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A fashionable cosy hidden gem in the centre of Culture

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Interior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior
TV, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tupapa, Matavera District
  • Place, Cook Island Christian Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook Islands Library and Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook Islands National Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at this apartment in Rarotonga (Avarua), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Muri Beach and Beachcomber Gallery. .This apartment is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cook Island Christian Church and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Para O Tane Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Cook Island Christian Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beachcomber Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cook Islands National Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beachcomber Pearl Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Superbrown Take Away - ‬4 min drive

About this property

A fashionable cosy hidden gem in the centre of Culture

MK studio is named after our 2 children Manea and Ke'ona and acknowledges our connections to the land and our ancestors - Makea (Ngati Rupe - Taiava line).

We are located in Avarua near the historical Avarua church, Makea Palace, Cook Islands National Museum and in walking distance to town, markets, restaurants, cafes, movie theatre, bus stop and a 10 minute bus ride to Muri beach. It is suitable for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, writers, artists and professionals and have access to the entire place. You can relax on the hammock or take a nice stroll to the waters edge for a refreshing swim or to watch the sunset.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only

No strong smelling food to be cooked in the studio kitchen please

No more than the people booked in can stay at the property

Bring your own beach towels

Leave the house clean and tidy

Check in 2pm and Check out 10am unless prior arrangements have been made

Extras: Preparing Studio (Required, NZ$85.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$20.00 per stay); Please note that information and rates are subject to change.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

MK Studio Rarotonga Modern Island Bach
MK Studio Rarotonga - Modern Island Bach Apartment
MK Studio Rarotonga - Modern Island Bach Rarotonga
MK Studio Rarotonga - Modern Island Bach Apartment Rarotonga

A fashionable cosy hidden gem in the centre of Culture Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mana

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need

Great location, close to town. Equipped with everything you need. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I., Upper Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness

MK studio

The accommodation is excellent and everything we needed, close to town, movies and bars, markets on Saturday, swimming past the airport is excellent, Trailor Jacks great restaurant, plus all resorts you can eat & drink at and use facilities. Rarotonga is an excellent island to recharge your batteries.:-) will be back again.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2022