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Are Meika (Banana House)

Vacation home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Muri Beach

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Escape to Aremango, Ngatangiia and unwind in a serene setting at Are Meika. Located on a half-acre property among banana trees, this home features polished concrete floors and extensive verandahs perfect for taking in the surrounding tranquility. Enjoy round-the-island buses just minutes away from the main road or stroll down to Muri Beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Are Meika (Banana House)

If you want the authentic experience of living on Rarotonga with peace and quiet and total relaxation then this is the place for you. Are Meika (Banana House) has been extended and renovated and is situated in a quiet, sealed road ending in a cul-de-sac in the area of Aremango, Ngatangiia.

Capturing the cool, prevailing south-east trade wind the house is five minutes walk from the main road where round-the-island buses stop and a further five minutes to the nearest beach at Muri. Are Meika is set on a half-acre among banana trees. It has polished concrete floors and is of concrete brick construction (cool in the hot weather) and has extensive verandahs facing north and west to protect against the afternoon sun. It also has high ceilings which allow maximum air circulation
Special conditions:
A wifi hotspot is available at the house, to use it you must purchase a data card from Telecom

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

Are Meika
Are Meika Banana House
Are Meika (Banana House) Rarotonga
Are Meika (Banana House) Private vacation home
Are Meika (Banana House) Private vacation home Rarotonga

About the neighborhood

Muri, a neighborhood in Rarotonga, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area, while Te Vara Nui Village and Cook Islands National Museum are cultural highlights. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary 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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Ngatangiia travel guide
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Muri Beach

What's nearby

  • Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes
    Muri Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • F70NJ0 Beach with palm trees over tropical water at Muri lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
    Muri Lagoon
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village featuring indigenous culture
    Te Vara Nui Village
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muri Night Markets
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tikioki Beach
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tamarind House
    12 min drive
  • Palace Takeaway
    16 min drive
  • Vili's Burger Joint
    5 min drive
  • Ka Kite Cafe
    18 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Are Meika (Banana House) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Are Meika (Banana House)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Are Meika (Banana House)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Are Meika (Banana House) located?

Located in Muri, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Muri Lagoon and Muri Beach. Muri Night Markets and Te Vara Nui Village are also within 15 minutes.

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Are Meika (Banana House) Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home away from home

Thanks so much, a wonderful 15 day stay. It was a great location, lovely quiet surrounds but close to Muri lagoon and cafes/restaurants. House is much larger that it seems on listing. Good quality comfortable beds, all amenities that would be required. Handy to have kitchen , dining and lounge etc. The kids loved staying.we would come again.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Are Meika

Another enjoyable stay. This is our second time staying at Are Meika…We LOVE staying here! It has everything we need - lots of linen, washing machine, soace, privacy, great location. We’ll definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little Gem

We felt right at hm in Are Meika.The location was perfect. We couldnt have asked for more. We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No bananas but lots of coconuts.

Great location .Lots of coconuts to eat and drink. Take your own hard drive if you want to watch movies. Handy to Muri beach. We had a rental car but you could walk to beach and use bus to get around.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Stayed for two weeks. Easy to stay there and to cook meals. Kitchen and outlet operations were not usual for Americans. Was a bit confusing. Replaced kitchen cabinets which was needed. Looks great now. Easy walk to town.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing beach stay

Nice and quiet location, still handy for Muri beach, the night market and Deli-Licious cafe. Relaxing and comfortable, really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ali R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Fab stay

Great property great location lovey neibours ,wear earplugs to bed the roosters are loud
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Are Meika - The banana house.

My bestie and I travelled to Rarotonga for the International Triathlon Festival. We wanted somewhere private and close to our main event. The banana house was everything we needed. A lovely large home off the main road with all the amenities. Plenty of linen, washing machine, large living areas for our sports equipment. Take a chrome cast with you if you like watching Netflix etc and buy a SIM at the airport 👍🏽 We will definitely be back and highly recommend Are Meika - Meitaki Mata x
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the banana house!

Second time staying here. Love it. Awesome for the family. Space for kids to play inside and out. When issues arose Eddie dealt with them straight away. Had a fantastic trip!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

RON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing home away from home.

Highly recommend this accommodation peaceful, private close to amenities all within walking distance.Eddie that you for looking after us much appreciated. Cheers Ron
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We loved the spacious house and the large garden. We had all the privacy we wanted. The house had all we needed for the duration of our stay. Convenient distance to beach and village.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

An easy 5/10 minute walk to beach, cafes, restaurants and the bus. Quiet place to relax and recharge. The house had everything we needed and more. Great communication from Eddie, quick to answer questions etc. Eddie's holiday house is great value for the money.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bach just behind Muri

We had an enjoyable stay here, facilities were perfect for our needs, property is central to Muri and a short walk to the beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant location with a short walk to what you need in Muri. It was very spacious .

We loved staying here with lots of room and a great location. Photos and description were accurate and communication easy. Thanks Eddie
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bianca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

Communication with host Eddie was easy, prompt & accommodating. Really enjoyed our stay, very clean & spacious house, with all the house supplies you would need & is close enough to main road in Muri. No negatives to staying except it was too short a stay. Would definitely want to stay again. Thank you Eddie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Muri!

A fantastic place to stay for the week. Two adults, two children, plenty of space for all of us. Close to lots of highlights and far enough from main road etc to enjoy peace and quiet. Will definitely stay here again and recommend to others. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Pitt Meadows, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Home.

After spending 4 weeks during Christmas at Are Meika, we decided that we really could not find anything to complain about. Sure, there are things that don't work the same as your home back where you come from, but it's not your native home. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful, aside from some chickens and mynas. The place is spacious, cool and well appointed. There is a close shop for cool drinks, snacks and some groceries in a pinch. Muri lagoon is a short walk for beaches. We rented a car for bigger town shopping and snorkeling around the island and the bus stops at the bottom of street on the main road. Cleaning up after yourself helps keep the ants at bay and the mosquito netting allows you to keep the windows open for cool breezes. There is passionfruit at the entrance to the property for morning vitamins. I've traveled before but this was the first trip with my young family and everyone was completely satisfied. I can only return to my opening comment and say that there is nothing to complain about Are Meika.
Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

our stay at paere house could not have been more perfect! It had everything we needed, beds are comfortable, it’s spacious, quiet, perfect for families and the kitchen is well equipped. The house is directly across the road from one of the best snorkelling spots on the island, a short drive/walk to muri markets. Our host was amazing and very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again! Thank-you so much Eddie!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruiha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rarotonga Are Maika

Lovely spacious home, well equipped. Bbq and nice outing area
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in August

We had a great stay at Are Meika. The place was perfect for us (2A, 2 C)- heaps of space, great facilities, so close to Muri. Totally recommend and would stay here again when we return.

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Muri beach home - a winner

Spacious, light, beautiful home. In a perfect location! Thank you. P.S. A pool would be a nice added addition

10/10 Excellent

Kandas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous quiet spot

Perfect place to stay for a family. Nice, spacious home. Not too far from the beach and amenities. A nice touch to find water and milk provided on arrival, thank you. A most pleasant stay -- we would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Selena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Was amazing huge house plenty of bedding and towels so close to bus and amazing foods and activities I would definitely stay here again thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax.

We had a great time away with our kids, everything was walking distance and we really enjoyed our time here.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy T.

Ka pai, met our expectations even though we walked in unsure but open minded 👍

Comfy, spacious, quiet, home away from home, loved Are Meika.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018