| “Gorgeous location, and very high-quality. Kaireva is at the very north end of the “lagoon” part of Raratonga / Muri Beach. It’s a two story house made from a beautiful red cedar wood. Excellent joinery, big kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, massive three panel slider to let the cool wind in, but with bug screens to keep any insects out. Cute little plunge pool, hammock, and steps right down to the beach, plus an adjacent jetty to jump off into deeper water and swim/snorkel over the the little lagoon islands. Kitchen is well equipped and we cooked most nights. Lots of nearby road stands, and if you’re lucky, the fishermen at Mooringhouse Cafe 300m away will sell you their afternoon tuna as it comes in. Hosts are great. Susanna provided a constant supply of herbs from the garden, and Robert taught us how to husk coconuts and make coconut cream (it’s labor intense!) Only warnings would be for Raro in general: lots of roosters and barking dogs everywhere on the island, so maybe bring earplugs if you’re in the lower bedroom. Upper bedroom facing the ocean has plenty of white noise. Looking forward to staying here again.”
Aaron, from California but living in NZ |
Kaireva Beach House | Rarotonga 