Title: Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74699757&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views ## Photo gallery for Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views ![Beach towels - Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74699800/74699757/db08ed14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74699800/74699757/7860c79e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74699800/74699757/6e8998df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74699800/74699757/9bc43894.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74700000/74699800/74699757/35ef73d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies From the top floor of this colonial styled homestead, take in the amazing views over lush tropical gardens and a sparkling saltwater pool. Relax in one of two large bedrooms with ceiling fans or unwind on extensive covered decking perfect for entertaining. Enjoy a starter pack of locally sourced breakfast supplies, plus mid stay housekeeping service. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - 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. ### Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views Relax in the tropical ambience of the entire top floor of this huge 'colonial styled' full sized homestead. Amazing views over the lush tropical gardens and sparkling saltwater swimming pool. Extensive covered decking for entertaining. Each of the two large bedrooms are complete with ceiling fans. Only 300m to the lovely Arorangi white sand beach. Plus a selection of cafes, beach bars and restaurants are close by. Starter pack of locally sourced breakfast supplies is provided on arrival. Mid stay housekeeping service. Beautiful saltwater swimming pool Rental cars, scooters, bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards all available to hire nearby. Vodafone wi-fi hotspot on site. Villa owners are available on site for any help or recommendations. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Kayak - Bicycle rentals nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 and a first aid kit 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 Located by the sea, this villa is in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Para O Tane Palace and Wreck of the Matai are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cocoputt and Black Rock. Highland Paradise Cultural Centre and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa TAI entire top floor of huge 'colonial style' homestead with amazing views 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerold G. 20 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome accommodation in paradise We stayed for almost 2 weeks in the upstairs of a colonial style house at Arcadia Retreat. It was fantastic! Neil was an awesome host who went out of his way to help us. The location was great. Although it is not right on the beach it's only \~80-100 m walk away. The retreat was very quiet (except for the wild Red Junglefowl) and we often had the pool to ourselves. It felt very safe and we were able to keep the windows and French doors onto the deck open all the time. We loved eating outside on the large private veranda and being able to cook some of our own food. The house was very clean and they provided everything we needed. The pool was an incredible place to read a book and we loved the poolside BBQ and gazebo. Arcadia Retreat was a wonderful place to stay on this relaxed island. We highly recommend it! ##### Gerold G. Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay My sister and I really enjoyed the home we booked, roomy, clean. Fantastic pool and pool area with BBQ. Recommend this place to those expecting a great facility. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C. 25 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We think the best choice on Rarotonga. Absolutely fantastic. The pool was splendid. We will return . ##### James C. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan and Michael H. 15 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Apartment is very spacious and comfortable. Toilet is separate from bathroom. Our first thought was no aircon but once you opened the doors and windows, the natural ventilation was sufficient. In fact being on the first floor you could leave everything open when you went out and not worry about security which was a real plus. The big verandah made outdoor eating very pleasant. Pool was great although we did most of our swimming snorkeling in the sea. ##### Jan and Michael H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ---