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Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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Vaka Rua, a secluded beachfront haven for two. With air conditioning and free WiFi, unwind in this private retreat featuring an elevated deck overlooking the golden sand and crystal-clear lagoon. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking or take a short stroll to Wigmores Super Store or the Vaima Restaurant for excellent beachside dining.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI

* Reduced Rates - 01 Dec 2025 - 31 March 2026 Book Now To Secure (selected dates)

Vaka Rua - wanting an absolute beach front bach 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! = TICK.

Super Popular with 5* Reviews = TICK

Air Con and 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

This popular holiday villa has its own separate kitchen, bathroom and a large elevated deck right over the golden sand and the gorgeous crystal clear lagoon.

With 80+ 100% positive reviews on the worlds largest booking site & Premier Hosts ensuring your holiday is seamless, be sure to make this your accommodation choice!

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 Pizza 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: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

If you are arriving on the island early morning (ex Sydney) it is recommend the night before is booked otherwise check in time is 2pm.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite 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 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

Property is also known as

Vaka Rua Right On Vaimaanga
Vaka Rua - Right on Vaimaanga Beach Bouvet Island
Vaka Rua - Right on Vaimaanga Beach Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Vaimaanga, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Turoa Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Aroa Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Muri Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District vacation 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 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location. Very comfortable. Fantastic views!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karleen C.

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

Resting in Raro

We were welcomed with flowers and a beautiful tropical fruit platter. The room was as pictured, very clean and right on the beach. Great swimming beach and we snorkelled. Nice and quiet we cooked most of our meals Thank you for a relaxing holiday my husband and I really needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

A Hidden Gem in Rarotonga

Certainly! Here's a polished 5-star review based on your experience:We had the most incredible stay at Vaka Rua – truly a hidden gem! The property is perfectly located, with amazing snorkeling right at the front. The fish were vibrant, and we spotted so much marine life without even leaving the shore.The location couldn't be better – within walking distance to Wigmores, Vaima and Circle Cafe, which was super convenient.We spent our days enjoying the peaceful balcony, alternating between swimming, kayaking, and simply soaking in the beautiful surroundings. It was the perfect spot to relax and unwind.Would absolutely recommend this property to anyone visiting Rarotonga! It exceeded all our expectations, and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl r.

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

Paradise

Absolutely loved this accommodation, spent 12 days there as a solo traveller. Perfect beachfront location , quiet part of the Island. With perfect amenities closeby supermarket etc. Swimming, Snorkelling and just enjoying the vibe of the Island. Accommodation had everything I needed for my stay. There is a restaurant very closeby, only open in the evenings. I had cocktails takeaways! But also dined. Dvd store plus pizza . If you are after solitude, well this is the perfect spot.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo L.

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

Amazing Bach on the beach

Absolutely fantastic location. The Bach is roomy and has all you can ask for. The deck is large and new and fitted with very comfortable furniture. You can sit there all day listening to the waves and taking in the stunning view. Great king size bed with cotton bed linen. Plenty of towels are provided and there was beautiful flowers and a fruit platter on our arrival. The kitchen has all you can need and the bathroom is nice too. Cannot fault this fantastic Bach - we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

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

Really awesome place!

Really great place, awesome location, all you need. Was kicking myself when we arrived, because i never realized it has no AC. I thought we were destined to a few days of sweating ahead. BUT... the ocean breezes did a wonderful job of cooling the place down. I was worried that a restaurant so close might bring unwanted noise and smells... but there again, not at all. It was really actually pretty great have a good restaurant so close. Would stay again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT P.

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

Vaka View

This property is ideally located on the beach on a quiet side of the island. The view is gorgeous as you watch the waves crashing on the barrier reef a distance from the shore. The barrier reef provides a sanctuary reef that is 2 to 10 feet deep depending on the location and whether the tide is high or low. What makes this location so great is you can walk out the front door on to the white sand and into the warm water to snorkel or kayak. We snorkeled and were amazed at the various fish and the volume of them. We came across a sea turtle enjoying a leisurely meal under the water and a moray eel partially secluded in the carol. It was perfect and we were in the water every day.We hiked to Papua (Wigmore's) Waterfall and on to "The Needle" using the cross island trail which is located very close by. The hosts, Adam and Sara, were responsive to our questions and provided us a bouquet of island flowers, along with some fresh fruit and tasty, sweet bread. The pictures are accurate. The location is perfect if you are looking for the beach vacation with a beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything you could possibly need. Stunning location. Close to amenities and walkable attractions. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025