Bungalow vacation rentals in Cook Islands

'Right on the beach' is exactly accurate - secluded and private enough behind some trees/shade with direct access to the sand and sea, but just down a bit from the hustle and bustle of Muri's denser part, so a perfect spot for swimming, lounging, walking or getting to amenities, but away from the noise and foot traffic. The place is basic with enough of what is needed to self-cater and it's airy enough without AC (fans are efficient). Value for money!

We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb. Airport pick up arranged, lovely treats in the fridge, 6 TV Chanel’s, outdoor seating, comfortable bed and a well equipped bathroom. We had a great coffee at Tavake just up the road, excellent Chinese and Bread at the pop up almost over the road and there are bike and car hire companies within 50 metres. My advise get a scooter and take every road to can, also include meals at Avatea Cafe (a must) and Blue Lagoon. Thanks team Paparei we could not have asked for more.

Mathilda is kind and helpfull, she found us a lagoon tour on Sunday and arranged us the hire of bikes ( normal and electric) The bungalow correspond to the description Bike, scooter or a car are needed to visit the island , as the accommodation is 11 km from the airport. Thank you again Sylvia and Christian

We had a fabulous stay here. We were welcomed at the airport by Nootoa’s Dad (lovely Man) both he and his wife Annie were so friendly. The gardens around are beautiful with Rajello doing a great job of making things look beautiful. We saw whales from the deck everyday. Beluga (a renowned coffee shop) just down the road as are many great restaurants and bars. There is everything you need here and if anything is missing, a quick chat with Annie or Terry will solve it. Nootoa is a great communicator. We appreciated that he even supported us my accomodating us for a late checkout as our flights were late at night. The most relaxing holiday ever..we will go back.

We absolutely loved our time at this beautiful little home. I would highly recommend if you have a family as it's a great size for everyone to have their own space after a day's adventure. The kayaks are an awesome feature, there a life jackets available to share with the other home as well. If you want somewhere that feels like the 'real' Rarotonga I highly recommend! PS. Tuaine is very responsive. The batteries on the heat pump died and some replacement ones were delivered that morning. PPS. There are heaps of towels provided!

Teiaraia is an entertaining and generous host and the little house on the waterfront is perfect for its closeness to the shops and restaurants of the main township on Aitutaki. It is part of a family business that includes a cafe where delicious burgers are served. one of the things we really enjoyed was the feeling that we were staying somewhere that allowed us to get a feel for real life on Aitutaki. there are some beautiful resorts and great places to eat (Tavake Cafe and Avatea strongly recommended) but it is also a place where people live normal daily lives. we enjoyed the tiny insights onto those lives in this remote and breathtakingly beautiful and relaxing place. we very much appreciated that Teiaraia is willing to rent a car and bicycle and that airport pickup and drop-off is part of the deal. Meitaki maata.

This bungalow is in a beautiful location with an excellent lagoon aspect.The hosts are unbelievable and give service a new meaning. As an example, my wife had an issue with the mattress and we mentioned it to Vaea to see if perhaps she had a possible solution. We never expected her to source a new mattress on this small island, but that is exactly what she did and that very night, my wife had a great nights sleep. Thank you, thank you, thank you Vaea for going truly above and beyond in your response to this issue. Additionally, please take the opportunity to book a private lagoon / snorkeling cruise with her husband Marokii. You will not be disappointed by his service, insights and commentary along the way. They both made our visit to Aitutaki a most memorable experience! Cheers

Sweet bungalow right on the water. Absolutely stunning location close to several cute restaurants. Be sure to get scooters so that you can ride around the island. Easy check in and easy communication.

My family (including toddler) and I absolutely loved our stay at Natura Lagoon Bungalow. What a treat. The location is what makes this place 10/10. Pristine swimming right in front of the house. Kayaks and swimming equipment (including reef shoes, life jackets and snorkel gear) is a huge plus as are the provided beach towels. Aircon and in-room fans worked a treat. Comfy beds. Full kitchen allowed us to make some meals which saved on eating out. Tuaine, the host was lovely and responsive. We can’t wait to come back and would absolutely recommend. Thank you

We had an amazing time staying at Pira's place and Aitutaki was the highlight of our trip. This is the type of place for those who aren't into the big resorts and would like to be in a peaceful and private location. Beautiful views out on to the lagoon, everything you need is provided. Pira organised picking us up and dropping off to the airport as well as a car for the duration of the trip (definitely recommend having your own transport to get around), and booked us on a lagoon cruise for the following day which is a must do! She also showed us around all the main spots we might want to check out and gave recommendations. Such a great host and really made us feel welcome. We would love to come back some day.

Lovely and beautiful bungalow right by the sea, very cozy and private. Location is great but I do recommend renting a car or a scooter. Brooke kindly organized a scooter for us which was a great way to explore the island! Would definitely recommend staying at barefoot bungalow and enjoy the laid back island life of Aitutaki :-)

A lovely, relaxing stay in a beautiful spot, a little off the main road. Peaceful and clean, with all the amenities you’ll need. The little courtyard area was so cute, especially with the twinkly lights at night. Thanks for a great stay Marcel!

We had a rocky start due to a late arrival and phone issues... when a lovely local helped me hotspot my phone so I could let Lotu know we were lost she responded immediately that she was coming to get us. What a lovely, helpful, welcoming lady, any worries I had vanished immediately and she was always quick to help us anytime we had a question or needed support. The location was absolutely idyllic! Lots of space for everyone inside, the beds were super comfortable, lovely big deck to relax outdoors, comfy sun loungers, we watched whales every day from our backyard, walked on the beach, swam, and found some great spots for snorkeling just 10minutes walk along the beach. There were great restaurants and bars within walking distance and some really interesting shops and stalls. We loved our holiday and would absolutely stay there again!!

Reihana is the perfect vacation cottage. Located on beautiful Muri Lagoon, steps away from amazing snorkeling with turtles and more fish than you can imagine. Only a very short walk to the famous Muri night market and many other places to eat. The house has a beautifully kept yard and is the perfect size for a cozy two person getaway. Free Wi-Fi is available at the museum just down the road during business hours. Emmy is a responsive and welcoming host. I cannot say enough about this place. We can’t wait to return!

Vaea was so thorough and helpful, from the start. We appreciated her reliable response time and willingness to give us information and assistance, almost instinctively. She greeted us and provided fruit and coffee, milk, making us feel right at home. Having the scooters available for rent was a reassuring option before arriving to Aitutaki and their provisions were so ideal. Kayaking in the lagoon was great too! Wanted to stay even longer. We appreciate Vaea's warm welcome and meeting her and Kii personalized our trip. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

As it was my partners first time to Aitutaki, Eileen’s residence allowed that island-feel vibe where we were able to absorb the island at our own pace. We weren’t rushed for room service or the breakfast buffet or with family arrangements. No. We soaked Aitutaki slowly but surely. It’s nicely surrounded by nature which allows some privacy from the busy road but not too far to hop to the shop. We made friends with Chad (the goat) and enjoyed making memories. Thank you Eileen for your warm hospitality - will definitely be returning back to you for future Aitutaki plans :)