The hidden little gem of Rarotonga, with the best hosts! Amazing breakfast provided and cosy private home at our disposal. A lot of space for car parking within the property, and farm very centrally located on the island, close to some of the nicest beaches on the island. Would recommend and stay here again next time I travel to the island! Don't hesitate - just go!

Stayed in April 2024

This stay wasn’t 10/10 it was 100/10! It started with our pick up at the airport which was arranged by them- taxidriver Max was great, gave us lots of tips and was very friendly! Than we just had a best time staying with Joe and Odette. Our little house was spotless clean, we had our own bedroom with very comfortable bed and fan, our little living room and kitchen with fridge and fully supplied kitchen and very clean bathroom with toilet and shower, lots of towels- face towels, shower towels and even beach towels. Great little terrace with chairs and table. Right next to the house there was a clothesline with lots of space. If you have a car you can park right next to the house. Joe and Odette are the sweetest hosts, they are so friendly and their house is open any time if you want to ask something or need help with something. When we didn’t have a car Odette took us to the town in the morning, other day she offered us drop off to the start of the island track- but it was bad weather so that didn’t happend. We had shared breakfast at their house on Thursday and Sunday which was great to meet other guests. The shared breakfast was absolutely amazing- everything you can think of was there- cheese, ham, little sausages, fruits, vegetables, fresh coconut, cereals..Other days Odette always brought us something in the morning- fresh croissants (never had better one that the one with almonds), bagels, eggs as we could make our own breakfast. They have bikes and even scooter which you can rent (for $15 per day!), I saw they have some snorkeling equipment and reef shoes as well. All property is very well maintained, safe and beautiful. It is 3 minutes walk to the closest shop and burger place which was very good! Close to the Muri beach, you can just catch the bus on the main road or even walk if you feel like it.

Stayed in May 2024

Bugs were frequent, but is all part of the island :)

Local, friendly, suitable for young children, vibe, hosts, location

Stayed in May 2024

Great value for money and excellent hosts. Best breakfast ever.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Jo and Odette are very good hosts, can't do enough for you, breakfasts are amazing

Stayed in April 2024

I loved staying at Joe and Odette’s place. You’re surrounded by greenery and can hear the ocean in the background, it’s a little slice of heaven. Wonderful communal breakfast a few times a week. Easy to get to beach, and a great burger spot and grocery store nearby. Highly recommend!

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing really. The shower was a little for two big island boys, but we compromised by using the outside showers.

Friendly hosts. We met other friendly guests from other countries. Good breakfast everyday. Clean facilities and convenient store just down the road. A 5-10 minute walk to Muri beach or a minute drive. Plenty of shops down the road.

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely, peaceful and private location close to everything. The grocery store is less than a five minute walk, the best swimming beach at Muri is a 2km walk or a very short bus trip. Odette is welcoming and very helpful and knowledgeable which was much appreciated.

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent accomodation, hosts taken care of my stay in details. Tasty breakfasts, good talks, I could feel like at home:) the house was very clean, I could find there everything I needed. Also company of animals (cats, chickens, sometimes a cute pig) was wonderful:D

Stayed in February 2024

We loved everything about Rarotonga. Due to some circumstances our hosts needed to arrange a different location for us, which we loved very much. It was right outside the ocean, had a lot of coconut palms and papaja trees. It was very well equipped, there was no neighbourhs nearby and was extremely peaceful. Our hosts were awesome. They were ready to assist us with literally anything we needed, and we felt that they care about us.

Stayed in January 2024

N/a

We loved our stay! Will be back for sure! Wonderful hosts!

Stayed in January 2024

I can't think of anything they could improve. The whole experience was lovely. Maybe the tiny armies of ants in the cabins were the most annoying thing but there's not much you can do about them really. Just make sure you wash dishes immediately after meals and pop any food waste in the outside bins in the special recycling area provided under the cabin closest to the entrance. That way the ants won't be attracted in the first place.

I really enjoyed my stay here - it's great value. It's easy to get to by bus (there's a bus stop on the main road and you can walk), and there's a supermarket nearby where you can grab provisions for self-catering. Breakfast alternates between locally made doughnuts one day and a proper sit-down meal with all guests the next, which is a good chance to meet everyone and get info about what to see and do. Muri Beach, the best part of the Rarotonga coast, is only a short distance away and your hosts will happily rent you a bike/scooter if available. Of course you need to be comfortable around cats and chickens with the early morning cocks crowing. I love cats so being in this quiet, tropical location with cats (Lucky and Apricot among others) was heaven for me. If it rains while you are there, just take the time to relax and enjoy the deluge and watch the huge droplets hang off the tropical foliage. The hibiscus, frangipani and gardenia in the garden are gorgeous.

Stayed in January 2024

Couldn't find fault at all just perfect

Wonderful hosts couldn't ask for anything more loved every moment of our stay. Way better than the busy hotels, makes such a wonderful change to relax at their place just perfect 11 out of 10 In muri

Stayed in January 2024

It is a nice place to stay for a holiday at an excellent price. The area is quite scenic, and it is not far from a small supermarket and an eatery. Joe and his colleagues are really friendly and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

All good.

1)The breakfast was awesome. Both the quality and quantity. 2)Friendly hosts with free use of the laundry. (part of the accommodation costs). 3) 2 extra adults were accommodated apart from the set number of people in the 2 bedroom unit.It was cost-effective and easy to stay together as a family. 4) The accommodation facilities were very clean and had all that were needed for. For instance, a BBQ set used for grilling. 5) The vicinity was near to a supermarket and an eatery hence quite accessible for a purchase. 6) On Christmas morning there was a Christmas package on the table outside which was a very kind gesture by the hosts, and much appreciated. 😀💟 🙏🩵💚❤️

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing. Be aware, you might get an early wake up call from the roosters but you’ll get that anywhere in Raro!

We love getting away from the big resorts and spending time local. This was the perfect opportunity to do just that. Enjoy the quiet, sit and watch the mountains while the goats and chickens do their thing. Not far from Muri beach and facilities. No, it’s not right on the beach, but you’re on an island so the beach isn’t far away! Breakfast was lovely and we enjoyed chatting with Odette and the other guests. Thanks Jo and Odette!

Stayed in December 2023

nothing

This location is very scenic, situated with the peaks of the mountains behind it. There are native fruit trees and guest are welcome to pick a vine ripe passion fruit. The hosts are warm and welcoming, Joe & Odette treat you like family. Farm fresh eggs for breakfast. The cabins are sweetly decorated and well equipped. We especially liked the handcrafted touches in the furnishings and building materials. We could tell that alot of heart and care was put into building these units. We like chickens, cats, and goats, so we felt at home here. Joe and Odette sent us off with a hug. That is what kind of lodging this is.

Stayed in October 2023

Clean, cosy and with great staff, Joe and Odette provide a great place to explore Raro from. Breakfast with other guests is great as you get to know who else is visiting.

Stayed in December 2023

I had to leave.

Comforts of home. Great conversations. Nice referrals and calls to excursions I wanted to take and pretty of laughs afterward... cross Island trek. Help with transportation when needed. Beautiful family and taught me about passion fruit and soursop.

Stayed in November 2023

there was nothing we didn't like at all

loved everything about our stay, from our unit to our incredible hosts, the cats - even the chickens!!! was very comfortable and homely and everything we could have wanted in our accomodation

Stayed in November 2023

The roosters wake up really early! Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper.

Joe and Odette were amazing hosts. They sincerely care about their guests and do whatever they can to make sure that guests have an amazing experience. We arrived very late at night and easily found our accomodations. I was glad we had pre-booked a taxi with the help of our hosts. In the morning, we had an amazing breakfast prepared by Odette. After nearly 24 hours of travel (from the US), it took a day or two to get everything sorted and organized for our time in the Cook Islands. Joe and Odette's place was the perfect landing pad for us. My daughter loved waking up in the morning and going out to play with the chickens and cats. The house had everything we needed. The one we stayed in was well designed and well-stocked. I appreciated having the hotplate and ability to prepare a few meals. With the store close by, it was very convenient. We loved our stay and getting to know our hosts. They are truly wonderful and we appreciate all of the time we were able to spend with them.

Stayed in October 2023

A little difficult to find as we had flown in early hours of the morning. Jo was quick to usher us in when we called 🙂

Fantastic, welcoming hosts, comfortable atmosphere. Small homes contained everything needed for our holiday.

Stayed in October 2023

We loved it. It felt like a super comfy beach bach (holiday home) set just off the main ring road. Beautiful garden, cats, goats, chickens. The hosts were just great, even rented us a shooter at half the commercial rate - ran well too. Perfect for a off-resort, self contained, relaxing break.

Stayed in October 2023

It was all perfect :)

We loved the environment and the experience! Staying at JO's Farmstay definitely made our trip unforgettable. Odette and Joe are the best hosts, they go the extra mile to make you have the best Rarotonga experience. Don't miss out on the breakfasts, they're delicious and a great way to connect with them and other guests and to learn things about Raro. We will definitely be back!

Stayed in October 2023