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JO's Farmstay-charming holiday farm close to famous Muri Beach

Backroad Matavera JO's Farmstay, Matavera, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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JO's Farmstay-charming holiday farm close to famous Muri Beach

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
99 reviews
  • Houses
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

<h2>Charming Holiday Farm</h2> JO's Farmstay in Matavera offers a charming holiday home experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy free use of bicycles and an outdoor seating area. <h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> The property features family rooms, a children's playground, and a barbecue area. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom with a walk-in shower. <h2>Delicious Breakfast</h2> A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialties, fresh pastries, and fruits enhance the morning experience. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 6.2 mi from Rarotonga International Airport and 4.3 mi from Albertos, the farmstay provides easy access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the friendly host and family-friendly environment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
10.0
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Rarotonga

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Olivia
    United States United States
    “Joe and Odette are very kind and helpful, eager to make your stay easy and enjoyable. They provided me with a bike which was all I needed to get around the island. And they offered nutritious communal breakfasts a few times each week, providing an...”
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    “Friendly hosts and comfortable lodgings with everything you need. Location is a short walk from the main street and there is a convenience store right there. I hired a scooter so it made it easier to get around. Loved sitting on my deck with my...”
  • Tomie
    United States United States
    “Location, very helpful hosts, wonderful breakfasts, nice animals.”
  • Krishnendu
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Hosts Joe and Odette are excellent hosts. They both made it a point to make us comfortable in the best possible way throughout our stay. Their communication with us was very good all throughout - right from the time we booked the room. They...”
  • Deborah
    United States United States
    “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...”
  • Sharon
    United States United States
    “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.”
  • Sxmate
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Odette and Jo were extremely lovely and generous hosts! we enjoyed breakfast and dinner with them. Thank you you both! The cottage was clean and comfy and we were grateful we could borrow their bikes to get around Raro. location is a 10 min...”
  • Guille
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Awesome place to wind down, also the hosts were exceptional!”
  • Guille
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Our stay was perfect, breakfast was awesome with Joe and Odeth”
  • Martin
    Thailand Thailand
    “Wonderful experience and a unique opportunity to live in a charming bungalow on Rarotonga. Joe and Odett are incredibly kind and will do everything to make your stay enjoyable. Great location, delicious breakfasts and free use of bikes to get...”

Hosted by Joseph Riggot

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Joseph Riggot
Welcome to JO's Farmstay, your island home away from home. Our 3 family friendly cottages are perfect for a relaxing & quiet holiday just far enough from the busy touristic places. The 2 BR Family cottage has 2 adjoined Bedrooms, perfect for children. The island is only 32km round, nothing is really far away. All cottages have fully screened windows to keep the bugs out, generously sized outdoor sitting areas incl BBQ & provide all you need for your holiday. Families with small children love our place because of its safe environment and the entertainment offered by goats and chicken. Couples love the place for its privacy, peace and quietness. The next bus stop is just 300m away on the main road, next to the Supermarket "KAPS". We provide a delicious full daily breakfast, serving local fruits, home baked bread and fresh eggs from our own chicken. We can cater for special dietary requirements. We even have a small dinner menu if you don't feel like cooking or going out. Bicycles are available, a bit rusty, but working. We are happy to assist with bookings, advice and even transport when needed. Airport transfer can be arranged on request.
I am Joey. I was born and grew up on Rarotonga, so I can tell you a lot about my island, what to do, where to go and where to find the "hidden gems" of the island. I love my island and enjoy telling its stories to our guests. I learned how to farm from my dad when I was a kid. I, my wife, and my Mama are looking forward to meeting you.
Matavera is a rural village, traditionally occupied by farming families. There are not so many tourist accommodations here, so you will feel a little bit like a local when you are here. It's a very safe place, and mostly quiet, apart from the "song of the roosters" and the occasional tractor. The ocean is only 300m away, so will sleep with the sound of the waves crashing on the reef. The coral reef that surrounds our island comes very close to the shore in Matavera, so the beach is quite rocky and very good to explore some of the creatures of the sea. The next swimming beach, our famous Muri Beach, is only 2km away. You can actually walk there, using the back road, or use the bicycles or the hourly local bus. We recommend renting a scooter or car to be more flexible in exploring our beautiful island.
Languages spoken: German,English

Area info

Amenities of JO's Farmstay-charming holiday farm close to famous Muri Beach
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service

Outdoor & View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Karaoke
  • Playground
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform JO's Farmstay-charming holiday farm close to famous Muri Beach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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