These two villas must be the best kept secret on the island, and of course we'd prefer them to stay that way... Truly the best location on Rarotonga. Right on the beach, you don't get closer to the water than Palm Beach Villas. Spitting distance to Charlies for lunch and live music at dusk or to Moana Sands for breakfast and coffee. The decks are spacious and ideal for lounging in the shade reading books to the sound and sites of the sea. The palm trees provide privacy but you still have a full view of the lagoon. There are sun lounges, sun chairs and kayaks to take onto the beach, snorkel gear to get up close with the coral and fish and the beach is a white sand into clear waters to swim in. I loved the no wifi and no phone and no TV as was in search of a full digital detox. The stocked fridge with eggs, bread, butter, milk, juice and papaya was also very thoughtful. Villas are clean, modern and great water pressure for showers plus the washer and dryer made a huge difference as was able to stay on top of washing. Perfect beach for walking at sunrise and sunset and you can hire SUP boards from Charlies by the hour, day or week. I could not rate these villas high enough. The perfect beach bach for a couple or solo traveller. Alister and Eileen are unobtrusive hosts, there if you need them, out of site if you don't. I won't be staying anywhere else on the island now I have found here!

We stayed here for 6 nights and it was absolutely perfect. The villa is literally right on the beach, so it was a perfect place to go with our 1 year old as we could still enjoy the beach while she had her naps. The photos are very accurate and everything is very well thought out. There are some good places to eat nearby, or you can walk approx 35 min along the beach to the Muri night market for dinner which we found to be the best food (and less expensive than eating in restaurants). We thought the beach at Titikaveka was much nicer than Muri too so we were glad we stayed here. Alister, the host, was lovely and so accommodating. The only very small suggestion we have is to replace the light globes inside with non-fluorescent ones to make it more atmospheric at night. Otherwise don't change a thing, we would definitely stay here again if we return to Rarotonga!

We have just enjoyed an amazing week in the Cook Islands. Thank you so much Alistair and Eileen for your hospitality. The villas are outstanding - well appointed with all the little things thought of - great attention to detail, an unbeatable location and if you wish to eat out it is only a short stroll up the beach in either direction for dining options. The welcome food pack was really appreciated. Great swimming, snorkeling and paddling directly in front. Absolutely everything needed for a perfect stay, we would certainly recommend palm beach villas.