3 bedroom beach front home in arorangi - white sand beach, warm lagoon, sunsets - Rarotonga

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Arorangi, Rarotonga

Aroa Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Black Rock
‪4 min drive‬
Muri Beach
‪22 min drive‬
Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

3 bedroom beach front home in arorangi - white sand beach, warm lagoon, sunsets

3 bedroom private home on 0.3 acres west side of Rarotonga
- master bedroom - queen bed; second bedroom - queen bed; third bedroom - 2 single beds
- beach/lagoon/sunset side has deck length of the entire house
- open and spacious living and dining areas
- full kitchen including gas stove, new fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, all necessary kitchen ware and dishes, etc.
- step off deck onto grass yard then to white sand beach
- beautiful warm lagoon; great for swimming, beach combing, walking to reef at low tide
- coconut trees provide afternoon shade
- living room and all three bedrooms have ceiling fans
- BBQ on deck
- bicycle and kayak available (no charge)
- clothes washer; outside line for drying
- solar hot water during sunny days; electric booster for cloudy/rain days
- all windows have bug and security screens

Property manager

Terry Snutch

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 25

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rarotonga

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Cook Islands Library and Museum and Cook Islands National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cocoputt and Black Rock. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and The Perfume Factory are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Arorangi, Rarotonga

What's nearby

Aroa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Black Rock - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Rarotonga Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Cook Islands Library and Museum - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
Muri Beach - 22 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Charlie's - ‬13 min drive
‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬15 min walk
‪Palace Takeaway - ‬9 min drive
‪The Spaghetti House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bedroom beach front home in arorangi - white sand beach, warm lagoon, sunsets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is 3 bedroom beach front home in arorangi - white sand beach, warm lagoon, sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Arorangi holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Puaikura Beach, Aroa Beach and Cocoputt. Nikao Beach and Rarotonga Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

7 April 2025

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

Paradise - We will be back!

What a wonderful, beautiful place to stay.The home was more than we expected, the cleanliness was 110%, the view, stunning! Snorkling out the front of the house was amzing with all the sealife and beautiful fish. Watching the sunsets fron the deck were breath taking. The cats Leo and Stewie, super cute and friendly. I cant wait to return to Rarotonga and Nikis beach house.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennise R.

9 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our cook island holiday

Totally enjoyed our stay close to beach. House had everything we needed at plus. Enjoyed the friendly people. Highly recommend getting a bach so you can have your own space and enjoy the cook islands

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina p.

7 November 2024

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

AMAZING

Perfect location, fully stocked house with everything and more than you could ask for. Awesome swimming, we are already booked! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

15 October 2024

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

Paradise

This property we cannot fault, everything about it was great, firstly Terry was the best host to deal with from the get go, the location superb, house well equipped, clean and handy to everything and the cats were gorgeous. We have been many times to Rarotonga and hired houses and this was by far the best, thanks Terry, Kimi and Deb, we will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tangi H.

30 September 2024

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

picture perfect getaway

My friends and I stayed at Niki's Beach House for a week and it was fabulous. Large 3 bedroom home with everything you could possibly need. Well located on sunset side of the island, we spent hours just sitting on the deck watching whales on their migration go passed within 100m of the beach , incredible. Private and generally quiet. Shallow swimming out the front with an rea cleared from rocks to sit in. An easy walk to Castaway resort and beach bar. Highly recommended

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manutahi G.

6 August 2024

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

Vacance de rêve

nous avons passé de superbe vacance, très calme et chaleureux. on se sentait comme chez nous. on reviendra

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

24 June 2024

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

Absolutely wonderful

Nikki’s beach house was perfect for our winter getaway. Overlooking the lagoon, everything you need including loads of beach towels and well appointed kitchen. Debbie dropped by to make sure we were comfortable and brought loads of bananas. Walking distance to several restaurants and the best mango smoothie at the end of the drive. Bus stops right outside the door so you really wouldn’t need to hire a car. Evening bonfire on the beach watching the sunset. Soooo relaxing.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

14 June 2024

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

Lynn

Perfect we loved the home so clean and welcoming.Veiw and location amazing.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie M.

25 May 2024

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

Breathtaking

Just as we wanted, walk out the door onto the beach, couldn’t ask for more. Terry was great to deal with booking and prior to arriving, communication very quick. We all really enjoyed our stay, snd will all be back. Debbie and Kimmi were fantastic too 😊

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

19 March 2024

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

Amazing

We had a absolutely amazing time, everything was perfect and our lovely animal friends was a added bonus.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel R.

2 December 2023

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

Niki’s

We had a magnificent time at Niki’s. Beautiful location so easy, house was well stocked with appliances and useful household items. Definitely recommend

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

22 October 2023

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

Beautiful and amazing

The house was lovely and comfortable; we walked down to the beach for a walk every morning. We could see humpback whales from the porch. The location is terrific, close to amazing snorkel spots and great restaurants. The home's outdoor cats were a great favorite of my daughter! The local property manager dropped by and we had a lovely brief visit with her. We felt right at home. Should we ever find ourselves visiting Rarotonga again, we would absolutely enjoy revisiting this house.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

1 October 2023

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

Paradise

Property was amazing beautiful view, whales cruising past every day. Loved Stewie and Leo the cats. Wanted to bring them home. Great place central to everything we will be back.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

24 September 2023

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Amazing sunsets, lots of whales

Beautiful veiws from the deck, easy to keep an eye on kids. Good Shallow lagoon for the kids to swim in also. Perfect house for carefree holiday. Everythings there including insect screens and dishwasher.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

20 August 2023

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

Perfect Holiday

Love this place. Well equipped and very comfortable. Great deck for whale watching and sunset G&Ts. Beach at the bottom of the back yard. Lovely Leo and Stewie the cats. Great communication from Terry and Matariki and Kimi both made us feel welcome. The list goes on. Can’t wait to return

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B., Auckland

30 July 2023

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

An amazing place to unwind and have an awesome break

We had an amazing holiday and the house was a key part in making that happen. Often you are never sure whether the photos you see of a place actually represent what you will get, but in this case, you get even more. The house literally is right on the beach and we had several evenings enjoying drinks either on the deck looking out to the sea, or on the beach in front of the house. All the necessaries are available for you, making life so much easier when you travel. We really enjoyed our stay and can honestly say to anyone considering the place that you will have no regrets about staying there.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln M.

19 July 2023

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

Fantastic location!

Only meters to the Beach! The family loved staying at the house, swam every day as the beach is right there. House suitable for a family or adult group if you want to hang out at the beach and be close to your accom. Great value for money being this close to the beach. House is a little dated but was clean and suited our family group. Terry was great to deal with and prompt with communications, the property manager popped in to say hi, no problems with our stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

10 June 2023

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Loved our stay!

Perfect location right on the beach. Relaxing bach. We had fires on the beach most nights. Excellent communication from Terry. Thank you!!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

22 April 2023

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

Paradise

The house was perfect for our needs - the lagoon is quite rocky but there's a little sandy bay right in front of the house that was perfect for cooling off and very safe for our three year olds. Beautiful sunsets and lovely big deck to enjoy them from. Well equipped kitchen with yogurt maker. Great water pressure in the shower. Having a timber lining (like a Lockwood) and very high timber ceilings makes it very hard to maintain and clean those surfaces but the tiles, kitchen, bathroom etc were lovely and clean. The bus system isn't 100% reliable so you need your own transport. Would definitely stay there again if we're lucky enough to return to Rarotonga.

Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

26 January 2023

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Private beach bliss

We absolutely loved our stay, communication and instructions from Terry were through and clear, the house is fantastic (a lot like a kiwi 'batch') with beautiful grounds/garden and access straight onto a stunning beach. We had rented a car for our stay and it was great to have transport for getting to snorkeling spots/turtles/waterfall and walks. Tho it is walking distance to nice cafes etc so you could use bikes or busses. The kids adored the chooks, cats and fell in love with a local pup. Such a great stay, thank you Terry!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P., Auckland, New Zealand

9 January 2023

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

Beautiful spot

Thank you Terry for excellent communication and a great spot to enjoy our family holiday 🤩

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tim M.

2 May 2022

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

Awesome house in a great location - we would happily book it again.

Great house! A few quirks - the hot water system broke (probably fixed now) which also meant the water pump ran a lot, but we just turned it off at night - easy work around! Great spot!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

19 April 2022

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

Rarotongan Gem

Lovely property in a great location. The house has everything you could wish for including the two resident cats Stewie and Leo. A warm welcome from Matariki was a great start to a perfect holiday. We look forward to returning

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sue D.

22 August 2021

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

Brilliant place

We are regulars to the Cook Islands and this has become our new favourite place to stay. You can sit on the deck all day and feel you are right on the beach, it couldn’t be closer. The reef is also really close to the shore on this part of the island so the water is very clean and fresh. Lots of local life nearby but also very private spot. The house was super comfortable and had everything you need for a great holiday. Ticks all the boxes plus more.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

2 January 2020

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

Basic house, quiet location, beautiful outlook onto the beach

Great little house with all the necessities to enjoy a quiet holiday. Beware the roosters which start their call very early in the morning. Beautiful outlook onto the water and reef from the large deck, but not the best part of the lagoon to swim in. Good location, half way between Avarua and Muri beach with small shops close by. Great instructions and local information provided by the owner. Overall, a good option for relaxing or being as active as you want.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Terry Snutch

Professionals living in Vancouver, B.C. for past ~30 years. In Canada have previously lived in Labrador, Ontario and Manitoba and in the U.S. in Los Angeles.

Why they chose this property

We had been traveling to Rarotonga once or twice a year for 32 years, variously renting around the island and ultimately settled on staying at this gorgeous Lockwood house 8 years ago. The evening sunsets, beautiful beach and warm lagoon hooked us and we purchased the property in 2014. Since then we have upgraded the living, dining and bedrooms as well as new kitchen appliances and fridge.

What makes this property unique

Very secluded, quiet and comfortable yet easy walk to grocery stores and restaurants and bars just down the beach.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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3 bedroom beach front home in arorangi - white sand beach, warm lagoon, sunsets

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Beautiful private home close to stunning lagoon

Beautiful private home close to stunning lagoon

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Rarotonga

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Paradise - We will be back!

Melanie P.

10/10 Excellent

Dennise R.

Our cook island holiday

Dennise R.

10/10 Excellent

christina p.

AMAZING

christina p.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Paradise

Wendy N.

10/10 Excellent

Tangi H.

picture perfect getaway

Tangi H.

10/10 Excellent

Manutahi G.

Vacance de rêve

Manutahi G.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

Absolutely wonderful

Dianne C.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Lynn

Lynn G.

10/10 Excellent

Suzie M.

Breathtaking