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Kani Darling

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Beach towels
Interior
Outdoor pool
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rarotonga, Rarotonga
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Turoa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Located in Takitumu District within a short walk of Takitumu Conservation Area, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Turoa Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Turoa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬19 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.

Kani Darling

On a massive section overlooking Raros interior rests Kani Darling, a recently built modern two bedroom home that has everything needed for a blissful sundrenched break.

The home is a 300 metre stroll to one of Raros most beloved stretches of sand, Papaaroa Beach... 600m of white sand and blue lagoon.

Kani Darling is wrapped by a spacious covered deck, perfect for letting the mind wander... outside dining, and drinking Gin and Tonics (if you need garnish there's a number of citrus trees on the section).

Inside is a full kitchen (and dishwasher), that opens to the lounge. The bedrooms are at the back of the home, both have sliding doors that open to the deck and let the tropical breeze in. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite.

Kani Darling is perfect for couples wanting to do not much but decompress, swim or tan. Its off the beach so you can enjoy the house and outside even if the trade winds blow.

The lagoon down the road is ideal for snorkling and swimming, you may even see some turtles.
The vacation home features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Takitumu District within a short 11-minute walk of Takitumu Conservation Area and also 20 minutes on foot from Turoa Beach. You'll also find Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Kani Darling?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Kani Darling a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool, a private pool in some house, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Kani Darling?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Kani Darling?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.), which is 10.2 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kani Darling?

Yes, every house at Kani Darling comes with a patio.

Kani Darling Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ginny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the pool it was amazing, especially with all the hot weather we had while there. The only downside was there was no air-conditioning but hey we survived
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nudi P.

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

Highly recommended

We love staying here and felt really comfortable. Will definitely look into booking it again on our next trip to Rarotonga.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Kani Darling was amazing! So impressed with the facilities, cleanliness and location of the property. The pool was an absolute bonus and very necessary. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaveariki A.

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

Kani Darling

Awesome place,choice accommodation,nice and quiet too 😀
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni F.

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

Everything you need

Lovely peaceful house with everything you need, full kitchen, . Comfortable beds and ensuite for one of the rooms. Short easy walk to quiet safe beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilda O.

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

Just perfect!

Everything was fantastic. Communication with Eddie about anything else was never an issue. Enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Kani Darling

Loved our little house, had everything we needed, only issue was the mosquitoes
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alida Ruby N.

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

Lovely little spot

Great house on a big section. Lovely big deck which gets afternoon sun and outdoor shower which can be used to cool off. The beach/lagoon is a 3 min walk away. Would recommend hiring a car or scooters to get around the island, otherwise the buses are good. Charlies is a 20 min walk but there are other cafes about a 5 min drive away. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Eddie!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alissa M.

Disliked: Communication
We arrived at the property at night time just (before midnight) & as we drove up closer there was a very bad smell.(Not the best start or welcoming that we were expecting on the start of our holiday). As it was already late and we were tired from our trip so we went to bed. We left it until the morning so we could see clearly what the smell was coming from. Found the smell was from a dead chicken (and seem like it had been there for at least). Messaged the host to let him know & also sent a text. Did not receive any response until later on (might have been the next day)? . The previous response prior to coming to the property was quicker but this time it wasn't) & response we got was clearing messages (I had also sent a text in the morning) and also no response. By the time he messaged back (well my Husband had gone out & removed it). Not ideal thing to do when on holiday.. After telling the host this & after a few messages later, Husband had to tell me to just stop replying (as he didn't want this to ruin our trip) and to just try and enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025