In the heart of Titikaveka, Turou Retreat offers a spacious 3-bedroom haven with air-conditioned comfort. Enjoy open-plan living, a large kitchen, and BBQs on the expansive deck while soaking up peaceful surroundings and the sound of waves in the distance.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1211 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 10 near MURI BEACH
Turou Retreat is a wonderful family home in Titikaveka with a 5 min walk to the Tikioki Beach which is one of the best snorkelling beaches on the Island across the road from Chantals Concierge. The house is within walking distance to Muri Beach and there you have top restaurants, bars, car/bike rental facilities, food markets, convenience stores, along with Kayak hire and lagoon cruises departing daily. This very spacious 3 bedroom home has a large main bathroom and the master bedroom with its own ensuite and walk in wardrobe. All bedrooms now have air conditioning to make your stay more comfortable. Turou Retreat is open plan living with a large kitchen, and large dining and lounge area. A huge deck spreads across the width of the house where you can enjoy BBQs or just relax and chill with a refreshing drink or two. The house is fully insect screened and benefits from the cooler climate being off from the beach. The house comes with Air Conditioning Units in each room, large fans in the open living areas, TV, DVD, Stereo, Bluetooth Ipod docking unit, washing machine, 2 fridge/freezer, cook top, microwave and BBQ, toaster, electric jug, So relax on the deck and enjoy the surrounding peacefulness with the beautiful sound of the roar of the sea in the distance, or spend the day at the beach, travel around Rarotonga to view the many sights and check out things to do on the island. Special conditions: Smoking Permitted outside only.
We ask that if anything is broken or damaged during your stay you will be liable to pay the full cost to either repair, replace, or pay.
All windows and doors are screened. Extra Linen and Towels are provided Tea and coffee provided Laundry powder provided
Extras: There is a Cleaning Fee ( NZD $150 per stay);
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Freezer
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
In-room accessibility
Single level property
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Note from host: outside the house is acceptable
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the sea
Things to do
Water sports equipment
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Do not strip the beds. Leave wet towels hanging up
Leave the house and kitchen tidy
Return the key to the Lock Box
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside the house is acceptable
Important information
You need to know
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area, while Te Vara Nui Village and Cook Islands National Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
Is TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 10 near MURI BEACH pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 10 near MURI BEACH?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 10 near MURI BEACH?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 10 near MURI BEACH?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 10 near MURI BEACH located?
This family-friendly Rarotonga holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tikioki Beach and Muri Beach. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also within 15 minutes.
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TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 10 near MURI BEACH Reviews
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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turou Retreat. Nice big house with all amenities and in a great location. Close to the shops, beach and night market. We would definitely stay there again. The host was fantastic and went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of.I highly recommend this place you won't be disappointed.
We had a fantastic time. Everything was as it showed. It’s a perfect venue for a large family stay. If I had 1 complaint it would be the hot water supply. But we managed and as it was very warm it didnt really matter
This was an amazing property and perfect for what we qere looking for. Lots of room to spread out and close enough distance to walk to Muri. We did have a car which made exploring the island easy, especially if it rained. There was everything you needed for your stay. Thanks for letting us stay and being so helpful.
Mandy M.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Outstanding. Very well appointed, comfortable, clean and spacious. Highly recommended,
Fabulous spacious property enough room for a family and more. A few minutes wLk from the beqch and the property has everything you need, highly recommend for family's or groups. Thank you Linda it has been memorable.
Great house that met our needs and expectations! Good size rooms and spacious open living area. large covered deck for outdoor dining! Very close to the beach, shops and my brothers wedding venue. Only hickup was my bad for deleting check in details, but the neighbor was very helpful. Highly recommend!!!
Our family (3 generations) enjoyed staying at Turou retreat. The house provided the space we needed and gave us the option to cook our own meals. The location is great. Everything is close by on Rarotonga. We loved going to ice cream and had some amazing meals at local restaurants. Thank you Linda and family for letting us stay in your house!
Turou Retreat is a great place to stay, we loved the personal touches of the books about the family & there journey of buliding Torou ❤ there was everything you needed there for a great holiday, close walking distance to a snolking beach and not far from Muri, we hired a van which was great, it was only a couple of hundred more than paying for transfers for 8 of us. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to all families. Thankyou 😊
The Host emailed clear directions to get to the property. On arrival, we couldnt fault the cleanliness or believe how spacious it was. Just perfect for my large tribe.The beach and nearby shops were easy to walk to 10-15 mins.We were lucky enough to have brilliant days so beach and swimming everyday.Kitchen facilities and outdoor BBQ was awesome as we shopped for a small grocery items such as breakfast and a few dinners. Was lovely to read about the families beginnings and how Turou Retreat came to be.Also had a variety of brochures about all the different activities in and around Rarotonga which was superb.Thank you so much for this glorious opportunity to experience Rarotonga for all of us.Meitaki Maata. God bless We already trying to plan our next trip home
We super enjoyed the stay at Turou. I think the online pictures don't do it justice. This place is much bigger and nicer than we expected. Its tidy and nicely laid out. The air conditioned bedrooms make it very comfortable. Thanks Linda and family for letting us stay here. Massive memories.
We stayed for a month and had an enjoyable relaxing time mainly dining on the deck or lounging on the lawn. The house was ideal for our needs with our party size growing to 9 for a few days. Kitchen well equipped along with two fridges ideal for our needs. Definitely worked for an our family. Thank you
Fantastic place to stay at. We'll equipped, plenty of room for all the kids and just down the from a great beach. Our host Matthew was great and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!
Turou Retreat was everything I hoped it would be. It is a lovely, clean, spacious and well equipped family home. The large deck lends itself to relaxing, eating your brekkie, enjoying a G&T or whatever takes your fancy. We had a birthday BBQ lunch and everyone agreed it was the ideal setting.Thank you so much Linda to you and your family for making your home available and welcoming.We loved our stay. I did not want to leave!!Best wishesGlenys
Thanks for sharing your wonderful family home with us.
We immediately felt a sense of home and family connection which made us that more relaxed.
Great facilities and everything we needed to cover our requirements.
We will be back.
What a fantastic find! 5 minutes walk to the beach, and a cafe but not much further for more options. Set back off the beach so was a bit cooler and protected from the strong winds we had. Spacious, family friendly and so well equipped with everything we could need to be self sufficient. We loved being able to pick fresh passion fruit from the balcony and guava from the lane. Can’t wait to come back (but maybe with the kids this time as plenty of room).
Lovely spacious house for our family of two couples and two singles. We stayed a week and loved it. Everything worked well. It was great having the extras of a house like books to read, games to play, blankets to snuggle with on the couch, spaces to dry swimwear, and large tables to feast on.
For those who like to cook not having an oven was annoying, however the kitchen is equipped with blender, yogurt maker, and electric frypan etc. Oh and I can’t forget to mention the amazing passionfruit!! Plus the the teens cooking night turned into a hilarious full scale drama as a rogue mouse had made a nest in the outside BBQ.
Linda was so helpful with house info, tips on what to do and where to go. We would love to come back to stay next time we visit !!
Turou Retreat - a vacay_must stay perfect for families of all sizes
Definitely lives up to its name! It’s not only spacious, family friendly (and definitely ideal for large families and groups - just like mine), it has all the amenities needed to be self-sufficient (regardless of not having an oven). It’s in a great location accessible to all the bells and whistles of Rarotonga (and only a few minutes walk away from a beautiful snorkelling beach, Muri market just around the corner, and more) - it’s a home away from home! And, although the fruits weren’t quite ready for picking (because of the time we decided to travel) we can only imagine that this would have been the icing on the cake. Linda makes you feel so welcomed (before you even arrive on the island). The books that this family provide for guests to read - are superb - where you feel even more connected because you understand the journey this family has undergone to build this home. A definite “yes please, let’s stay here again” from our family.
TAMMY D.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Samantha S.
23 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Beautiful house , shame it’s full of black mold, you have to refil gas bottles and water tank
The house its self is lovely. However the smell of mold is terrible. When we actually went searching for the smell there is black mold on every single mattress in the house. And on the couch too. There was algae in the main water bottle that is for drinking water.
If you run out of water you have to pay for a truck to have it refilled, if you run out of gas your expected to pay for it too. We payed over $4k to stay here and sleep on moldy mattresses. This property should be pulled off stayz. Owners did not care just thanked me for my honesty
Save your money and stay in a 5star resort
Samantha S.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane
28 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The villa is on a quiet location but near to a great beach and local shops. The amenities were very good with great kitchen facilities and a lovely lounge and Deck . Property has insect screens and air con and fans. There is a safe and key box which makes everything very easy.