FAFARUA : your house on your Private Island – Home 2898243 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
FAFARUA : your house on your Private Island – Home 2898243
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0 mi
- Not suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
At least once in your life , you have to experience the exclusive use of a tropical Dream Island in one of the nicest atoll of the legendary Tuamotu Archipelago, at 50 minutes by plane from Tahiti.
in the middle of South Pacific, along with Tahiti and Bora Bora, the Tuamotu Archipelago is composed of a myriad of "atolls": rings of coral reef dotted with green islets, called “motu”, enclosing gorgeous inviting blue lagoons; a swimmer’s paradise with a treasure trove of sealife to explore.
The infinite palette of blues of the lagoon, the peace of the lagoon, the white beaches bathed in sunlight and shaded by coconut palms: a postcard paradise appears before your eyes.
Fafarua Lodge is a private “motu” : when you rent it, it is reserved exclusively for you.
It is an isolated place where you can enjoy unspoilt natural beauty in private.
The "motu" is accessible only by boat ; a 30 minute ride from the village. It is an over 6 hectare area, planted with a vast coconut grove with places of untouched native vegetation. It is bounded by the sea on all four sides, with sandy beaches on the lagoon side, a large wild reef on the outer side.
Although far from any civilisation, the house will offer you the comfort of a villa : nice furnitures, comfortable bedding, fully equipped kitchen, electricity and running water (hot and cold), fans, mobile telephone network and the internet (on a « tropical speed »….).
The house is built in the typical style of the Tuamotu. It has three bedrooms, one upstairs with a double bed and two with a double bed and a single one. The rooms are simple and colorful, airy and well-ventilated through natural ventilation, equipped with mosquito nets, fans and cupboards.
The lounge on the ground floor is open and spacious, including a U-shaped seat, that can provide six extra sleeping places. The dining area will set for ten persons. The kitchen is open and fully-equipped. This is a comfortable family home, very open and friendly.
As usual in Polynesian Islands, near the main house are a "Fare potee" (covered outdoor seating and dining area), and a “Fare pape” (outhouse) with bathroom, toilet and laundry.
Away from the beach and the house, in the interior of the "motu", there is a small residential home for the staff which ensures a constant presence.
As the island is rented “all inclusive” (our rates depend on how many days and how many people stay on the motu, please don’t hesitate to ask for a quotation), transfers from and to the airport are included.
Full catering is provided by the staff of the motu. Meal times, and to the extent possible, the menus, are organized by the hostess according to the guests’ wishes.
We will take pride in preparing as well as the French cuisine, the typical dishes of the archipelago and of Polynesia.
Throughout the day, tea, coffee, drinking water and homemade lemonade are available to guests. Other drinks, juices, sodas, beers, wines and spirits are available and will be charged at the displayed prices.
Our wine cave is stocked well with white and red French wines, as well as champagne. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have preferred selection of wine , beer or any alcohol, we will do our best to get it fot you.
There are many ways to explore the beautiful Tuamotu; whether swimming at your exclusive private beach , taking long walks on the reef to explore the wonders of coral reefs, stretching as far as the eye can see, or snorkelling in the "hoa" (or channels); nature’s real-life aquariums. On the island you can enjoy the coolness of the shade from the coconut palms; the typical vegetation of the Tuamotu as it is used by the locals for the coconut milk and to make copra (coconut oil).
Located 20 kilometers from the village, the Motu offers serene isolation in a picture-postcard landscape. Due to the round shape of the atoll, the motu is equidistant from the village, the channel or the beaches of the long "motu" . Only a few small boats pass each other from time-to-time, going to a fishing spot or a family coconut grove, and do not break the tranquility of the place.
In addition of the many activities you can have on and around the motu, exploring the environment, snorkeling, kayaking, stand up paddling, the boat driver will take you to many sights of interest all around the lagoon for « à la carte » and personalised trips.
For a very unique and personal honeymoon, as well as for a romantic getaway with the one you chose to share this special moment, just the two of you on an isolated private island or for a group vacation, sharing with your family or chosen friends the experience of authentic Tuamotu in total privacy, TIKEHAU FAFARUA LODGE Private Island will provide you the ultimate experience of being immersed and secluded in one of the nicest and untouched landscape of the world. Certainly one of the best ways to discover the unforgetable charms of the Tuamotu Archipelago.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Twin bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed Twin bed - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Waterfront
- Sea view
- Boat available
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Washing machine
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
- 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
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* 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
Les enfants de moins de 12 ans ne sont pas admis.
About the owner
Evaline P.
- Calendar last updated:
- 24 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- French Polynesia
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 52 reviews
Excellent
52 reviews
- Excellent
- 51
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
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- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Paradis”
Une experience hors du commun dans un paradis naturel préservé . Des hôtes merveilleux ,attentifs.. Nous avons été aux petits soins pendant notre séjour
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Merci pour votre avis. Ce fut un plaisir de vous recevoir à Fafarua. Patrick et Evaline
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A fantastic place to stay in French Polynesia”
Our stay at Fafarua Lodge was a wonderful escape to a place of relaxation and magic. Patrick and Evaline looked after all of our needs while giving us time and space to explore the island on our own.… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your testimony. We are very happy that you enjoyed and benefited from your stay in Fafarua. Patrick and Evaline
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Séjour à fafarua”
Dommage on a eu des punaises de lit Signale au propriétaire mais sans réponse à mon mail Dommage parce que le reste était super
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Response from the owner Merci pour votre commentaire. Nous avons bien reçu votre mail 2 jours après votre départ et avons découvert le problème à ce moment-là. Entre temps, et comme habituellement, nous avions dès votre départ, changé et lavé les draps et fait un ménage complet des chambres. A réception de votre mail nous nous sommes procuré du matériel professionnel pour le diagnostic et le traitement de ce genre de parasites. Il s’avère que les tests diagnostic sont resté négatifs aussi bien au niveau de la literie que des chambres elles-mêmes. Nous avons cependant entamé une procédure de traitement avec un matèriel professionnel thermique comme recommandé. Il faut remarquer que nous n’avions, avant votre passage, jamais été confronté à ce genre de problème, et que depuis votre passage, les personnes qui ont utilisé les lieux, que ce soit notre propre famille, enfants et petits-enfants pendant trois semaines ou les clients qui se sont succédés par la suite ne nous nous ont rapporté à ce jour aucun problème. Nous pensons donc que les parasites que vous dites avoir eus n’ont pu provenir que de vos bagages, que vous avez déposés sur les literies dès votre arrivée, juste après votre vol international en provenance de France, vols sur lesquels des cas de contaminations ont été signalés. Heureusement si vos bagages étaient contaminés, ils n’ont contaminé que les draps sur lesquels vous les avez déposés et n’ont pas eu le temps de contaminer notre literie. Malgré tout, nous vous remercions, car grâce à vous nous avons été particulièrement sensibilisés à ce problème, avons investi dans du matériel professionnel pour la détection et le traitement éventuel des parasites et avons mis en place un protocole de surveillance systèmatique après chaque départ avec possibilité de traitement professionnel immédiat si besoin, ce que nous n’avons pas eu besoin de mettre en route jusque-là. Nous avons répondu à votre mail 3 jours plus tard, après avoir pris les mesures ci-dessus énoncées, en vous demandant de prendre les mesures nécessaires de protections au niveau de vos propres bagages pour éviter toute contamination d’un autre établissement touristique lors de votre séjour. Nous n’avons pas eu de réponse et espérons que cela a été le cas et que vous n’avez pas introduit de parasites ailleurs que chez nous. Nous vous remercions également pour nous donner, à l’occasion de votre commentaire, l’opportunité de demander à tous nos prochains visiteurs de ne jamais déposer les bagages ayant séjourné dans des cales d’avions, sur les lits de nos chambres. Bien cordialement Patrick et Evaline
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“Experience unique à Tikehau”
Lorsqu’on arrive à Tikehau on est tout de suite subjugué par la beauté de son lagon et ses couleurs turquoise incroyables. Puis vient la découverte du Fafarua lodge; … More
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Response from the owner Merci pour votre très gentil témoignage. Nous avons prix plaisir à partager ces quelques jours avec vous et serons gtrès heureux de vous accueillir à nouveau. P
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“Return to Eden”
Patrick and Eva have combined a slice of motu life with the experience of Eden. Excursions exploring the flora, fauna, culture, and history of the motu are set in an isolated, heaven-sent paradise. Th… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to welcome you and we will be very pleased to see you again in Fafarua Patrick and Eva
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Une expérience époustouflante...”
Merveilleuse expérience qu'est notre passage au Fafarua Lodge... Nous nous sommes ressourcés dans un environnement offrant des paysages splendides, des excursions magnifiques et ric… More
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Response from the owner Merci d'être venu visiter notre petit coin de paradis et merci pour votre très gentil commentaire. Eva et Patrick
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“Absolute Paradise”
We had an incredible stay at Fafarua Lodge in the summer of 2022! If you love island life but aren't into crowds, this is the place for you. Patrick and Eva are gracious hosts and gave us an unfo… More
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Response from the owner We are very happy to have been able to share this lifestyle with you for these few days. We hope to see you again in Fafarua very soon P
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Expérience à ne pas manquer”
Et que dire du Fafarua Lodge si ce n'est, calme et tranquillité, accueil, disponibilité et gentillesse de nos hôtes ainsi que des repas aux saveurs inattendues ; sans oublier … More
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Response from the owner Merci pou votre commentaire. Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié notre petit coin isolé du "monde" A bientôt peut-être? Patrick et Eva
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A stay in paradise”
The motu (little islet in Tahitien) is really far away from everything. We stayed there for 5 weeks and enjoyed it profoundly. Patrick showed us around the island of Tikehau and we discovered places y… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for this nice review. We will be very pleased to welcome you again in Fafarua
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Magical Getaway!”
When I first started thinking about what I wanted to do for my 60th Birthday, renting a private island in the middle of nowhere instantly came to my mind….Fafarua Lodge was the epitome of That … More
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Response from the owner It was a great pleasure to receive you and to share these few days with you. See you soon perhaps, for another birthday?
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Evaline (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?
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Send Evaline (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 Evaline (the owner)?
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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 Evaline the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Evaline (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 Evaline (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?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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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 Evaline (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?
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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?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Evaline (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 Evaline (the owner) before booking?
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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?
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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?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
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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?
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You’ll need to contact Evaline (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?
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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?
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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 Evaline (the owner) a message.
If Evaline (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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