For when “a break” actually means a break. If you’re craving a holiday where you don’t need a recovery holiday afterwards — welcome. You’ve found it. Kakaia Retreat is tucked into a quiet green valley in Avana, where the mountains show up every morning whether you’re ready or not, and the loudest thing you’ll hear is… nature doing nature things. No traffic. No schedules. No inbox screaming your name. And yes — no internet. (We do have a hotspot if you absolutely must check something. But it’s not here to ruin your life by letting you scroll endlessly.) This is a place for: Sleeping in without guilt Long conversations on the lounge that don’t get interrupted by notifications Family time that actually feels like family time Cooking together, eating slowly, and somehow talking for hours Breakfast that casually turns into lunch Catching up on sleep you didn’t realise you were missing The house itself? Big. Spacious. Easy. Everyone gets room to breathe — and no one has to share space with someone else’s suitcase. Kids love the king-size bunks Adults claim the sun loungers like they’ve earned them (because… you have) The lounge becomes mission control for laughing, talking, card games, naps, and “remember when…” stories Best of both worlds (because we like balance) Muri Beach is just minutes away — cocktails, lagoon swims, cafes, market snacks, the whole vibe. But the best part? Coming back to the quiet. Back to the deck. Back to the stillness. Deck dinners & long lunches (the unofficial sport here) Big kitchen ? BBQ ? Giant tiled deck made for feeding a crowd and talking under the stars ??? Cook everything. Cook nothing. Either way, food tastes better when no one’s rushing you. Do stuff… or don’t If you want adventure, it’s all nearby — kitesurfing, paddling, diving, fishing, quad biking. If you don’t? Perfect. Wander around with a coconut and zero plans. This place supports that lifestyle choice. Walk where the ancestors walked Take a slow stroll up the Avana Passage — where Rarotongan vaka once set sail for new lands. The trees are taller. The air is sweeter. And your brain finally quiets down. (Also: it’s free. We love free.) The bottom line Kakaia Retreat isn’t about doing more. It’s about remembering who you are when you stop being everything to everyone else. So bring your people. Bring your book. Leave the noise behind. And come stay somewhere that feels like a real holiday. Kakaia Retreat is waiting.