Holiday houses in Cook Islands

This was our third time staying at Paul’s place. The house is fantastic. It was great to have a full kitchen as we like to prepare our own meals some of the time. We had a car so found it easy to get around the island. Very close to the airport which was handy. It’s not the best area for swimming or snorkelling, but the lagoon outlook is beautiful. We enjoyed afternoon strolls along the beach and ‘happy hour’ on the deck admiring the stunning sunsets. Paul was very easy to communicate with and very generously allowed us to check in a bit earlier which was very helpful. There’s a bakery and service station in walking distance which made grabbing a few essentials very easy, however we did a bigger shop at the local supermarket a 5 min drive away. We prefer to snorkel near The Rarotongan and opposite Chantal’s Concierge which was an easy drive towards the other end of the island. Overall a very comfortable stay at a reasonable price. You can’t go wrong at Paul’s.

Super nice host, clean villas, beautiful environment!!! I’ll come back next time!!!

Fantastic stay at a fantastic place, and a fantastic host as well! The view from the terrace is worth a million dollars. Elizabeth was also so kind to offer us a late check out because our flight to Aitutaki left in the late afternoon. Meitaki maata!

Spectacular! The place is awesome. We had looked at a few places and settled on Surf Mist and we were blown away at how wonderful it was. Her place is a 2 minute walk to the beach but because it is not right on the beach, it is very private and very quiet. Didn't see any neighbors the whole week, has a large living room and very nice kitchen. I really appreciate having salt, pepper, oil, coffee, etc... already stocked. I always hated having to buy a container of oil or salt to then only use a small part of it. Location is terrific. Our favorite snorkeling were all within a 7 minute drive. There is a small grocery store (Wigmore's) that is a 2 minute walk away, we walked there twice a day. Looking back at our trip, it was extremely convenient and really a big bonus to be so close to this grocery store. Unless you are going to be cooking heavily, there is no reason to go to the larger grocery store that is close to the airport. Vaima restaurant was a 4 minute walk. Lots close by.

A great place to stay. Close to town, walkable, shops and cafes within easy reach. Looking out directly to the lagoon every morning watching the whales every day was a real treat. Ian’s help with local resources and the time he spent explaining and showing us about coconuts etc and the conservation efforts being made around the island gave valuable insight into what is happening in Rarotonga. The bungalow was simple and clean, perfect for what we needed. Would stay again.

Our stay in Rarotonga was great, the house is very good, close to supermarket, restaurant, you can do everything in less than 10 minutes walking. With a few steps you are on the beach. I recommend James' house, I just missed having air conditioning.

The home was great for a family trip, lots of space for the 6 of us. Kids loved the pool and all the floaties they could use. Beds were so comfortable and fans in every room as well as aircon came in so handy on hot days. David was so helpful with everything and gave clear instructions for the home. Would definitely recommend staying here.

We had the best time at Pauline's villa. It was perfect for our large family group, and just stunning. There were lots of different areas for us to gather in, both indoors and outdoors, and we especially loved the pool. The house had everything we needed, including for cooking at home several nights. Pauline and Pete were great hosts, very responsive and proactive, from communicating several weeks ahead of our arrival, and then all the way through our stay. She responded quickly to our messages and questions, gave us really handy tips and advice, and even provided beach towels when we realised we were short a couple. This was a fantastic experience and we would recommend Pauline and this beautiful villa to anyone travelling to Rarotonga. Thanks so much :)