7 nights |
| Can't find rates for your travel dates? Contact the owner | |||||
Rental fees
- Additional persons above 2 occupants - $24 / day - Per-Person Adjustment - Additional charge
- Early Check-in/Late Check Out - per time - $118 / stay - Fee - Normal Check-in time 2pm. Normal Check-out time 10am.
- Compulsory Refundable Bond - $157 / stay - Fee - To cover breakages/additional cleaning if required
Additional notes from owner
30% deposit required to confirm booking
Availability
AvailableUnavailable Last updated: May 10, 2013 ◀▶
What Past Guests Are Saying
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A Tavalea
Auckland, NZBeautiful, relaxing place to stay.
Left on 05/10/2013 for a stay in April 2013
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Maunga retreat. It was a lovely house on a beautiful, immaculate-kept property with great views of the mountains. This house was a perfect place to stay with a young child. Lots of open space for my 2 year old to run around and he loved the chickens who pecked around the back yard. With less than a minute's walk to the beach we had the perfect balance of beach-accessibility without the worry of being so close to the water that my son could wander into the sea if I turned my back. The house was spacious and provided a great place to cook and enjoy our own meals. The only hurdle we encountered was when the air conditioning stopped working for a short time. Otherwise we had a great time in Rarotonga and this house was great accommodation.
Response from Tony Heays - 05/10/2013
Owner
Hi Anna
Thanks for your comments----much appreciated---see you nextb time.
Tony & Luana -
mtcspike
Chester Springs, PAexcellent all around spot
Left on 03/28/2013 for a stay in January 2013
There isn't a lot I would change here. Maybe a few screens to keep out the birds. Wifi would be nice, but that isn't why I go to the Cooks.
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island_girl771
Brisbane, AustraliaLovely place, all we needed
Left on 11/28/2012 for a stay in October 2012
I really enjoyed my week here recently. Ok, that's an understatement - I'm back in the real world and pining daily for Rarotonga!
My friend and I spent the first week in a resort, which was nice enough, but for me there is nothing better then renting your own house and feeling like a local - it doesnt take long to feel at home and ready to settle in indefinitely! The house had plenty of space (2 large bedrooms with kingsize beds that could be split in 2 if necessary). Large living area, full large kitchen and lovely back deck.
I really miss my peaceful mornings sitting on the back deck, eating my breakfast full of local tropical fruit and breathing in the the gorgeous view of the mountains.
The house had everything we needed, large fridge, stove, microwave. We didnt use the tv or dvd player (why watch tele in paradise - plenty of other amazing things to do!). The house was located on my favourite part of the island, with a gorgeous beach a minute's walk down the road.
As two women travelling on our own, we felt very very safe, and I always do in Rarotonga. As an added bonus, the neighbour's dog (who I nicknamed Bruce!) slept on our doorstep every night, giving a short deep warning bark if a stranger walked by (but by no means barked any other time). He even walked us to the bus stop everytime we went there, waited with us until the bus came then walked home again. He waited with me on the main road when I was alone at the bus stop on my last night at 11pm and was great company. He watched until I was safely on the bus then trotted off home!
Thank you Bruce, much love! xx (can I just add that he wasnt in any way annoying, trying to cadge food or anything, just lovely company now & then when he wandered into the yard).
I just adored the rural setting, we had some lovely walks around the back roads, and loved the random chickens and roosters wandering through the yard (if roosters crowing annoys you - book into a resort, as you will hear them everywhere else on the island at all hours! Probably even at some of the resorts!) Personally I love it, and whenever I hear one crow anywhere else, I immediately think of the Cook Islands!
The property was lovely and clean. The shower had a bit of a leak, but I reported this to the property manager Tony and I'm sure its been sorted by now. Tony met us on our first day and popped in on our last day and was only a phone call away if we needed anything.
Meitaki Ma'ata Tony, I'd definitely stay here again!Response from Tony Heays - 11/29/2012
Owner
An awesome review--thank you.
We will see you next time you visit the Cooks!
Tony -
Briggs Family
NZA fantastic awesome place
Left on 07/02/2012 for a stay in May 2012
We had a fantastic holiday with our two young boys, the house was perfectly located, just a 2 minute stroll to the beach. Maunga Retreat was very clean, tidy and ideal for families, spacious inside and out. Tony was a great host, very knowledgeable and was happy to help with organising transport and entertainment for us.
We would highly recommend Maunga Retreat.Response from Tony Heays - 07/02/2012
Owner
Thank you for being excellent/clean/tidy guests. We hope to see you when you next visit Paradise.
Tony -
Hooked-on-Travel-247
255106Great place to stay
Left on 04/23/2012 for a stay in April 2012
Had 10 days here in april. Great location and the house was well worth the money. Tony went out of his way to make sure our holiday was enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again.
Response from Tony Heays - 04/28/2012
Owner
Kia Orana
Thank you for your review of your stay at Maunga Retreat.
Hopefully we can accommodate you again when you next visit Paradise.
Kia Manuia
Tony -
papaya29
dillon montanagreat vacation spot
Left on 03/22/2012 for a stay in March 2012
Just spend a fantastic couple of weeks at the retreat. When we arrived the light was on, the soft island music was playing on the radio,there was food in the fridge. Made us very welcome. It is a very secluded property. Close to fantastic snorkeling and a nice beach. Great location. We did not rent a car but took the bus near by.The only thing we could complain about was the knives were very dull.Looking forward to a return trip.
Response from Tony Heays - 04/28/2012
Owner
Kia Orana
Thank you for your review of your stay at Avaro Cottage.
Hopefully we can accommodate you again when you next visit Paradise.
Kia Manuia
Tony -
Heward Family
WaikatoRarotonga Holiday
Left on 06/18/2011 for a stay in May 2011
Awesome place, great people, had a fantastic time.
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tm
AucklandPerfect Private Retreat
Left on 06/16/2011 for a stay in April 2011
My husband and i stayed here for just over a week, it was spotless, private and very handy to the beach. Tony was very easy-going and made our stay a pleasure. We would definitely return here for future holidays.
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Rob & Deb Hooper
Tauranga, NZGreat relaxing place to stay
Left on 06/07/2011 for a stay in May 2011
Very enjoyable,close to the beach, restaurants and cafes.
Everything provided for, would recommend a stay there -
Cheboo
Auckland, New ZealandThe hidden Gem
Left on 04/26/2011 for a stay in April 2011
This is a home away from home, everything you need is here! From beach and bath towels to bread, milk and freshly picked fruit from the tree on arrival... what a way to start a holiday arriving at 1am to these complimentry gifts was so lovely and immediately set us up for a wonderful Island holiday. Tony organised a portacot for us and it was all made up ready to go when we arrived so we could put the little ones straight down. The beds are nice, rooms huge which is great for airflow when the fan is on. The kitchen is well fitted out with all you will need for cooking up some island culinary delights and yummy cocktails as there is a good blender too ( i shopped at the local market and experimented with local produce most nights) The doors and windows off the kitchen open right out to create seemless indoor ourdoor flow, we loved the deck area and bar styled window. There is bbq as well if youre not so into cooking. A hose for getting all that sand off your feet before going inside. The hot water is supplied by solar power which i think is fantastic , we had no problems with this at all even though we had quite a few rainy days and not alot of sun at times... even so there is a boost switch which will supply hot water if it does rain for days on end as a back up. Tony is great he manages the property, makes you feel very welcome and is super handy around the place.He checked in to see if all was ok a couple of times if you need him he is a phone call away. The beach is superb!! Safe and nice and quiet :)
I could go on and on but think i have covered the main things?
The only gripe would be needing a few more tumblers, there were only 2 at the time but plenty of cups so we used those instead :) Not much to complain about at all except it's left me with a void...until we can return at least
Enjoy this home away from home. I miss Raro already
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