Title: The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33572912&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! ![Property grounds - The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! (Vaitape)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33573000/33572912/b23afa34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! (Vaitape)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33573000/33572912/b2a927d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! (Vaitape)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33573000/33572912/110d914a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! (Vaitape)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33573000/33572912/eadf1fcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels - The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! (Vaitape)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33573000/33572912/89c39444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Black Pearl, a luxurious over-water bungalow in French Polynesia. Enjoy your private walkway, covered terrace with gas barbecue and NESPRESSO machine, overlooking the lagoon and palm-covered islands. Relax on your dock or snorkel among thousands of colorful fish in the coral reef. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY. THERE IS $1,000.00 DUE UPON BOOKING WHICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE LAST PAYMENT IS DUE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND IS ALSO NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF I CAN FIND ANOTHER CLIENT TO TAKE ALL OR SOME OF THAT RESERVED SPACE, I WILL REFUND ALL OR PART OF THE SECOND PAYMENT... VOTED WORLD'S MOST ROMANTIC OVER WATER BUNGALOW BY LONELY PLANET 2019!! PLEASE READ OUR REVIEWS. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS LONGER THAN ANYONE AT THE COMPLEX... WE HAVE THE ONLY THREE OVER WATER BUNGALOWS WITH FULL AIR CONDITIONING! The Black Pearl is truly a spectacular and luxurious over water Bungalow. The only bungalow out of the five with its own private walkway! Extra housekeeping now available as well as special catered in bungalow dining (Must be booked well in advance)! COMPARE OUR RATES TO THE RESORTS. The Black Pearl is our most Luxurious Bungalow. Truly, the most beautiful privately owned over water home in all of French Polynesia... A gorgeous covered terrace, overlooking the lagoon and palm covered islands, just a few hundred yards away, is fully furnished with quality outdoor furniture and gas barbecue, DOUBLE KAYAK and NESPRESSO machine. NOW WITH NETFLIX!! Here you can enjoy many wonderful hours -- reading a good book, marveling at the natural beauty of the area, or just doing nothing. If you wish to take a dip in the warm waters, nothing could be simpler. Just go down four steps on your private dock and dive in. Right there you can snorkel for hours, check out the thousands of colorful fish in and around the coral reef, or just lie on the beach under a palm tree, while sipping a Tahitian punch. Please note, that we can help set up tours for you: Authentic Tahitian Motu picnics, Polynesian weddings, Jet skis, shark and manta ray feed, sunset sailing, scuba diving, island jeep and snorkeling tours, even a tattoo with a Tahitian master! Additional info: Our over water home is the perfect location for snorkeling, walking hiking and swimming and the bungalow comes with two kayaks. Paradise surrounds you. If you need help with rental cars, international or domestic flights, we can help with that too. We have many returnees and we are confident that this will be your vacation of a lifetime! Our rates are very affordable, especially if you've checked out the prices of some of the 4 and 5 star hotels on the island. Our home is a true travel bargain. Every detail is exquisite. We have a 40 inch flat screen smart TV... High speed internet and wifi... Bathtub, Walk in shower. This is a luxurious as it gets. Please reserve early as high season books up fast. Many thanks and best regards, Richard and Seiko CAR RENTAL: You will need a car. Other options are carts, bikes, taxi and water taxi (Not always available). PLEASE NOTE: Contact our manager directly for CAR RENTALS. His name is Nir, and he can be reached by email. His special 'Client car' rates are far below the car rental companies on the island. Trip, Airline, Hotel and Car Assistance!!!: We would be pleased and happy to help you with your entire trip to paradise. We can arrange your International Flights to Tahiti on any applicable carrier, as well as your Inter-Island Flights on Air Tahiti. We can also book your Hotel Accommodations and Rentals in Tahiti or on any of the other islands you might care to visit. Please email me for further information. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33575300/33575255/566d9095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! 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This must be filled out, signed and returned before reservation is complete. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 8464DTO-MT If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-16.501076,-151.74294&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:r%7EtcBjhd%7D%5B%3FO%3FQ%40O%3FO%40Q%3FM%40O%40Q%40OBM%40SBMBO%40OBQDMBOBMDOBODMDODODMDOFMDMFMDOFMFMFMFKHOFKHOHKFKHKHKHOJKHKHGJMHKJKJGJKJIJKJIJGJKLIJILGJILELGLILEJILENCLILELELENELENCLENCLENALCNENANCL%3FNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%40N%3FLBN%40NDLBN%40NDLBLDNBLDNDLDLDLDLHNBLDJHNDJHLFLDJHLFJHLHJJJFJHJJJHJJJFJJHJJLHFJJHJHJHNHJFJHJHNFJHNFJFLFLFLDNFLFLDLDNDLDNDNDLBNDNBLDNBLBP%40NBNBL%40RBL%40N%40P%40N%3FL%40P%40N%3FN%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FNANAP%3FLANAPANCLARCLCNALCRCLENCLENCNELENENELENENGJGLENGNGJGLGJINGJINIJGJIJINIJIJKJIHKJIHKLKFKLKFKJKHKFKJMHKHMFKHMDMHKFODKHMDODMFMDMDMDODMFO%40MDMBODO%40MBODO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAM%3FOCOAOEMCOAMEOCMEOAMGOEMEMEMEMGOEMEKIMEMGMIMEKIMGKIMIKKKGKIKKKGKMKGKMIIKKIIIKKKIOIKIKGKIKIOGKIOGKGMGKGOEOGMEKGOEOEMEOEOEMCOEOCMCOEMCSAMCOCMASCMAOAQAO%3FMAQ%3FOAO%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xn8izF3p24Nda5lPiURCpQ1hIkQ=) Vaitape, Bora Bora #### What's nearby - Tupitipiti Point \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Mt. Pahia \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Vaitape Harbor \- 10 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Matira Beach \- 17 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Le Meridien Beach \- 40 min drive \- 11.2 miles #### Getting around - Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute) - 99 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vini vini bar - ‬7 min drive - Pora-Pora Coffee Shop - Varavara - ‪Lagoon Restaurant- Jean Georges- Bora Bora - ‬15 min drive - ‪Le Saint James - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!? ### What time is check-in at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!? ### What time is check-out at The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora!? ### Where is The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Black Pearl! The most luxurious private OVER WATER BUNGALOW on Bora Bora! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 138 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### stacy 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Best place to stay with easy access to the water. Lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. Lots of activities are avaliable as well. The bungalow was exceptional. A grill on the back patio as well as a kayak to paddle arpund in. ##### stacy Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron B. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! We celebrated our anniversary here, and enjoyed it very much. The local managers were extremely helpful when checking in and out, and we would definitely recommend renting the car you will need directly from them. Overall a wonderful stay. ##### Ron B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul F. 4 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Everything was exactly as advertised. Very spacious and comfortable bungalow. Nir was fantastic, from picking us up to telling us everything we needed to know about the island. Can’t say enough good things about our stay! Highly recommended! ##### Paul F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg J. 6 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent choice Great VRBO. Clean, stocked, helpful hosts. Unique location! ##### Greg J. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy B. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little Paradise My husband and I had a fantastic stay in the 'Black Pearl" Bungalow. It was beautifully decorated and had all the most updated appliances we could ask for. The BBQ was great!We loved that the air conditioning covered the entire bungalow. It was fantastic to step into the water off of the private landing. Our dock was a private entrance and we loved that entire privacy of this bungalow.The road behind us was noisy ,however this was the only small issue.The property manager "NIR" was fabulous ! He gave us a phone to use and we called him for any questions. He was so happy to help us and organized a private snorkle tour for us which was the most amazing experience we had. We followed some Manta Rays. We highly recommend this VROB if you want a private bungalow and local experience in the real Bora Bora. ##### Wendy B. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joanne h. 4 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay The bungalow was wonderful. Very clean and comfortable. So very relaxing, we spent hours on the deck just watching the boats and fish go by. We snorkeled right off the dock. If you go off to the right when you are facing the ocean there are fish. The excursion boats were able to pick us up and drop us off at the dock. Tom was great and very helpful. Would stay here again. ##### joanne h. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole H. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Black Pearl We stayed here for our honeymoon and loved it so much! The location was on a quieter part of the island and our bungalow was very isolated compared to most. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved being able to step off our deck and into the water. We also loved feeding the fish cornflakes and watching them swarm around us. We even saw a stingray one night. The kayak was an added bonus and we had fun using it as well. The property manager was very responsive and helped answer any of our questions. Great place to stay and we highly recommend. We will be coming back! ##### Nicole H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnn B. 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overwater bungalow nirvana 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 ##### JoAnn B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alisa R. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing This place was perfect!. We rented a car from Nir, which I would highly recommend. He makes it so easy, he meets you as soon as you are off the shuttle boat with the car and keys and a local phone in case you need it. It rained all day the day before leaving so we drove around the island and checked out some restaurants/bars that were located in hotels and we for sure Had the best accommodations, area of the island and the best view with our own aquarium to to swim in everyday. Nir was so helpful and very fast to help with anything. I only had two questions and he was very prompt to answer them back. Side note about the island. If you stay there on New Year’s Day know all the stores and restaurants are closed this day. There is a contact in the bungalow to hire a private chef if wanted. They make fresh bread everyday at the local grocery store. Once we caught onto this we went every morning to get warm fresh baked bread.Even though we’re not big tv people having Netflix on the living room tv was nice to have. ##### Alisa R. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen H. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week in Paradise 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! ##### Karen H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William R., Kamloops, Canada 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The pearl of Bora Bora 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. ##### William R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryne 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Kathryne ### 10/10 Excellent #### William H. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 21 Days In Paradise! We had an amazing 21 days at the Black Pearl - Nir and Taire were incredibly accommodating and helpful throughout our stay. Nir was always available for any questions, and Taire even picked us up at the dock and took us to the rental car location. Check-in was smooth, and Nir provided us with a local phone for easy communication. The location is exceptional, offering privacy compared to other options. Renting a car from Nir is a must for exploring the island. The bungalow was clean and well-equipped, exactly as advertised. We spent most of our time swimming, snorkeling, or enjoying the stunning views from the deck. The Saturday morning outrigger canoe races passing by were a highlight. The amenities, from the comfortable bed to the thoughtful lighting, exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed grilling fresh fish and sampling various restaurants on the island. La Villa Mahana was a standout for special occasions, while Snack Matira offered a more casual experience right on one of the world's top beaches. Overall, it was the best vacation we've had. Highly recommend the Black Pearl. - Bill & Tina ##### William H. Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy K. 8 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We were very happy. We genuinely enjoyed our stay at the bungalow. We were impressed with the high quality appliances, lots of kitchen accessories. Toaster, blender, storage bowls etc. The wash machine was nice to have as well. The shower was awesome, big and with a rain shower head that had great pressure. Also big fluffy bath towels were included along with 2 beach towels. The King size bed was comfortable. When it got hot, the air conditioner cooled it down quickly. Also if you opened all the windows you could get a nice breeze blowing through. It was fun sitting on the deck, enjoying the fish and beautiful water. I would recommend a rental car, we got ours through Nir, it was a great asset, we were able to grocery shop, go out to eat and go to the beach. The only negative we found was the blinds in the living room were mostly broken, which meant they had to be down the whole time, there was no way to raise them. Although it would have been nice had they worked, it did not hamper our stay. ##### Cindy K. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas S., Pocatello 6 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Overwater Bungalow The Black Pearl is an amazing place to stay for a couple! Richard, Nir and Taire were all very flexible and helpful. Taire helped us check in when we were able to arrive early on a standby flight. She met us at the ferry drop off with the car and showed us around and gave us all the information. The bungalow itself is about a 10 minute drive from downtown and is amazing! It has almost everything that you need including an incredible view, which is the most important to us! If you’re looking for a place that is absolutely perfect, there are a few cosmetic things that could be improved. None of them made this stay any less fantastic! Having air-conditioning is an amazing extra! The bed was comfortable and the bathroom is fantastic. We woke up every morning and had coffee on the deck looking out at the incredible Motus across the bay, then we would go snorkeling around the corner, so close you could walk. Our first morning snorkeling we interacted with a huge Reef Ray for about 20 minutes, a long gift to us! We also swim with spotted rays, black tip reef sharks, and many many amazing fish. Some of the coral went so deep we couldn’t even see the bottom of it. One morning a huge group of dolphins were playing in the clear water about 200 yards off the deck. We took the kayak out and just sat in the middle of them while they swam all around us. If we hadn’t been at the Black Pearl, these things probably wouldn’t have happened. Location, Location, Location! ##### Thomas S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sayra 30 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Spectacular stay-we didn’t leave the bungalow except for going out to eat. We just sat on the back balcony and stared at water, watched boats, planes, while reading and being present. Perfect stay for couples that like and love each other ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/70221958-f692-4bd6-85b5-8b10ef38ab2b-1759252739714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bec69d0c-a2bd-4f29-ab76-162b9bc10e22-1759252739526.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c93cd115-6b6a-4eb8-9093-2a980054cfcd-1759252740037.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1c3ae5ac-1d73-46cd-a643-17f0333d387b-1759252740172.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sayra Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryce B. 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Thank you! Amazing! ##### Bryce B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### . The bungalow had everything you need in a beautiful location. We enjoyed having a nice kitchen and we certainly enjoyed the privacy. The property doesnt match the description. The house is not luxury, snorkeling not greatimpressive. around thebungalow ##### Susan M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. 8 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### christmas in Bora Bora A very relaxing stay in a beautiful location! The Black Pearl is a a perfect getsway. The view and lagoon is lovely! ##### Mark L. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda W. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic!!!! This was our dream retirement trip, and we booked this overwater bungalow a year in advance to stay two weeks. We completely loved staying here!!! It was very private and spacious and beautiful and well-equipped. Nir was also fantastic - we communicated before and during our stay. He was always very friendly, quick to respond, and his recommendations were great! You will need a car to stay here. We rented a car from Nir, and he made it so easy & convenient! (Plan ahead to bring local XPF currency for that). The coral and fish directly around the bungalow were unbelievably beautiful! We spent many hours in the water right there. Sometimes the water was so clear that we didn't even need to get in to watch the fish! We used the bungalow's kayak and paddled out to the motu, which was fun & gorgeous! There is so much to watch just while relaxing on the back deck of the bungalow- ferries, planes, tour boats, kayaks, etc. This is a great place to relax, have fun, and enjoy all that Bora Bora has to offer! My husband & I highly recommend it, without hesitation! ##### Linda W. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd H. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Beautiful over the water and beyond our expectations. Everything you would ever need. Once you arrive with supplies there is no need to leave. ##### Todd H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn R. 2 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Phenomenal view and location We had a great weekend snowboarding trip. The cabins view and location made this trip just that much more spectacular. Thank you. ##### Shawn R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve s., Benicia 20 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Black Pearl stay 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 ##### steve s. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline N. 2 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful vacation 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. ##### Caroline N. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Imani M. 30 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than Photos 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. ##### Imani M. 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