Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea

4.7

Outstanding(9 Reviews)

House in Moorea-Maiao

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

This lovely holiday home is located in Papetoai, on the northwest coast of Moorea Island, and only 1 km from the Intercontinental resort and close to the Holy Steak House restaurant. In a peaceful setting, nestled at the end of a gated residential neighborhood, the vacation rental, Villa Vaihau, is facing the blue lagoon.

On the ground floor, the villa Vaihau features 2 air-conditioned bedrooms with double bed and their own bathrooms. These bedrooms are adjacent/connected and to access the living room from the first bedroom, you can either cross the 2nd bedroom, or walk by the terrace. The bedrooms are also equipped with a safe to secure your personal belongings.

The main living room consists on a small kitchenette with a dining table opening onto to a opened wooden terrace. The 3rd bathroom is located at the rear of the kitchen and features a sink, shower and wc.

A central staircase leads to a ventilated mezzanine with two single beds which can accommodate 2 additional persons.
This space you can close with curtains, welcomes a flat screen TV connected to internet (fiber) - no satelite channels, as well as an access to an uncovered terrace offering gorgeous vistas.
From this panoramic terrace you will admire multiple shades of blue and green. Comfortably equipped with a garden set and a sun umbrella, enjoy the views and the surrounding calm at all day times.

All rooms of the villa face the beautiful blue lagoon which you can access easily and swim with turtles, sting rays and colorful fishes.

This little sea side villa also has a beautiful landscaped garden, a wooden Fare Pote'e (covered patio) and two moorings.

No doubt that this vacation rental is the perfect place for an escape with your loved ones.
The house is not suitable for small children because of the stairs and the seaside.

The popular 2 motus (islets) Fareone and Tiahura and their coral garden, a pure snorkeling paradise, are just few minutes away by boat.
There you will swim with stingrays, unoffensive black tip sharks, schools of butterfly fishes, as well as many other reef species.

What we know
- 35 min drive from ferry terminal
- 30 min drive from Moorea domestic airport
- 25 min drive from 18-hole golf course
- 22 min drive from Maharepa main Island village
- 8 min drive from public white sand beach Tiahura
- Grocery store at 3 minutes away

What we love
- The quiet neighborhood
- The roof top terrace and its incredible views on the mountain and lagoon
- The seaside and lagoon in front of the villa
- The A/C in the 2 bedrooms
- The Fare Pote'e (covered patio)
- The location
- Ideal for a single family or two couples
- Free WIFI - fiber internet

Moorea Island is located 5 minutes from Tahiti by plane and 20-40 minutes by ferry. The island has a wide range of sea and land activities to offer, including tours of the lagoon and hiking. A car is necessary as there is no reliable public transportation on the island. Please contact us for more information.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Moorea-Maiao

Nearby attractions

Belvedere Lookout

7.6 mi

Moorea Activities Center - Opunohu

2.7 mi

Tahiti Lagoon Paradise

29.7 mi

MOOREA TIKI TOUR

6.2 mi

Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea

4.7

Outstanding(9 Reviews)

House in Moorea-Maiao

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Moorea-Maiao

Nearby attractions

Belvedere Lookout

7.6 mi

Moorea Activities Center - Opunohu

2.7 mi

Tahiti Lagoon Paradise

29.7 mi

MOOREA TIKI TOUR

6.2 mi

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(9 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2023

The location was very private and comfortable. There was a security entrance into neighborhood and security system for house. Quiet and peaceful. Close to all of the things/recreational/eating that we enjoyed seeing and doing. Would definitely stay again!

5.0

Aug 2023

We were so happy to be going back to the VV because we had enjoyed ourselves so much in our time there last year. We were thrilled that a new patio shade structure was installed since we were there last and it allowed us to spend a ton of time on that fabulous deck, enjoying meals, playing cards and games. Tremendous amenity! Improving on perfect is hard to do-but they succeeded! Merci!

5.0

Jul 2022

Paradise Found!

Paradise Found!

The villa was absolutely a perfect place to relax & see the world go by. Lots of places to perch and enjoy meals, games, read, nap, etc.. Kayaking and reef tip shark (they are not dangerous to people-just fish) watching from the backyard was a daily pleasure. Papetoi is a quiet little village and we felt close to everything. Moorea is an island that you want to nestle into and call home!

5.0

Jan 2022

Perfect location, great house

Perfect location, great house

Check in was super pro and easy. The house is located at the end of a peninsula, nice and secluded, perfect for us. Kayaks were great, house was comfortable and well appointed, the best spot by far was the covered deck by the lagoon. Saw a manta ray from the hammock. Diving once you cross the channel is excellent, pro tip, go to outside reef, some of the best free diving on the island. Can’t wait to go back

2.0

Oct 2021

We were robbed! UNSAFE with terrible owners. DO NOT STAY HERE!

We were robbed! UNSAFE with terrible owners. DO NOT STAY HERE!

Don’t stay here. We were robbed by people who entered from the water. The house and the surrounding Papeto’ai area are NOT safe. Despite unnerving, compound-like security (gated community, two separate security alarms, panic-room style locking double doors between bedrooms), the waterfront is completely open. On our 5th day, people kayaked close by to scope us out all day and then thieves entered from the water overnight and stole hundreds of dollars of diving equipment, two new kayaks, and even cushions from the deck furniture. They also tried to break into the house while we were sleeping and brought a big dog based on paw prints in the sand. This was truly frightening and I don’t want to think of what could have happened had I gone out during the robbery or not locked the doors. Police came the next day and both officers told me that the area has a lot of theft and break-ins. My locals friends also told me the area is unsafe (after I told them what happened). In retrospect, this is so obvious from the security of the house and surrounding houses. The property management isn’t local and I don’t trust the owners at all. If it’s was safe, they wouldn’t have so much security. POSITIVES: Clean/modern house; well-stocked kitchen; good ACs; nice deck; nice views from loft; Azaria the property manager is kind and professional; Tahiti Homes was quick in sending new kayaks when one sank and the other kayaks were too filthy to use. NEGATIVES: Unsafe area; robbery with attempted break-in; crazy termite infestation on first two nights (in the beds, on floors, even getting in food); smelly cat feces in the sandy patch next to deck; waterfront is misrepresented and actually murky green due to mud from the adjacent bay and was unusable due to huge, slimy, rotting slicks of seaweed and plastic garbage that wash up to the wall and water entry; gigantic cockroaches scurrying on the deck and bathroom every night; kayak sunk while I was over a mile into the lagoon and I had to swim it back at dusk; two kayaks were full of rancid water and dead insects. Tahiti Homes offered to reimburse for the stolen equipment but the foreign owners said no. We asked for an additional night refund since we lost multiple days due to the theft, the kayak sinking, and no kayaks during lockdown but the owners again refused. I’ve been to Moorea three times and stayed all over the island and there are so many cheaper, nicer, safe places where you can support local people.

5.0

Aug 2021

Fantastic house in a fantastic location

Fantastic house in a fantastic location

Wonderful, well-appointed and modern ocean-front house with great swimming and snorkeling right from the house. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Location is perfect for exploring the two bays and good restaurant options are within a few minutes drive!

5.0

Aug 2021

Excellent house. Excellent location.

Excellent house. Excellent location.

The house was great and had everything we needed for our stay in Moorea. The waterfront location and outdoor living facilities (deck, gazebo with furniture, rooftop with chairs, etc) was the best and made our stay memorable. The location was also close to spots such as Magic Mountain, Belvedere and both bays. I highly recommend.

5.0

Jul 2021

Great Family Stay

Great Family Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed the home for our family. The home was clean with a well-equipped kitchen and reliable wifi (if you need to check in with work and home!). It is located on the water and set up for outdoor living.

5.0

Oct 2020

Phenomenal!!

Phenomenal!!

This place exceeded our expectations. The location is incredible. If you rent this make sure you take the kayaks out early in your stay. There are incredible coral starting about a hundred meters out. We did it the last day. But, Villa Vahua is in a great location and is set up to enjoy it with the whole back of the house opening to the sea.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Moorea-Maiao?

The average price for a rental in Moorea-Maiao is $282 per night. This rental is $330 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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About this house rental

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Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea

House in Moorea-Maiao

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Moorea-Maiao

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Moorea-Maiao?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea?

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