Tahiti beach house, beachfront wooden villa on tilts, under trade winds, Moorea | Villa in Paopao
3 Bedroom Villa in Cook's Bay, Paopao
My parents, french father and tahitian mother, built this beautiful wooden house on stilts 47 years ago when Mo'orea was encircled by only a sand road and there were perhaps a dozen cars on the island. It has been renovated in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2020. The wooden shingled roof is covered with white tin which, when you arrive from the sea, is hidden by the trees. Glass doors invite you to the sight-seeing of the beautiful gardens and lagoon from the living room. The paintings, furniture, decoration and tahitian bedcovers contribute to the warm mood of this house.
The refreshing and constant trade winds on the North coast offset the heat while insuring the best exposure to the sun on the island. It also partially explains why there are fewer mosquitoes here than inside the valleys. The pure sea air, the tranquil lagoon, the calmness, the beauty of the garden and the character of the house, all will seduce you.
The location is very convenient. The trip to Pape'ete lasts 7 mn by plane, 30 mn by fast ferry, 45mn-1 hour by ferry. The house is also 1.8 mile from the golf course, 1.2 mile from the commercial centre of Maharepa (doctors, drugstore, bank, fashion clothes, souvenirs ...). There are 34 snacks, restaurants, galeries and shops, in a range of 3 miles. There's a grocery store at a walking distance.
Mo'orea probably answers more to tourists’ expectations than Porapora which was an American military base during the World war II. In Polynesian history, as clanic wars were frequent, Mo'orea welcomed defeated and fleeing troups from Tahiti. Captain Cook came at the end of the 18th century. Today, about 2000 persons live in Mo'orea and work in Tahiti. Most of the local painters and scupltors seek inspiration on the island for its natural beauty and appreciate the friendliness of its people. Some locals speak English, most speak Tahitian, one of the polynesian languages of the triangle: Hawai'i-Easter island (Rapa nui) and New-Zeland (Te-ao-tea-roa). The official language is french.
Night-time leisure: night-clubing (friday night only), going out for a tahitian danse show, restaurant with musical entertaining.
The golf of Tema'e, South Pacific golf, drawn by Nicklaus is classified eighteen wholes " by 70 ", admitted on the officiel circuit. From the five wholes on the mountain side, one may see Tahiti in the north-east and dominate the trail, of which 11 wholes around the lake of Tema'e, and 2 wholes on the islet of Tema'e, on the sea-side.
The club-house, with bar and restaurant, covered with a long and thatched roof (drawn by a polynesian architect), is installed between the lake and one of the artificial lake destinated as a practice over water.
Since smooth hills of lawn fringed with flowers have replaced the pürau forest and swamps, to the benefit of the villagers, nono (biting insects) have disappeared. A wonderful mountain spring provides enough water for the lawn and supplies the inhabitants (Therefore, tap water is very good in Maharepa).
Sports: hiking, horse-riding, golf, tennis, billard, body-building, hobie-cat, surf, ocean-fishing, wake-board, diving, kite-surf (class and location of equipment), upward parachute;
Other leisure: guided tours of inland Mo'orea, on the sea (whales, dolphins, rays, sharks, turtles), car location with driver, glass-bottom ride on the lagoon, course of tahitian danse, picnic on an islet, jet-ski, speed-boat, snorkle under water and get filmed (DVD), flight over the island with a helicopter, guided visits of Tahiti, trip to the islands by plane/boat/private yacht/cruiser.
Relaxing
Your life rythm, especially if it is speedy and stressfull, will be apeased by that of the island and the people. You could let yourself go to the indolence of the islands, go swim into the sea, borrow a book from the bookshelves of the livingroom, relax, do nothing! In the morning, you can go walking to the "chinese" (grocery store), incognito if you are famous, and cross the people of the village who are also going there by foot, bicycle or car.
This 3 Bedrooms Villa provides accommodation with Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, Guest Services, for your convenience. This Villa features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Villa has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this Villa has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Cook's Bay. Enjoy your stay in Cook's Bay at this Villa.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Towels provided
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2 bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Shampoo
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Soap
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Toilet paper
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Shower
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3 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Living room
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Blender
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Stovetop
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Microwave
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Oven
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Paper towels
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Refrigerator
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Electric kettle
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Coffee/tea maker
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Near laundromat
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Washing machine
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Beach sun loungers
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On the beach
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Beach towels
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Onsite parking
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Car available
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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No pets allowed
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Note from host: no installation in/outside unless owner's approval
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Stair-free path to entrance
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Handrails in hallways
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Thin carpet in public areas
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Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Designated smoking areas
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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No elevators
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Cycling nearby
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Snorkeling nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Surfing/body boarding nearby
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Scuba diving nearby
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Bicycle on site
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Fishing nearby
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Golf nearby
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Kayak on site
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Kayaking nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Stereo
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Games
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TV with cable/satellite service
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Books
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Composting
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Comprehensive recycling policy
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Recycling
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
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English
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Spanish
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French
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In a village
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Near the ocean
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In the mountains
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Near a health or beauty spa
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Children's books
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Stair gate
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Children's toys
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Children's games
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Playground
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Phone
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Safe
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Iron/ironing board
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Chef
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Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps
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Outdoor furniture
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Garden
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
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Massages
Policies
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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property note from host: keep children in the water under adult watching parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 property registration number 789dto-mt safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
