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Reviews of Ideal for Families or Groups of 8 Guests

Ideal for Families or Groups of 8 Guests
Vaimaanga, Takitumu District

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden Gem
A lovely stay in a stunning location … excellent amenities and perfect for a family of teenagers - everyone got their own space. Located super close to the beach and walking distance to some excellent snorkeling opportunities. The indoor/outdoor living at this property was perfect for us and we enjoyed the beautiful tropical garden. The home was perfectly appointed and there was nothing we needed. Thank you for a memorable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing @ Rarotonga
We enjoyed the stay in Rarotonga The host was very nice and very helpful. We went to Aitutaki after a week and spent 4 days.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!!!
We wanted to get away and that we did. Connie's place is exceptional. Love the location, the beach and oh yes, the private beach pavilion. It exceeded our expectations. A must stay if going to the Cook Islands. Thank you again Connie for a week that we will never forget. Mahalo,
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Home for Our Family Gathering
"Relax at Aramoana" was a perfect home for our family to stay while we were on Raro for a family wedding. Great location. Beautiful gardens and beach hut. Plus, Connie is a wonderful host.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie P., Adelaide Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
The GEM
Its was nothing but PERFECT ! The location of this beautiful property was superb, tucked away up a driveway you wouldn't know it was there. The gardens , flowers , the Fangipani trees surrounding the house is absolutely beautiful overwhelming actually ..you had privacy and the space for entertaining was unbelievable.. The flow of the house was truelly outstanding aircon in every bedroom , the lounge , kitchen and dining room complimented each other , with big windows and the sliding doors that opened out to the entertaining area , front and the bedrooms the Airflow you could feel anywhere in this house.. I call this property a GEM . To Connie @ Arthur and whanau (Tracey , Tainui ) thankyou so much we are all humbled and blessed to have spent a lovely holiday at this accommodation .it complimented Rarotonga. Meitaki Nga mihi nui Rose Ps...we certainly will be coming back !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday paradise, warm & friendly people
Great location, comfortable & homely, beautiful garden. Connie is a great host & went out of her way to help
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rarotonga bliss
our family love the well appointed home with lovely sheltered garden. Ideal for my 3 year old grand daughter to play in safely and just a short walk across the road to the beach where there is a great beach hut with kayaks and a little kitchen....outdoor tables and chairs. Our family loved the location, the beach, the house....it is our second stay. I can recommend it for families or a group of friends
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property with spectacular gardens
Wow! What a beautiful property. The gardens are absolutely stunning and the location is perfect. The beach hut is a wonderful addition giving this property the best of both worlds. This property would suit families and adults alike. Thank you Connie for allowing our family group to stay in your lovely home. We felt that Connie was available if we needed anything but we appreciated that she allowed us our privacy and space. Also, we absolutely love your dog who we nicknamed “Pete” while we were there. He was a loved extra member of the family We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again Thank you!! Joel and Daya
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location!!! Perfect for the whole family
We loved our stay. Seriously couldn’t have picked a better location. We loved the ocean front covered beach hut. The kayaks and stand up paddle boards were perfect for our ocean adventures. The dogs in the island were my favorite part. Sweet and friendly. Thanks Connie
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L., Belmont, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at Relax
A fantastic property. 4 spacious private bedrooms with air con and two bathrooms. Large living area and fully equipped kitchen. Great location across the road from a fantastic snorkeling spot with a large beach shack too. Great house to stay in!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We had a wonderful time at Connies place, the house is perfect for a family of 7 adults. Great living areas and bedrooms, and the covered bbq area meant we could still cook and eat outside when it rained. We loved the beach house, its a fantastic spot right on the beach. Great sitting on the deck having a late afternoon wine while enjoying the view of the lagoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Kia orana Jenny, thanks for staying with us and we hope you all enjoyed your holiday break despite the weather not being great. Thanks also for leaving the house clean & tidy. We look forward to seeing you down this way again soon.

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A huge thank you to Connie
We arrived before check-in time but while Connie and her people were still preparing the property we were able to drop our bags. A huge welcome from her family and staff gave is an indication as to the graciousness of the Cook Island people and we weren't dissapointed. We will be back to Raraotonga in tne next few months and we will bo contacting Connie to arrange accommodation. She is brilliant and well commended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
We loved the location, the house was very clean and tidy and the gardens are lovely Thanks Connie 😊
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark dorrell

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location great house great host
Had 2 v relaxing weeks in this comfortable spotlessly clean house with beautiful gardens and views of the mountains. It is very well equipped and thankfully has air con in the bedrooms ! The beach is a hop and a skip away and the Beach House was where i spent most of my time enjoying the sea breezes and the view of the stunning lagoon. Connie was away much of the time I was there but other members of her family were at hand and happy to help and advise whilst respecting privacy. I very much hope to return before too long .
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax @Aramoana Rarotonga
Loved everything about this property Perfect for family or 4 couples. Vehicle hire recommended. Has beach house with extras as well Connie, our host was amazing. Definitely would stay again. Barry, Dunedin, NZ.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Extremely enjoyable stay, I loved the house and facilities. Connie and family were marvellous.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Spacious house with comfortable beds and a choice of places to relax, set in beautiful gardens with mountain views. The beach hut was a bonus, the lagoon lovely swimming. Overall a perfect spot for our three generation family of 7 adults and a toddler.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best house I've stayed in on the island. Perfect for two families, screens on the windows so no bugs, and everything we needed. The beach hut was an added bonus, and we felt like we had our own private beach. Communication was a bit slow, but Connie was on holiday so not her fault. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
We loved our stay here and felt at home straight away. The house had plenty of space for our family of six and the teens even had their own bedrooms. The kitchen and BBQ is really well set up for self-catering. It has a lovely garden and is in a great location right across the road from the beach where the turtle tours leave (I highly recommend booking this in advance with Snorkel Cook Islands) and it's just down the road from Wigmore's Store, which sells fresh local fruit and vege, chutneys, coconut milk and yummy puddings, as well as everything else you might need. The weather was very windy in July when we visited so we didn't spend a lot of time at the beach hut, though this is a great feature. Instead we explored the island and the house was always a relaxing home base to return to, sit on the couch in the sheltered courtyard and have a nice glass of Cook Islands lager to finish off the day. Thank you Connie!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home to stay and enjoy the Cook Islands.
Absolutely loved our stay at Connie’s house. Most perfect place to unwind for a week. Comfortable, clean and everything you could need. We couldn’t of picked a better location. Thank you so much.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly holiday
We had a great time at this spacious lovely property in Rarotonga. Very clean, good quality sheets, private. Connie is a great host. Amazing beach across the road, kayaks and a lovely beach shack. Supermarket nearby. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 8 nights and had an absolutely incredible time. Connie and her staff are very lovely and helpful and the property is in superb condition. The main house is less than a 1-minute walk away from the beach, which is great because you don't hear the traffic on the road. However, the roosters are very active in the morning, so bring your earplugs if you don't want to be woken up by them. My personal highlight was to watch the sun rise behind the mountains from the kayak and enjoying the clear night skies.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jess T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our fav house we have ever stayed at in Rarotonga!
We loved the house. Especially the beach house, where we spent most day's! Perfect for our family holiday with 3 children and grandparents and the location is amazing. We miss it so much already and we only left 4 day's ago! Connie and her sister Jackie were so kind and caring. We are very grateful to have met them and to find this beautiful house. We are already planning our next holiday there 😀
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
This a lovely comfortable spacious holiday home for a group of people to enjoy each others company at and also have access to use the beautiful beach and facilities at the beach hut across the road. Definitely recommend a vehicle, which Connie was most helpful in organising. We enjoyed our stay, the property worked well for our group of 6. (three generations).

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax in Raro
The batch was everything we hoped it to be, relaxing, easy to stay in. Connie was very helpful with car hire and Island information. Thanks Connie

10/10 Excellent

Nadine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Great little vacation. Loved the home, the island and Connie and her family. We will definitely return especially since the island is getting high speed internet. That will be a bonus for anyone travelling far from home.

10/10 Excellent

Carl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable spot to relax by the beach
Clean, well appointed, well located, friendly. Really enjoyed the beach house. Nice snorkelling right off the beach but watch the current. Having Wigmores grocery store close by was helpful but still too far to walk. Connie is a lovely host with great recommendations.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The house was beautiful, with all the features you could ask for including a well stocked kitchen and a delicious fruit bowl. Located down a driveway less than 100m from the beach, its quiet and private with a stunning garden. The four private bedrooms were perfect for our group of 6 adults, and the beds were all really comfy. Connie and her team were terrific. Communication was great and the whole holiday was made easy for us by Connie. We would recommend this house to others for a wonderful relaxing holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
An incredible property situated close to a beautiful beach and only minutes from all of Rarotongas great beaches and eateries. Connie was an amazing host and nothing was a problem. Her house had everything you needed to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning!
Beautiful house and location.

10/10 Excellent

Martina M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Just experienced the best three weeks of my Life. Everyone who joined me couldnt stop saying how lovely everything was staying at this beautiful property. I am very happy to write to express my thanks to you Connie and family (and Toka) for a truly wonderful experience staying at Relax @ Aramoana. This is the most relaxing oasis in Rarotonga, who would have known tucked away down the drive is your own piece of paradise. The garden and beach has been so inspiring with all different flowers blooming each day from the Coconut Palms, Anthriums, Hibiscus, Heliconia, Frangipani, Bananas, Tropical Pink and White Gingers, Pomegranate, Orchids blooming out of trees, even a grove of Gardenias! Not forgeting the vibrant colours of foliage. My favourite part was going for a bit of an adventure in the kayak on the lagoon or walking the beach at dusk and watching the sunset in colours from yellow, orange, pink and blood red. Then watching the white ghost crabs run over the beach then disappear. Cooking a BBQ at the Kabana house on the beach and Salsa dancing on the deck. The most beautiful part of Rarotonga are the people, thank you Connie for being our host! I recommend to new house guests to stay as long as you can, embrace everything this gentle way of life on the Island has to offer... the experience will change your life! You will be seeing us back again soon! Martina Molloy
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Val L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Peaceful Piece of Paradise
From the moment we drove up the driveway and saw the gorgeous gardens to when we left the spacious, homely and incredibly comfortable house - we were hooked! The bedrooms are all luxurious with comfortable king-sized beds and each with its own gorgeous outlook. Having two bathrooms meant we weren't lining up for showers or getting in each other's way and the house was incredibly well resourced with every conceivable thing you might need - board games, platters, extra towels, a well stocked laundry etc etc etc. Oh and it even comes with its own gorgeous friendly dog, Toka. The outside boasts absolutely beautiful gardens and great outdoor flow for entertaining and enjoying the warm evenings. We ate on the outside deck each night and enjoyed the great barbeque set-up. We spent a lot of time at the well-stocked beach house - picnicking, watching life on the lagoon and enjoying the kayaks, snorkeling gear and stand up paddle boards. We loved living in amongst a neighbourhood with the sounds of locals living their daily lives. Everything we needed was within walking distance - Wigmore's Superette is well stocked with fresh veggies, wine, groceries and their donuts were to DIE FOR!! We hired a car for the time we were there though so we could explore the island, go to town, and experience the dozens of great eateries, markets, and beautiful sites. Connie was so lovely to deal with - very friendly, caring and welcoming. We'd go back to this place in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicky T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and easy
Great place, great hosts accuracy to listing and more. Cheers Connie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gareth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well kept, well stocked and welcoming
Lovely property with the added advantage of the beach hut. House has everything you need for any length of stay. Whilst the beach hut is an added bonus. Connie is lovely and more than willing to help with any part of tour holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaye W.

Home away from home
Perfect place to spend a week in Rarotonga! The house had everything we needed and it was nice to be back off the main road for a bit of peace and privacy. The beach house was ideal and it was great to have access to kayaks and snorkeling gear. Connie and Arthur are fabulous hosts and very obliging. Would be handy to have a rental car if staying here but we managed ok using the local buses and Wigmores store is within easy walking distance. Would highly recommend :-)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019