Are Meika (Banana House)
About this house rental
If you want the authentic experience of living on Rarotonga with peace and quiet and total relaxation then this is the place for you. Are Meika (Banana House) has been extended and renovated and is situated in a quiet, sealed road ending in a cul-de-sac in the area of Aremango, Ngatangiia. Capturing the cool, prevailing south-east trade wind the house is five minutes walk from the main road where round-the-island buses stop and a further five minutes to the nearest beach at Muri. Are Meika is set on a half-acre among banana trees. It has polished concrete floors and is of concrete brick construction (cool in the hot weather) and has extensive verandahs facing north and west to protect against the afternoon sun. It also has high ceilings which allow maximum air circulation Special conditions: A wifi hotspot is available at the house, to use it you must purchase a data card from Telecom Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(32 Reviews)
5.0
We felt right at hm in Are Meika.The location was perfect. We couldnt have asked for more.
We are already planning our next trip.
5.0
My bestie and I travelled to Rarotonga for the International Triathlon Festival. We wanted somewhere private and close to our main event. The banana house was everything we needed. A lovely large home off the main road with all the amenities. Plenty of linen, washing machine, large living areas for our sports equipment.
Take a chrome cast with you if you like watching Netflix etc and buy a SIM at the airport 👍🏽
We will definitely be back and highly recommend Are Meika - Meitaki Mata x
5.0
Nice and quiet location, still handy for Muri beach, the night market and Deli-Licious cafe. Relaxing and comfortable, really enjoyed our stay here
5.0
Second time staying here. Love it. Awesome for the family. Space for kids to play inside and out. When issues arose Eddie dealt with them straight away. Had a fantastic trip!
5.0
Highly recommend this accommodation peaceful, private close to amenities all within walking distance.Eddie that you for looking after us much appreciated.
Cheers Ron
5.0
We loved the spacious house and the large garden. We had all the privacy we wanted. The house had all we needed for the duration of our stay.
Convenient distance to beach and village.
5.0
An easy 5/10 minute walk to beach, cafes, restaurants and the bus. Quiet place to relax and recharge. The house had everything we needed and more. Great communication from Eddie, quick to answer questions etc. Eddie's holiday house is great value for the money.
5.0
We had an enjoyable stay here, facilities were perfect for our needs, property is central to Muri and a short walk to the beautiful beach.
5.0
We loved staying here with lots of room and a great location. Photos and description were accurate and communication easy. Thanks Eddie
5.0
Relaxing Stay
Communication with host Eddie was easy, prompt & accommodating. Really enjoyed our stay, very clean & spacious house, with all the house supplies you would need & is close enough to main road in Muri. No negatives to staying except it was too short a stay. Would definitely want to stay again.
Thank you Eddie!
5.0
Wonderful stay in Muri!
A fantastic place to stay for the week. Two adults, two children, plenty of space for all of us. Close to lots of highlights and far enough from main road etc to enjoy peace and quiet. Will definitely stay here again and recommend to others. :)
5.0
A Perfect Home.
After spending 4 weeks during Christmas at Are Meika, we decided that we really could not find anything to complain about. Sure, there are things that don't work the same as your home back where you come from, but it's not your native home. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful, aside from some chickens and mynas. The place is spacious, cool and well appointed. There is a close shop for cool drinks, snacks and some groceries in a pinch. Muri lagoon is a short walk for beaches. We rented a car for bigger town shopping and snorkeling around the island and the bus stops at the bottom of street on the main road. Cleaning up after yourself helps keep the ants at bay and the mosquito netting allows you to keep the windows open for cool breezes. There is passionfruit at the entrance to the property for morning vitamins. I've traveled before but this was the first trip with my young family and everyone was completely satisfied. I can only return to my opening comment and say that there is nothing to complain about Are Meika.
5.0
Home away from home
our stay at paere house could not have been more perfect! It had everything we needed, beds are comfortable, it’s spacious, quiet, perfect for families and the kitchen is well equipped. The house is directly across the road from one of the best snorkelling spots on the island, a short drive/walk to muri markets. Our host was amazing and very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again! Thank-you so much Eddie!
5.0
Lovely spacious home, well equipped. Bbq and nice outing area
5.0
Rarotonga Are Maika
Lovely spacious home, well equipped. Bbq and nice outing area
5.0
Stay in August
We had a great stay at Are Meika. The place was perfect for us (2A, 2 C)- heaps of space, great facilities, so close to Muri. Totally recommend and would stay here again when we return.
5.0
Spacious, light, beautiful home. In a perfect location! Thank you.P.S. A pool would be a nice added addition
5.0
Muri beach home - a winner
Spacious, light, beautiful home. In a perfect location! Thank you.
P.S. A pool would be a nice added addition
5.0
Perfect place to stay for a family. Nice, spacious home. Not too far from the beach and amenities. A nice touch to find water and milk provided on arrival, thank you. A most pleasant stay -- we would recommend to others.
5.0
Fabulous quiet spot
Perfect place to stay for a family. Nice, spacious home. Not too far from the beach and amenities. A nice touch to find water and milk provided on arrival, thank you. A most pleasant stay -- we would recommend to others.
5.0
Home away from home
Was amazing huge house plenty of bedding and towels so close to bus and amazing foods and activities I would definitely stay here again thank you so much
5.0
Great place to relax.
We had a great time away with our kids, everything was walking distance and we really enjoyed our time here.
5.0
Ka pai, met our expectations even though we walked in unsure but open minded 👍
Comfy, spacious, quiet, home away from home, loved Are Meika.
5.0
I would recommend this place to Friends and Family!
I would recommend this place to Friends and Family! It’s a affordable and a great space for our family for the 25 days we were there. Mosquito screens on the windows and fans in the rooms were excellent.. Nu (Coconut juice) every morning.
Roy and Fiona
4.0
Nice quiet house, close to Muri beach
Nice quiet house, close to Muri beach. Lovely garden. Everything that we needed
5.0
Fantastic location 5 min from Muri main centre and bus stop.
Fantastic location 5 min from Muri main centre and bus stop. Are Meika is a child friendly location space to play and discover kuni kuni, lizards and chicklings. Are Meika has everything you need. Meitaki ma’ata
5.0
Love the location 2min walk to the lagoon and 5min walk to all the shops.
Love the location 2min walk to the lagoon and 5min walk to all the shops. Are Meika felt like our home away from home.
2.5
Beautiful house so close to everything we needed will definitely be staying again when we come back
4.0
Awesome place, tucked away from the buzz of the main road within 10 minutes walking distance to the
Awesome place, tucked away from the buzz of the main road within 10 minutes walking distance to the beach. Roasters are making a bit of a racket but that's all over the island. We enjoyed the "country life" with cute piglets next door while the house itself is friendly and spacious with an extra large garden surrounded by palm trees as a bonus. We would come back to Are Meia anytime - and probably will next time we are on the island. Go well!
2.5
Great place to stay ,every thing you need.
5.0
Fabulous place.
Fabulous place. Great garden, great location, child friendly. Cant fault it.
5.0
Excellent accommodation, perfect spot, lovely neighbors, house perfectly kitted out, and the helpful
Excellent accommodation, perfect spot, lovely neighbors, house perfectly kitted out, and the helpful shuttles they organised to and from the airport for us was just great!
Thanks heaps!!
1.5
The house worked well for everything we needed to do.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Takitumu District?
The average price for a rental in Takitumu District is $276 per night. This rental is $136 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Are Meika (Banana House). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Are Meika (Banana House) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Are Meika (Banana House)?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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