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Kani Darling

Vacation home near Muri Beach in Rarotonga

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A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a palm tree.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a covered patio area with outdoor furniture, and a view of a lush green landscape.
A spacious room with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rarotonga, Rarotonga
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Turoa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Takitumu District stay.With a stay at this Takitumu District vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Takitumu Conservation Area and 2 miles (3 km) of Turoa Beach. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Turoa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VIBE - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Tapas Bar - ‬8 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.

Kani Darling

On a massive section overlooking Raros interior rests Kani Darling, a recently built modern two bedroom home that has everything needed for a blissful sundrenched break.

The home is a 300 metre stroll to one of Raros most beloved stretches of sand, Papaaroa Beach... 600m of white sand and blue lagoon.

Kani Darling is wrapped by a spacious covered deck, perfect for letting the mind wander... outside dining, and drinking Gin and Tonics (if you need garnish there's a number of citrus trees on the section).

Inside is a full kitchen (and dishwasher), that opens to the lounge. The bedrooms are at the back of the home, both have sliding doors that open to the deck and let the tropical breeze in. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite.

Kani Darling is perfect for couples wanting to do not much but decompress, swim or tan. Its off the beach so you can enjoy the house and outside even if the trade winds blow.

The lagoon down the road is ideal for snorkling and swimming, you may even see some turtles.

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  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kani Darling to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kani Darling have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Kani Darling to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi (12-min drive) from Muri Beach and 1 mi (3-min drive) from Turoa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kani Darling offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kani Darling?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Kani Darling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kani Darling?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kani Darling have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Kani Darling have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kani Darling to downtown Rarotonga?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Rarotonga.

Kani Darling Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay at a very reasonable rate. It's conveniently located close to some great beaches, and having a pool was a huge bonus. The only downside was the roosters around the property, which could be heard crowing throughout the night. Other than that, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible home, absolutely stunning. So close to one of the best snorkling spots on the Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ginny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the pool it was amazing, especially with all the hot weather we had while there. The only downside was there was no air-conditioning but hey we survived
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nudi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

We love staying here and felt really comfortable. Will definitely look into booking it again on our next trip to Rarotonga.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Kani Darling was amazing! So impressed with the facilities, cleanliness and location of the property. The pool was an absolute bonus and very necessary. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaveariki A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kani Darling

Awesome place,choice accommodation,nice and quiet too 😀
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need

Lovely peaceful house with everything you need, full kitchen, . Comfortable beds and ensuite for one of the rooms. Short easy walk to quiet safe beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

Everything was fantastic. Communication with Eddie about anything else was never an issue. Enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Kani Darling

Loved our little house, had everything we needed, only issue was the mosquitoes
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 11 day stay at Kani Darling. The house is modern & clean. The kitchen had all you needed and it was handy having a second fridge to put wine/beer in.The bedrooms & bathrooms were tidy. There was a good amount of towels & even spare linen if you wanted to change sheets mid stay.The pool was beautiful & refreshing on those very hot Raro days. The deck area is covered so gives you shade and we spent lots of evenings sitting out there. The property has a washing machine which came in handy & clothesline. The house is situated up a quiet road & is a short 3 min walk to 2 lovely swimming & snorkeling beaches - Tu Meke and Papa'aroa. By car you are only 5min drive to Titikaveka (Fruits of Rarotonga) or 10 min to Muri, Ruataki or Aroa Beaches. The new CITC Patai (supermarket) is a few minutes drive. It has a great range of products or you can go to Wigmores which is about 7 min drive, it is open 24hrs. Places close by to eat at are Charlie's, Au Tree Cafe, Shipwreck, Lil G's, Villi's Burger Joint, Falafal Shack and BJ's Tapas Bar.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alida Ruby N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little spot

Great house on a big section. Lovely big deck which gets afternoon sun and outdoor shower which can be used to cool off. The beach/lagoon is a 3 min walk away. Would recommend hiring a car or scooters to get around the island, otherwise the buses are good. Charlies is a 20 min walk but there are other cafes about a 5 min drive away. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Eddie!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alissa M.

Disliked: Communication
We arrived at the property at night time just (before midnight) & as we drove up closer there was a very bad smell.(Not the best start or welcoming that we were expecting on the start of our holiday). As it was already late and we were tired from our trip so we went to bed. We left it until the morning so we could see clearly what the smell was coming from. Found the smell was from a dead chicken (and seem like it had been there for at least). Messaged the host to let him know & also sent a text. Did not receive any response until later on (might have been the next day)? . The previous response prior to coming to the property was quicker but this time it wasn't) & response we got was clearing messages (I had also sent a text in the morning) and also no response. By the time he messaged back (well my Husband had gone out & removed it). Not ideal thing to do when on holiday.. After telling the host this & after a few messages later, Husband had to tell me to just stop replying (as he didn't want this to ruin our trip) and to just try and enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025