Vacation rentals in North Efate

If your looking for paradise away from too much tourism this place is a dream. We absolutely loved it and extended our stay. The 9 nights were wonderful. Was the best snorkeling I've ever done and we've travelled a lot as a family. The house is perfect, solar and all your need if you love the environment and don't need excess energy. We took plenty of food from Australia which I'd highly recommend for a long stay so you don't have to go back to main island to shop and just enjoy your paradise. We will definitely return!

Our stay at Whispering Palms was amazing and as described on the wrapper. Spectacular, quiet, comfortable, relaxing. A special thank you Sylvie, John and Peter for the warm welcome, and hospitality. Their willingness to share the local culture makes the stay extra special. Thank you also to Cindy and Dean as well as Marcello for the responsiveness. Some practical advice for those staying at Whispering Palms: Cash is king (and not readily available) - Make sure you cash up in Port Vila as there are no ATM/Cash machines on that part of Efate and with the exception of some of the big resorts, cash is generally the only way to pay. Food - Go with a plan on catering for the first few nights (at least). We arrived in the evening, and although we had organised some food, we found ourselves trekking back to Port Vila for supplies for the 3rd night. Morrison has basics, there are some options in Port Havannah, but again, make sure you have enough cash for these. Absolutely loved our stay.

After a stressful and rocky start to our trip to Port Villa, our last stop at whispering Palms was just what we needed. A beautiful and secluded piece of paradise for us to relax and unwind. We were welcomed with open arms, the staff were so friendly and made us feel like family. We will certainly miss Sylvie who quickly became our Vanuatu mum. Peter was super informative and shared his culture with us, recommending that we check out the natural hot springs and top rock snorkelling. We took the kayaks out and paddled with sea turtles which was definitely a highlight. Tidy and neat accomodation just 30 seconds from the beach, meaning you could roll out of bed and straight into the ocean. Our only negative remark is that we wish we knew about this place sooner, highly recommend. We will certainly be returning again. Molly & Wallis

A totally magical place! Our stay was Farea @ Watermark was absolutely wonderful. The location is breathtaking, the welcome fantastic and the property stunning. We snorkelled from the property straight onto the reef before breakfast, watched the stars from the loungers at night, had an amazing turtle spotting and snorkelling boat tour with Noland (one of Colin's team) and enjoyed a wonderful local meal prepared by Fanni, Noland’s wife. We could have stayed for weeks! Please don't tell anyone - let's keep it a secret!

Having had the pleasure of staying here multiple times, I can genuinely say this place feels like a home away from home. From the moment we arrived, John and Silvie made us feel incredibly welcome with their warm and friendly hospitality. Arthur, our taxi driver, went above and beyond to accommodate all our requests, making our arrival and departure seamless and stress-free. The property itself is nothing short of breathtaking. The lush, well-maintained garden creates a serene atmosphere, and the beach, situated just steps away from the houses, offers a picturesque and tranquil setting. Every detail of the surroundings added to the charm and beauty of our stay. Marcello, our host, was an absolute delight—attentive, approachable, and always ready to assist. His communicative nature made us feel valued and well taken care of throughout our visit. This experience was nothing short of wonderful, and we cherished every moment of our time here.

Janet’s guesthouse is the perfect place to totally disconnect in a little piece of paradise. If you buy a Digicell SIM card, it works outside the house, and my partner and I enjoyed the quality time without internet inside the house. It is secluded, and you can hear the waves from your window. Everyone in the village was also so friendly and helpful. Janet is one of the best hosts I’ve had. She shares great stories, local recommendations, and delicious meals! We also loved her co-host, Brownie the dog. You can tell she is well-loved ❤️ I hope to come back here soon! Can’t recommend it enough.

If you want to relax and get away from the world, this is the place. Turtles' glories in the morning as the sun comes up and l was lucky enough to have two dolphins 5 meters away from my kayak one morning - was amazing The property is the only house on the beach for miles, you feel as though you're on your own remote Island. Just to highlight when you book, there aren't many places to eat in the area, so please take Pamela's recommendation and go to those places. We tried some others and they weren't as good, however the recommendations are excellent. Also you must buy groceries in Port Villa (as per the recommendation) before heading north to the property as there isn't much on the North side of the Island and going back to Port Villa is good hours drive each way. Only downside (and its common in Vanuatu, so is what it is) the bedrooms only have fans, no AC so the nights were very hot as there was little to no sea breeze. Her staff made us very welcome when we arrived.

We had such a wonderful time at Sandra and David's bungalow. They have been so welcoming and helpfull that meeting them has changed our trip to Vanuatu...We felt like we were staying at friends' house. The beach right in front of the house is nice and peacefull, perfect for the children. We also really appreciated the airconditionner in the room! I recommend staying there 200%!!