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Charming Farm Cottage "Hibiscus" Breakfast & Bikes

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Farm Cottage "Hibiscus" Breakfast & Bikes

Tranquility of the back road, the sound of the waves & the song of the roosters. That's one of 3 family friendly, generously sized cottages, perfect for a couple with room for small kid. Cool & airy thanks to fully screened louvre Windows & fans in all rooms.

The cottage features a modern double BR with queen sized bed (Kids bed/Baby cot possible), living area with fold out sofa, TV with Hard drive, open plan kitchen, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, double hotplate & cooking equipment, all cutlery & crockery, a modern bathroom & walk in shower, a private Veranda with stunning mountain view, Eating place & Reading corner.
The large covered outdoor area extends your home away from home. It is perfect for breakfast or BBQ, entertaining friends or for relaxing, reading, writing post cards...

Included in your stay is fresh tropical fruit from the farm as well as eggs from our own hens & local honey and home-made jam + drinking coconuts (Nu)
Our bicycles (a bit old but working well) can be used without charge
Where you are:
We are only 2km from famous Muri Beach. Just walk along the back road, or use the bicycles. The Supermarket with Bus stop and the famous "Vili's Burger Joint" is
just 300m away. The Ocean is 350m away, so the sound of the waves is always present.
-Stories and information about island culture and traditions by your host Joey
Our farm is located in the back of the village Matavera on the east side of the island. It´s a rural village with working farms and not many tourists. The coral reef comes here almost all the way to the shore, so our beach down the road is good for walking, watching hermit crabs and enjoying the ocean spray. The next very good swimming beach is only 2km away in Muri. You are welcome to use our bicycles (old but working); or walk along the back road. There is a public bus every hour, stopping only 300m from our property.
We provide fresh tropical fruit from the farm, eggs from our own chicken, home made jams and local honey for your breakfast.

On Saturdays is the islands Market day in Main town Avarua where you will find a large variety of local food, home made goods and entertainment.
You have access to the entire farm. You can visit our pig Lulu, feed bananas to the goats or grab some pawpaw from the trees. Muri is the nearest village. It´s a "mini town" with resorts, restaurants, cafes, entertainment, the famous night market, and of course its beautiful swimming beach. Exploring the island is easy by bus, or you rent a scooter or even a car. We are happy to assist with information and all bookings and reservations.

Good to know:
Matavera is a farm village. There could be animal noise or sometimes an early tractor. The property is very safe. There are 3 cottages all together located on our large property, one 2BR cottage and two 1BR cottages, all with outdoor living areas and BBQ. For group bookings please contact us to get a special price.
Internet is available (hotspot), but data need to be purchased. Please see the Vodafone Cook Islands website for more information.

We are happy to organize Airport transfer for you, just let us know if you wish so.
We are looking forward to meeting you soon.

Property manager

Joe Riggot

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Whale watching 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: kids up to 6 stay for free

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Be considerate and apply common sense
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Map
Matavera, Cookinseln

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 2 min drive
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 7 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Farm Cottage "Hibiscus" Breakfast & Bikes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Farm Cottage "Hibiscus" Breakfast & Bikes ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Farm Cottage "Hibiscus" Breakfast & Bikes ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Farm Cottage "Hibiscus" Breakfast & Bikes located?

Located in Takitumu District, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Avana Harbour and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Muri Beach. Muri Lagoon and Te Vara Nui Village are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Charming Farm Cottage "Hibiscus" Breakfast & Bikes Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lyn b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay, wonderful host
Joe and Odette are absolutely lovely people. Gorgeous place to stay and so relaxed. Will definitely stay with them again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Abbe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, lovely hosts, could cull some roosters..I did want to sleep in on holiday, no chance with the roosters
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful trip as always.
This was our second time staying with Jo and Odette, brilliant hosts as before. I highly recommend staying with them to anyone going over to Rarotonga.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022