Lovely house. Great location next to the best restaurants on the island. House was a bit dated but in good condition, all things considered. There is no AC in the main living area which limits the time you can spend together. Hot tub didn’t work and they never fixed it because there wasn’t an electrician on the island. Host was horrible and the checkout process ruined our trip. I asked the host for checkout instructions 2 hours before checkout. She said don’t worry about it. She shows up and starts acting extremely rude because the dishes weren’t done and the trash wasn’t taken out. When I asked why she didn’t tell us to clean everything, she didn’t even reply and just shook her head in disgust. She then told me I would be charged for the dishes and clean up. Outside of that absurd request, I offered to call it even because the hot tub was broke all week. Here’s the cherry on top, she accused us of leaving the dishes to get “revenge” for the hot tub not working and even went so far to say we probably broke the hot tub. If you care about CX and relaxing, stay away from these people. I saved all the whats app communications so you can see first hand how you will be treated. Feel free to email me for more information if you’re really considering booking.

Comfortable bach with everything you might need. Location bordering on bush is a huge plus for deer and birdlife visitation! Having the local host call in is a nice touch. Web description could add that the property has a washing machine fully supplied for use.

Super cozy home feeling

This is our second time staying at Fare Varari. We stayed there right before Covid and loved it - and came back as soon as we could! The place was even more perfect than before. They had made significant improvements - added two full bathrooms, air conditioning in each bedroom, new furniture, new kitchen remodel, a full outside shower and bathroom, plus a great game room with pool, foosball and a hang-out space. It was like having an amazing beach resort to yourself. The location could not be better - a spectacular beach, with some of the best snorkeling on the island right in front. We spent so much time in the water and in the kayaks that they provide. Caroline is extremely responsive and an absolute gem to work with. We were there with our extended family of 9 - 2 teens (who stayed in the back bungalow and had a blast, also a nice addition), 2 kids, two couples and grandma. We had plenty of space. We did not even realize that the housekeeper would also do laundry - that was a nice perk. We cooked many of our own meals, because there really isn't a better view in any restaurant on the island :) but Caroline also helpfully arranged dinner reservations. We hope to be back!!

The place was very nice and private

You can't beat the location with this home! Caroline was there to greet us and one of the first things you notice are the friendly rays swimming in the ocean right outside the back of the house, which we thought also had the best snorkeling compared to other spots we went on the island. The beautiful white sand beach was cleaned every day by Vahia (security/groundskeeper). You should see him fire dance in the private Tahitian dance show Caroline can arrange at sunset on the property for you! Highly recommend!! Great show and music!! We also highly recommend you book the housekeeper Fifi to cook dinner for you at the house! We did it twice and it was so nice to not have to worry about dinner. Her dinners and desserts were excellent with big portions and she was such a pleasure as well. She also cleaned up and did laundry for us during the week. She was great! As for the house itself, it was beautiful and in excellent condition just like you see in the pictures. They've put a lot of work into updating and designing the home and it shows. The outdoor furniture had also been updated compared to the pictures online, which was great. We loved having comfortable king beds in each room and the fact that each bedroom had its own bathroom (2 en suite). We had some plumbing issues in one of the bathrooms, but it was resolved a couple days later as Caroline arranged for a plumber to come fix it. Also, the kitchen is not well equipped to handle cooking large amounts as the dishwasher is compact and much smaller than a regular dishwasher and the selection of pots/pan/cooking paraphernalia is limited. We were a family of 6 and we managed just fine, though, and also never felt cramped in the house. Did I mention the location already??!! Sitting outside every day and just admiring the tropical beauty and the blue waters was so incredible! Every member of our family loved it and would go back in a heartbeat. Don't hesitate to book this place!!

A great place to relax, and enjoy life

We absolutely loved this property. Caroline was an excellent host helping to arrange everything from delivery people to photographers. The house is excellent with everything a family with kids could need. The gated property is expansive with a huge separate game room, jacuzzi, back yard, covered outdoor patio with grille, outdoor shower and plenty of space to the beach and water. It's about 30 minutes drive from the ferry terminal, 25 from the main grocery store and less to all other attractions/activities on the island. Thank you for a great experience - we will be back!

Our family of 9 had a wonderful stay at this home. We loved eating every meal on the outside porch where we could see the beautiful lagoon and hear the waves breaking on the reef. We had very little bugs and the beach and snorkeling are outstanding. We loved Moorea and had an outstanding time. We swam with the whales - I can't recommend that highly enough. Sometimes we didn't have hot water for the showers, but overall - we had an amazing trip and loved the location and the beach and lagoon. I would love to come here again in the future and swim with the whales again. One of the most beautiful islands in the world with extremely kind people. Heaven on earth!!

Thank you Caroline for everything. Our stay was lovely. Waking up with a beach just steps from the lagoon. Coffee in hand watching the sun rise. Wine in hand watching the unbelievable colors of the sunset. The property was everything we had hoped for and then some. I believe i could have stayed in that beautiful bathroom! It was so nice to have someone come in every morning to clean up for us and comforting to have security at night. What a thrill to snorkle in that lagoon with the reef shark and rays. Ill remember this trip always. Beautiful spot in paradise.

We just finished our 9 night stay at the villa. We were a large family having a long overdue reunion and selected this villa to accommodate our family. As we planned the trip, I had a lot of emails and Caroline was always very quick to respond and provided great advise. Caroline made dinner reservations...coordinated a private fire dance on our beach (extremely highly recommend)...gave us recommendations for tour operators, etc.. just great communication. The villa and the views were spectacular. The villa is located on the quieter (and we loved that) west side of the island. It is 30 minutes to the ferry and 25 minutes to the bays. Perfectly located on the island. We never saw a nicer beach than the one that was ours....the rays (or sea puppies) are always out and swimming feet from the shore. Black tip reef sharks are abundant and never were anything to worry about. The snorkeling from the beach was fantastic. The villa has snorkeling equipment but we brought our own. There are 5 or 6 kayaks that we used every day. Sunsets were beautiful and every night we were blessed with a rainbow. Coffee in the AM watching it get light was special. The villa is perfect for a large (or small group). All the bedrooms are air conditioned. The central locations are very nice and the outside locations are beautiful. We loved the staff....housekeepers, groundskeepers and security. Everyone was super nice. The only small (and its small) item is that some of the outdoor furniture is near the end of its lifecycle and seeing how they care for the property, I am sure they are already looking to replace it. Overall this place is a WOW!!!!!

Our family cannot say enough good things about this amazing place we got to call home for 10 days... our family of grandparents, parents, and children ranging from 10 to 1.5 all had the most amazing time here. Caroline is such an amazing host and will make your stay perfect. The home is absolutely gorgeous. None of us wanted to leave. The home is very well equipt with everything you need, from activities on the beach (kayaks, snorkel gear, etc), to the kitchen, to the outside Game Club... everything is just amazing. Every day we spent time snorkeling in the lagoon with many colorful fish, stingrays, and sharks. This home made our trip so special and memorable ... we would love to return.

This house is amazing. We enjoyed our time immensely. The experience was extremely smooth, and our on site manager was there to greet us and provide all the info we needed. The services included a daily maid and a night time security guard. The location of the house is on a very beautiful beach and the luxury of the house itself made this well worth the money.

This property is nothing less than magnificent. My wife and I stayed with our son and his girlfriend for 10 days. As soon as you enter the private grounds, you are surrounded by nature and all its beauty. The grounds are perfectly groomed with so many of the islands natural plants and vegetation. We were greeted by Caroline, our hostess, as soon as we arrived. She was waiting for us with a traditional Tahitian Lei and a plate of fresh fruit and bread and cheese. She was beyond gracious as she gave us a tour of the villa. Upon entry, you are captivated by the turquoise water thru the sliding doors of the villa. The villa itself was furnished beautifully and the decore was amazing. The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms were exquisite. My wife bathed in the free standing tub each night and her view was of the crystal clear ocean and orange & purple sunset. We had our own private aquarium in the pristine lagoon. Sting Rays and black tip reef sharks frequented the beachfront property daily. The location was best on the island. We couldn't wait to get home from our excursions each day to lounge in the oceanfront cabana and catch the sunset. Caroline was an outstanding hostess and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. She arranged dinners, excursions and gave recommendations that were top notch. The service she provided was superior to anything we have had in our many travels. They had a private security guard each night and he was just a joy to speak with. We will be back. We cannot say enough great things about our stay. You will not be disappointed if you vacation here.

This house is amazing. We enjoyed our time immensely. The experience was extremely smooth, and our on site manager was there to greet us and provide all the info we needed. The services included a daily maid and a night time security guard. The location of the house is on a very beautiful beach and the luxury of the house itself made this well worth the money.

This property is nothing less than magnificent. My wife and I stayed with our son and his girlfriend for 10 days. As soon as you enter the private grounds, you are surrounded by nature and all its beauty. The grounds are perfectly groomed with so many of the islands natural plants and vegetation. We were greeted by Caroline, our hostess, as soon as we arrived. She was waiting for us with a traditional Tahitian Lei and a plate of fresh fruit and bread and cheese. She was beyond gracious as she gave us a tour of the villa. Upon entry, you are captivated by the turquoise water thru the sliding doors of the villa. The villa itself was furnished beautifully and the decore was amazing. The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms were exquisite. My wife bathed in the free standing tub each night and her view was of the crystal clear ocean and orange & purple sunset. We had our own private aquarium in the pristine lagoon. Sting Rays and black tip reef sharks frequented the beachfront property daily. The location was best on the island. We couldn't wait to get home from our excursions each day to lounge in the oceanfront cabana and catch the sunset. Caroline was an outstanding hostess and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. She arranged dinners, excursions and gave recommendations that were top notch. The service she provided was superior to anything we have had in our many travels. They had a private security guard each night and he was just a joy to speak with. We will be back. We cannot say enough great things about our stay. You will not be disappointed if you vacation here.

This property is nothing less than magnificent. My wife and I stayed with our son and his girlfriend for 10 days. As soon as you enter the private grounds, you are surrounded by nature and all its beauty. The grounds are perfectly groomed with so many of the islands natural plants and vegetation. We were greeted by Caroline, our hostess, as soon as we arrived. She was waiting for us with a traditional Tahitian Lei and a plate of fresh fruit and bread and cheese. She was beyond gracious as she gave us a tour of the villa. Upon entry, you are captivated by the turquoise water thru the sliding doors of the villa. The villa itself was furnished beautifully and the decore was amazing. The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms were exquisite. My wife bathed in the free standing tub each night and her view was of the crystal clear ocean and orange & purple sunset. We had our own private aquarium in the pristine lagoon. Sting Rays and black tip reef sharks frequented the beachfront property daily. The location was best on the island. We couldn't wait to get home from our excursions each day to lounge in the oceanfront cabana and catch the sunset. Caroline was an outstanding hostess and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. She arranged dinners, excursions and gave recommendations that were top notch. The service she provided was superior to anything we have had in our many travels. They had a private security guard each night and he was just a joy to speak with. We will be back. We cannot say enough great things about our stay. You will not be disappointed if you vacation here.

Seldom does it happen that a property exceeds the photographs or your expectations especially when they are already so grand! That is the case here from the house accommodations and decor to the playroom to the Beach & the quality of the residence and equipment provided. The daily cleaning, security & phenomenal care provided by Caroline the property manager makes this the best Vrbo we have stayed at! It made it so grand that a family of 10 beach lovers could be completely entertained at one location, with everything needed already anticipated and ready at this very well thought out residence. Superb Snorkeling & Kayaking daily. One day for hiking and exploring this beautiful island and back to the island paradise residence. We look forward to our return. Thanks Tahia & Caroline ! Mark & Christine

Seldom does it happen that a property exceeds the photographs or your expectations especially when they are already so grand! That is the case here from the house accommodations and decor to the playroom to the Beach & the quality of the residence and equipment provided. The daily cleaning, security & phenomenal care provided by Caroline the property manager makes this the best Vrbo we have stayed at! It made it so grand that a family of 10 beach lovers could be completely entertained at one location, with everything needed already anticipated and ready at this very well thought out residence. Superb Snorkeling & Kayaking daily. One day for hiking and exploring this beautiful island and back to the island paradise residence. We look forward to our return. Thanks Tahia & Caroline ! Mark & Christine

We had a phenomenal stay at this home. It is among the nicest properties you can stay at on the island. Everything was perfect from our check in with Fifi to our time snorkeling out in the lagoon. The rooms are amazing and luxurious, and will be unlike anything else you will find on the island. Our only critique is that the kitchen over and stove are a bit dated and could use some updating. Otherwise we loved every minute of our stay and can’t wait to come back again! The housekeeping staff and security are so sweet and kind as well

The beach is really the highlight of this house. The space also where everyone can find his corner of intimacy.

The beach is really the highlight of this house. The space also where everyone can find his corner of intimacy.

Perfect place in Moorea, lot of charm, big property. New playing area entertainment AC (pool, babyfoot, TV…), 4 main bedrooms with AC freshly renewed. The white sand beach is spoting a blue turquoise lagoon. 3 minutes away by car to a famous surf spot. Lots of kayaks available. Not far away using ebikes to Moorea belvédère. Small grocery store 1 minutes away by car ( opened every day). Manu restaurants around. Perfect for Family stay or with friends.

Perfect place in Moorea, lot of charm, big property. New playing area entertainment AC (pool, babyfoot, TV…), 4 main bedrooms with AC freshly renewed. The white sand beach is spoting a blue turquoise lagoon. 3 minutes away by car to a famous surf spot. Lots of kayaks available. Not far away using ebikes to Moorea belvédère. Small grocery store 1 minutes away by car ( opened every day). Manu restaurants around. Perfect for Family stay or with friends.

I finally had the opportunity to take my wife, three children and their spouses to French Polynesia to stay on the beautiful island of Moorea. This home made our vacation amazing and one we will never forget. We were welcomed by Tiare and Fifi. We were shown the home with the patio overlooking the sunset on the beach as the manta rays went swimming by. The four bedrooms in the main house worked perfectly for our group. We spent most of our time on the patio or outside on the beach. The large open area in the home allowed us to gather after the sun went down. The sliding doors on each side allowed the south pacific breeze to flow through. The kitchen had everything that we needed to cook when we wanted. We barbecued one evening and ate on the lanai. And the air conditioning in each room was so nice to have at night. During the week I was able to talk with Vehia, the gardener, (I was lucky to talk with him in Tahitian or French or, when I couldn't remember the words, English) who showed us the plants and kept the beach groomed and clean. He was so kind! Fifi helped us to keep the home clean and answered our questions about where we were going. She, too, is a gem! The internet allowed my kids to stay in touch with their kids (our grandkids). Every extra moment we were exploring the lagoon on the outrigger and kayaks or snorkeling. The colorful fish were so interesting. The manta rays kept swimming back and forth in front of the home. It was so fun to watch for the shark fins in the lagoon but they never bothered us when we were snorkeling. We explored the island of Moorea, which is a paradise. The people are so kind and helpful and we came to love them. Thank you, Tahia, for sharing your property with us. Every one of us vowed to come back as soon as we can!! In fact, before finishing this, my daughters who went with us came by and said, once again, "did we really go to paradise or was that just a dream." Thank you!

I finally had the opportunity to take my wife, three children and their spouses to French Polynesia to stay on the beautiful island of Moorea. This home made our vacation amazing and one we will never forget. We were welcomed by Tiare and Fifi. We were shown the home with the patio overlooking the sunset on the beach as the manta rays went swimming by. The four bedrooms in the main house worked perfectly for our group. We spent most of our time on the patio or outside on the beach. The large open area in the home allowed us to gather after the sun went down. The sliding doors on each side allowed the south pacific breeze to flow through. The kitchen had everything that we needed to cook when we wanted. We barbecued one evening and ate on the lanai. And the air conditioning in each room was so nice to have at night. During the week I was able to talk with Vehia, the gardener, (I was lucky to talk with him in Tahitian or French or, when I couldn't remember the words, English) who showed us the plants and kept the beach groomed and clean. He was so kind! Fifi helped us to keep the home clean and answered our questions about where we were going. She, too, is a gem! The internet allowed my kids to stay in touch with their kids (our grandkids). Every extra moment we were exploring the lagoon on the outrigger and kayaks or snorkeling. The colorful fish were so interesting. The manta rays kept swimming back and forth in front of the home. It was so fun to watch for the shark fins in the lagoon but they never bothered us when we were snorkeling. We explored the island of Moorea, which is a paradise. The people are so kind and helpful and we came to love them. Thank you, Tahia, for sharing your property with us. Every one of us vowed to come back as soon as we can!! In fact, before finishing this, my daughters who went with us came by and said, once again, "did we really go to paradise or was that just a dream." Thank you!

Tahia's property is stunning. We arrived 2 days after the island went into Covid-19 lockdown and had to stay on-property for 10 days other than trips to the grocery. Despite this restriction, we had a fabulous time on Moorea and at Tahia's property. It's a large property and didn't feel confining at all despite our 9 guests. Our cleaner and grounds keeper/overnight security were delightful. The location with large ocean front beach and great snorkeling steps away from the house really made the trip. Thank you Tahia for sharing your home with us!

Beautiful location, Fifi was amazing helping us as needed, great communication with Tahia. Everything a family could need was provided.

Beautiful location, Fifi was amazing helping us as needed, great communication with Tahia. Everything a family could need was provided.

We were a family group of 6 (4 adults and 2 young children) and stayed in this beautiful home for a week in September. We had a wonderful time in Moorea, and this home was a big part of it. It exceeded our expectations in every way. It has a large, grassy lawn space for the kids to run around, and a calm, beautiful beach right at your doorstep. We had large groups of rays, stunning coral, fish and even a few friendly black tip reef sharks swimming by daily. We snorkeled in front of the house and made full use of the kayaks that were provided. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to prepare meals at home, and the deck is perfect for outdoor dining and catching the beautiful sunsets. Two of the bedrooms have A/C and the others have fans. You will need your own rental car to get around the island, which is what we did and it worked out well. All of the activities you'd want to do are less than a 30 minute drive from the home. Tahia, the property manager, was very friendly and very responsive to all of our questions. We can't wait to come back!!

Wonderful house to stay. Beautiful beachfront.

Wonderful house to stay. Beautiful beachfront.