Tiare Taporo | House in Matavera District

9.6 (8 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Rarotonga House | Tiare Taporo

3 Bedroom House in Rarotonga, Matavera District

On the eastern side of Rarotonga is Tiare Taporo a refubished 3 bedroom home surrounded by handpicked lush vegetation lovingly curated by Babrbara Thompson. Barbara passed away, but the seedlings she planted grow on, and now are a living testament to all that is beautiful in Rarotonga.
The homes name Tiare Taporo, originates from Barbaras husbands dad, Andy Thompson. Tiare Taporo was the trading scooner he captained for many years plying the seas between Tahiti Rarotonga and New Zealand. Born in Brooklyn New York, he was well loved and never lost a ship... or his Brooklyn Irish accent.
So what about the house? The common areas are big and roomy even the kitchen could fit everyone (if they wanted to help). All rooms have fans. The master bedroom has a king, in another there's a king split, and the other a queen. All the bedrooms are at the back of the house, far away from noise and the main living areas.
Down the road (almost next door) is "Love Cafe" the love is free, but you'll need to pay for breakfasts, lunches and lattes. It a popular local spot. In the other direction is Super Brown (its actually yellow) they're open late and sell most things to do with food. Beyond that is the fishing club, which has the cheapest strongest drinks on the island, a lot a spontanious late night singing, and the best pool table.
Its 4km to town, and 5km to Muri which makes the location handy to most things. For those new to the island, the eastern coastline is rugged, although people swim, its not for the faint of heart. Mostly people fish, standing on the reef and casting into the very deep, very blue pacific ocean.
Tiare Taporo is ideal for families with kids and couples, the garden is peaceful and unique.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Rarotonga. Enjoy your stay in Rarotonga at this House.

Show more
OneKey Logos

This Property is OneKey Eligible

Earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible vacation rentals, villas, cottages, cabins, and more when you book on Vrbo.

JOIN TODAY

Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smart TV
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Playground
  • Phone
Internet
  • WiFi available (fee applies)
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Lisa B.
Sep 22, 2025 10:24:46 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Family friendly, exactly as pictures, if not, better! Would recommend Eddies place and stay again. The only con is that it’s not in the best location, but if you hire a car it’s not a problem.
See All Reviews
Check House Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD134
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 96 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Rarotonga
Raro Beach Bach From US $271
         

|
5.5 (2 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • View
Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas From US $441
         

|
10.0 (46 Reviews)
Villa
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Are Ariki From US $257
         

|
New
House
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet From US $161
         

9.4 (37 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • TV
Best Kept Secret in Tupapa From US $132
         

|
10.0 (15 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • View
  • Ocean View
Hope Villa From US $128
         

10.0 (7 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • View
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Secluded holiday home with pool From US $182
         

Heritage, Pool and AirCon From US $375
         

9.4 (26 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Pool
  • TV
Muri Kite Moana - Lagoon Views From US $112
         

9.0 (37 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • TV
  • View
Matahere's Downstairs Muri From US $347
         

9.6 (15 Reviews)
Apartment
  • TV
  • View
  • Ocean View
Are'ora - your home away from home in paradise From US $215
         

10.0 (4 Reviews)
House
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
Te Moana Nui Villa 2 - Penthouse From US $189
         

Philigra House next to Edgewater Resort From US $80