Perched on a massive section overlooking Raro's interior, Kani Darling is the perfect haven for a blissful sun-kissed break. This modern two-bedroom home features a spacious covered deck ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation, as well as a full kitchen and comfortable bedrooms with sliding doors that let in the tropical breeze.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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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.
Kani Darling
On a massive section overlooking Raros interior rests Kani Darling, a recently built modern two bedroom home that has everything needed for a blissful sundrenched break.
The home is a 300 metre stroll to one of Raros most beloved stretches of sand, Papaaroa Beach... 600m of white sand and blue lagoon.
Kani Darling is wrapped by a spacious covered deck, perfect for letting the mind wander... outside dining, and drinking Gin and Tonics (if you need garnish there's a number of citrus trees on the section).
Inside is a full kitchen (and dishwasher), that opens to the lounge. The bedrooms are at the back of the home, both have sliding doors that open to the deck and let the tropical breeze in. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite.
Kani Darling is perfect for couples wanting to do not much but decompress, swim or tan. Its off the beach so you can enjoy the house and outside even if the trade winds blow.
The lagoon down the road is ideal for snorkling and swimming, you may even see some turtles.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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)
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
About the neighborhood
Takitumu District, a neighborhood in Rarotonga, is home to this vacation home. Matutu Brewing Company and Koteka Winery 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. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
Located in Takitumu District, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Takitumu Conservation Area and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Muri Beach. Turoa Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Kani Darling 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.
Lovely peaceful house with everything you need, full kitchen, . Comfortable beds and ensuite for one of the rooms. Short easy walk to quiet safe beach.
Great house on a big section. Lovely big deck which gets afternoon sun and outdoor shower which can be used to cool off. The beach/lagoon is a 3 min walk away. Would recommend hiring a car or scooters to get around the island, otherwise the buses are good. Charlies is a 20 min walk but there are other cafes about a 5 min drive away. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Eddie!
Our stay at Kani Darling was amazing! So impressed with the facilities, cleanliness and location of the property. The pool was an absolute bonus and very necessary. We will definitely be back!
Everything was fantastic. Communication with Eddie about anything else was never an issue. Enjoy.
Gilda O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim F.
16 February 2025
Kani Darling
Loved our little house, had everything we needed, only issue was the mosquitoes
Kim F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Alissa M.
26 October 2025
Disliked: Communication
We arrived at the property at night time just (before midnight) & as we drove up closer there was a very bad smell.(Not the best start or welcoming that we were expecting on the start of our holiday). As it was already late and we were tired from our trip so we went to bed. We left it until the morning so we could see clearly what the smell was coming from. Found the smell was from a dead chicken (and seem like it had been there for at least). Messaged the host to let him know & also sent a text. Did not receive any response until later on (might have been the next day)? . The previous response prior to coming to the property was quicker but this time it wasn't) & response we got was clearing messages (I had also sent a text in the morning) and also no response. By the time he messaged back (well my Husband had gone out & removed it). Not ideal thing to do when on holiday.. After telling the host this & after a few messages later, Husband had to tell me to just stop replying (as he didn't want this to ruin our trip) and to just try and enjoy our holiday.