About this property

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Beachfront Location: Vaima Beachfront Apartments in Takitumu District offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can enjoy water sports facilities and a lush garden, complemented by a spacious terrace and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: The apartment features two bedrooms, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Air-conditioning, a balcony, and a washing machine ensure a comfortable stay. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or barbecue on the terrace. Additional amenities include streaming services, a dining table, and a fully equipped kitchen. Nearby Attractions: Vaimaanga Beach is just a few steps away, while Rarotonga International Airport is 7.5 mi distant. Activities such as canoeing and snorkeling are available in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Apartments with:

    • Terrace

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sasha
    Australia Australia
    Location was great. Close to everything: restaurants, shops, cafes, car rental, but still very private with a great beach access. The view was the best thing, unreal. Crystal clear water, great for swimming and snorkeling. Like a post card!
  • Beverly
    United States United States
    Location was great! Near some excellent restaurants; away from the busy touristy Muri.
  • Stewart
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The information provided by email just prior to my stay of location of the apartment, how too access the keys and gain access to the apartment was easy to follow, the apartment was beautiful and with the usual supplies for a hot drink on arrival...
  • Natalie
    Australia Australia
    Nice location right in front of the beach, close to 24/7 supermarket, car rental place, and a few restaurants - I highly recommend Circles cafe, Vaima Bar, and Lil G’s (about 15min walk away). Apartment was comfortable with aircon in the...
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Walking out of our apartment and straight into the ocean for a swim in the morning. Hosts prompt communications.
  • Benjamin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An amazing stay and well needed rest here at Vaima beachfront apartments. Easily the best part of the beach with the most incredible views. The value for money was incredible. Couldn’t recommend enough
  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    Walk off the pato to the beach. Everything provided including snorkelling equipment Kayak, boat shoes, and tea, coffee.
  • Sue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Just Amazing - planning on coming back 2025! - could not find a single thing to fault our stay - view , comfort, handy to everything - just perfect 👌🏻
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    The view and location was exceptional. And proximity to shops and restaurants very close.
  • Nathan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location and apartment were absolutely perfect. The snorkeling just outside the apartment was amazing, so many beautiful fish to look at! I could not recommend this apartment more! We enjoyed having a bbq too. The host was very responsive, we...

Hosted by Ricky Short

9.6
Host Review Score
Ricky Short
Vaima Beachfront Apartments are four exclusive absolute beachfront self-catering apartments located in the beautiful village of Vaimaanga. They provide access to one of the best beaches in Rarotonga, on the southern tip of the island, where you can swim, snorkel, paddle and, uniquely, enjoy both peaceful sunrises and gorgeous sunsets. The apartments offer enviable and unimpeded views of the white sandy beach and aqua blue lagoon from both the living rooms and the master bedrooms. Perfect for groups travelling together, the property allows you to be close, while enjoying your own space & privacy. They are conveniently located a couple minutes' walk from a well-stocked 24/7 convenience store and neighbourhood cafes and restaurants. Each air-conditioned apartment is tastefully decorated with modern coastal accents and includes a master bedroom opening directly on to your own private patio with unobstructed beach and lagoon views, premium king bed, in-room safe, ceiling fans, television with chromecast TV for streaming, your own private barbecue, a well-equipped kitchen with everything you could need to self cater, including stove top, full size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and air fryer; as well as a second bedroom (with your choice of King or Twin beds), a large family bathroom and a living area with bi-fold doors opening up fully to the stunning lagoon view. Guest facilities are conveniently located on-site, including free on-site parking, WiFi, guest laundry, sun lounges, snorkelling equipment & kayaks. To balance your privacy and solitude with relaxation and convenience, for stays of a week or more, in-stay servicing is provided every 3-4 days (but adjusting for weekends and public holidays).
Ricky Short grew up in the Cook Islands and, although he lives overseas now, his heart remains there. Vaima Beachfront Apartments were built primarily for his children, so they would always be encouraged to return to their proud Polynesian roots and culture; so care has been taken to ensure they have been built to a high standard and provide every comfort as a home away from home. The stunning apartments are situated in peaceful Vaimaanga village on Ricky's family land (in the Cook Islands land only passes through families), which means his parents, aunts and cousins are nearby neighbours. Indeed, the apartments have been a family affair from the start, with Ricky's uncle John Short, owner of the leading construction company in Rarotonga, building them, his parents, Tui and Cecelia, helping project manage the build and his cousin, Nadine, coordinating the beautiful coastal-themed internal design. And now Nooroa Short, John's wife, is the Property Manager, who you can contact for help during your stay. Ricky is delighted to be able to share the wonders of his beloved Rarotonga and the Cook Islands with guests from all over the world.
Vaima Beachfront Apartments are, uniquely for the area, located off the main road, away from street noise, but within walking distance of Wigmore's Superstore (open 24/7) and popular neighbourhood cafes and restaurants. You can step off your patio to peaceful Vaimaanga Beach and the aqua blue Rarotongan lagoon, with fantastic snorkelling (plenty of fish and the odd turtle), kayaking and swimming. Local buses run regularly both clock-wise and counter clock-wise around the island and can be hailed down on the main road right outside the property. Go Cook Islands rent cars and scooters and are located a couple of minutes away (next to Wigmore's Superstore). Wigmore's Falls, a popular local swimming hole and tourist attraction, is a gentle hike away. Muri Beach, a popular tourist destination with cafes, restaurants and activities is 8 km away (10-15 minute drive).
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

Vaima Beachfront Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about CL$ 285,906. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vaima Beachfront Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

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