Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

9.3

Outstanding(34 Reviews)

House in Takitumu District

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this house rental

Perfect for couples or a family intent on snorkeling and swimming their vacation away. The lagoon in this area is also a protected reserve, so tropical fish are in abundance.

For those attending weddings in Titikaveka Lya’s is a perfect location and walking distance to the Little Poly and Moana Sands Hotels (and their restaurants).

Lya’s offers a welcome respite from the great outdoors with a covered verandah and comfy high ceilinged living area with a modern kitchen. Both bedrooms have queen size beds (one can be split into two singles).There is also a queen size bed in the living room so extras beyond the usual 4 people are able to stay.Pedestal fans in every room will keep you cool in the balmy evenings and the fully screened home will ensure the mozzies don’t join you on vacation.

If the weather’s not great, you can spend time at the Maire Nui gardens a great spot to catch up on all things plant like and tropical (there’s a cafe there as well).

Once ensconced, there will be little reason to leave the area, it has everything a home on a tropical island should have. The beach and lagoon in the area are particularly good with white sandy beaches, and a deep blue lagoon for swimming and snorkeling at low and high tides.
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);

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

5.6 mi

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

9.7 mi

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Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

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9.3

Outstanding(34 Reviews)

House in Takitumu District

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

5.6 mi

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

9.7 mi

Reviews

9.3

Outstanding(34 Reviews)

10.0

Oct 2023

Lovely 2 bedroom house so close to the beach & Charlie’s. Has everything you need. We enjoyed having the fans as it was humid at night.

8.0

Sep 2023

Exactly what I expected from the info I was given. Location was good, literally 3 mins off the beach, 1 min over the road to Charlies bar. Good value for money - I would recommend it.

6.0

Aug 2023

The actual house and location are good. The chattel's need attention. The crockery is old and stained, the curtains are old and ripped, the mop and brush for daily cleaning are disgusting. We felt for very little outlay financially the whole ambiance of the house and contents could be dramatically improved.

10.0

Jun 2023

Needs bringing into 20 century Second time we have stayed here

6.0

Oct 2022

Good spot. Prob need scooter to get around. Wasn’t impressived with rats, cockroaches and gekkos inside house. No hot water. House very hot on hot days with no air con. Overall ok for budget accommodation.

8.0

Sep 2022

Great little house set up for family stay. No sea views but private garden setting.

10.0

Jul 2022

Very Comfortable and functional

Very Comfortable and functional

Great condition. Generous fully equipped kitchen. Nice outdoor covered setting. Comfortable beds. Beautifully kept section with tropical planted boundary. Across from Charlies which recovered from storm while we were there. Would recommend.

10.0

Jun 2022

Lovely bach - a stones throw away from beach and beer :-)

Lovely bach - a stones throw away from beach and beer :-)

Property was great. It was clean, spacious (we had a bedroom each). Nice little touches with flowers, and some essentials in the fridge. It was a hop, skip and a jump from a gorgeous white sandy beach and turquoise ocean, and a quick walk into "Charlies" - a great bar / restaurant - good food, beer and cocktails. We didn't go far - but didn't need to - there was a small superette 300m away that had everything you needed. It is about a 20-25 minute walk to Muri beach markets - and food there was also great. Had a lovely stay. Thanks

10.0

Aug 2021

Great home for a family

Great home for a family

Large property and garden, which was ideal for our two young children. The fans in the bedrooms and nets at the windows helped us cope with the heat and prevent insects coming in. Great location, just opposite the beach. The house is also on the main road so it can be noisy (traffic + dogs/roosters)

10.0

Jul 2021

Island Luxury on a budget

Island Luxury on a budget

We loved our stay at Lyas Holiday Home. If you are looking for a place close to the best snorkeling, restaurants, beaches, and historical spots on Rarotonga, look no further. This is not a 5 star Luxury resort, but for a family place it is great value for the price! Plenty of room for our family of 5, including two teenage girls! Right across the road from Charlie's meant lots of people around between 6-9 pm, but we felt safe and Charlie's is a great spot for lunch, dinner, and darts! We enjoyed hearing the live island music in the evenings. We also rented a kayak from Charlie's for the week at a great price. It was easy to carry it across the road each morning for a georgeous sunrise paddle on the lagoon! At Lya's you are just a 7 minute drive to Wigmores superstore. A 3 min drive or 20 min walk to Muri beach and the night market. And some of the best snorkeling in the island is right across the road. Eddie was very helpful with all our inquiries and a genuinely nice guy! He even brought us fresh baked chocolate chip cookies to apologize when our check-in got a little complicated due to other tourists moving into the wrong Bach. We would stay again for sure!

8.0

Jan 2020

8 days in Raro

8 days in Raro

Family of 3, we enjoyed our stay, good to have full cooking facilities, fridge/freezer, we took our own food. Washing machine was amazing, the mosquito screens outside windows are brilliant, you can leave the windows open and nothing flies in, Fans in rooms are excellent, location to beach was good, Charlies bar and restaurant was handy across the road and quite affordable, the bar usually closes around 8-9pm. Make sure when you go through Customs on arrival, that you have the property managers full name and contact number, we did get held up for a bit on arrival, as we only had the email address correspondence on hand, with only the first name, something we didn't even think about! lol. ...apart from that excellent time!! love the snorkelling!!

10.0

Oct 2019

Relaxing holiday spot

Relaxing holiday spot

House was well appointed and we appreciated the fruit, milk and fruit juice on arrival. Great to have a big fridge and ample towels etc! Prompt service to resolve initial hot water problems. Good off street parking and handy to swimming and beach as well as Charlies restaurant just over the road.

10.0

Sep 2019

Island life

Island life

Property perfect for our stay. Weather unseasonably cold so requested blankets which arrived promptly. Shower temperature varied but mainly ran hot but sometime went cold without warning but overall would stay there again.

10.0

Aug 2019

Wonderful

Wonderful

Eddie was very helpful and the house was clean and beautifully presented ( loved the fresh flowers and the pawpaw on arrival) Location is excellent - I will be coming back !!

5.0

Jul 2019

As expected, this is a basic but well appointed house. Kitchen had plenty of appliances and Sandwich press was a lifesaver, and washing machine a bonus. Made traveling with kids a lot easier! Great spot over the road from Charlie's (note closed from 4pm Saturday until 11am Monday) and lovely beach and snorkeling spots.

10.0

Jul 2019

Good house for family stay

Good house for family stay

10.0

May 2019

Rarotonga happy joliday home

Rarotonga happy joliday home

Fantastic holiday home that catered easily for family of five. Great communication with owner, clean and welcoming. Would gladly stay again

10.0

May 2019

Excellent location

Excellent location

We were a party of 5 who were able to fully take advantage of the house. There is ample room and we spent most of our time outside on the porch. The house had towels for use (which was a great advantage for us not to have to carry them with us from the US). It is located directly across the street from a great beach, and from Charlie's restaurant. We ate there most nights. It is less than a quarter mile from a small grocery store where you can get most of your needs and the bus runs right in front of the house. The owners were very responsive to emails prior to the trip. There are only two small constructive criticisms. One, we asked if there were specific items prior to travel that would be needed such as cooking oil, salt/pepper. We were told those items would be there but they weren't. There were no napkins or extra garbage bags so we bought them ourselves. Two, we paid for a late check out and transportation to the airport. All of that was smooth, however, the late check out email said we'd be checking out around "6-ish." So naturally we thought transportation would pick us up at that same time. But the transportation didn't pick us up until 9. We tried to call the transportation guy but he kept hanging up on us. Better communication between the owner, the transportation guy and us could have saved some anxiety. As it was we sat on the porch waiting for the transportation guy for those three hours. Aside from those, I recommend this house, especially if you have a family. It is ample enough in size and is well located. It was convenient to have a kitchen to cook in and some privacy to relax in.

10.0

Nov 2018

Great stay with beautiful beaches

Great stay with beautiful beaches

Eddie was a great host, easy to communicate. The house was just like on the photos, had everything you needed for a family stay. All was great, would recommend it! Thanks

10.0

Sep 2018

For 5 people it was perfect

For 5 people it was perfect

For 5 people it was perfect. Bus service outside gate.

10.0

Jul 2018

Near a great snorkeling location, nicely presented house with everything you need.

Near a great snorkeling location, nicely presented house with everything you need.

Near a great snorkeling location, nicely presented house with everything you need. Very spacious. We really enjoyed our time here. Opposite Charlie’s which has great fish sandwiches and happy hour :)

10.0

Nov 2017

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here with four adults and two young children.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here with four adults and two young children.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here with four adults and two young children. There was plenty of room for all of us. The property is on the main road but still very private. Just across the road and along the beach about 100m to the best snorkeling on the island. Excellent cafe/bar across the road too. Only issue we had was the shower which was very inconsistent with the hot water, even after a gas change. Would change between hot and cold frequently which was frustrating. Otherwise great :)

10.0

Oct 2017

House is great and in an ideal location for a wander across to the beach.

House is great and in an ideal location for a wander across to the beach.

House is great and in an ideal location for a wander across to the beach. It is neat and tidy and has everything you need for a great holiday. Would benefit from a couple of sun loungers tho

8.0

Sep 2017

Great little spot with everything you need for a base on the island, quick to Muri and even quicker

Great little spot with everything you need for a base on the island, quick to Muri and even quicker

Great little spot with everything you need for a base on the island, quick to Muri and even quicker to snorkel over the road. The house was well equipped and comfy beds, Charlies cafe over the road was great to chill overlooking the reef. Highly recommended!

10.0

Sep 2017

House was exactly as it is in photos.

House was exactly as it is in photos.

House was exactly as it is in photos. Perfect location across the road from the beach and Charlies cafe. House had everything we needed and more. Superb!!

10.0

Jul 2017

Very comfortable for our family of 4.

Very comfortable for our family of 4.

Very comfortable for our family of 4. Linen including beach towels provided. Clean and tidy on arrival. Well equipped including washing machine and internet Very good location. The house is just over the road from Charlie's where you can get the best smoothies on the island and the best snorkelling is on the beach below Charlie's. It is easier to have a hire car (or scooter) when you stay here but you could manage without one. It is quite a long walk to Muri but we did it a couple of times.

10.0

Apr 2017

Excellent accomodation.

Excellent accomodation.

Excellent accomodation... Right across the road from Charlie's Cafe - awesome cafe style food, super large portions and reasonably priced! And the beach is right there too! Half hour walk anti-clockwise to Muri Beach and 20 min walk clockwise to our favourite swimming spot of the week at Titikaveka! Great location!

10.0

Sep 2016

Across the road from a beautiful part of the beach.

Across the road from a beautiful part of the beach.

Across the road from a beautiful part of the beach. Very nice, clean, comfortable and well set up. We loved our stay.

8.0

Aug 2016

Loved our bach!

Loved our bach!

Loved our bach!, loved our beach just over the road!! Superb location, property very clean and tidy and had a blender which was awesome :). Muri about 6 or 7 minutes down the road and everywhere else close as well. Definitely want to return :) Would have given it 5 stars except for the temperamental shower :)

8.0

Jul 2016

Great location.

Great location.

Great location. Great house. Charlie's Cafe across the road is awesome! We will be back again.

10.0

Jun 2016

Lya's is the perfect place to relax.

Lya's is the perfect place to relax.

Lya's is the perfect place to relax. Close to Muri but far enough away to have it 'a own quiet piece if beach. Great little house with good options for cooking including a sandwich press. Close to Fruits of Rarotonga which is a great spot for snorkelling. Enjoy!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Takitumu District?

The average price for a rental in Takitumu District is $256 per night. This rental is $82 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach. 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 Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

House in Takitumu District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

House in Takitumu District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Takitumu District?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach?

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