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Tia Kautai Studio

3.0 star property
Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

Photo gallery for Tia Kautai Studio

BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Traditional Studio, Air conditioning, Ocean View | Private kitchen
Traditional Studio, Air conditioning, Ocean View | Bathroom
Traditional Studio, Air conditioning, Ocean View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Tia Kautai Studio provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Ocean view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tia Kautai Studio

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun
This smoke-free vacation home features a private beach, laundry facilities, and a garden. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a picnic area. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a safe.
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).
Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a private beach.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Lock the doors
Kia Orana Please lock the doors when checking out. Leave key's on table. Meitaki
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 20 2025 to August 20 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Guestrooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Main Road Ooa, 7, Tupapa, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Beachcomber Pearl Market - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cook Island Christian Church - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Muri Beach - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tia Kautai Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tia Kautai Studio ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tia Kautai Studio ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Tia Kautai Studio ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tia Kautai Studio located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kiikii Tapere vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Beachcomber Pearl Market, Wreck of the Matai, and Cook Islands National Museum. Avana Harbour and Muri Lagoon are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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