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.
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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)
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. 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 mountain biking and hiking nearby. Visit our Ngatangiia travel guide
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 Takitumu District, 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
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Another enjoyable stay. This is our second time staying at Are Meikaβ¦We LOVE staying here! It has everything we need - lots of linen, washing machine, soace, privacy, great location. Weβll definitely book here again.
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.
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 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.
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 ππ½
We will definitely be back and highly recommend Are Meika - Meitaki Mata x
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!
Highly recommend this accommodation peaceful, private close to amenities all within walking distance.Eddie that you for looking after us much appreciated.
Cheers Ron
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.
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.
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!
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. :)
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.
our stay at paere house could not have been more perfect! It had everything we needed, beds are comfortable, itβs 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!
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.
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.
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