Title: Your Home Away from Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Your Home Away from Home Holiday home in Rarotonga with kitchenette and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104295100/104295012/d6e08889.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104295100/104295012/f439ec3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104295100/104295012/ef02d02f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104295100/104295012/5f13f59c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104295100/104295012/b5e1f1e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this serene hillside retreat, where the large balcony beckons with a BBQ area perfect for sunsets. Ideal for couples or small families, this home offers cooking facilities and basic ingredients to whip up a meal. Enjoy beach time at the nearby family beach or join GoLocal turtle tours on site. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Mountain view ## 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. ### Your Home Away from Home Experience the ultimate getaway in our home away from home, boasting breathtaking mountain views and direct access to a private family beach. Unwind and rejuvenate in style, just steps from the shore. Fancy swimming with the turtles?...Go Local is right on the private beach to provide that experience. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchenette - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99952600/99952545/e09be9e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muri Homeland Villa Muri - Washer 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=99952545&PinnedHotelID=99952545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96866700/96866611/6c1aa018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NIKAO COTTAGES UNIT 5 : Positioned directly on the beach with amazing sea views. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-21.267035,-159.75766&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zyw%60Cjtan%5D%3FQ%3FO%3FQ%40O%40Q%3FM%40S%40M%40OBQ%40OBQ%40MBOBQBOBMDSBMDODMDODQDODMDOFODKFMFOFOFMFKHOFKHOFKHOHKHKHKHMJMHKHKJGJKJMJKHGLMJGJIJKLGJIJGLILILGJELILGLELILENELELENELENELCLENCNCLCNCNALCNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLDLDLDLHLDLFLHLDLFLHJHLFJHLFJJJHJFJLJFJJJLJJHFJJHJHLJLHJHJHJFNHJHNFJFNHJFLFNFNDLFJDNFNDLDNDPDNDLBNDLBRBLDNBP%40NBLBP%40N%40PBN%40L%3FR%40L%40P%3FN%40P%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FNAP%3FNAPAL%3FRALCLARANCPCLANCPENCLCRELCNELENEPENELGNENGJENGLGNGLIJGNGJINIJGNIJIJIJKNIJIJKJIFKJKLKHKHKJKHKFKLMFKHMFKHMHMFMDMHMFMFMFMDMDMDMDODMDODMBODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOCMAOCOAMCOEOAMEMCOEMEOEMEMEOEMEMGMGMGMIKEMGMIMIKGKIMGKMKGKIMKIIKIKMKKKGIKIKKKIOIKIKIKIOGKIOGKIOGKGMGOGMGOEKGOEOEMEOEQEOEMEOCMESCMCOCQCOAMCQAOCSAMAMAS%3FMAQAO%3FQ%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IGSbPD2EAbLkG9OEEGNdcy8a_ak=) RAROTONGA, Cook Islands #### What's nearby - Takitumu Conservation Area - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Tikioki Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Matutu Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Turoa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive - ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬19 min drive - ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive - ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tamarind House - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Home Away from Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Your Home Away from Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Your Home Away from Home? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Your Home Away from Home? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Your Home Away from Home located? > Located in Tapere of Titikaveka, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Muri Beach. Takitumu Conservation Area and Tikioki Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your Home Away from Home Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise P. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent location with view of the mountains and short stroll to the beach. The deck and outdoor settings with bbq was super, very tranquil setting with lush gardens. Our host made us very welcome with an abundance of fresh fruit. Very spoilt! It suited our needs perfectly all in all. ##### Louise P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chloe 3 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was amazing we had a lot of little friends come visit the three ginger kitty’s we saw and daisy the dog, apart from the bloody mosquitos the place was amazing and well accommodated for all 4 of us. There wasn’t much to dislike about the place close enough to the beach and was amazing ##### Chloe Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Historic Hotels in Oldham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oldham-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d5653-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Chagford Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Abbot-Hotels-The-Chagford-Inn.h5405062.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fairfax Arms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Fairfax-Arms.h14699353.Hotel-Information) > > [The Garth Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Garth-Hotel.h2245514.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Dubai Exhibition Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Exhibition-Centre-Hotels.0-l553248626365720415-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Royal at Atlantis](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nassau-Hotels-The-Royal-At-Atlantis.h460429.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lahaina-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Maui.h19207.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Breakfast in Cardiff City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-City-Centre-Cardiff-Hotels-Hotel-With-Breakfast.0-n6190554-0-thotelwithbreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Spa Hotels in Shepherd's Bush](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shepherds-Bush-London-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-n6144899-0-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Parking in Kensington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kensington-London-Hotels-Hotel-With-Parking.0-n6054501-0-thotelwithparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [BE Destination Tulum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tulum-Hotels-Be-Tulum-Beach-Spa-Resort.h3389380.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Brussels Centre Midi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brussels-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Brussels-Centre-Midi.h4190625.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Cala d'Or Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cala-DOr-Marina-Hotels.0-l553248621558560554-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Les Houches](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Les-Houches-Hotels.d6035192.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Bari (BRI) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bri/lhr/bari-to-london) > > [Flights from Accra (ACC) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/acc/lhr/accra-to-london) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Vigo (VGO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/vgo/edinburgh-to-vigo) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Boston (BOS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/bos/edinburgh-to-boston) ### Activities > [Things to do in Port des Torrent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Port-Des-Torrent.d6048023.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Alaska Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alaska.d203.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [York Maze](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Maze-York.d6079279.Attraction) > > [Québec City Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quebec-City.d180017.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Blue Bay Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blue-Bay.d6049245.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals > [Clearwater Beach Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clearwater-Beach-Holiday-Rentals.d10759.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General > [Visit Dobrovnik](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dobrovnik.dx553248633894642750) > > [Visit Trowbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Trowbridge.dx182675) > > [Visit Auckland Central Business District](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Auckland-Central-Business-District.dx6052693) > > [Visit Bradwell-on-Sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bradwell-On-Sea.dx3000426758) > > [Visit Surry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Surry.dx3000460686)