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

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • 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
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

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
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing 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
  • Le Bora Bora 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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Tamla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s a very nice place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bora Bora bungalow
If you are looking for a private bungalow with amazing views look no farther!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

deborah k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Walt D., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay, easy to get around definitely rent a car! Nir was wonderful and helped with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lonna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Very nice stay. Property is well situated and maintained. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was perfect for our family of four. Everything we needed. Was there The Manager Nir was very helpful and had everything we needed. Would love to go back sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Thai T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Richard and Nir
Love everything about this this.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josias B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Sigalit H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Island Experience
We had an incredible experience at the Bungalow. Being able to live in a place where we could be directly on the water, not be dependent on a restaurant for our meals was an absolute pleasure. It gave us an opportunity to really get to know the island in a less touristy way, and interact with local people while also enjoying everything Bora Bora had to offer. Would highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Bora Bora Experience
We had a great stay at the Marlon Brando Bungalow. We recommend renting a car from Avis which is right near the arrival dock for the ferry from the airport. Great over water bungalow experience for significantly less than the resorts on Bora Bora. Check in was easy. The manager met us at the ferry with the key and instructions to get to the bungalow. Interior was well maintained and we appreciated the a/c and washing machine. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Great bungalow at a great price for Bora Bora
I thought the bungalow was great. We had a 2 BR bungalow for 1/2 the price of a hotel room at the resort. The property manager Nir was great and provided good recommendations for restaurants and activities. He also rented us a car for a lower price than Avis. Lots of cool tropical fish, clams, coral, sea cucumbers right off the dock. I plan to come back soon and likely stay at this bungalow if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Priya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

nadia

Liked: Amenities, communication
We liked the view from the bungalow and the snorkeling in front of the bungalow. Check in with Nir was great! Beds were not comfortable, especially in the master. Furnitures are outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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