World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tupitipiti Point, Mt. Otemanu and Mt. Pahia. Mt. Hue and Vaitape Harbor are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Arthur D.

9 Jan 2025

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Bora Bora Bungalow

Great location and hosts were outstanding

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roar Peter

26 May 2025

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Unique property but a little far away from everything. Some noise from the road in the evenings.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

5 Dec 2024

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Jump on In - A Piece of Paradise

We had a fantastic stay at this overwater bungalow. It had everything we wanted, especially wonderful views from the balcony and ability to jump in and out of the gorgeous waters whenever we wanted. Not being in a resort allowed us to really experience the island life in Bora Bora. The manager, Nir, was extremely helpful with everything from renting us a car to reserving lagoon tours and restaurants. Highly recommended if you want a down to earth experience in paradise.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

31 Oct 2023

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Unique location in Beautiful Bora Bora

Unique private overwater bungalow. A little more basic and isolated than expected but had a great time exploring the island.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

6 Apr 2024

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An amazing place!

What a spectacular bungalow. The hosts Nir and Tiare were so great and very accommodating, even picking us up from the port and allowing us to rent their vehicle (which is a must). The location was perfect and the bungalow exceeded our expectations. Getting used to the business hours in town and restaurants were a little tricky but overall everlasting memories were made and would not hesitate to return to Bora Bora and stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walt D., San Francisco

1 Oct 2023

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Beautiful overwater home

The property is well equipped, clean and beautiful location. The property manager, Nir and his wife, were very helpful, responsive and made the trip outstanding with great suggestions. The cell phone and car were extemely convenient and let us enjoy this beautiful place even more.. hope to be back soon

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

28 Jan 2024

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EPIC Experience

Absolutely love the Brando number one private bungalow! So, so special! This was my second 8-day stay in the last couple of years! Loved it!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

nadia

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Amenities, communication

We liked the view from the bungalow and the snorkeling in front of the bungalow. Check in with Nir was great! Beds were not comfortable, especially in the master. Furnitures are outdated.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priya P.

13 May 2023

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Bora Bora Bliss

The bungalows are clean, comfortable and well-appointed with a big shower, nice beds, kitchen appliances and a washer. The wood floors are beautiful. The magic is in the location. Here, one is away from all the tourist mayhem. The lagoon is at your doorstep, full of wonder and life. The water is warm and so clear. This place is the ultimate luxury stay for someone who wants to recharge and reconnect under the stars with life and their loved one(s). We keep returning to find our souls again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine C.

21 Oct 2022

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Relaxation in PARADISE

We travelled with our 16-month old (who doesn't yet walk) and it was heavenly staying at the bungalow. So relaxing and beautiful. The perfect getaway for our little family. The car rental through Nir was seamless and essential. We loved driving into town on pretty much a daily basis to go to the supermarket for fresh baguettes, or to grab lunch/dinner from a food truck. Everything is easily accessible from the bungalow. Note: for the restaurants, it's better to call for reservations. We were able to get seated, but they were alarmed at our lack of reservations. The bungalow is as described, maybe a bit rustic for some (but then you should be staying at a resort), but for us it was perfect. We were able to do laundry, relax and eat meals on the overwater deck, enjoy the sunsets, come and go as we wished. We fed the fish leftover baguettes each morning; cooled off in the water in the afternoons. Idyllic. Everything you need, including a smart tv for streaming if you need a little mindless entertainment in the middle of paradise (we did). We'll be back! And we're telling all of our friends about the bungalow!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jeffrey W., Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

1 Dec 2019

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Bora Bora Bungalow

The location is stunning with post card views all around. We were a party of 4 and it would perfectly for us and the air conditioning was good to come back to each day! We actually only expected it in the bedrooms but it was in the entire unit. The location is only a 10 - 15 min drive to the harbor and you can circle the island in an hour …… if you don't stop to take pictures every 10 feet. The unit does need a bit of TLC - some light blankets in the second bedroom, a few more pillows. In the kitchen dishes and glassware need replacement. IMPORTANT: With the wonderful private nature of this unit there is really no security. We made the mistake of being lax and not locking the sliding doors that face the lagoon at night. During the night while sleeping a thief came in from the lagoon and took a bag from the main room that had a passport and cash. Police advised that this happens. This unit does have a camera facing the back dock - however it's a "dummy" and does not work. The good news is the bag was thrown in the lagoon (minus cash) and it floated to shore with a soggy passport floating next to it……. Oh well, live and learn we will be much more careful in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Harriet L.

1 Jul 2018

Loved it. Enjoyed our stay. Nir was very helpful.

Great location, beautiful water, very comfortable bed, excellent water pressure/shower, clean. Liked the Polynesian design of the bungalow. DVD discs and player should be compatible. None of the movie DVDs worked in the player. And the 2nd Mutiny on the Bounty disc did not play. Just our Suggestions (would be nice to have): Two additional designated inside bins for rubbish and glass. A lighter weight lounger or two for the swimming deck. Shower mat instead of furry rug. A wall clock inside. In a notebook, instructions for air conditioning use, washing machine, and DVD player. The lid on our coffee pot was broken and didn't let water pass into the carafe. Nir explained to us the probably reason we didn't have a full complement of silverware and glass ware. House cleaning should check on this before new occupants arrive. We couldn't find the light switch in the utility closet where the washing machine is. Spongy places in the floor may require replacement. If so, a glass observation panel in the floor would be great. We had a wonderful time. Bora Bora is probably the most beautiful tropical location my husband and I have visited.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

18 Feb 2023

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Better than we could have hoped for

Wow! What a true gem. The bungalow is on a quiet part of the island that has little traffic and spectacular sunsets. My wife and I enjoyed listening to the sounds of Bora Bora as we went to sleep at night. The lapping water was soothing and each morning at sunrise, we would see rowers silently gliding past our bungalow and the most beautiful fish coming to greet the day. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need to cook. However, we found ourselves enjoying the local restaurants more than we had planned and only cooked a couple meals during our 8 days. Everything is so convenient and just a short drive away. Richard reached out to us immediately after booking and provided contact information for his manager, Nir. Nir was amazing from our first email contact and throughout the trip. He met us at the airport with a car for rent during our stay and was available for any questions during our stay. We bought a day pass and enjoyed the beach and a meal at one of the resorts on the motu. This definitely affirmed that we made the right decision to stay in the VRBO. The resort bungalows there were so close to each other, with little privacy. They were set so high above the water making access and views nowhere near as amazing as what we experienced in our bungalow. Staying on the main island allowed us easy access to shops, groceries, and restaurants. Whenever any of the locals found out we were staying in the Brando bungalow, they had positive things to say about the location and the history. It was great to know that we were staying somewhere that people were proud to have as part of their community! I highly recommend staying in this bungalow and soaking up the privacy, the connection to the community, and the views that can't be found in the resorts!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Huan L.

30 Apr 2019

We expected more at this price range

We rented Bungalow 1 for 4 nights, but ended up checking out 1 day earlier, and went to Four Seasons hotel instead. Here are some pros and cons of staying here Pros: - Nir (the property manager) is awesome. He is knowledgeable about the island, he helped us book a couple of tours, both turn out great. Nir also has a Jungle like rental place, you should definitely check it out. - On the water. Besides hotels, there are only 5 over the water private Bungalow on the main island. Property has a float and kayak, and the water is not deep, so you can easily enjoy water activities. - A/C. Even though it is not super hot there, we find it is still very convenient to have A/C. Cons: - Amenity is very primitive. We came with the dream to cook some home meals, but it is not practical, because of lack of basic cooking necessities. For example, no cooking oil provided. We do not feel like stocking up the whole kitchen (e.g., buy a whole jar of cooking oil) just for a few days. We ended up just boiling some eggs. Also, no dishwasher, and like a previous review said, the cutting knife is not sharp at all, so it is not usable. - Other basic necessities are lacking too. For example, no US power adapter is provided. In bath room, the power outlet does not work because of "safety" reasons, so you have to plug in hair dryer outside and dry your hair without mirror. - Location is not ideal. All restaurants and hotels are all on the south side of the island. There is not much to do nearby. - We had a lizard co-inhabiting in the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudius

6 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Sehr Kulig. Die Unterkunft hat alles was man braucht. Sie ist wunderschön gelegen. Ich werde bestimmt wiederkommen.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel S.

18 Jun 2025

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Très bon bungalow Manque de couverts et verresSéjour agréable Communication avé le gérant à améliorer

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 May 2025

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Exotic, Breathtaking, Great Value!

Our expectations for this bungalow were very high and were fulfilled in every way. The property managers were so helpful in providing a car rental and transfer from the ferry terminal. The view was sensational across the lagoon to the sunset and passing outriggers. We couldn't have made a better choice!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

22 Jan 2025

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A Bora Bora gem of peace and tranquility!

From the moment we booked we have been delighted with the care owners and the managers have offered us. We were so looked after. The bungalow had all we needed and more. The rooms and beds were comfy and easy to maintain a comfortable temperature. The deck is so spacious it’s like having a whole extra room. We had a great girls trip to celebrate a milestone birthday and this was a spectacular place to do it. Nir and Tiare really got the extra mile to communicate and organize almost any activity or meet any need with genuine friendliness. This was one of the most delightful places I have stayed and much of it was due to their hospitality. I will surely recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mugdha G.

9 Dec 2024

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Great location and excellent hosts!

The over water bungalow was clean and convenient. We could snorkel right outside and saw a lot of fish. Nir and Tiare were very helpful with suggestions and recommendations and even helped us book the activities. Renting the car from Nir was hassle free. Highly recommend this place and look forward to visiting again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edouard S.

13 Nov 2024

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Perfect !

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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

1 Sept 2024

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A rare gem

Nir was absolutely wonderful to work with, helped coordinate shuttles to and from the airport, hooked us up with an inexpensive rental car and gave the best recommendations for activities and food while visiting. The bungalow was stunning and everything we dreamt about while staying here. Beautiful sunset right off our own private dock, great snorkeling steps away and access to all the fun of the island. Highly recommend if you don't have celebrity money to spend at a resort. Maaruuru!!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Aug 2024

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Dream vacation

Our stay in Brando’s overwater bungalow number one was amaizing. We stayed there for three weeks and it felt realy like home for us. That was actually purpose of choosing this bungalow over hotels and resorts. The bungalow has everything you need for longer or shorter stay. Particularly the wash mashine was very useful, and full kitschen equipment as well. Staying in bungalow you need a car, than you can enjoy visiting Vaitape, Matira beach and lot of restaurants. I recomend Beach club for amaizing sunsets, El Gecko and St. James. For Car Rental and for everything you need ask Nir. It was pleasure to meet him and his beautiful family and to visit his spectacular home. Dear Nir, thank you for everything. Also booking process and payment was very simple. We got all of the information from Richard, so we had no problems at all, everything was done as agreed. We wish we can visit Bora Bora every year, but its to far from Switzerland, nevertheless we hope to come back as soon as possible. Mauruuru

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna B.

23 Jul 2024

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Amazing Vacation

The property was everything we were hoping for, and had everything that we needed. We enjoyed the location at the north of the island, as we felt more of a local vibe. We definitely needed the car to get around, and Nir and Tiare made the client car easy and reasonably priced. Bora Bora is the most beautiful place I have ever been, and I plan to return someday in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

whitney v.

24 Jun 2024

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Absolutely beautiful

We loved our stay here. The managers were very helpful, communicative, and friendly. Check in was easy and the view was incredible. Bora Bora was our favorite island and none of our stays compared to this one. Our only complaint was the lack of snorkeling off the dock, and not many fish to look at (not the fault of the owners,) and we were not able to use the kayak as far as we would have liked because one of the oars was broken. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey J.

12 Jun 2024

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Perfect Bora Bora OWB for Us!

Property and property manager were magical—a beautiful stay from beginning to end. No big resort over-water bungalow pretensions, instead, we had freedom to see all of Bora Bora (by renting a car from Nir), help with logistics and activities planning (thanks Nir and Tiare!), and sublime times snorkeling, floating, cooking, and relaxing in the bungalow. Loved this stay!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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