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Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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About this property

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

Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

Perfect for couples or a family intent on snorkeling and swimming their vacation away. The lagoon in this area is also a protected reserve, so tropical fish are in abundance.

For those attending weddings in Titikaveka Lya’s is a perfect location and walking distance to the Little Poly and Moana Sands Hotels (and their restaurants).

Lya’s offers a welcome respite from the great outdoors with a covered verandah and comfy high ceilinged living area with a modern kitchen. Both bedrooms have queen size beds (one can be split into two singles).There is also a queen size bed in the living room so extras beyond the usual 4 people are able to stay.Pedestal fans in every room will keep you cool in the balmy evenings and the fully screened home will ensure the mozzies don’t join you on vacation.

If the weather’s not great, you can spend time at the Maire Nui gardens a great spot to catch up on all things plant like and tropical (there’s a cafe there as well).

Once ensconced, there will be little reason to leave the area, it has everything a home on a tropical island should have. The beach and lagoon in the area are particularly good with white sandy beaches, and a deep blue lagoon for swimming and snorkeling at low and high tides.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only There is wifi at the house, in order to
activated it you need to buy a wifi card from any shop showing the
telecom “e” sign, or buy a “data pack” online using a credit card.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

EddieC

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

Lyas 20 Metres From A Stunning
Lyas Holiday Home - 20 Metres From a Stunning Beach Rarotonga

About the neighborhood

Map
Tikioki Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Muri Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach located?

Located in Takitumu District, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 10 minutes.

Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Lovely 2 bedroom house so close to the beach & Charlie’s. Has everything you need. We enjoyed having the fans as it was humid at night.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lyas Bungalow
Exactly what I expected from the info I was given. Location was good, literally 3 mins off the beach, 1 min over the road to Charlies bar. Good value for money - I would recommend it.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Somewhat disappointing.
The actual house and location are good. The chattel's need attention. The crockery is old and stained, the curtains are old and ripped, the mop and brush for daily cleaning are disgusting. We felt for very little outlay financially the whole ambiance of the house and contents could be dramatically improved.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Place
Needs bringing into 20 century Second time we have stayed here
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Budget accommodation
Good spot. Prob need scooter to get around. Wasn’t impressived with rats, cockroaches and gekkos inside house. No hot water. House very hot on hot days with no air con. Overall ok for budget accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Meaghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly set up. Netted windows really great. Good location for snorkelling close by.
Great little house set up for family stay. No sea views but private garden setting.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Comfortable and functional
Great condition. Generous fully equipped kitchen. Nice outdoor covered setting. Comfortable beds. Beautifully kept section with tropical planted boundary. Across from Charlies which recovered from storm while we were there. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corinne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bach - a stones throw away from beach and beer :-)
Property was great. It was clean, spacious (we had a bedroom each). Nice little touches with flowers, and some essentials in the fridge. It was a hop, skip and a jump from a gorgeous white sandy beach and turquoise ocean, and a quick walk into "Charlies" - a great bar / restaurant - good food, beer and cocktails. We didn't go far - but didn't need to - there was a small superette 300m away that had everything you needed. It is about a 20-25 minute walk to Muri beach markets - and food there was also great. Had a lovely stay. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for a family
Large property and garden, which was ideal for our two young children. The fans in the bedrooms and nets at the windows helped us cope with the heat and prevent insects coming in. Great location, just opposite the beach. The house is also on the main road so it can be noisy (traffic + dogs/roosters)
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Luxury on a budget
We loved our stay at Lyas Holiday Home. If you are looking for a place close to the best snorkeling, restaurants, beaches, and historical spots on Rarotonga, look no further. This is not a 5 star Luxury resort, but for a family place it is great value for the price! Plenty of room for our family of 5, including two teenage girls! Right across the road from Charlie's meant lots of people around between 6-9 pm, but we felt safe and Charlie's is a great spot for lunch, dinner, and darts! We enjoyed hearing the live island music in the evenings. We also rented a kayak from Charlie's for the week at a great price. It was easy to carry it across the road each morning for a georgeous sunrise paddle on the lagoon! At Lya's you are just a 7 minute drive to Wigmores superstore. A 3 min drive or 20 min walk to Muri beach and the night market. And some of the best snorkeling in the island is right across the road. Eddie was very helpful with all our inquiries and a genuinely nice guy! He even brought us fresh baked chocolate chip cookies to apologize when our check-in got a little complicated due to other tourists moving into the wrong Bach. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
8 days in Raro
Family of 3, we enjoyed our stay, good to have full cooking facilities, fridge/freezer, we took our own food. Washing machine was amazing, the mosquito screens outside windows are brilliant, you can leave the windows open and nothing flies in, Fans in rooms are excellent, location to beach was good, Charlies bar and restaurant was handy across the road and quite affordable, the bar usually closes around 8-9pm. Make sure when you go through Customs on arrival, that you have the property managers full name and contact number, we did get held up for a bit on arrival, as we only had the email address correspondence on hand, with only the first name, something we didn't even think about! lol. ...apart from that excellent time!! love the snorkelling!!

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing holiday spot
House was well appointed and we appreciated the fruit, milk and fruit juice on arrival. Great to have a big fridge and ample towels etc! Prompt service to resolve initial hot water problems. Good off street parking and handy to swimming and beach as well as Charlies restaurant just over the road.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island life
Property perfect for our stay. Weather unseasonably cold so requested blankets which arrived promptly. Shower temperature varied but mainly ran hot but sometime went cold without warning but overall would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Eddie was very helpful and the house was clean and beautifully presented ( loved the fresh flowers and the pawpaw on arrival) Location is excellent - I will be coming back !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good house for family stay
As expected, this is a basic but well appointed house. Kitchen had plenty of appliances and Sandwich press was a lifesaver, and washing machine a bonus. Made traveling with kids a lot easier! Great spot over the road from Charlie's (note closed from 4pm Saturday until 11am Monday) and lovely beach and snorkeling spots.

10/10 Excellent

Caroleanne T.

Rarotonga happy joliday home
Fantastic holiday home that catered easily for family of five. Great communication with owner, clean and welcoming. Would gladly stay again

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

Excellent location
We were a party of 5 who were able to fully take advantage of the house. There is ample room and we spent most of our time outside on the porch. The house had towels for use (which was a great advantage for us not to have to carry them with us from the US). It is located directly across the street from a great beach, and from Charlie's restaurant. We ate there most nights. It is less than a quarter mile from a small grocery store where you can get most of your needs and the bus runs right in front of the house. The owners were very responsive to emails prior to the trip. There are only two small constructive criticisms. One, we asked if there were specific items prior to travel that would be needed such as cooking oil, salt/pepper. We were told those items would be there but they weren't. There were no napkins or extra garbage bags so we bought them ourselves. Two, we paid for a late check out and transportation to the airport. All of that was smooth, however, the late check out email said we'd be checking out around "6-ish." So naturally we thought transportation would pick us up at that same time. But the transportation didn't pick us up until 9. We tried to call the transportation guy but he kept hanging up on us. Better communication between the owner, the transportation guy and us could have saved some anxiety. As it was we sat on the porch waiting for the transportation guy for those three hours. Aside from those, I recommend this house, especially if you have a family. It is ample enough in size and is well located. It was convenient to have a kitchen to cook in and some privacy to relax in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Biljana C.

Great stay with beautiful beaches
Eddie was a great host, easy to communicate. The house was just like on the photos, had everything you needed for a family stay. All was great, would recommend it! Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Micheline A.

tres bonne situation
fruits frais et boissons fraiches.....c est deja un bon debut!! Ensuite la situation geographique fait le reste L equipement est parfait Nous reviendrons!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019