Frank & Karen USA - February 2019
My husband and I love Grant and Jen's little piece of the Pacific. They named it Beachfront as it looks over the best stretch of beach in Rarotonga. We booked for a month after meeting Grant a year earlier as he was updating the amazing decks that are just the beginning of a great beachfront property. Clean, well organized, extremely comfortable, and all looking over a beautiful lagoon. And you also get wonderful hosts. Grant and Jen are so friendly and helpful!! It was obvious from the start they really wanted us to enjoy their rental and the total experience of being on the island. We love this place!!
We loved sitting out on the huge deck anytime during the day. It was nice to have a great view of the lagoon while enjoying morning coffee made with the professional grade espresso machine and the fresh New Zealand coffee beans provided. We loved making fruit smoothies with the fruit from local vendors and also provided by Grant and Jen. The blender in the unit was a huge plus as we used it every morning. As I said, we stayed for a month and found everything we needed in the kitchen.....Very complete.
The king bed was very comfortable and the inside of the unit was very light and airy with nice high ceilings and a fan above the bed that made falling asleep to the sound of the waves very relaxing. The bathroom is clean and the shower is a very nice size and very comfortable. We found the kitchen very functional for a month's stay complete with a stove, microwave, and Sunbeam Pizza Bake & Grill Oven.
The huge deck that looks over the ocean leads to what we believe to be the best beach on the island. It is great for morning walks and evening sunsets and was never crowded. There are NO large high-rise resorts on this beach as it is made up of small vacation rentals. It has excellent snorkelling in the protected lagoon right in front of the rental and this unit provides snorkel gear and kayaks as well. We loved just throwing our rafts in and floating along the shore with drink in hand.
There is a nice grocery store, a good breakfast/coffee shop, and a couple good restaurants close to unit. You should also check into Jen’s platter business. Jen and Grant deliver amazing platters right to your unit. She does breakfast, lunch or dinner and we found her food to be the best on the island. We rented a car so we could enjoy the entire island but it was nice to have these items within walking distance when we didn't want to drive.
“Beachfront” is a wonderful property. Thanks Grant and Jen. We will be back!
Corey & Simone’ NZ - December 2018
Wow! Where do I start firstly the view, secondly the accommodation and thirdly the hosts. We were lucky enough to stay at Grant and Jen's for a brief time.
Open the sliding door, walk out onto the deck and down a few stairs and onto the soft white sand. I snorkelled (all gear provided by Grant) almost every day with more than enough sea-life to see. I kayaked all the way to the outer reef and back, heck we even chucked a couple of Rib-Eyes on the barbecue!
The bungalow has everything you could think of Barista Coffee machine, Gas Stove, Toaster. The place was extremely neat and clean and Grant and Jen brought us fresh towels as well. You are a short stroll away from Wigmore's supermarket(Expensive meat, I recommend going to CITC in the North)and from a few restaurants. Try Vaima Restaurant for a dinner experience on the beach!
All in all 10 out of 10, we will definitely be coming back.
I would like to say thank you to Grant and Jen for their hospitality and for making an amazing bungalow like this available.
Thank you Corey and Simone'
Laura Quin NZ - October 2018
Such an amazing spot to spend my first holiday in Rarotonga. As soon as we arrived we bounced off the deck on the sand and into the ocean where you are surrounded by such beautiful tropical sea life. Our hosts were fantastic and always on hand if we needed anything. Absolutely perfect RnR getaway spot.
Paul & Di Ward NZ - November 2018
Fabulous seafront location with stunning view from large deck. Fantastic host and hostess. Devine Jen platters. Highly recommended.
Matthew & Felicity NZ - January 2018 & January 2019
Wow was our first thought when we turned up and saw the view from our deck - crystal clear water and a beautiful sandy beach, but not crowded and for most of our stay we had it all to ourselves. The snorkelling directly in front of the bungalow is awesome and some of the best we have experienced in Rarotonga.
The bungalow is gorgeous, with a new kitchen, freshly painted inside and out, a comfy bed and beautiful furnishings. We felt at home immediately and loved that we had a BBQ for those nights we didn’t want to leave our slice of paradise. A great supermarket and café are 5 minutes walk - the ice creams from Wigmores are fantastic.
Grant and Jen have done wonders with the property and they were a pleasure to deal with when booking and even nicer in person. We had one of Jen’s island platters while there and highly recommend them. The food was delicious and generous servings meant great value for money. We were sad to leave, but excited to know we are booked to return later this year. We absolutely recommend this property to people looking for a relaxing, beachfront holiday with spectacular views. Loved it, thanks Grant and Jen, look forward to seeing you next time.
Tony & Suzanne UK - May 2018
If your looking for quality beachfront accommodation on Rarotonga, look no further you have found it. Very well equipped and comfortable with views to die for. Step straight of the large deck onto the soft sand of what has to be the best beach on the island. Step straight into the crystal clear water and snorkel to your hearts content using the equipment supplied with the beach house. Perhaps you would prefer to use one of the complimentary kayaks or water bike instead. The owners Jen and Grant are absolutely the best when it comes to hosts, and don’t leave the island until you have tried one of Jens platters 😀
Miss BellBell NZ - July 2018
We always stay here when we visit Raro... it has the best beach, best snorkelling -- you are pretty much right on the water's edge and the bungalows have been refurbished with gigantic decks, new kitchens and new beds. It is so perfect! Jen and Grant are amazing hosts and look after your every need. They are so kind!
Vaimaanga is still fairly quiet but Wigmores is open 24/7 for food and petrol, so good if you want to avoid the crowds during the busy season. Love, love, love!!!!