The property is beautiful, stocked with almost everything you'll need. The property owner was extremely responsive to any questions before the trip and the in-country manager was also extremely helpful both before the trip and once we were on island. When you see the proximity to each other of the overwater bungalows at some of the large resorts, you'll really appreciate how private this overwater bungalow is. If you're someone who wants to have have a short walk to shopping or dinner at a restaurant, this isn't the place for you. Most shops and restaurants were a 15 - 25 minute drive, but many restaurants provide free pickup and drop off for dinner. This was a perfect base for both relaxing and exploring the island and would love to stay here again if we make it back to Bora Bora someday!

We really had a great time here and can not say enough about what a great place it was. From booking to check out it was easy to communicate with the owner and the property manager, everything was seamless. We rented a car from Nir and was picked up at the ferry and dropped off when we were done. Checking into the bungalow was easy. The bungalow itself was great, over the water and far enough from the one next it for some privacy. The inside was nice and had everything we needed, the outside had a nice covered back deck and a walk down swimming platform. Always a breeze on the deck which was good for watching the tropical fish below and the sunsets. We snorkeled right off the platform and had a lot to see, even a small blacktip Reef shark. The location on the island was great for getting around. The Black Pearl bungalow far exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Bora Bora.

I can't say enough good things about this property! It was super clean, well maintained (and I believe recently remodeled), not to mention private. The living room was relaxed with comfortable couch and chairs, the bed was amazingly comfortable, and the bathroom was well beyond my expectations with a large walk-in shower and big soaker tub. The kitchen was clean, and stocked with all the appliances (small and large) that you might need. The back porch was a good size with a comfy lounge chair, outdoor dining set, clotheslines for your wet swimwear and a BBQ. There's a kayak for use, and the snorkeling in the vicinity is pretty nice! We even saw some stingrays gliding past our porch a couple of times! Overall, I couldn't have been happier with our stay! I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a private, comfortable over-the-water bungalow on the main island without the restrictions (and expenses!) of staying at a resort.

Can’t say enough about our stay in the overwater bungalow. From the time mr. Nir picked us up at the ferry dock to the time he dropped us off after our stay, it was pure heaven!! The crystal clear blue water right off our dock was great for snorkeling. The bungalow itself was impeccable with everything you needed. We hated to leave. We would highly recommend this to everyone. Made many lasting memories. Thank You- Dave and JoAnn

We stayed here for 4 nights and will be unfaithful it I forgot to review about this place. Nir and his wife, Tiare they were so kind and knowledgeable. Any questions always be helping quickly by Nir. He was so dedicated to make us satisfying on anything we asked. I thought if this vacation,we didn’t meet him might we really went to disappointed through 2 places we just left also from Tahiti( 4 nights from Citi Home Tahiti, and 2 nights from Royal Bora Bora). Staying here, we had so much things we need like kitchen utensils, even rice, or oil to cook…Knowing both were seniors, Nir help me take us to the airport for free and together showing how we’ll do next steps. My wife before got headaches so much but when relaxing here, all symptoms were disappear immediately 😊. We’re surely to recommend about Nir and we now understand why we had spent many time to book successful here!

We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Pearl. The house was clean and well stocked. The bed was comfortable. We loved spending relaxing mornings on the deck listening to the waves and boats go past. We used the grill in the evening and enjoyed the quiet at the end of a busy day. Every thing you need in Vaitape is only 15-20 minutes away. Nir was so helpful and kind throughout the whole trip. Having the car from Nir was a must and so convenient with Nir meeting us at the dock and dropping us off after. One of our favorite things was we were so close to the Manta Ray cleaning station that we just kayaked over to it (to the right and around the tip of the island as you face the ocean)and moored to the kayak to the existing ropes. We snorkeled with a Manta Ray all alone before the tour boats arrived in the morning. Incredible. We saw an octopus along with many other fish as we snorkeled right under the house, we also saw a Moray Eel about 30 feet from the bungalow to the right. Staying over the water in Bora Bora at this price made it so we were happy to pay for excursions like a trip to Taha’a to the Pearl and Vanilla farms, and to take the snorkel tour of the lagoons. Truly incredible experiences. Our only suggestion would be the curtains in the bedroom could use updating, but they worked fine. We recommend Snack Matira for good inexpensive lunches right on the beach. Thank you, Nir for your incredible hospitality and wonderful stay.

My wife and I stayed for 9 nights and it was amazing. We prefer private rentals over resorts and this place is everything we expected and more. I cannot say enough positive things about how awesome this property is and the owner, Richard, was very responsive and helpful through the entire process. The manager (Nir) was also super helpful, a great guy, very responsive to our questions and needs. The bungalow was perfect, clean and neat, nice furniture and layout, large bathroom, well-appointed in all aspects, exactly what you see in the photos. We will definitely be back to stay here again! Thanks! Phil and Candy

Our 2nd time in Bora staying at the condos-our 1st time at No5. The condo is nicely laid out and the bed was very comfortable. Air works well and the bathroom is nice. The outside grill is good.We rented a car from Nir and it was a great rental(aircond works great too). We did have a few challenges. When we arrived the 2 sunlounges were broken and could not be used. We asked Nir for replacements/loaners for our 10 day stay but never received anything. This was a huge disappointment since the reason you go to Bora is for the sun. There is only one 2-person kayak. On day 2 the toilet broke at 7am.Nir said he would send someone who did not arrive until 330pm. He didnt fix the toilet and we waited until the next morning for the fix. Waiting over 24 hours for the only toilet to be fixed? There are 4 blinds in the living room looking out onto the lagoon. 2 of them were broken 50% of the view was obscured. Nir said he knew about that but never told us and didn’t offer any solutions so again we figured it out on our own. Finally a chair I was sitting in broke and I tumbled over backwards onto the tile floor. This was day 7 and we decided to leave the condo early and go to a resort for the final 3 days. All this time with everything that happened we did not receive an apology or inperson visit from the host. I have communicated with the owner who said I should have called him(he lives in the USA)so why have a host on the island? It was not the luxurious condo advertised unfortunately.

We really enjoyed our stay at Black Pearl OWB. The location is great -- you can watch both sun rise and sunset! We took lots of nice pictures. And of ciyrse snorkeling, kayaking every day. I saw someone digging out a huge octopus right under the deck! Also a shark swam by one day.

The location is great, the house is very nice. We enjoyed our stay overall. The house does need some basic maintenance, the sink doesn’t drain, the gate is broken, the door net keeps falling out on the porch. Things that don’t ruin your stay, but are annoying to deal with.

Thanks, Richard, for your awesome place and location. Debbie and I really enjoyed the stay, location, and community hospitality. The whole process went awesome with no glitches. Nir and his wife also di an awesome job with check-in, area excursions, setting us up with contact information, etc. We do recommend this place for anyone who loves relaxation, scenery, and culture.

We loved our stay at the Black Pearl and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to explore the mainland of Bora Bora besides just a resort experience. We saw eagle rays from our sun deck every morning, we used the kayak to paddle to the islands across, the location was super convenient, just a walking distance from trails around. The property manager helped us book an incredible snorkeling boat tour with a guide who picked us up right from our deck. Such a beautiful experience!

The resorts we wanted were over $2000/night so we gladly discovered the Black Pearl. Zero complaints and we loved our 4 night stay and all the photos we took. We will definitely be back in the next 5 years. Nir and Tiare were excellent and the rental car was also the best price, automatic and with AC. Thank you!

Everything about this place was fantastic. We loved it from start to finish. The only problem was that it was our time here was too short. Swimming right off the dock was a favourite for us, the area was quiet and peaceful, and Nir was so helpful.

We had a great weekend snowboarding trip. The cabins view and location made this trip just that much more spectacular. Thank you.

Very cool spot on Bora Bora! We had an awesome week in the bunglalow! Prime spot right on the water. We took a snorkling tour and the boat was able to pick us up right at the dock which was really neat. Great snorkling right outside your backdoor! We even saw some rays by our dock one morning. Features we thought added to the experience -high end appliances -great water pressure!!!! -grill was a huge plus -coordinating with the property manager to Nir made it too easy to vacation on a remote island :) -Richard had amazing recommendations on food and things to do while on the island Thank you and we will be back!

Absolutely wonderful. A beautiful location and property. Better then you can even imagine. Fish, sharks and rays visible from the porch. You can jump right into the water from the porch and swim or snorkel. Yes, you can pay hundreds more to stay over in the resort area huts, but Richard's property, especially the Black Pearl are isolated and much more private. It is beautifully maintained, and furnished and the bed is so comfortable. You can still do all the lagoon tours, jeep rides etc. and they will pick you up right at the hut. And let's not forget the property manager Nir and his wife. They are wonderful, friendly people who go out of their way to make sure you are happy, and your needs met. He gives you a phone to contact him if you need anything. Definitely rent one of Nir's cars. A lot cheaper than the other rental companies. Also contact him to make reservation arrangements for tours as he can get you discounts. If you want to buy black pearls, ask for his advice where to shop. Finally, lots of great restaurants. Richard will send you a list after booking and they were all great. There is probably no more beautiful place on earth then Bora Bora. Charles and Cheryl

A very relaxing stay in a beautiful location! The Black Pearl is a a perfect getsway. The view and lagoon is lovely!

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The property was larger than I expected, certainly bigger & more fun than a hotel room. Enjoyed its Polynesian art. Fun feeding bread & french fries to the fish from the balcony & watch them come out of hiding. The host was very friendly & accommodating. He lent us a cell phone for any questions. Definitely need rental car.

The Black Pearl was truly that, what a special place. Nir the manager was great and the place was better than the pics would stay there again for sure!! Steve & Cheri

Very nice overwater bungalow—one of the best we’ve stayed in. Very comfortable and lots of beautiful fish right below us, like having our own aquarium. Was a little noisy in the morning with both street and water traffic, but nothing we couldn’t live with. Lots of good restaurants nearby, and parrot fish is our new favorite fish. Nir was wonderful to work with. We had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Place was excellent. Exactly as advertised. Had a great time with the kayak, and close to beautiful snorkeling sites.

After having to reschedule this trip numerous times because of Covid, we finally made it and by far, this was the best property we stayed at this trip! Could not have asked for a better relaxing place with comfy bed and awesome views. Thanks Richard (owner) for hanging in there with us during all the rescheduling over the last 2 years. Nui was awesome and helped us get settled and Ivan (white house) says to tell you 'hi!' Your property was the highlight of our trip. Thank you!

My wife & I stayed 8 nights at the Black Pearl for 8 nights and loved every minute of the experience. We grabbed groceries and had everything we needed at the bungalow to make meals & enjoy adult beverages with a million dollar view. The grill on the lanai was my favorite for the fresh fish we picked up at the grocery store. Just sitting on the lanai watching the boats go by or jumping in for a snorkel was our favorite way to spend the days, but we did venture out and explore the island most days (definitely rent a car from Nir so you can get around). The bungalow was clean and had everything we needed, but it's all about the location and that view from the lanai. Richard handled the reservation process and answered questions quickly. Nir met us on arrival with a rental car, helped arrange a couples massage on the lanai (fantastic!!), and was only a text message away if we had any questions. I actually feel sorry for the people trapped at the big resorts who didn't get the chance to "live local" in paradise like we did.

My husband saw his first shark, we celebrated 40 years of marriage and his retirement .

A true paradise and fantastic all around place to stay!! My wife and I recently travelled from California, USA to the beautiful French Polynesian island of Bora Bora for our Honeymoon and had the absolute best, most romantic experience of our lives at Richard's amazing Black Pearl Bungalow. It would be impossible for me to express just how much we fell in love with this villa or how much it truly made us feel as if we were in our own home, despite being thousands of miles away. The interior layout is absolutely ideal for a couple looking to get away and yet still have all the luxurious accommodations without the hassle of the resorts. The open layout, the hardwood floors, the spacious king bedroom, the fully stocked and modern kitchen were all ideal. The outside deck with bbq grill, dining table and chase lounges on your own diving platform into the gorgeous sky blue waters, was something we will never forget the rest of our lives. Each evening we enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner as we watched the sunset unfold and the sky turn its brilliant hue of colors. Richard and our island hosts Nir and Tiare were so kind and helpful and made everything seamless and smooth. Definitely recommend renting a car from Nir and Tiare so that you can tour the island and see all the amazing local sites and restaurants and be free to cruise around at your leisure. We loved every minute of our honeymoon and would happily recommend staying at this bungalow. Anybody looking for a bit more of an adventure than the all-inclusive resorts, yet still having exactly the type of luxury and experience everybody dreams of when thinking about traveling to the Tahitian Islands, will be thrilled with this choice. We definitely plan on coming back someday. Until then the memories, sounds, smells and sights will stay with us every single day. Not really anything quite like experiencing the laid back and easy going lifestyle of the amazing Bora Bora locals and their culture. We felt honored and blessed to get to be a part of it. Do not hesitate to book a lagoon tour with a local guide to snorkel with the sharks, rays and beautiful fish - you will not regret it. Thank you so much Richard, Nir and Tiare for making our magical trip one we will remember the rest of our lives. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Sincerely, Brian & Alice.

The bungalow was paradise!!! We loved our stay here and didn’t want to leave. Nir met us at the ferry and gave us the keys and a rental car and was a great host and helped us with all the questions we had. All our tours picked us up directly from the bungalow and the water tours picked us up directly from the back porch. The bungalow had Amazon prime so it was great getting to watch movies at night. Another thing I loved was that the house had a security alarm system so we felt very secure staying here. All in all one of the best vacations and places that we’ve ever stayed!!!

My new husband and I spent our honeymoon here. Not only was booking with Richard easy, the entire trip was made simple and the bungalow was better than what we imagined. If we ever make it back we will definitely be booking with Richard again and we will be suggesting this stay to all of our loved ones.

The 5* reviews accurately reflect how amazing this place is and the pictures do not do it justice. The rental is clean and huge, and the deck is amazing. Many many fish can be seen right off the deck. We saw sharks, huge parrot fish, octopus, sting rays, eels and thousand of other fish right there. The coral is a fish nursery for sure. Nir is just incredible, a wealth of information and always available for anything. Rent a car from him he will guide you on trips, restaurants etc. he picked up us and dropped us at Matira beach until we could check in and then gave us the car. Matira beach is a true gem, amazing coral for snorkeling and miles of waste deep perfectly blue bath tub esque water. The snorkeling trip was amazing-manta, eagle, sting rays, sharks swimming by us in 3ft of water. Had it all. We also did a deep sea fishing trip and a trip to tupai, the uninhabited heart shaped private island dubbed the most romantic island in the world. It was an incredible, only Nirs friend has permission to go, not cheap, but truly a once in a lifetime trip.

We had a fantastic time at the Black Pearl for our honeymoon. The bungalow was very lovely and fairly private. There is a street directly in front of the home which can often be noisy, but the ocean waves tended to drown out a lot of the sounds. There was also so much sea life living directly under the bungalow (an octopus, a huge eel, hundreds of fish). It was awesome to be able to snorkel right off the dock. The property manager Nir and his wife Tiare were wonderful. Always available if we needed anything. They gave us a local cell phone to use during our trip and we also rented a car from them, which is a MUST if you stay at this bungalow, because you are a 15 minute drive from everything. All in all, our honeymoon was fantastic. Definitely do the sunset cruise/dinner at St James with Moana Adventures and also the all day snorkeling experience with private motu BBQ. Those were amazing activities.

Excellent property for a quiet and secluded getaway. Our property host, Nir was very helpful and easy to get hold of during our seven day vacation. Picked up and dropped off us at the airport with our car rental which made it very convenient and stress free. A grill is provided on the spacious lanai, had our meals daily with a beautiful ocean view. Snorkeling and kayaking is great just off the bungalow.