We arrived before check-in time but while Connie and her people were still preparing the property we were able to drop our bags. A huge welcome from her family and staff gave is an indication as to the graciousness of the Cook Island people and we weren't dissapointed. We will be back to Raraotonga in tne next few months and we will bo contacting Connie to arrange accommodation. She is brilliant and well commended.

We had a wonderful time at Connies place, the house is perfect for a family of 7 adults. Great living areas and bedrooms, and the covered bbq area meant we could still cook and eat outside when it rained. We loved the beach house, its a fantastic spot right on the beach. Great sitting on the deck having a late afternoon wine while enjoying the view of the lagoon.

We loved the location, the house was very clean and tidy and the gardens are lovely Thanks Connie 😊

Had 2 v relaxing weeks in this comfortable spotlessly clean house with beautiful gardens and views of the mountains. It is very well equipped and thankfully has air con in the bedrooms ! The beach is a hop and a skip away and the Beach House was where i spent most of my time enjoying the sea breezes and the view of the stunning lagoon. Connie was away much of the time I was there but other members of her family were at hand and happy to help and advise whilst respecting privacy. I very much hope to return before too long .

Loved everything about this property Perfect for family or 4 couples. Vehicle hire recommended. Has beach house with extras as well Connie, our host was amazing. Definitely would stay again. Barry, Dunedin, NZ.

Extremely enjoyable stay, I loved the house and facilities. Connie and family were marvellous.

Spacious house with comfortable beds and a choice of places to relax, set in beautiful gardens with mountain views. The beach hut was a bonus, the lagoon lovely swimming. Overall a perfect spot for our three generation family of 7 adults and a toddler.

Best house I've stayed in on the island. Perfect for two families, screens on the windows so no bugs, and everything we needed. The beach hut was an added bonus, and we felt like we had our own private beach. Communication was a bit slow, but Connie was on holiday so not her fault. We'll definitely be back!

We loved our stay here and felt at home straight away. The house had plenty of space for our family of six and the teens even had their own bedrooms. The kitchen and BBQ is really well set up for self-catering. It has a lovely garden and is in a great location right across the road from the beach where the turtle tours leave (I highly recommend booking this in advance with Snorkel Cook Islands) and it's just down the road from Wigmore's Store, which sells fresh local fruit and vege, chutneys, coconut milk and yummy puddings, as well as everything else you might need. The weather was very windy in July when we visited so we didn't spend a lot of time at the beach hut, though this is a great feature. Instead we explored the island and the house was always a relaxing home base to return to, sit on the couch in the sheltered courtyard and have a nice glass of Cook Islands lager to finish off the day. Thank you Connie!

We loved our stay here and felt at home straight away. The house had plenty of space for our family of six and the teens even had their own bedrooms. The kitchen and BBQ is really well set up for self-catering. It has a lovely garden and is in a great location right across the road from the beach where the turtle tours leave (I highly recommend booking this in advance with Snorkel Cook Islands) and it's just down the road from Wigmore's Store, which sells fresh local fruit and vege, chutneys, coconut milk and yummy puddings, as well as everything else you might need. The weather was very windy in July when we visited so we didn't spend a lot of time at the beach hut, though this is a great feature. Instead we explored the island and the house was always a relaxing home base to return to, sit on the couch in the sheltered courtyard and have a nice glass of Cook Islands lager to finish off the day. Thank you Connie!

Absolutely loved our stay at Connie’s house. Most perfect place to unwind for a week. Comfortable, clean and everything you could need. We couldn’t of picked a better location. Thank you so much.

Absolutely loved our stay at Connie’s house. Most perfect place to unwind for a week. Comfortable, clean and everything you could need. We couldn’t of picked a better location. Thank you so much.

We had a great time at this spacious lovely property in Rarotonga. Very clean, good quality sheets, private. Connie is a great host. Amazing beach across the road, kayaks and a lovely beach shack. Supermarket nearby. Highly recommended!!

We stayed for 8 nights and had an absolutely incredible time. Connie and her staff are very lovely and helpful and the property is in superb condition. The main house is less than a 1-minute walk away from the beach, which is great because you don't hear the traffic on the road. However, the roosters are very active in the morning, so bring your earplugs if you don't want to be woken up by them. My personal highlight was to watch the sun rise behind the mountains from the kayak and enjoying the clear night skies.

We loved the house. Especially the beach house, where we spent most day's! Perfect for our family holiday with 3 children and grandparents and the location is amazing. We miss it so much already and we only left 4 day's ago! Connie and her sister Jackie were so kind and caring. We are very grateful to have met them and to find this beautiful house. We are already planning our next holiday there 😀

We loved the house. Especially the beach house, where we spent most day's! Perfect for our family holiday with 3 children and grandparents and the location is amazing. We miss it so much already and we only left 4 day's ago! Connie and her sister Jackie were so kind and caring. We are very grateful to have met them and to find this beautiful house. We are already planning our next holiday there 😀

This a lovely comfortable spacious holiday home for a group of people to enjoy each others company at and also have access to use the beautiful beach and facilities at the beach hut across the road. Definitely recommend a vehicle, which Connie was most helpful in organising. We enjoyed our stay, the property worked well for our group of 6. (three generations).

This a lovely comfortable spacious holiday home for a group of people to enjoy each others company at and also have access to use the beautiful beach and facilities at the beach hut across the road. Definitely recommend a vehicle, which Connie was most helpful in organising. We enjoyed our stay, the property worked well for our group of 6. (three generations).

The batch was everything we hoped it to be, relaxing, easy to stay in. Connie was very helpful with car hire and Island information. Thanks Connie

The batch was everything we hoped it to be, relaxing, easy to stay in. Connie was very helpful with car hire and Island information. Thanks Connie

Great little vacation. Loved the home, the island and Connie and her family. We will definitely return especially since the island is getting high speed internet. That will be a bonus for anyone travelling far from home.

Clean, well appointed, well located, friendly. Really enjoyed the beach house. Nice snorkelling right off the beach but watch the current. Having Wigmores grocery store close by was helpful but still too far to walk. Connie is a lovely host with great recommendations.

The house was beautiful, with all the features you could ask for including a well stocked kitchen and a delicious fruit bowl. Located down a driveway less than 100m from the beach, its quiet and private with a stunning garden. The four private bedrooms were perfect for our group of 6 adults, and the beds were all really comfy. Connie and her team were terrific. Communication was great and the whole holiday was made easy for us by Connie. We would recommend this house to others for a wonderful relaxing holiday!

The house was beautiful, with all the features you could ask for including a well stocked kitchen and a delicious fruit bowl. Located down a driveway less than 100m from the beach, its quiet and private with a stunning garden.The four private bedrooms were perfect for our group of 6 adults, and the beds were all really comfy. Connie and her team were terrific. Communication was great and the whole holiday was made easy for us by Connie. We would recommend this house to others for a wonderful relaxing holiday!

An incredible property situated close to a beautiful beach and only minutes from all of Rarotongas great beaches and eateries. Connie was an amazing host and nothing was a problem. Her house had everything you needed to enjoy your stay.

Beautiful house and location.

Just experienced the best three weeks of my Life. Everyone who joined me couldnt stop saying how lovely everything was staying at this beautiful property. I am very happy to write to express my thanks to you Connie and family (and Toka) for a truly wonderful experience staying at Relax @ Aramoana. This is the most relaxing oasis in Rarotonga, who would have known tucked away down the drive is your own piece of paradise. The garden and beach has been so inspiring with all different flowers blooming each day from the Coconut Palms, Anthriums, Hibiscus, Heliconia, Frangipani, Bananas, Tropical Pink and White Gingers, Pomegranate, Orchids blooming out of trees, even a grove of Gardenias! Not forgeting the vibrant colours of foliage. My favourite part was going for a bit of an adventure in the kayak on the lagoon or walking the beach at dusk and watching the sunset in colours from yellow, orange, pink and blood red. Then watching the white ghost crabs run over the beach then disappear. Cooking a BBQ at the Kabana house on the beach and Salsa dancing on the deck. The most beautiful part of Rarotonga are the people, thank you Connie for being our host! I recommend to new house guests to stay as long as you can, embrace everything this gentle way of life on the Island has to offer... the experience will change your life! You will be seeing us back again soon! Martina Molloy

From the moment we drove up the driveway and saw the gorgeous gardens to when we left the spacious, homely and incredibly comfortable house - we were hooked! The bedrooms are all luxurious with comfortable king-sized beds and each with its own gorgeous outlook. Having two bathrooms meant we weren't lining up for showers or getting in each other's way and the house was incredibly well resourced with every conceivable thing you might need - board games, platters, extra towels, a well stocked laundry etc etc etc. Oh and it even comes with its own gorgeous friendly dog, Toka. The outside boasts absolutely beautiful gardens and great outdoor flow for entertaining and enjoying the warm evenings. We ate on the outside deck each night and enjoyed the great barbeque set-up. We spent a lot of time at the well-stocked beach house - picnicking, watching life on the lagoon and enjoying the kayaks, snorkeling gear and stand up paddle boards. We loved living in amongst a neighbourhood with the sounds of locals living their daily lives. Everything we needed was within walking distance - Wigmore's Superette is well stocked with fresh veggies, wine, groceries and their donuts were to DIE FOR!! We hired a car for the time we were there though so we could explore the island, go to town, and experience the dozens of great eateries, markets, and beautiful sites. Connie was so lovely to deal with - very friendly, caring and welcoming. We'd go back to this place in a heartbeat.

Great place, great hosts accuracy to listing and more. Cheers Connie

Lovely property with the added advantage of the beach hut. House has everything you need for any length of stay. Whilst the beach hut is an added bonus. Connie is lovely and more than willing to help with any part of tour holiday

Perfect place to spend a week in Rarotonga! The house had everything we needed and it was nice to be back off the main road for a bit of peace and privacy. The beach house was ideal and it was great to have access to kayaks and snorkeling gear. Connie and Arthur are fabulous hosts and very obliging. Would be handy to have a rental car if staying here but we managed ok using the local buses and Wigmores store is within easy walking distance. Would highly recommend :-)

This place was so lovely and had plenty for the kids to do. Even on a rainy day, there were games and television for some indoor entertainment. The beach house was nice and where we spent a lot of our day. I would highly recommend this place to others.