Title: Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga 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 # Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93460000/93453800/93453711/6b303dde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93460000/93453800/93453711/18e04d66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93460000/93453800/93453711/2ec660be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93460000/93453800/93453711/c33211b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93460000/93453800/93453711/0dd672af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Muri Beach, Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga The Air Conditioned Vaka Beach Cottage is a cute island style studio sanctuary nestled in a tropical garden, yet only steps from the most beautiful white sand beach of Titikaveka with the best swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in Rarotonga--Gauranteed! There is a split king bed offering options of double or twin singles. The kitchen has a microwave, electric elements, bar fridge, basic cooking supplies and dining table. French doors open to a sheltered courtyard with Webber BBQ and outdoor furniture for indoor/outdoor living. Although part of the Sands Villas complex with three x 3 bdrm villas the studio is very quiet and private. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-21.270481,-159.75937&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jox%60C%60_bn%5D%40Q%3FO%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40M%40S%40M%40O%40QBO%40QBMBOBQBOBMDSBMDOBODMDQDOFODMFODKFOFMFOFOFKFMHMFMHKHMHMHKHKHOHKJKHKJIJKHKJKJGJKJILIJKJGLIJGLILIJGLELILGLELILELENELELENGLCNCLENCLENANCLANCNALANCN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%3FNBL%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40LDNBLDNBLBNFLDLDNDLDLDLHLDLFLDLHLFJHLHJFLHJFLJJHJHJJJFJJJJHJJHHJJJHJHNHJHJHLHLHJFLHLFLFJFNFNFLFNFJDNDLFNDNDPDLDNBNBLDRBLBNBPBNBL%40PBN%40P%40N%40L%40R%40L%3FP%40N%3FP%3FN%40PAP%3FN%3FPAL%3FRALAPANANAPCLARCLCNCPCNCLEPCNCNENELEPENGLENENGJGLGNGNGLGLGLIJGLILILIJILIJILIJKLIJKFILKHKLKFKJKHKFMLKFMHKFMHKFMHMHMDMFMDMHMDMDODMDMDODMDOBMBOBMDOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOCMAOCOAMCOAOCMEOCMCOCMEOEMEMEOEMEMEMIMEMGMIMEKIMGMIKGMIKGKMMGKIKKKGKMIIKMKGIKKMIKIMIKIMIKIMIMGMIKGMGMGMGOGOGMEKGOEOGMEOEQEMCOEOCOEQCMCOCQCOCMASCMAQAOAOAQAM%3FSAM%3FQ%3FOAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uEWJkMsbpr1Sd9Elc8ZM6_otG78=) Rarotonga #### What's nearby - Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬20 min drive - ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬16 min drive - ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive - ‪Charlie's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga located? > Located in Takitumu District, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary 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 ## Vaka Beach Cottage Snorkel Kayak Walk for miles The best beach in Rarotonga Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff E. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best snorkeling on the Island Great location! We've been to Rarotonga 3 times and right in front of Villa sands is the best snorkeling we've found. ##### Jeff E. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Ballinrobe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballinrobe-Hotels.d6174325.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Electra Palace Athens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athens-Hotels-Electra-Palace-Athens.h527569.Hotel-Information) > > [Granada Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arona-Hotels-Apartamentos-Granada-Park.h68817043.Hotel-Information) > > [Inns North Wales](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Wales-Inns.d6054276-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Nissia Kamares Hotel Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kos-Hotels-Nissia-Kamares-Hotel-Apartments.h2908965.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Grayshott](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grayshott-Hotels.d182531.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Xafira Deluxe Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alanya-Hotels-Xafira-Deluxe-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h15975989.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown Inn, Roecliffe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Crown-Inn.h31935976.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Béziers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beziers-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d758-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-York-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-ManhattanTimes-Square-Central.h10961545.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Safari-Lodge-All-Inclusive.h36961786.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with a View in Wembley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wembley-Hotels-Hotel-With-A-View.0-0-d4253-thotelwithaview.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Cognac](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cognac-Hotels.d6650.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [MarriottHotelsResorts Hotels in Watford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watford-Hotels-Marriott-Hotels-Resorts.0-0-d5464--bMarriottHotelsResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Adalya Art Side - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Side-Hotels-Adalya-Art-Side-All-Inclusive.h9618639.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Villaggio Club ALTALIA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brancaleone-Hotels-Hotel-Villaggio-Club-ALTALIA.h12392234.Hotel-Information) > > [County Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Hotels-County-Hotel.h522300.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Entertainment in Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Hotel-With-Entertainment.0-0-d6590-thotelwithentertainment.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by UrbanRent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Hotels-Elisabeth-Downtown-Residence.h76481005.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Tempio di Pallade](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Hotel-Tempio-Di-Pallade.h911385.Hotel-Information) > > [La Prima Fashion Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Hotels-La-Prima-Fashion-Hotel.h4115460.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Jeddah (JED)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/jed/london-to-jeddah) > > [flights from sahnewal airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/luh/flights-from-sahnewal-airport) > > [Flights from Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/dxb/bom/dubai-to-mumbai) ### Cars > [Car hire in Pula](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pula.d2908.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Packages > [Rother Valley Country Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rother-Valley-Country-Park-Sheffield.d553248621532493026.Attraction) > > [Pretoria Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pretoria.d2876.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Graggenau](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Munich-Graggenau.dx553248635213033296) > > [Visit Ostend](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ostend.dx181444)