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Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends.

Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends.

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The perfect place to relax
An open plan living area connected to the kitchen and breakfast bar.
Ample outdoor living areas, great for all weather conditions
Relax and enjoy island life in this spacious villa
Spacious kitchen area with many appliances

Overview of Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends.

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 15300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Muri Beach, Cook Islands
  • Popular LocationMuri Lagoon1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Vara Nui Village3 min walk
  • Popular LocationMuri Beach11 min walk
  • AirportRarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Garden room 1

1 King Bed

Garden room 2

1 King Bed

Garden room 3

1 King Bed

King twin with kitchenette andamp; ensuite

1 King Bed

Large ensuite king bedroom

1 King Bed

Wheelchair accessible ensuite bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends.

Bring your whole family, your work team, your wedding group or just a few friends and enjoy this private, spacious house by the beautiful Muri Lagoon.

The once famous Flametree Restaurant has been fully renovated by new owners in to a modern six-bedroom, 5 bathroom house where everyone has room to relax. This rambling single level villa, with easy access and large living spaces, is situated in Muri village with the beach and village (with cafes, restaurants and convenience stores) right on your doorstep.

A distinctive feature of the house is the large covered deck over the flowing stream (where unique fish life can be viewed), ideal for functions or simply enjoying the shade and the wonderful climate of Rarotonga. Or step through the gate, 50m along the park and you are on the lagoon where you can enjoy swimming, kayaking in our double kayak provided, snorkeling, paddle-boarding or relaxing in the sun and you will love being in or lounging beside the swimming pool.

The house has six large bedrooms accommodating up to 15 people. We have one large accessible double bedroom with an ensuite accessible bathroom including hand rails and shower seat.
Each room has it's own external access for privacy and convenience. The beds are all king-sized that can be converted to twin singles - most rooms have plenty of space for extra beds and cots as well. Three of the bedrooms have en-suites, the other three rooms share two generous, fully appointed bathrooms.
We have a spacious car port where those cars, bikes and scooters can be parked safely undercover.

The house has all new beds and modern appliances including generous fridge and freezer space for groups. This is the ideal place for group accommodation for weddings, reunions, corporate events or any other special occasion. Full dining facilities for up to 50 people are available onsite including seating, tables, tableware and linen. (Arrangements can be made on request).
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only - butts must be disposed of properly.
Small children require supervision on deck.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

CINDY Adams-Vining
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ngatangiia

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Koteka Winery and Matutu Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Maire Nui Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Muri Beach, Cook Islands

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 1 min walk
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 3 min walk
  • Muri Night Markets - 5 min walk
  • Muri Beach - 11 min walk
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Palace Takeaway - 14 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
  • Kai & Co - 14 min drive
  • Shipwreck Hut - 15 min drive
  • The Mooring Fish Cafe - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large modern home perfect for the whole family or group of friends. located?

This family-friendly Rarotonga holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Muri Lagoon and Muri Beach. Muri Night Markets and Te Vara Nui Village are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flame tree villa stay
The most ideal stay for a larger group. All rooms were big and plenty of towels and sheets were provided. Great location and pool, amazing outdoor area. Very friendly and inviting managers! Had the best stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 family's - great stay
Great location Great house As per listing Very easy to deal with hosts Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in a beautiful location
Spent a week with a family group of adults and kids ranging from 6 - 60. Cindy and Mike made us feel right at home in their beautiful Muri Beach house. The property is a short walk from the lagoon and came with access to beach shoes, snorkel gear, and kayaks so you can really make the best of it. The outside deck area is a great area to relax and always seems to catch the breeze to cool things down. We definitely hope to be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accomodation and location.
Ideal house for family and large groups, could not have gotten anything better. Close to beach and everything in Muri beach walkable to. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the well managed and well appointed flame tree Villa. Cheers Sue
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Janine C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good location
Lovely located at the beautiful Muri beach Good size of house for group gathering! But during our stay there wasn’t enough water for big group like they said up to 15 people comfortably, we were very disappointed having to showered with cold water most of the time or no water at all because the water pressure was so slow.. we couldn’t wash our hair so have to go to the hair salon to was our hair! I think they need to look at getting the water system sorted. Also the two outdoor bathroom has no hot water as well during our stay! No wifi at the house some of us had to work during our stay it’s best to get your own SIM card during your stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by CINDY Adams-Vining

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Having visited Rarotonga many times helping to run sailing regattas for young Cook Islands and NZ sailors, we decided to buy a house that we could holiday in and share with others.
We purchased the Flametreee Restaurant in 2014 and began the ambitious project of transforming this into a large house that would accommodate our families and friends.
We thoroughly enjoyed this project (that took almost two years), getting to know the locals, builders, contractors, neighbours and the legal processes.
We currently live on our boat in Picton New Zealand to be close to our older and younger families and travel to Rarotonga at least twice a year - staying as long as we can.
We are so fortunate to have good neighbours and friends who manage our property and our guests for us on the island as well as a delightful pair of cleaners who take a great deal of pride in the house.
In 2017 the swimming pool was installed and is very much enjoyed by our guests as well as the close proximity to the lagoon.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Flametree as we saw it had loads of potential for us to use our creative flair with renovations. We love Muri area and wanted our house to be in this area where it is close to the lagoon and all the other amenities as well as being part of a typical Rarotongan neighbourhood.

What makes this property unique

We are receiving very positive feedback from guests who are particularly loving the space the house offers with plenty of quiet corners or larger social areas.
The proximity and easy access to the lagoon is also a bonus as is the pool right in the back yard.
Another unique feature of the Villa is the marine life in the stream. Some of the eels (Tuna) -who you can see in the water most days, are over 80 years old and are famous with all the locals on the island.
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