See all properties
Entire home

Summersalt Raro - above the Lagoon

Beachfront vacation home near Muri Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Summersalt Raro - above the Lagoon

Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 254 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View in a map
Takitumu District, Rarotonga
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Rarotonga

On the beach.Your stay at this Takitumu District vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Takitumu Conservation Area and Wigmore's Waterfall. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Aroa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
View more Vacation homes in RarotongaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Muri Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rehab Nightclub, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Summersalt Raro - above the Lagoon

Welcome to Summeralt Raro. Our house, perched above a tropical postcard beach offers stunning views of the turquoise lagoon and the blue ocean beyond. We used the Covid-19 hiatus for an extensive rebuild with hardwood floors and cabinets throughout, a huge panoramic window giving you unparalleled views of the lagoon, the pacific ocean and the milky way at night from the enlarged bedroom.

Similar properties

Property grounds
Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 7 reviews
Vaka Rua - right over the golden sand facing the lagoon with air con Free WIFI

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 581 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Summersalt Raro - above the Lagoon Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay, however we did strike the Tradewinds. Note that there are stairs to living area but worth the view. Saw whales from the deck outside reef pretty awesome!
Taken from the deck.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

adeva k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

Loved every bit of this place - stayed here for our final week of holiday and hired some e-bikes and just had the best time - from watching whales from the deck to cooking our own breakfasts and venturing out for lunches and dinners - was all great 👍 also has possibly the best swimming area in this section of the island just out the front - we will be staying here again when we come back - so highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property and host! Highly recommend

The property was beautiful and Marcus was extremely helpful and went above and beyond. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for exploring Rarotonga

A wonderful place to stay for our first trip to Rarotonga. Everything you could need is provided, easy check in & a very comfy bed. The views from the deck & beach are just breathtaking & we snorkelled straight from the beach. Great location from which to explore the whole island - would love to stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Rarotonga

Very responsive host. Very relaxing location right in the beach. Snorkeled almost every day right out in front of property. The deck is covered and uncovered so you can sit there even if raining or bright sun. Lower beach area has picnic table in shade and under cover as well. No AC but a fan with windows was fine most of the time a few humid nights. Pleasant stay and location is good.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular view

One bedroom home conveniently located near wonderful Wigmore's. Spectacular views right on the beach. Wonderful walking beach. Close to good snorkeling. Owner is very responsive and one of the few who provides some free Wi-Fi.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER S., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Perfect!!

Perfect house for couples on the best beach in Rarotonga. Marcus was an excellent host, extremely helpful and a great communicator. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Summersalt/Ewa's Place couldn't have been more perfect for my partner and I. This was our first time in Rarotonga and we just loved it. Its was exactly as the photos and waking up to that view every morning was unbelievable! The house was clean and had everything we needed. Great communication before and during our stay and very helpful. Highly recommend and we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Epic Location

This place ticks boxes. Awesome views from the generous balcony and from all rooms in the house. Great carport on the lower level useful for drying clothes and towels. Laundry downstairs is perfect for an extended stay. Foot wash and beach shower essential in keeping the sand out of the upstairs . A lack of pillows provided was annoying. The absence of large beach towels, frustrating. Bed mattress needs replacing. Only 4 coat hangers seemed a bit mean. Take entertainment as none is provided (videos, games, cards, jigsaws) if the day is raining and windy. Overall the house and location is superb. That view from anywhere in the house will stay with me for the rest of my life. It is epic. A few issues with the management of the property need adjustment to lift it into 5 star rating.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023