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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Vaitape, BORA BORA
  • Mt. Otemanu
  • Vaitape Harbor
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Matira Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bora Bora

On waterfront.Within half a mile (1 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Tupitipiti Point and Mt. Otemanu. Mt. Pahia and Mt. Hue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mt. Pahia - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vaitape Harbor - 10 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Matira Beach - 15 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Motu Piti - 16 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Le Meridien Beach - 41 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Motu Mute Airport (BOB) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pora-Pora Coffee Shop
  • ‪Upa Upa Panoramic Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Iriatai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Te Pahu - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fare Hoa - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home!

PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY. THERE IS $1,000.00 DUE UPON BOOKING WHICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE LAST PAYMENT IS DUE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND IS ALSO NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF I CAN FIND ANOTHER CLIENT TO TAKE ALL OR SOME OF THAT RESERVED SPACE, I WILL REFUND ALL OR PART OF THE SECOND PAYMENT... WE HAVE THE ONLY THREE OVER WATER BUNGALOWS WITH FULL AIR CONDITIONING, new appliances and DOUBLE KAYAK! Extra housekeeping available. COMPARE OUR RATES TO THE RESORTS... The owners of the Black Pearl Over Water Bungalow are proud to present Marlon Brando's own over water bungalow in Bora Bora. Along with his second Bungalow, Marlon's Over Water Hideaway... A gorgeous covered terrace, overlooking the lagoon and palm covered islands, just a few hundred yards away, is fully furnished. NOW FREE NETFLIX... Here you can enjoy many wonderful hours, reading a good book, marveling at the beauty of the area, or just doing nothing. If you wish to take a dip in the warm waters, nothing could be simpler. Just go down to your private dock and dive in. Right there you can snorkel for hours, check out the thousands of colorful fish in and around the coral reef, or just lie on the beach under a palm tree, while sipping a Tahitian punch. We can help set up tours for you: Authentic Tahitian Motu picnics, Polynesian weddings, Jet skis, shark and manta ray feed, sunset sailing, scuba diving, island jeep and snorkeling tours, even a tattoo with a Tahitian master!

Additional Information: As the owners of the very popular Black Pearl Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora, we can't tell you how excited we are to offer, for the first time, Marlon Brando's historic over water bungalow for vacation rentals. We remodeled the bungalow to meet the needs of our sophisticated travelers and it is beautiful. Marlon Brando owned two bungalows, one for him and one for his friends. We have purchased both. Both Brando's Bora Bora Bungalow and Marlon's over water hideaway are the perfect location for snorkeling, walking hiking and swimming. Paradise surrounds you.
If you need help with rental cars, international or domestic flights, we can help with that too. We have many returnees and we are confident that this will be your vacation of a lifetime! Our rates are very affordable, especially if you've checked out the prices of some of the 4 and 5 star hotels on the island. Our home is a true travel bargain.
Please reserve early as high season books up fast.

Car Rental: You will need a car. Other options are carts, bikes, taxi and water taxi (Not always available).
Please note: Contact our manager directly for Car Rentals. Nir's rates for his 'Client cars' are far below the rental car places on the island.

Trip, Airline, Hotel and Car Assistance!!!: We would be pleased and happy to help you with your entire trip to paradise. We can arrange your International Flights to Tahiti on any applicable carrier, as well as your Inter-Island Flights on Air Tahiti.

Property manager

Richard and Seiko Holland

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 8464DTO-MT

Frequently asked questions

How close is World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi (99-min drive) away from the Motu Mute Airport (BOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi (1-min drive) from Matira Beach and 0.1 mi (1-min drive) from Nui Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! to downtown Bora Bora?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Nunue.

World famous Over Water Bungalow on Bora Bora!! Marlon Brando's Bora Bora Home! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Exotic, Breathtaking, Great Value!

Our expectations for this bungalow were very high and were fulfilled in every way. The property managers were so helpful in providing a car rental and transfer from the ferry terminal. The view was sensational across the lagoon to the sunset and passing outriggers. We couldn't have made a better choice!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Anchorage, Alaska USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Bora Bora gem of peace and tranquility!

From the moment we booked we have been delighted with the care owners and the managers have offered us. We were so looked after. The bungalow had all we needed and more. The rooms and beds were comfy and easy to maintain a comfortable temperature. The deck is so spacious it’s like having a whole extra room. We had a great girls trip to celebrate a milestone birthday and this was a spectacular place to do it. Nir and Tiare really got the extra mile to communicate and organize almost any activity or meet any need with genuine friendliness. This was one of the most delightful places I have stayed and much of it was due to their hospitality. I will surely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bora Bora Bungalow

Great location and hosts were outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mugdha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and excellent hosts!

The over water bungalow was clean and convenient. We could snorkel right outside and saw a lot of fish. Nir and Tiare were very helpful with suggestions and recommendations and even helped us book the activities. Renting the car from Nir was hassle free. Highly recommend this place and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jump on In - A Piece of Paradise

We had a fantastic stay at this overwater bungalow. It had everything we wanted, especially wonderful views from the balcony and ability to jump in and out of the gorgeous waters whenever we wanted. Not being in a resort allowed us to really experience the island life in Bora Bora. The manager, Nir, was extremely helpful with everything from renting us a car to reserving lagoon tours and restaurants. Highly recommended if you want a down to earth experience in paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A rare gem

Nir was absolutely wonderful to work with, helped coordinate shuttles to and from the airport, hooked us up with an inexpensive rental car and gave the best recommendations for activities and food while visiting. The bungalow was stunning and everything we dreamt about while staying here. Beautiful sunset right off our own private dock, great snorkeling steps away and access to all the fun of the island. Highly recommend if you don't have celebrity money to spend at a resort. Maaruuru!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dream vacation

Our stay in Brando’s overwater bungalow number one was amaizing. We stayed there for three weeks and it felt realy like home for us. That was actually purpose of choosing this bungalow over hotels and resorts. The bungalow has everything you need for longer or shorter stay. Particularly the wash mashine was very useful, and full kitschen equipment as well. Staying in bungalow you need a car, than you can enjoy visiting Vaitape, Matira beach and lot of restaurants. I recomend Beach club for amaizing sunsets, El Gecko and St. James. For Car Rental and for everything you need ask Nir. It was pleasure to meet him and his beautiful family and to visit his spectacular home. Dear Nir, thank you for everything. Also booking process and payment was very simple. We got all of the information from Richard, so we had no problems at all, everything was done as agreed. We wish we can visit Bora Bora every year, but its to far from Switzerland, nevertheless we hope to come back as soon as possible. Mauruuru
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Vacation

The property was everything we were hoping for, and had everything that we needed. We enjoyed the location at the north of the island, as we felt more of a local vibe. We definitely needed the car to get around, and Nir and Tiare made the client car easy and reasonably priced. Bora Bora is the most beautiful place I have ever been, and I plan to return someday in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

whitney v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful

We loved our stay here. The managers were very helpful, communicative, and friendly. Check in was easy and the view was incredible. Bora Bora was our favorite island and none of our stays compared to this one. Our only complaint was the lack of snorkeling off the dock, and not many fish to look at (not the fault of the owners,) and we were not able to use the kayak as far as we would have liked because one of the oars was broken. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Bora Bora OWB for Us!

Property and property manager were magical—a beautiful stay from beginning to end. No big resort over-water bungalow pretensions, instead, we had freedom to see all of Bora Bora (by renting a car from Nir), help with logistics and activities planning (thanks Nir and Tiare!), and sublime times snorkeling, floating, cooking, and relaxing in the bungalow. Loved this stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Don't think twice - book it now!

LOVED staying here! We were here for 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved the spaciousness and comfort of the bungalow, snorkeling off the deck, watching the sunrise and sunsets, lounging on the deck. Communication was great. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous overwater stay

We loved everything about our stay, booking, communication and location. Our recommendation would be to add a blender. Wr would have brought one had the description not said there was one in the bungalow. Overall, hardly worth mentioning but if you plan on morning smoothies bring a blender. Wonderful placento celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary! Thanks Richard and Tiera you both were amazing to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing place!

What a spectacular bungalow. The hosts Nir and Tiare were so great and very accommodating, even picking us up from the port and allowing us to rent their vehicle (which is a must). The location was perfect and the bungalow exceeded our expectations. Getting used to the business hours in town and restaurants were a little tricky but overall everlasting memories were made and would not hesitate to return to Bora Bora and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

EPIC Experience

Absolutely love the Brando number one private bungalow! So, so special! This was my second 8-day stay in the last couple of years! Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing overwater bungalow

Truly amazing location and only one of five overwater bungalows on the main island of Bora Bora. The booking process was great with Richard and when we arrived, Nir and Tiare were available for any questions and help we needed. Stepping off the private deck into the water never got old and we had fun snorkeling around the area. The area was very quiet and peaceful, but there were a few roosters within earshot so be prepared with earplugs if that wakes you up. The kitchen had all the essentials you'd need to prepare meals which was perfect for us. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bora Bora bungalow

If you are looking for a private bungalow with amazing views look no farther!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique location in Beautiful Bora Bora

Unique private overwater bungalow. A little more basic and isolated than expected but had a great time exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lu W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what I was looking for

This was just what I was looking for, a place away from crowds but not isolated. It's clean and simple, not a lot of frills but has all the necessities. My stay was very enjoyable. Hope to come back someday and would definitely look to stay here again too.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

What a beautiful place! We ended our honeymoon here and utterly loved the bungalow. The water and deck were perfect at every time of day. The Brando effect made it a bit more special. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walt D., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful overwater home

The property is well equipped, clean and beautiful location. The property manager, Nir and his wife, were very helpful, responsive and made the trip outstanding with great suggestions. The cell phone and car were extemely convenient and let us enjoy this beautiful place even more.. hope to be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joy t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven!

I spent a week in Bungalow one with two of my best friends and we absolutely loved it and were so sad to leave! The bungalow itself is clean, spacious, and well-equipped and its location offers privacy and freedom that you don't or won't necessarily get at the much more expensive resorts. We spent many hours snorkeling in the "backyard" ocean and saw a variety of fish, sea cucumbers, and even a few rays. We also spent many hours in the back patio listening to music, playing cards, reading, eating, and watching the boats go by and the sunset! When we did want or need to venture away from the bungalow, being able to easily and cheaply rent a car from Nir allowed us the feeedom to shop for groceries, go to restaurants, and explore the island. I highly recommend renting this bungalow if you want to have more space and freedom and spend significatly less than you would for an overwater bungalow at any of the local resorts!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josias B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honey moon

Stayed with my with and it was great. Nice place and wonderful view. Had plenty of communication with the property manager about anything I needed. Would def come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

HEAVEN!

Perfect bungalow! We loved our stay at Brando's Over Water. We saw many fish, spotted rays, a turtle, even a giant manta one evening. The place was beautiful and we can't wait to come back! The owner Richard and Nir the manager were great! Loved it all!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxing stay at this property. Management was very friendly and helpful with any questions and help with excursions. We loved the view and relaxing on the over the water porch. Bedrooms were large enough to be comfortable. You do need a car to get to dining and the public park, but the manager or town has rentals. Great affordable option to large resorts with more time to explore the island and local culture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bora Bora Bliss

The bungalows are clean, comfortable and well-appointed with a big shower, nice beds, kitchen appliances and a washer. The wood floors are beautiful. The magic is in the location. Here, one is away from all the tourist mayhem. The lagoon is at your doorstep, full of wonder and life. The water is warm and so clear. This place is the ultimate luxury stay for someone who wants to recharge and reconnect under the stars with life and their loved one(s). We keep returning to find our souls again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023