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Bungalow one - Brando's World Famous Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora!

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bungalow one - Brando's World Famous Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora!

PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY. THERE IS $1,000.00 DUE UPON BOOKING WHICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE LAST PAYMENT IS DUE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND IS ALSO NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF I CAN FIND ANOTHER CLIENT TO TAKE ALL OR SOME OF THAT RESERVED SPACE, I WILL REFUND ALL OR PART OF THE SECOND PAYMENT... WE HAVE THE ONLY THREE OVER WATER BUNGALOWS WITH FULL AIR CONDITIONING, new appliances and DOUBLE KAYAK! Extra housekeeping available. COMPARE OUR RATES TO THE RESORTS... The owners of the Black Pearl Over Water Bungalow are proud to present Marlon Brando's own over water bungalow in Bora Bora. Along with his second Bungalow, Marlon's Over Water Hideaway... A gorgeous covered terrace, overlooking the lagoon and palm covered islands, just a few hundred yards away, is fully furnished. NOW FREE NETFLIX... Here you can enjoy many wonderful hours, reading a good book, marveling at the beauty of the area, or just doing nothing. If you wish to take a dip in the warm waters, nothing could be simpler. Just go down to your private dock and dive in. Right there you can snorkel for hours, check out the thousands of colorful fish in and around the coral reef, or just lie on the beach under a palm tree, while sipping a Tahitian punch. We can help set up tours for you: Authentic Tahitian Motu picnics, Polynesian weddings, Jet skis, shark and manta ray feed, sunset sailing, scuba diving, island jeep and snorkeling tours, even a tattoo with a Tahitian master!

Additional Information: As the owners of the very popular Black Pearl Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora, we can't tell you how excited we are to offer, for the first time, Marlon Brando's historic over water bungalow for vacation rentals. We remodeled the bungalow to meet the needs of our sophisticated travelers and it is beautiful. Marlon Brando owned two bungalows, one for him and one for his friends. We have purchased both. Both Brando's Bora Bora Bungalow and Marlon's over water hideaway are the perfect location for snorkeling, walking hiking and swimming. Paradise surrounds you.
If you need help with rental cars, international or domestic flights, we can help with that too. We have many returnees and we are confident that this will be your vacation of a lifetime! Our rates are very affordable, especially if you've checked out the prices of some of the 4 and 5 star hotels on the island. Our home is a true travel bargain.
Please reserve early as high season books up fast.

Car Rental: You will need a car. Other options are carts, bikes, taxi and water taxi (Not always available).
Please note: Contact our manager directly for Car Rentals. Nir's rates for his 'Client cars' are far below the rental car places on the island.

Trip, Airline, Hotel and Car Assistance!!!: We would be pleased and happy to help you with your entire trip to paradise. We can arrange your International Flights to Tahiti on any applicable carrier, as well as your Inter-Island Flights on Air Tahiti.

Property manager

Richard and Seiko Holland

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1450 sq ft (135 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Property Registration Number 8464DTO-MT

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Vaitape, BORA BORA

What's nearby

  • Matira Beach - 1 min drive
  • Pearl Resort Beach - 1 min drive
  • Vaitape Harbor - 2 min drive
  • Mt. Otemanu - 4 min drive
  • Motu Piti - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Motu Mute Airport (BOB) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pora-Pora Coffee Shop
  • ‪Upa Upa Panoramic Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Iriatai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Te Pahu - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fare Hoa - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bungalow one - Brando's World Famous Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bungalow one - Brando's World Famous Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bungalow one - Brando's World Famous Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bungalow one - Brando's World Famous Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tupitipiti Point, Mt. Otemanu, and Mt. Pahia. Mt. Hue and Vaitape Harbor are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Bungalow one - Brando's World Famous Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mugdha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and excellent hosts!
The over water bungalow was clean and convenient. We could snorkel right outside and saw a lot of fish. Nir and Tiare were very helpful with suggestions and recommendations and even helped us book the activities. Renting the car from Nir was hassle free. Highly recommend this place and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jump on In - A Piece of Paradise
We had a fantastic stay at this overwater bungalow. It had everything we wanted, especially wonderful views from the balcony and ability to jump in and out of the gorgeous waters whenever we wanted. Not being in a resort allowed us to really experience the island life in Bora Bora. The manager, Nir, was extremely helpful with everything from renting us a car to reserving lagoon tours and restaurants. Highly recommended if you want a down to earth experience in paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A rare gem
Nir was absolutely wonderful to work with, helped coordinate shuttles to and from the airport, hooked us up with an inexpensive rental car and gave the best recommendations for activities and food while visiting. The bungalow was stunning and everything we dreamt about while staying here. Beautiful sunset right off our own private dock, great snorkeling steps away and access to all the fun of the island. Highly recommend if you don't have celebrity money to spend at a resort. Maaruuru!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dream vacation
Our stay in Brando’s overwater bungalow number one was amaizing. We stayed there for three weeks and it felt realy like home for us. That was actually purpose of choosing this bungalow over hotels and resorts. The bungalow has everything you need for longer or shorter stay. Particularly the wash mashine was very useful, and full kitschen equipment as well. Staying in bungalow you need a car, than you can enjoy visiting Vaitape, Matira beach and lot of restaurants. I recomend Beach club for amaizing sunsets, El Gecko and St. James. For Car Rental and for everything you need ask Nir. It was pleasure to meet him and his beautiful family and to visit his spectacular home. Dear Nir, thank you for everything. Also booking process and payment was very simple. We got all of the information from Richard, so we had no problems at all, everything was done as agreed. We wish we can visit Bora Bora every year, but its to far from Switzerland, nevertheless we hope to come back as soon as possible. Mauruuru
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation
The property was everything we were hoping for, and had everything that we needed. We enjoyed the location at the north of the island, as we felt more of a local vibe. We definitely needed the car to get around, and Nir and Tiare made the client car easy and reasonably priced. Bora Bora is the most beautiful place I have ever been, and I plan to return someday in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

whitney v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful
We loved our stay here. The managers were very helpful, communicative, and friendly. Check in was easy and the view was incredible. Bora Bora was our favorite island and none of our stays compared to this one. Our only complaint was the lack of snorkeling off the dock, and not many fish to look at (not the fault of the owners,) and we were not able to use the kayak as far as we would have liked because one of the oars was broken. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bora Bora OWB for Us!
Property and property manager were magical—a beautiful stay from beginning to end. No big resort over-water bungalow pretensions, instead, we had freedom to see all of Bora Bora (by renting a car from Nir), help with logistics and activities planning (thanks Nir and Tiare!), and sublime times snorkeling, floating, cooking, and relaxing in the bungalow. Loved this stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don't think twice - book it now!
LOVED staying here! We were here for 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved the spaciousness and comfort of the bungalow, snorkeling off the deck, watching the sunrise and sunsets, lounging on the deck. Communication was great. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous overwater stay
We loved everything about our stay, booking, communication and location. Our recommendation would be to add a blender. Wr would have brought one had the description not said there was one in the bungalow. Overall, hardly worth mentioning but if you plan on morning smoothies bring a blender. Wonderful placento celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary! Thanks Richard and Tiera you both were amazing to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing place!
What a spectacular bungalow. The hosts Nir and Tiare were so great and very accommodating, even picking us up from the port and allowing us to rent their vehicle (which is a must). The location was perfect and the bungalow exceeded our expectations. Getting used to the business hours in town and restaurants were a little tricky but overall everlasting memories were made and would not hesitate to return to Bora Bora and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
EPIC Experience
Absolutely love the Brando number one private bungalow! So, so special! This was my second 8-day stay in the last couple of years! Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing overwater bungalow
Truly amazing location and only one of five overwater bungalows on the main island of Bora Bora. The booking process was great with Richard and when we arrived, Nir and Tiare were available for any questions and help we needed. Stepping off the private deck into the water never got old and we had fun snorkeling around the area. The area was very quiet and peaceful, but there were a few roosters within earshot so be prepared with earplugs if that wakes you up. The kitchen had all the essentials you'd need to prepare meals which was perfect for us. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bora Bora bungalow
If you are looking for a private bungalow with amazing views look no farther!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique location in Beautiful Bora Bora
Unique private overwater bungalow. A little more basic and isolated than expected but had a great time exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lu W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what I was looking for
This was just what I was looking for, a place away from crowds but not isolated. It's clean and simple, not a lot of frills but has all the necessities. My stay was very enjoyable. Hope to come back someday and would definitely look to stay here again too.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
What a beautiful place! We ended our honeymoon here and utterly loved the bungalow. The water and deck were perfect at every time of day. The Brando effect made it a bit more special. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walt D., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful overwater home
The property is well equipped, clean and beautiful location. The property manager, Nir and his wife, were very helpful, responsive and made the trip outstanding with great suggestions. The cell phone and car were extemely convenient and let us enjoy this beautiful place even more.. hope to be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joy t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven!
I spent a week in Bungalow one with two of my best friends and we absolutely loved it and were so sad to leave! The bungalow itself is clean, spacious, and well-equipped and its location offers privacy and freedom that you don't or won't necessarily get at the much more expensive resorts. We spent many hours snorkeling in the "backyard" ocean and saw a variety of fish, sea cucumbers, and even a few rays. We also spent many hours in the back patio listening to music, playing cards, reading, eating, and watching the boats go by and the sunset! When we did want or need to venture away from the bungalow, being able to easily and cheaply rent a car from Nir allowed us the feeedom to shop for groceries, go to restaurants, and explore the island. I highly recommend renting this bungalow if you want to have more space and freedom and spend significatly less than you would for an overwater bungalow at any of the local resorts!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josias B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honey moon
Stayed with my with and it was great. Nice place and wonderful view. Had plenty of communication with the property manager about anything I needed. Would def come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
HEAVEN!
Perfect bungalow! We loved our stay at Brando's Over Water. We saw many fish, spotted rays, a turtle, even a giant manta one evening. The place was beautiful and we can't wait to come back! The owner Richard and Nir the manager were great! Loved it all!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxing stay at this property. Management was very friendly and helpful with any questions and help with excursions. We loved the view and relaxing on the over the water porch. Bedrooms were large enough to be comfortable. You do need a car to get to dining and the public park, but the manager or town has rentals. Great affordable option to large resorts with more time to explore the island and local culture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bora Bora Bliss
The bungalows are clean, comfortable and well-appointed with a big shower, nice beds, kitchen appliances and a washer. The wood floors are beautiful. The magic is in the location. Here, one is away from all the tourist mayhem. The lagoon is at your doorstep, full of wonder and life. The water is warm and so clear. This place is the ultimate luxury stay for someone who wants to recharge and reconnect under the stars with life and their loved one(s). We keep returning to find our souls again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Very nice stay. Property is well situated and maintained. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thai T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you Richard and Nir
Love everything about this this.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay/be
We had a fantastic stay at Bungalow #1. What a wonderful experience to be able to wake up in the morning, walk out on the front porch, and see all the fish, eagle rays, and beautiful blue water Bora Bora has to offer. Property was well kept and had the essentials needed for preparing meals there. We felt very secure at the property and didn't have any concerns about safety. The swim platform was outstanding as we did a lot of snorkeling around the area. The property manager Nir, was a super nice guy, and very helpful and insightful picked us up promptly from the ferry and returned us promptly to the ferry when it was time to leave! You will want a car if staying here as its about halfway to Vaitape either direction you go around the island, but doesn't take long by car and it's a beautiful drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023