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Lyas_Bungalow1 - The best snorkeling across the road

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Beach towels
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tikioki Beach, Rarotonga
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at this vacation home in Rarotonga (Tapere of Titikaveka), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Muri Beach and Aroa Beach. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tikioki Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Muri Lagoon.
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What's nearby

  • Muri Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rehab Nightclub, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lyas_Bungalow1 - The best snorkeling across the road

From the covered verandah, the bungalow opens up to spacious bedroom and living area, with a modern open kitchen and bathroom at the back. Everything is new and designed for tropical comfort. Lyas Bungalows offer sheltered privacy and stunning tropical mountain views.

Access to the beach is literally across the road and the likelyhood of seeing anyone there is remote.
The bungalows are 600m along the beach to Moana Sands, and 400m to Little Poly and Fruits of Raro (Rarotongas top snorkling site).
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only There is wifi at the house, in order to
activated it you need to buy a wifi card from any shop showing the
telecom “e” sign, or buy a “data pack” online using a credit card.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lyas_bungalow1 - The Best Snorkeling Across the Road Rarotonga

Lyas_Bungalow1 - The best snorkeling across the road Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeremy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice open plan bungalow back from the road with good privacy. All windows had insect netting and the unit was well equipped. The bed was comfortable and we could get a nice through flow of air so never felt hot and stuffy. Location was good for snorkelling, walking along the beach to Muri and a supermarket close that stays open to 10pm. Communication and advice from Eddie leading up to the stay was excellent. Only negative was the roosters which would start crowing early, however, this seems common across the island as other friends (attending the same wedding) all commented on the roosters. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful piece of paradise

Just perfect for my stay. Walking distance to a bar across the road, and a lovely garden/cafe around the corner. Private and quiet. Highly recommend. Was very sad to leave!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, lovely little bungalow

Bungalow was easy walk to beach and to Charlie’s (excellent fish tacos) and great snorkeling.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tookie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The absolute BEST

We could not have been happier with our accommodation. It surpassed all our expectations. It was spacious, private, comfortable, super clean and in such a great location. We have never in our travels felt so fortunate to find our perfect accommodation. Thanks to Mike and EddieC who were fantastic and so helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tere T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lyas Bungalow

Awesome property. Clean and tidy. Quiet location on the southern side of the island. Close to Charlie’s.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great studio in a fab location. Close to Charlies, Fruits of Rarotonga snorkelling spot & Muri just down the road. Kitchen well equipped. Would definitely book again - was great value for money.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great wee bungalow

Had a lovely stay the bungalow was perfect just as described and in a good location!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Conny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is located good. You have to ask for fresh linen if you stay long! Or get new towels. Fan wasn’t working properly. For the rest really good.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

babette v.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect stay

I had the pleasure of staying in the charming Lyas bungalow. It was perfect in every way. Every detail from the cozy furnishings to the thoughtful decor, give a sense of comfort and relaxation. The personal touches in the space made me feel welcome and put a smile on my face. In terms of practicality the bungalow had everything I needed. Definitely a bungalow that I will return to and that I highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., New Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Little Place to Stay

The bungalow was just as descibed in the advert. The owners provided a few essentials for our arroval. We couldnt be happier.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

mark c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Well appointed and comfortable bungalow. A very short walk to Charlie's with great atmosphere and live music. Very close to beach and snorkelling. The only downside is we couldnt sit outside because of the ever-present mosquitoes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H., Marlborough, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Great wee studio

Enjoyed our stay at Lyas Bungalow 1. Lovely touches on entering. Perfect for couples or a single. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great place to stay very enjoyable will come back some day

10/10 Excellent

Kerry J., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Our October 2019 Vacation

From the moment we stepped thru the door we fell in love with this beautiful little bungalow, our home away from home. It was exactly like the photos and was so clean it was just lovely. The location was fab, we especially loved Charlie's across the road who do a mean as fish sandwich. The beach also across the road was stunning with 1 of the best snorkeling spots on the island about 200 meters up the road. I would highly recommend this place to anybody without any hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda Boyes B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A real gem!

This cute bungalow exceeded all our expectations. It was a great quiet location but close to a fabulous part of the reef & very close to Charlie’s for supper in the evening. The accomodation was spotless & we appreciated the extra touches of fruit, milk water & juice. We could fault nothing! Thank you Eddie!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cook island getaway

Best beaches , close to amenities but private! Comes with all the kitchen you need. Thanks for a great stay!