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Beach towels
Bathtub, towels
TV, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Longest Raro retreat

Our home with sarking ceilings gives this tidy and clean home a warm spacious feel.

Relax under the covered verandah at the front of the house wherein midst of town living, yet peaceful surroundings.

Ranchsliders to the rear of the living room, open out to a view of Mt Te Koa. You can make a wide choice as to where to set your, BBQ in this fully fenced section.

From the house, you can hear the singing of hymns in Cook Island Maori language during a Sunday or morning weekly service.

Stroll across the road to the beach - known to the locals as the "Yankee Beach" This beach is only 100 meters from the house. Take a dip in the sea to cool down

Private Airport transfers – Each way $40.00 per group -up to six, guests.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only

Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$10.00 per person); EARLY CHECK IN BEFORE 2PM (Optional, NZ$75.00 per stay); LATE CHECKOUT AFTER 11.00AM (Optional, NZ$75.00 per stay); BEACH TOWELSINCLUDES $10.00 BOND (Optional, NZ$20.00 per person);
Porta cot and bassinet $50.00 to hire -one time payment
account details provided on a confirmed request.

Property manager

Liz and Terry

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: SMOKING OUTSIDE ONLY

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: QUIET FRIENDS & FAMILY GATHERING -RECYCLE GLASS/CA
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
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

Property is also known as

Langste Raro Retreat Rarotonga
Langste Raro Retreat Private vacation home
Langste Raro Retreat Private vacation home Rarotonga

About the neighborhood

Map
Tupapa, Avarua District

What's nearby

  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cook Island Christian Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beachcomber Pearl Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Punanga Nui Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Muri Beach - 13 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Longest Raro retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Longest Raro retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Longest Raro retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Longest Raro retreat located?

Located in Avarua, this vacation home is steps from Beachcomber Gallery, Cook Islands Library and Museum, and Para O Tane Palace. Cook Island Christian Church and Cook Islands National Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Longest Raro retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

i want to thank elizabeth for sharing her home with us.
i want to thank elizabeth for sharing her home with us. it was just wat we wanted and needed for our stay. a very pleasant house with all the comforts of home. thanks again

6/10 Okay

Yasmin V.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It was okay
Raro was fantastic accommodation could be better. Tere was amazing best host ever. Be careful with crockery expensive to replace.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
home away from home not on beach but right in town close to great restaurants etc
comfortable and cosy everything you need

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I., Upper Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
best house ever
we have stayed 3 times at this property and every time we have had the best experience, Tere is always so welcoming and it was lovely to meet Liz at Auckland Airport before we travelled to Rarotonga. the house is in the best location looking forward to returning .
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna-Tamaine A.

Beautiful home, perfect location. Highly recommended
Thank you my friend Liz for the amazing opportunity for my family and I to stay at your home, also a huge thank you to Tere for the hospitality. We will definitely be back!! “Our Home Away from Home” Meitaki Maata
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lance W.

Handy to town and family , the house you need large tv , chest freezer etc ,
Very handy to town , and the two local stores 2 min walk very convenient. Tere was very welcoming, the house is large and has everything you need - there is a church next door so Sunday morning starts early 4am bells and singing ( which was beautiful) . We have family near by which is why we chose here . I would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

sheree b.

Lovely home with everything you need
Lovely home with everything you need.
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

As above
As above. Great location. Very tidy property. Highly recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

In one sense not a 5 star property, but rate 5 star...
In one sense not a 5 star property, but rate 5 star as what is advertised is what you get (or slightly better). For our family of 5 wanting to see the whole island and enjoy what this beautiful place has to offer, the location was perfect. Transport is required to get to the best snorkeling spots but food and coffee is easy walking, and shopping center and market accessible on foot. Spacious and family friendly
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10/10 Excellent

tahnee w.

Location was perfect, it was right next to town, easy to walk...
Location was perfect, it was right next to town, easy to walk down to town if needed. Being right next to the church made our trip authentic we were able to hear the singing and services. The home was very spacious and well equipped. We felt safe and secure. All round it was a great place to stay and suited all our needs. Very happy and would definitely recommend staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Langste Raro Retreat was an absolute pleasure to stay there, had everything you needed.
Langste Raro Retreat was an absolute pleasure to stay there, had everything you needed. Awesome location and such a nice quiet area ?? Had the honour to meet the owner while he was in Rarotonga which was awesome. Tere you are great, humble and kind made us feel very welcome. Thankyou Langste Raro Retreat for having my family stay at your place what an experience we had. Thankyou
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8/10 Good

Heather M.

Was great for our family of 6, and really handy to Avarua.
Was great for our family of 6, and really handy to Avarua.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Beautiful relaxing home, absolutely loved it & very close to town!
Beautiful relaxing home, absolutely loved it & very close to town!!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicky p.

9/10.
9/10. If tgere was air con would have been 10/10...House is absolutely stunning, clean and tidy. Deff catered for me and my 7 children/mokos. Location is central to town, beautiful church next door, fully fenced for my mokos. Neighbours are lovely. Awesome experience. Will deff be back. Papa Tere made us feel so welcome and loved all the fresh fruit. I recommend to go to church service, I felt so emotional connected. Great experience, I wish we could have stayed longer LOL
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10/10 Excellent

Nicky p.

9/10.
9/10. If tgere was air con would have been 10/10...House is absolutely stunning, clean and tidy. Deff catered for me and my 7 children/mokos. Location is central to town, beautiful church next door, fully fenced for my mokos. Neighbours are lovely. Awesome experience. Will deff be back. Papa Tere made us feel so welcome and loved all the fresh fruit. I recommend to go to church service, I felt so emotional connected. Great experience, I wish we could have stayed longer LOL
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10/10 Excellent

sjionel t.

I was entranced by the power of the island from the maunga standing tall behind us to the mesmerisin
I was entranced by the power of the island from the maunga standing tall behind us to the mesmerising singing that echoed all around us. Needless to say we had an amazing stay, the house was very tidy, spacious open plan easy flow relaxing and so close to everything, perfect for our family. But the hospitality of our host Tere was second to none I enjoyed our conversations Tere and all your knowledge vairua & aroha you showed to my family and I will never be forgotten. Meitaki ma'ata
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10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

We had a wonderful stay at Langste house.
We had a wonderful stay at Langste house. The house and yard are clean, roomy and had everything we needed. The beds and linen were also very comfortable. The backyard is fully fenced and private. The house is within walking distance to town, shops and restaurants. The property manager Tere was very friendly and helpful and made us feel most welcome. As regular visitors to Rarotonga, this is our new go to accommodation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geordie G.

Elizabeth and Here were fantastic hosts and we as a collective could not recommend and thank them mo
Elizabeth and Here were fantastic hosts and we as a collective could not recommend and thank them more! Rarotonga and Langste were perfect and we can't wait to come back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

This property is stunning.
This property is stunning. It easily fits 6 adults and is in a good location (close to town etc). We were made to feel very welcomed by the property manager and we would absolutely recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit Rarotonga
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

A lovely home, spacious enough for the four of us, centrally located, walking friendly and easy acce
A lovely home, spacious enough for the four of us, centrally located, walking friendly and easy access to amenities and public transit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lynley B.

comfortable.
comfortable. loads of room. Roosters crowing in the early morning and late at night were a little disturbing. private place and close to the township. Definitely would stay again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Langste house is absolutely beautiful! The photos do not do it justice.
The Langste house is absolutely beautiful! The photos do not do it justice. We absolutely loved our stay at the house and we definitely recommend it to everyone. Thank you so very much Liz, and especially Tere for the amazing hospitality and service. Excellent service beyond words. We will see you again soon xx
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Photo's do no justice at all! House was perfect for us.
Photo's do no justice at all! House was perfect for us. Thank you so much for the great hospitality we really appreciated it. Tere is such a great man we even met his wife at the market :) Absolutely loved our stay on your beautiful Island. We will definitely be recommending your home to our Friends and Family. Thank you, The Ng Chok Family
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This property is an absolute gem - the photos do not do it justice at all!
This property is an absolute gem - the photos do not do it justice at all! All the cooking facilities you need, a wonderful large fenced off grass area at the front, bbq ready to go, full lighting outside and in. Even being on my own in this home the neighbourhood felt safe and secure with everything i needed within a 5 minute walk! I will 100% tell all my friends to visit your home and i have no doubt that they will not be dissapointed! Thanks for everything!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The pictures shown on the website do not do it justice, the property is very well looked after by th
The pictures shown on the website do not do it justice, the property is very well looked after by the really friendly Tere. The home has a lot of space and a great central living area. The location is perfect as you are just far enough from any noise but still in walking distance into the centre of town.