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Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea

Beach vacation home with kitchen in Moorea-Maiao

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Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
A kitchen with a view of the sea, a dining area with blue chairs, and a staircase.
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Papeotai, Moorea
  • Place, The Sea Turtles Care Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Magical Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moorea (MOZ-Temae)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Papetō'ai

On the beach.You'll find The Sea Turtles Care Center and Magical Mountain within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Coco Beach and Le Petit Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Sea Turtles Care Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Magical Mountain - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tiahura Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Le Petit Village - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Moorea (MOZ-Temae) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Beach Restaurant On An Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fare Tutava - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Miti Bar & Terrace - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chez Didier - ‬18 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.

Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea

This lovely holiday home is located in Papetoai, on the northwest coast of Moorea Island, and only 1 km from the Intercontinental resort and close to the Holy Steak House restaurant. In a peaceful setting, nestled at the end of a gated residential neighborhood, the vacation rental, Villa Vaihau, is facing the blue lagoon.

On the ground floor, the villa Vaihau features 2 air-conditioned bedrooms with double bed and their own bathrooms. These bedrooms are adjacent/connected and to access the living room from the first bedroom, you can either cross the 2nd bedroom, or walk by the terrace. The bedrooms are also equipped with a safe to secure your personal belongings.

The main living room consists on a small kitchenette with a dining table opening onto to a opened wooden terrace. The 3rd bathroom is located at the rear of the kitchen and features a sink, shower and wc.

A central staircase leads to a ventilated mezzanine with two single beds which can accommodate 2 additional persons.
This space you can close with curtains, welcomes a flat screen TV connected to internet (fiber) - no satelite channels, as well as an access to an uncovered terrace offering gorgeous vistas.
From this panoramic terrace you will admire multiple shades of blue and green. Comfortably equipped with a garden set and a sun umbrella, enjoy the views and the surrounding calm at all day times.

All rooms of the villa face the beautiful blue lagoon which you can access easily and swim with turtles, sting rays and colorful fishes.

This little sea side villa also has a beautiful landscaped garden, a wooden Fare Pote'e (covered patio) and two moorings.

No doubt that this vacation rental is the perfect place for an escape with your loved ones.
The house is not suitable for small children because of the stairs and the seaside.

The popular 2 motus (islets) Fareone and Tiahura and their coral garden, a pure snorkeling paradise, are just few minutes away by boat.
There you will swim with stingrays, unoffensive black tip sharks, schools of butterfly fishes, as well as many other reef species.


What we know
- 35 min drive from ferry terminal
- 30 min drive from Moorea domestic airport
- 25 min drive from 18-hole golf course
- 22 min drive from Maharepa main Island village
- 8 min drive from public white sand beach Tiahura
- Grocery store at 3 minutes away

What we love
- The quiet neighborhood
- The roof top terrace and its incredible views on the mountain and lagoon
- The seaside and lagoon in front of the villa
- The A/C in the 2 bedrooms
- The Fare Pote'e (covered patio)
- The location
- Ideal for a single family or two couples
- Free WIFI - fiber internet

Moorea Island is located 5 minutes from Tahiti by plane and 20-40 minutes by ferry. The island has a wide range of sea and land activities to offer, including tours of the lagoon and hiking. A car is necessary as there is no reliable public transportation on the island. Please contact us for more information.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

  • 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
This property accepts cash
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 1127DTO-MT

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Villa Vaihau Vacation rental by the sea
Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea Moorea-Maiao
Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.4 mi (32-min drive) away from the Moorea (MOZ-Temae) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea to downtown Moorea-Maiao?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Papetō'ai.

Villa Vaihau - Vacation rental by the sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

April L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, Excellent Views, Management company came thru and even assisted after hours when there were issues.
Looking back at the property from one of the kayaks available for use
The full moon coming up thru the palms at night from the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Moorea vacation

The location was very private and comfortable. There was a security entrance into neighborhood and security system for house. Quiet and peaceful. Close to all of the things/recreational/eating that we enjoyed seeing and doing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Perfect location, great house

Check in was super pro and easy. The house is located at the end of a peninsula, nice and secluded, perfect for us. Kayaks were great, house was comfortable and well appointed, the best spot by far was the covered deck by the lagoon. Saw a manta ray from the hammock. Diving once you cross the channel is excellent, pro tip, go to outside reef, some of the best free diving on the island. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Phenomenal!!

This place exceeded our expectations. The location is incredible. If you rent this make sure you take the kayaks out early in your stay. There are incredible coral starting about a hundred meters out. We did it the last day. But, Villa Vahua is in a great location and is set up to enjoy it with the whole back of the house opening to the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami B.

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

Second Time=even better!

We were so happy to be going back to the VV because we had enjoyed ourselves so much in our time there last year. We were thrilled that a new patio shade structure was installed since we were there last and it allowed us to spend a ton of time on that fabulous deck, enjoying meals, playing cards and games. Tremendous amenity! Improving on perfect is hard to do-but they succeeded! Merci!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami B.

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

Paradise Found!

The villa was absolutely a perfect place to relax & see the world go by. Lots of places to perch and enjoy meals, games, read, nap, etc.. Kayaking and reef tip shark (they are not dangerous to people-just fish) watching from the backyard was a daily pleasure. Papetoi is a quiet little village and we felt close to everything. Moorea is an island that you want to nestle into and call home!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

We were robbed! UNSAFE with terrible owners. DO NOT STAY HERE!

Don’t stay here. We were robbed by people who entered from the water. The house and the surrounding Papeto’ai area are NOT safe. Despite unnerving, compound-like security (gated community, two separate security alarms, panic-room style locking double doors between bedrooms), the waterfront is completely open. On our 5th day, people kayaked close by to scope us out all day and then thieves entered from the water overnight and stole hundreds of dollars of diving equipment, two new kayaks, and even cushions from the deck furniture. They also tried to break into the house while we were sleeping and brought a big dog based on paw prints in the sand. This was truly frightening and I don’t want to think of what could have happened had I gone out during the robbery or not locked the doors. Police came the next day and both officers told me that the area has a lot of theft and break-ins. My locals friends also told me the area is unsafe (after I told them what happened). In retrospect, this is so obvious from the security of the house and surrounding houses. The property management isn’t local and I don’t trust the owners at all. If it’s was safe, they wouldn’t have so much security. POSITIVES: Clean/modern house; well-stocked kitchen; good ACs; nice deck; nice views from loft; Azaria the property manager is kind and professional; Tahiti Homes was quick in sending new kayaks when one sank and the other kayaks were too filthy to use. NEGATIVES: Unsafe area; robbery with attempted break-in; crazy termite infestation on first two nights (in the beds, on floors, even getting in food); smelly cat feces in the sandy patch next to deck; waterfront is misrepresented and actually murky green due to mud from the adjacent bay and was unusable due to huge, slimy, rotting slicks of seaweed and plastic garbage that wash up to the wall and water entry; gigantic cockroaches scurrying on the deck and bathroom every night; kayak sunk while I was over a mile into the lagoon and I had to swim it back at dusk; two kayaks were full of rancid water and dead insects. Tahiti Homes offered to reimburse for the stolen equipment but the foreign owners said no. We asked for an additional night refund since we lost multiple days due to the theft, the kayak sinking, and no kayaks during lockdown but the owners again refused. I’ve been to Moorea three times and stayed all over the island and there are so many cheaper, nicer, safe places where you can support local people.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

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

Fantastic house in a fantastic location

Wonderful, well-appointed and modern ocean-front house with great swimming and snorkeling right from the house. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Location is perfect for exploring the two bays and good restaurant options are within a few minutes drive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Excellent house. Excellent location.

The house was great and had everything we needed for our stay in Moorea. The waterfront location and outdoor living facilities (deck, gazebo with furniture, rooftop with chairs, etc) was the best and made our stay memorable. The location was also close to spots such as Magic Mountain, Belvedere and both bays. I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don T.

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

Great Family Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed the home for our family. The home was clean with a well-equipped kitchen and reliable wifi (if you need to check in with work and home!). It is located on the water and set up for outdoor living.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021