Absolutely love the Brando number one private bungalow! So, so special! This was my second 8-day stay in the last couple of years! Loved it!

Truly amazing location and only one of five overwater bungalows on the main island of Bora Bora. The booking process was great with Richard and when we arrived, Nir and Tiare were available for any questions and help we needed. Stepping off the private deck into the water never got old and we had fun snorkeling around the area. The area was very quiet and peaceful, but there were a few roosters within earshot so be prepared with earplugs if that wakes you up. The kitchen had all the essentials you'd need to prepare meals which was perfect for us. We can't wait to return!

If you are looking for a private bungalow with amazing views look no farther!

Unique private overwater bungalow. A little more basic and isolated than expected but had a great time exploring the island.

This was just what I was looking for, a place away from crowds but not isolated. It's clean and simple, not a lot of frills but has all the necessities. My stay was very enjoyable. Hope to come back someday and would definitely look to stay here again too.

What a beautiful place! We ended our honeymoon here and utterly loved the bungalow. The water and deck were perfect at every time of day. The Brando effect made it a bit more special. Highly recommend.

The property is well equipped, clean and beautiful location. The property manager, Nir and his wife, were very helpful, responsive and made the trip outstanding with great suggestions. The cell phone and car were extemely convenient and let us enjoy this beautiful place even more.. hope to be back soon

I spent a week in Bungalow one with two of my best friends and we absolutely loved it and were so sad to leave! The bungalow itself is clean, spacious, and well-equipped and its location offers privacy and freedom that you don't or won't necessarily get at the much more expensive resorts. We spent many hours snorkeling in the "backyard" ocean and saw a variety of fish, sea cucumbers, and even a few rays. We also spent many hours in the back patio listening to music, playing cards, reading, eating, and watching the boats go by and the sunset! When we did want or need to venture away from the bungalow, being able to easily and cheaply rent a car from Nir allowed us the feeedom to shop for groceries, go to restaurants, and explore the island. I highly recommend renting this bungalow if you want to have more space and freedom and spend significatly less than you would for an overwater bungalow at any of the local resorts!

Stayed with my with and it was great. Nice place and wonderful view. Had plenty of communication with the property manager about anything I needed. Would def come back.

Perfect bungalow! We loved our stay at Brando's Over Water. We saw many fish, spotted rays, a turtle, even a giant manta one evening. The place was beautiful and we can't wait to come back! The owner Richard and Nir the manager were great! Loved it all!

A very relaxing stay at this property. Management was very friendly and helpful with any questions and help with excursions. We loved the view and relaxing on the over the water porch. Bedrooms were large enough to be comfortable. You do need a car to get to dining and the public park, but the manager or town has rentals. Great affordable option to large resorts with more time to explore the island and local culture.

The bungalows are clean, comfortable and well-appointed with a big shower, nice beds, kitchen appliances and a washer. The wood floors are beautiful. The magic is in the location. Here, one is away from all the tourist mayhem. The lagoon is at your doorstep, full of wonder and life. The water is warm and so clear. This place is the ultimate luxury stay for someone who wants to recharge and reconnect under the stars with life and their loved one(s). We keep returning to find our souls again.

Very nice stay. Property is well situated and maintained. We will be back!

Love everything about this this.

We had a fantastic stay at Bungalow #1. What a wonderful experience to be able to wake up in the morning, walk out on the front porch, and see all the fish, eagle rays, and beautiful blue water Bora Bora has to offer. Property was well kept and had the essentials needed for preparing meals there. We felt very secure at the property and didn't have any concerns about safety. The swim platform was outstanding as we did a lot of snorkeling around the area. The property manager Nir, was a super nice guy, and very helpful and insightful picked us up promptly from the ferry and returned us promptly to the ferry when it was time to leave! You will want a car if staying here as its about halfway to Vaitape either direction you go around the island, but doesn't take long by car and it's a beautiful drive.

It’s a very nice place to stay!

We had an incredible experience at the Bungalow. Being able to live in a place where we could be directly on the water, not be dependent on a restaurant for our meals was an absolute pleasure. It gave us an opportunity to really get to know the island in a less touristy way, and interact with local people while also enjoying everything Bora Bora had to offer. Would highly recommend!!!!

Wow! What a true gem. The bungalow is on a quiet part of the island that has little traffic and spectacular sunsets. My wife and I enjoyed listening to the sounds of Bora Bora as we went to sleep at night. The lapping water was soothing and each morning at sunrise, we would see rowers silently gliding past our bungalow and the most beautiful fish coming to greet the day. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need to cook. However, we found ourselves enjoying the local restaurants more than we had planned and only cooked a couple meals during our 8 days. Everything is so convenient and just a short drive away. Richard reached out to us immediately after booking and provided contact information for his manager, Nir. Nir was amazing from our first email contact and throughout the trip. He met us at the airport with a car for rent during our stay and was available for any questions during our stay. We bought a day pass and enjoyed the beach and a meal at one of the resorts on the motu. This definitely affirmed that we made the right decision to stay in the VRBO. The resort bungalows there were so close to each other, with little privacy. They were set so high above the water making access and views nowhere near as amazing as what we experienced in our bungalow. Staying on the main island allowed us easy access to shops, groceries, and restaurants. Whenever any of the locals found out we were staying in the Brando bungalow, they had positive things to say about the location and the history. It was great to know that we were staying somewhere that people were proud to have as part of their community! I highly recommend staying in this bungalow and soaking up the privacy, the connection to the community, and the views that can't be found in the resorts!

This was perfect for our family of four. Everything we needed. Was there The Manager Nir was very helpful and had everything we needed. Would love to go back sometime.

This was our first trip to French Polynesia and we loved our time in Bora Bora. We avoided the resorts and booked with VRBO for a bungalow that was a fraction of the price of the resorts. The bungalow came with a rental car that enabled us to travel around the island. The car worked flawlessly and was a great addition to the trip. Our bungalow worked great for our needs as we were able to shop at the local grocery store and roadside fruit stands for meals. We ate at the bungalow and enjoyed home cooked dinners each night. This set up allowed us to avoid costly restaurants and save on our budget. We were provided with a kayak, life vests and other water accessories. We enjoyed snorkeling right off our back deck and found the morning and evening as especially good times to sit on the deck and enjoy the view. We would recommend this place to anyone interested in enjoying the island life of Bora Bora without the costs of the resorts in Bora Bora.

We stayed here five days - and loved each and every one... even though it rained most of the time! The view is just great and you can snorkel or kayak right from your unit.

We had a great stay at the Marlon Brando Bungalow. We recommend renting a car from Avis which is right near the arrival dock for the ferry from the airport. Great over water bungalow experience for significantly less than the resorts on Bora Bora. Check in was easy. The manager met us at the ferry with the key and instructions to get to the bungalow. Interior was well maintained and we appreciated the a/c and washing machine. We’d definitely come back!

If your dream is to go to Bora Bora, but don't want to pay resort prices, this private bungalow is the answer to your dilemma. This bungalow allowed us to enjoy paradise affordably and comfortably. And we also were able to live amongst the beautiful culture and people of the island.

We travelled with our 16-month old (who doesn't yet walk) and it was heavenly staying at the bungalow. So relaxing and beautiful. The perfect getaway for our little family. The car rental through Nir was seamless and essential. We loved driving into town on pretty much a daily basis to go to the supermarket for fresh baguettes, or to grab lunch/dinner from a food truck. Everything is easily accessible from the bungalow. Note: for the restaurants, it's better to call for reservations. We were able to get seated, but they were alarmed at our lack of reservations. The bungalow is as described, maybe a bit rustic for some (but then you should be staying at a resort), but for us it was perfect. We were able to do laundry, relax and eat meals on the overwater deck, enjoy the sunsets, come and go as we wished. We fed the fish leftover baguettes each morning; cooled off in the water in the afternoons. Idyllic. Everything you need, including a smart tv for streaming if you need a little mindless entertainment in the middle of paradise (we did). We'll be back! And we're telling all of our friends about the bungalow!

We had a wonderful time in this over the water bungalow. The views were absolutely beautiful…. the water colors, fish, and rainbows. An incredible experience. Nir made check in and check out easy and we had access to a phone to call him at any time if we needed assistance. A great feeling when you are on vacation!

We spent week in the Brando bungalow and had the best time. The bungalow was clean and had everything we need to be comfortable. The view was spectacular and every day was perfect

As everything on this island, the property and its location are beautiful. It’s very quiet here because it’s away from the main tourist parts. The bungalow is very spacious. You can swim right from the balcony… it’s wonderful. Lots of fish to see right there; under water or just standing on the balcony. During the island’s winter months (we were here in September), you can expect a steady wind of 15-20mph day and night. But you get used to it and it doesn’t really interfere with any activities. It’s just part of life here. Depending on the part of the island, you may even have a pretty protected beach with less wind. I would come to this island and this Bungalow again, no doubt. I would recommend this to anyone. Oh! Our manager Nir provided the best check in experience. He’s so nice and you can reach him any day with the local cell phone he provides you during your stay. He will book guided tours for you and give you recommendations about where to go for food.

We liked the view from the bungalow and the snorkeling in front of the bungalow. Check in with Nir was great! Beds were not comfortable, especially in the master. Furnitures are outdated.

Wonderful stay, easy to get around definitely rent a car! Nir was wonderful and helped with everything we needed.

If you want an affordable over the water bungalow in Bora Bora, THIS is the place to stay! You will enjoy the accomodations of the home and the fantastic view of sea life right from your deck. Be sure to rent the car from Nir as you will need it to get to the store, bank, and around the island. We brought fishing poles for "catch and release" fishing and floaties to float on the water. We also brought our own snorkeling gear as there is much to see from the dock. If you need anything or want to book an excursion, ask Nir first. It was fantastic to be picked up from our dock for water excursions or out on the road for our land excursions. Our family of four had a fabulous time and it was very hard to leave to go back to the fast paced life in California!

The overwater bungalow was an exciting experience and hassle free. The property manager was excellent and helpful. We rented a car from the owner and were glad we did. The lagoonarium snorkel trip was wonderful.

Overall, I had a great experience. The overwater bungalow is wonderful. It is spacious, fully equipped and clean. A car is needed to go to the supermarket or to a restaurant. A kayak is available. I can definitely recommend this property.