Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Taveuni Island

An absolutely amazing experience staying at Sere Ni Ika. The location is perfect and the house itself has everything you need. The housekeeper, Loata, and her family were beautiful hosts and looked after our every need during our stay (including cleaning the house, changing the beds, doing our laundry). Loata cooked some lovely Fijian meals for us and helped to organise unique experiences for us (like cooking a traditional lovo!). Would definitely recommend staying at Sere Ni ika - we will be returning for sure!

We had a great time at Ucuilagi. The property is surrounded by beautiful gardens and the view is unbeatable. There’s a great little beach down the path from where you can snorkel. The house has plenty of space and is nicely laid out for a big group. The small pool is a nice addition. The manager and his wife kindly organised excursions for us and were there to help and looked well after us. It’s got what is needed without being luxurious. For example we were there in summer with very hot weather and the fans weren’t enough to keep us cool. The quality of the mattresses in some bedrooms was not good enough. These were however minor details and we loved the property.

The stay with Mila went well for us. Mila's family is extremely kind and welcoming, the accommodation is very clean and the dinners are excellent. The family showed us their daily life, we were able to participate in some activities like crab hunting or coconut milk preparation. We were greeted with flower necklaces at the airport and coconuts upon arrival as cocktails. The listing is new to Airbnb, so some improvements are needed, like mosquito screens or access to wifi permanently. Mila's family also offers to accompany their guests on tours of the island which is very convenient if you don't have any organized activities. We took advantage of it, but the prices remain quite high. There is also access to a paradisiacal beach a few minutes walk from the house. I would definitely recommend Mila's place and the vibe of this lovely family.

Our stay with Pa and his family in the Village of Naivivi was a wonderful experience! So peaceful and enjoyable to wake up and be a part of the village for our time there. Everyone was so friendly and open to us. The children were especially fun to talk to and see the village life through their eyes as we were visiting during their winter break. It was so quiet and no distractions we slept like a baby every night. Ma is a great cook and prepared breakfast and dinner for us during our stay. There is wonderful snorkeling walking from the cabin. The kitchen is basic but had what we needed for morning coffee and mid day meals. We had a few good surf session as well. Got to surf with Pa!! Vinaka!!

We had the best week at Jay and Shauna’s places! Raintree Cottage and Raintree Gardens are next to each other so our group of 5 friends rented them both. They are absolutely gorgeous, with incredible gardens that allowed us to eat fresh bananas, papaya, sour sop, and even limes for our mojitos! Jay was an amazing host who was such a great communicator. He helped us with everything and even came to say goodbye to us at the airport. His driver and guide is Ajay and he was also amazing. Ajay drove us everywhere, including the Bouma and Lovena Falls, the pearl farm and on many other trips. Ajay and his wife Vandana also cooked incredible food for us, including an amazing lovo. They treated us like family, always looking out for us. We will miss them! Taveuni is paradise and this Airbnb will allow you to experience all that it has to offer. Thank Jay, Ajay and Vandana!

Lyn and Sete's place is amazing! The hosts are the most genuine, warm and kind hearted people i ever had the pleasure to meet! Their hospitality is top notch and they made me feel so welcome and at home. It felt like visiting good friends! I really enjoyed our many talks sitting out on the verandah and learnt a lot about what life is like in Fiji. Communication before arrival was excellent and Lyn informed me about everything I needed to know, from pick up to activities and the place itself. Everything was as described and better! The meals were delicious. This homestay is a true gem surrounded by magnificent, lush scenery and comes with it's own private beach! It's a nature lover's paradise and the best choice for someone who would like to detach and leave all the technology behind, enjoy the sound of the waves and many birds, explore the lush jungle or go snorkeling from the beautiful beach! Lyn & Sete are true super hosts! Thank you both for having me and hope to see you soon!