About this property

Beachfront Location: Vaima Beachfront Apartments in Rarotonga offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can enjoy water sports facilities, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Comfortable Accommodations: The apartment features two bedrooms, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Air-conditioning, a balcony, and a washing machine ensure a comfortable stay. Amenities and Activities: Free WiFi, outdoor seating, and barbecue facilities enhance the guest experience. Canoeing and snorkeling are available nearby, with Vaimaanga Beach just a few steps away. Convenient Location: Located 7.5 mi from Rarotonga International Airport, the property is highly rated for its convenient location and excellent snorkeling options.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Kate
Australia Australia
This accommodation was perfection! Kym and Ricky were amazing and answered any questions we had. The apartment was so clean and had everything we needed and more. Beach front, quiet, crystal clear water and the best snorkeling from your doorstep....
Nancy
Canada Canada
Having complimentary kayaks and snorkelling equipment was fabulous. The snorkelling right in the beach was very good. The bed was comfy. Ricky was in town and a delightful host. The location was on the nicest part of the island!
Darren
Australia Australia
Quite spot, access to kayaks, life jackets, goggles and snorkels was great. very realxing and protected from the wind. Close to Wigmores whcih was great.
Sasha
Australia Australia
Location was great. Close to everything: restaurants, shops, cafes, car rental, but still very private with a great beach access. The view was the best thing, unreal. Crystal clear water, great for swimming and snorkeling. Like a post card!
Beverly
United States United States
Location was great! Near some excellent restaurants; away from the busy touristy Muri.
Stewart
New Zealand New Zealand
The information provided by email just prior to my stay of location of the apartment, how too access the keys and gain access to the apartment was easy to follow, the apartment was beautiful and with the usual supplies for a hot drink on arrival...
Cooper
Australia Australia
Outstanding location with fantastic snorkelling outside the door. Outstanding facilities including water sport and snorkelling equipment Outstanding response from support staff when there were any issues
Kaknika
New Zealand New Zealand
Great location, beach access and available equipments.
Miranda
New Zealand New Zealand
This is the second stay at VBA and we LOVE it, lovely well appointed appartments, private, great location and best snorkelling on the island (in our opinion)
Jenny
Australia Australia
A beautiful apartment and property! Very clean, well designed and had everything we needed. The detailed information provided about the property and local area (what to do and where to go) was very useful, thank you. Great location, and having...

Hosted by Ricky Short

9.7
Host Review Score
Ricky Short
Vaima Beachfront Apartments are four exclusive absolute beachfront self-catering apartments located in the beautiful village of Vaimaanga. They provide access to one of the best beaches in Rarotonga, on the southern tip of the island, where you can swim, snorkel, paddle and, uniquely, enjoy both peaceful sunrises and gorgeous sunsets. The apartments offer enviable and unimpeded views of the white sandy beach and aqua blue lagoon from both the living rooms and the master bedrooms. Perfect for groups travelling together, the property allows you to be close, while enjoying your own space & privacy. They are conveniently located a couple minutes' walk from a well-stocked 24/7 convenience store and neighbourhood cafes and restaurants. Each air-conditioned apartment is tastefully decorated with modern coastal accents and includes a master bedroom opening directly on to your own private patio with unobstructed beach and lagoon views, premium king bed, in-room safe, ceiling fans, television with chromecast TV for streaming, your own private barbecue, a well-equipped kitchen with everything you could need to self cater, including stove top, full size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and air fryer; as well as a second bedroom (with your choice of King or Twin beds), a large family bathroom and a living area with bi-fold doors opening up fully to the stunning lagoon view. Guest facilities are conveniently located on-site, including free on-site parking, WiFi, guest laundry, sun lounges, snorkelling equipment & kayaks. To balance your privacy and solitude with relaxation and convenience, for stays of a week or more, in-stay servicing is provided every 3-4 days (but adjusting for weekends and public holidays).
Ricky Short grew up in the Cook Islands and, although he lives overseas now, his heart remains there. Vaima Beachfront Apartments were built primarily for his children, so they would always be encouraged to return to their proud Polynesian roots and culture; so care has been taken to ensure they have been built to a high standard and provide every comfort as a home away from home. The stunning apartments are situated in peaceful Vaimaanga village on Ricky's family land (in the Cook Islands land only passes through families), which means his parents, aunts and cousins are nearby neighbours. Indeed, the apartments have been a family affair from the start, with Ricky's uncle John Short, owner of the leading construction company in Rarotonga, building them, his parents, Tui and Cecelia, helping project manage the build and his cousin, Nadine, coordinating the beautiful coastal-themed internal design. And now Nooroa Short, John's wife, is the Property Manager, who you can contact for help during your stay. Ricky is delighted to be able to share the wonders of his beloved Rarotonga and the Cook Islands with guests from all over the world.
Vaima Beachfront Apartments are, uniquely for the area, located off the main road, away from street noise, but within walking distance of Wigmore's Superstore (open 24/7) and popular neighbourhood cafes and restaurants. You can step off your patio to peaceful Vaimaanga Beach and the aqua blue Rarotongan lagoon, with fantastic snorkelling (plenty of fish and the odd turtle), kayaking and swimming. Local buses run regularly both clock-wise and counter clock-wise around the island and can be hailed down on the main road right outside the property. Go Cook Islands rent cars and scooters and are located a couple of minutes away (next to Wigmore's Superstore). Wigmore's Falls, a popular local swimming hole and tourist attraction, is a gentle hike away. Muri Beach, a popular tourist destination with cafes, restaurants and activities is 8 km away (10-15 minute drive).
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Vaima Beachfront Apartments

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Vaima Beachfront Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $294. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vaima Beachfront Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

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