This vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Sea Turtles Care Center and Magical Mountain. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view
Beachfront, with hot tub
Guests staying at this vacation home enjoy a hot tub, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide concierge services. This beach vacation home also has a garden.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.
Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 861 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
This property doesn't allow pets
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 324DTO-MT
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Moorea-Maiao, close to Moorea Tropical Garden, Tiahura Beach, and Tiki Village Cultural Centre. You'll also find The Sea Turtles Care Center and Coco Beach within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is a spa located at this vacation home?
Spa services at the vacation home include massages.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen as well as massages and concierge services.
Does Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view have a hot tub?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Moorea (MOZ-Temae), which is 14.1 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT), which is around 18 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view?
Yes, every accommodation at Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view comes with a deck with some featuring ocean or mountain views.
Detached house in a tropical garden with relaxing sea view Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
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9.0/10
Amenities
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Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kathy C.
Feb 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host
We found the property well suited to our needs. Great value for the price. The main bedroom was air conditioned, 2nd bedroom has a ceiling fan. You can jump off the dock to the ocean. Our host, Marie-lou is second to none, willing to share local insights that helped us navigate the ins and outs. Thank you!
Our host was lovely. There was a welcome pack of water, butter, jams, eggs and fruit juice. She explained where the best places to eat were and where to avoid. Also where the nearest shops were. The property has a great location on the lagoon, and it was lovely sitting on the veranda in the evening listening to the water.
Paul
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karin S., Arroyo Grande, CA
Dec 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in local neighborhood
We enjoyed our stay at Marie-Lou’s guesthouse! Marie-Lou was a great host, with advice for activities, and provided us with delicious fruit, coffee, milk, butter, and eggs for our stay, which was very helpful. Her guesthouse is in a local neighborhood, with all the sounds of the local dogs, chickens, and neighbors, which we did not mind, but if you are looking for a resort experience, you should stay at a resort.
Her place was right on the lagoon, and she had a two person kayak, that we used to take out to the reef to snorkel. We walked to the local grocery store just across the street to get pain de chocolat in the mornings. Her place is very close to great hiking. Her garden is beautiful with orchids and other tropical flowers. She has two great dogs that we enjoyed greeting daily. The bedroom has an air conditioner which worked well. You will need a rental car to get around Moorea FYI, which are available by the ferry.
Karin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark F., Steamboat Springs
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Experience in Local Village
We spent 2 weeks in Moorea, one at Marie-Lou's property and one at the the Manava resort. For us, the experience at Marie's property was the best. We just felt at home and relaxed there and enjoyed staying in a village off the tourist track. Marie and her husband greeted us warmly, showed us around the property, helped us with our bags and provided us with some fruit, eggs, juice, and milk to get us started.
Although we could not speak the language all of the neighbor's were friendly and smiled and waved as they became familiar with us during our stay. In particular, we enjoyed walking to one of the local grocery stores and picking up fresh baguettes in the morning. A time where many of the locals were pout doing the same thing. There was a special vibrancy in the community in the mornings we enjoyed.
There is a small dock in the back yard that we enjoyed going out on an seeing the stingrays, sunrises and sunsets. From there we also watching the local fisherman go out from the neighboring properties on their canoes, kayaks and paddle boards and coming back with their catches. The ocean view is also outstanding from the deck of the house.
We took advantage of the kayak that Marie provides almost every day to go out and snorkel the amazing reef that is a short paddle away.
Most of all we enjoyed the companionship of her two dogs, Ruby and Kiki who stopped by every day to check in on us or just sleep on the porch while we worked in them mornings (WiFi was excellent).
Mark F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Olgica B.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful, well-appointed house with a great host
The house is well-located with a short walk to stores and the sunday morning market. From the dock at the house, you can kayak to some of the best snorkeling in moorea. the vista from the back porch is lovely. marie-lou is a great resource for things to do and places to go. The house kitchen is well-maintained, the kayak was very useful, and having bikes made it easy to travel around. our family enjoyed our stay and felt very well cared-for.
Olgica B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne A.
Jun 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and a fabulous host!
We booked 10 days at Marie-Lou and Gilles ocean front property and had the most wonderful time. The house is clean, homey, fully equipped, and exceeded our every wish. It was perfectly situated for all our adventures and we couldn’t ask for more. Marie-Lou was so helpful and kind. She helped us book tours, gave great recommendations, and checked in with us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property and booking with Marie-Lou, you will have a fabulous experience! My nieces and I thank you for everything, you really made our trip epic!
Suzanne A.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter D., Sacramento, California, USA
May 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Moorea cottage in paradise!
Thanks to Marie-Lou for hosting us for nearly a week. Her beach view cottage is EXACTLY what we wanted for relaxing on Moorea. Enjoying her great porch for watching the lush garden and ocean views, hearing the surf on the distant reef, watching the passing boats, and living in a real neighborhood was far better for us than staying at some fancy resort. Plus, Marie-Lou is a wonderful source of local knowledge and recommendations. We were delighted and hope others will enjoy this cottage too!
Peter D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzie B.
Apr 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet little bungalow
This little bungalow was tucked away from the road right on the ocean. Beautiful well kept yard. Very clean. There were two sweet dogs that kept checking on us. Loved how Ruby would sometimes sleep on our back step. Made us feel watched over. MaryLou was so sweet and accommodating. She suggested several activities to us and even made phone calls to check on prices and times for us. We happened to time it right as a boat came bringing a craft market very close to the house that we were able to pick up some souvenirs at. We watched a young fisherman cleaning his catch off the pier at the back of the yard and later that evening there was a shark swimming just off the pier out our back door. Was pretty cool to see. MaryLou had the most amazing fresh pineapple and fresh Tahitian grapefruit for us to sample along with other basic food needs for our use at the house. This was experiencing true island life and hospitality at its best! You won't go wrong with this quaint little rental. It's not fancy but you will go away experiencing what Moorea is really like. Thank you, MaryLou for adding to our adventure memories!
Suzie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, lovely host
The property was beautiful with orchids in the backyard. Marylou kept us supplied with fresh mango, star fruit, passion fruit, and pineapple. The air conditioned bedroom was cool and the fan cooked room was comfortable with the night breeze. Bikes were available. Centrally located. I would stay here again. It was a very enjoyable experience.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Grant N.
Jul 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The most authentic Tahiti experience.
There are numerous options for staying in Moorea, but if you want a property with outstanding hosts then Marie-Lou and Gilles provide an experience to treasure forever.
The house is comfortable, clean, and relaxing. Marie-Lou did a wonderful job providing everything you would want for a stay. There are bikes, kayaks, and an outrigger for use by occupants and the sunsets each night are gorgeous.
When you do come over, make sure you make a trip to the supermarket and get a handful of Baguette. At 57 Francs you won't find a cheaper meal! The juicery, public beaches, magic mountain, and inland roads are all within 15 minutes of the house.
There are many tours also within 15 minutes of the house that will take you on ATV's, Jet Skis, as well as snorkeling with rays, sharks, and fish. Make sure you put Snack Mahana on your list of places to eat, and bring some Pacific Francs because some smaller venders do not accept credit cards.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the property was extremely comfortable and suited us very well! We are so thankful that we had the chance to meet Marie-Lou and her husband. They are wonderful hosts with a deep love of Polynesia and will share it with you when you stay with them!
Grant N.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jamie K.
Oct 12, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Treated us like family
Guest #1:
Marie treated us like we were family. She picked us up from the ferry and even took us to the grocery store when we were without a rental car. The first night I arrived alone after the stores and restaurants were closed and she invited me to have a lovely Polynesian dinner with her and her kind husband Gilles. Not a day went by when Marie wasn’t available to help advise us on activities, help us get local discounts, bring us fresh fruit from the garden, or just chat. She speaks fluent English which was a big help too.
The house was the most comfortable rental I’ve stayed at. I loved sitting in the living room or on the zero gravity chair on the back porch and watch the ocean and the boats pass by. Everything was quite clean and well maintained with lots of extra bath towels, sheets, and cleaning supplies for a long stay. Bikes and kayaks were great for day excursions.
Getting to meet Marie and her husband Gilles was one of the highlights of our trip!
Guest #2:
I stayed at Marie's place during September, encountering welcome but unexpected experiences. She very energetically, when she had time, showed my friend and I off-road spots near Belvedere. Moreover, I wanted to see what Chinese-Tahitian food was like, and she surprised me with the idea of eating at the one fancy Chinese place on the island. There are not many places in the world where you will be serenaded by a Tahitian band while eating well-made Chinese cuisine.
The house itself is cozy and clean. It has what you need to cook, stay fresh, and watch weird French TV. I took a few swims straight from the dock, which has quite shallow water for a few hundred meters but gives an excellent entry into Opunohu Bay. And my friend and I, somewhat naively, went on a rather long kayak ride from the dock that could have led us astray given the wind.
If you don't want to live in a contrived environment like at the resorts but still want have easy access to all the hotel beaches and excellent snack shops nearby, def stay at Marie's place. I will forever miss her deserts and her admonishments.
Jamie K.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
gregory d., France
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait
notre location a répondu à nos attentes en tous points.
logement, litterie, localisation , intimité, la vue avec accès océan.
Mais surtout la gentillesse et le super accueil de Marie Lou et Gilles.
Merci beaucoup
gregory d.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
Sep 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien
Très propre, spacieux et Marie-Lou est super.
L'ensemble de la la climatisation est présente dans seulement une chambre.
Robert M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Liliane und Franz G., Schweiz
Apr 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Haus am Meer
Sehr einfaches Ferienhaus direkt am Meer mit zwei Schlafzimmern, eines mit Klimaanlage, das andere mit Ventilator, sehr bequeme Betten, grosser Aussenbereich. Das Haus steht mitten im Einheimischenquartier. Dementsprechend ist die Geräuschkulisse, vorallem der Hunde, Hühner und Hähne. Dafür gibt es kein Strassenlärm. Marie-Lou ist eine super Gastgeberin. Sie hat sich sehr um unser kulinarisches Wohl gekümmert und den Kühlschrank mit Milch, Butter, Eiern, Fruchtsaft und Marmelade gefüllt. Vielen Dank Marie-Lou.
Marilou nous a très bien accueilli. Elle nous a conseillé pour de nombreuses activités et snacks. Toujours aux petits soins nous avons pu échanger et apprendre beaucoup de choses sur la Polynésie et les Polynésiens. La maison est spacieuse et très bien entretenue.
Merci encore Marilou, nous reviendrons chez vous à Moorea.
Mauruuru
Philippe
10/10 Excellent
steven f.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique séjour chez Marie Lou
Marie Lou et Gilles mettent à disposution se jolie Fare en bord de Lagon avec accès direct et ponton. Un canoé est gracieusement prêté et les raies pastenagues viennent souvent sur le bord.
Le logement est tout équipé avec, clim, moystiquaire et machine à laver,parking privé.
Marie Lou et Gilles spnt des hôtes très accueillant et qui prennent le temps, on s est tout de suite sentie à l aise.
Je recommande à 100% pour le séjour à Moorea, vous êtes proches de tout.
steven f.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
ANNIE C.
Mar 11, 2018
Maison agréable séjour très agréable
Marie Lou et Gilles sont très accueillants et agréables
Marie Lou apporte les renseignements et bons conseils à ses locataires
Elle se rend disponible pour nous accompagner si besoin et connaît très bien Moorea
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour de 6 jours sur Moorea