Are Meika (Banana House)

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

9.7

Outstanding(34 Reviews)

House in Takitumu District

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

About this house rental

If you want the authentic experience of living on Rarotonga with peace and quiet and total relaxation then this is the place for you. Are Meika (Banana House) has been extended and renovated and is situated in a quiet, sealed road ending in a cul-de-sac in the area of Aremango, Ngatangiia.

Capturing the cool, prevailing south-east trade wind the house is five minutes walk from the main road where round-the-island buses stop and a further five minutes to the nearest beach at Muri. Are Meika is set on a half-acre among banana trees. It has polished concrete floors and is of concrete brick construction (cool in the hot weather) and has extensive verandahs facing north and west to protect against the afternoon sun. It also has high ceilings which allow maximum air circulation
Special conditions:
A wifi hotspot is available at the house, to use it you must purchase a data card from Telecom

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

5.9 mi

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

9.4 mi

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Are Meika (Banana House)

££££

9.7

Outstanding(34 Reviews)

House in Takitumu District

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

5.9 mi

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

9.4 mi

Reviews

9.7

Outstanding(34 Reviews)

10.0

Jun 2024

Great location .Lots of coconuts to eat and drink. Take your own hard drive if you want to watch movies. Handy to Muri beach. We had a rental car but you could walk to beach and use bus to get around.

10.0

May 2024

Another enjoyable stay. This is our second time staying at Are Meika…We LOVE staying here! It has everything we need - lots of linen, washing machine, soace, privacy, great location. We’ll definitely book here again.

8.0

May 2024

Stayed for two weeks. Easy to stay there and to cook meals. Kitchen and outlet operations were not usual for Americans. Was a bit confusing. Replaced kitchen cabinets which was needed. Looks great now. Easy walk to town.

10.0

Aug 2023

We felt right at hm in Are Meika.The location was perfect. We couldnt have asked for more. We are already planning our next trip.

10.0

May 2023

My bestie and I travelled to Rarotonga for the International Triathlon Festival. We wanted somewhere private and close to our main event. The banana house was everything we needed. A lovely large home off the main road with all the amenities. Plenty of linen, washing machine, large living areas for our sports equipment. Take a chrome cast with you if you like watching Netflix etc and buy a SIM at the airport 👍🏽 We will definitely be back and highly recommend Are Meika - Meitaki Mata x

10.0

Feb 2023

Nice and quiet location, still handy for Muri beach, the night market and Deli-Licious cafe. Relaxing and comfortable, really enjoyed our stay here

10.0

Dec 2022

Second time staying here. Love it. Awesome for the family. Space for kids to play inside and out. When issues arose Eddie dealt with them straight away. Had a fantastic trip!

10.0

Dec 2022

Highly recommend this accommodation peaceful, private close to amenities all within walking distance.Eddie that you for looking after us much appreciated. Cheers Ron

10.0

Oct 2022

We loved the spacious house and the large garden. We had all the privacy we wanted. The house had all we needed for the duration of our stay. Convenient distance to beach and village.

10.0

Sep 2022

An easy 5/10 minute walk to beach, cafes, restaurants and the bus. Quiet place to relax and recharge. The house had everything we needed and more. Great communication from Eddie, quick to answer questions etc. Eddie's holiday house is great value for the money.

10.0

Aug 2022

We had an enjoyable stay here, facilities were perfect for our needs, property is central to Muri and a short walk to the beautiful beach.

10.0

Aug 2022

We loved staying here with lots of room and a great location. Photos and description were accurate and communication easy. Thanks Eddie

10.0

Jul 2022

Relaxing Stay

Relaxing Stay

Communication with host Eddie was easy, prompt & accommodating. Really enjoyed our stay, very clean & spacious house, with all the house supplies you would need & is close enough to main road in Muri. No negatives to staying except it was too short a stay. Would definitely want to stay again. Thank you Eddie!

10.0

Jan 2020

Wonderful stay in Muri!

Wonderful stay in Muri!

A fantastic place to stay for the week. Two adults, two children, plenty of space for all of us. Close to lots of highlights and far enough from main road etc to enjoy peace and quiet. Will definitely stay here again and recommend to others. :)

10.0

Jan 2020

A Perfect Home.

A Perfect Home.

After spending 4 weeks during Christmas at Are Meika, we decided that we really could not find anything to complain about. Sure, there are things that don't work the same as your home back where you come from, but it's not your native home. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful, aside from some chickens and mynas. The place is spacious, cool and well appointed. There is a close shop for cool drinks, snacks and some groceries in a pinch. Muri lagoon is a short walk for beaches. We rented a car for bigger town shopping and snorkeling around the island and the bus stops at the bottom of street on the main road. Cleaning up after yourself helps keep the ants at bay and the mosquito netting allows you to keep the windows open for cool breezes. There is passionfruit at the entrance to the property for morning vitamins. I've traveled before but this was the first trip with my young family and everyone was completely satisfied. I can only return to my opening comment and say that there is nothing to complain about Are Meika.

10.0

Dec 2019

Home away from home

Home away from home

our stay at paere house could not have been more perfect! It had everything we needed, beds are comfortable, it’s spacious, quiet, perfect for families and the kitchen is well equipped. The house is directly across the road from one of the best snorkelling spots on the island, a short drive/walk to muri markets. Our host was amazing and very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again! Thank-you so much Eddie!

10.0

Nov 2019

Rarotonga Are Maika

Rarotonga Are Maika

Lovely spacious home, well equipped. Bbq and nice outing area

10.0

Sep 2019

Stay in August

Stay in August

We had a great stay at Are Meika. The place was perfect for us (2A, 2 C)- heaps of space, great facilities, so close to Muri. Totally recommend and would stay here again when we return.

5.0

Aug 2019

Spacious, light, beautiful home. In a perfect location! Thank you.P.S. A pool would be a nice added addition

10.0

Aug 2019

Muri beach home - a winner

Muri beach home - a winner

Spacious, light, beautiful home. In a perfect location! Thank you. P.S. A pool would be a nice added addition

10.0

Aug 2019

Fabulous quiet spot

Fabulous quiet spot

Perfect place to stay for a family. Nice, spacious home. Not too far from the beach and amenities. A nice touch to find water and milk provided on arrival, thank you. A most pleasant stay -- we would recommend to others.

10.0

Jun 2019

Home away from home

Home away from home

Was amazing huge house plenty of bedding and towels so close to bus and amazing foods and activities I would definitely stay here again thank you so much

10.0

Jun 2019

Great place to relax.

Great place to relax.

We had a great time away with our kids, everything was walking distance and we really enjoyed our time here.

10.0

Jan 2019

Ka pai, met our expectations even though we walked in unsure but open minded 👍

Ka pai, met our expectations even though we walked in unsure but open minded 👍

Comfy, spacious, quiet, home away from home, loved Are Meika.

10.0

Dec 2018

I would recommend this place to Friends and Family!

I would recommend this place to Friends and Family!

I would recommend this place to Friends and Family! It’s a affordable and a great space for our family for the 25 days we were there. Mosquito screens on the windows and fans in the rooms were excellent.. Nu (Coconut juice) every morning. Roy and Fiona

8.0

Sep 2018

Nice quiet house, close to Muri beach

Nice quiet house, close to Muri beach

Nice quiet house, close to Muri beach. Lovely garden. Everything that we needed

10.0

May 2018

Fantastic location 5 min from Muri main centre and bus stop.

Fantastic location 5 min from Muri main centre and bus stop.

Fantastic location 5 min from Muri main centre and bus stop. Are Meika is a child friendly location space to play and discover kuni kuni, lizards and chicklings. Are Meika has everything you need. Meitaki ma’ata

10.0

Nov 2017

Love the location 2min walk to the lagoon and 5min walk to all the shops.

Love the location 2min walk to the lagoon and 5min walk to all the shops.

Love the location 2min walk to the lagoon and 5min walk to all the shops. Are Meika felt like our home away from home.

10.0

Oct 2017

Beautiful house so close to everything we needed will definitely be staying again when we come back

Beautiful house so close to everything we needed will definitely be staying again when we come back

Beautiful house so close to everything we needed will definitely be staying again when we come back

8.0

Oct 2017

Awesome place, tucked away from the buzz of the main road within 10 minutes walking distance to the

Awesome place, tucked away from the buzz of the main road within 10 minutes walking distance to the

Awesome place, tucked away from the buzz of the main road within 10 minutes walking distance to the beach. Roasters are making a bit of a racket but that's all over the island. We enjoyed the "country life" with cute piglets next door while the house itself is friendly and spacious with an extra large garden surrounded by palm trees as a bonus. We would come back to Are Meia anytime - and probably will next time we are on the island. Go well!

10.0

Sep 2017

Great place to stay ,every thing you need.

Great place to stay ,every thing you need.

Great place to stay ,every thing you need.

10.0

Jul 2017

Fabulous place.

Fabulous place.

Fabulous place. Great garden, great location, child friendly. Cant fault it.

10.0

May 2017

Excellent accommodation, perfect spot, lovely neighbors, house perfectly kitted out, and the helpful

Excellent accommodation, perfect spot, lovely neighbors, house perfectly kitted out, and the helpful

Excellent accommodation, perfect spot, lovely neighbors, house perfectly kitted out, and the helpful shuttles they organised to and from the airport for us was just great! Thanks heaps!!

6.0

Dec 2016

The house worked well for everything we needed to do.

The house worked well for everything we needed to do.

The house worked well for everything we needed to do.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Takitumu District is £142 per night. This rental is £70 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Are Meika (Banana House). 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 Are Meika (Banana House) pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Are Meika (Banana House)?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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House in Takitumu District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Are Meika (Banana House)

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 Are Meika (Banana House) pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Are Meika (Banana House)?

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