Leaving, next time we will stay for 4 weeks, 2 weeks is definitely not enough in Rarotonga.

JJ's is a Paradise Oasis, peaceful, beautiful surroundings, dip in the pool, walks throughout the amazing island gardens, beautiful night skies glistening with 100's of sparkling stars, fresh mornings a feast to the senses, a lovely overwhelming surprise, overall, so good for your general well-being, neighbours in the villa next door were young and lovely too, the 600m very short walk past local homes, welcoming 'Kia Orana' from the ever so friendly locals, cows, pigs and friendly dogs made our mornings!! Snorkelling across the main road onto beautiful beaches, not far cafes, restaurants, Wigmore Waterfall and supermarket within walking distance, wonderful bus on main road accessible will pick you up and drop off anywhere on the main road cost NZD $5 one way $35 10x ride ticket. We did the Aiututaki Day Tour, dined Nautilus, OTB On the Beach, Spaghetti, Antipodes, Moana Sands/Rarotongan/Edgewater Resort Restaurants, Lil G's cafe and The Hula Bar, local traditional island food (Ruko/Palusami, Taro, Bananas Ike Mata, chicken, can be sourced from Wigmores Supermarket if you miss out on the Progressive Dinner tours or Island Dance nights, make sure you book in advance. We walked over half the island from Beachcomber Gallery to Charlies within two days, stopping to snorkel. Our Hosts Gigi, Jeff, and family are wonderful and leave you to your own devices, they are Island Knowledgeable, we commend them for our lazy, amazing first-time Rarotonga holiday, which we will never forget, 😀 we intend to return to JJ's, we absolutely loved everything about our Awesome, Tranquil Accommodation, so good for your soul!!...Well done Jeff, Gigi & Family, their son whom we witnessed one rainy morning diligently cutting the hedge. We will recommend family, friends, and even strangers to stay at JJ's 10/10 and experience beautiful Cook Islands!!! MEITAKI ❤️

Stayed in June 2025

Need to be careful on path and stairs. Sign on road...need to trim trees. Not a complaint.

Private clean everything we needed. Nice pool

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing! Everything was beautiful.

Liked the space and the pool area. So quiet and away from everything, enjoy and relax.

Stayed in May 2025

Missing glasses for drink of water and a lot of trouble with getting hot water consistently and unable to shower much because of it. Helpers tried hard to repair but possibly needs new gas system in

Lovely peaceful location with beautiful gardens

Stayed in April 2025

It was hard to get the right temperature on the shower. And I couldn't get any hot water for a couple of times. But the staff were so helpful and replaced the gas unit to fix the problem. (Many thanks to Junior and Sarah :)) It's a bit of walk from the main street. Need a car if you're gonna come home late at night. (It's a bit unsafe with scooter as the road is full of pot holes)

The house was nice and clean. Staff were wonderful. It's so peaceful and quiet at night because of its location.

Stayed in February 2025

Need aircon and free unlimited wifi since there no reception out the back there once those are installed it would be one of the best villas to be at

It was nice and quiet, easy to find, had most things you needed.

Stayed in December 2024

Tranquil oasis ideal for self catering and feeling like a local. Welcoming unobtrusive hosts. Short walk to bus, beaches and local well stocked supermarket.

Stayed in October 2024

The owners were personal, friendly and available.

Stayed in July 2024

The quietness.

Stayed in August 2024

Many roosters through the night-but thats everywhere in Rarotonga!

The hosts were very friendly and accomodating to anything I needed. The gardens were tranquil and beautiful with a lovely outlook from the deck. Property is off the main road. A short walk or ride to some great snorkelling or the catch the bus. The use of the bike was very handy to get around and find my bearings.

Stayed in June 2024

Excellent accommodation and wonderful hosts! Really went the extra mile to make our stay memorable.

Stayed in June 2024

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Lovely place with amazing trees around

Stayed in May 2024

Far from the main road, so very difficult to get a phone or internet signal. Alternative is the place's wifi but you need to pay for it by purchasing credits at the local supermarket: complicated procedure at a time of most places provide free, good quality connection. The path from the parking to the bungalows is made of volcanic stones laid in concrete: uneven, you have to watch your steps, and you have to carry up your luggage instead of just rolling it. Not sure why such a complicated and unpractical design was chosen.

Quiet secluded location, clean, comfortable, good bathroom, good bed. 2 friendly dogs are guarding the place.

Stayed in May 2024

Jamie and her partner were so accommodating and went out of their way for us, made us feel so welcomed and relaxed.

Stayed in May 2024

Air con would have been nice

Location and setting lovely

Stayed in March 2024

Wonderful peaceful setting nestled against mountains

Stayed in March 2024

Having to leave !

Lovely quiet location, close to the best beaches. J & J (along with their dogs) will look after you !

Stayed in November 2023

Tv only had 1 channel unfortunately

Great size, and good layout, amazing host, felt welcome and comfortable 10/10

Stayed in November 2023

This is a blissful spot, peaceful and beautiful! Hosts Jaime and Jason were so welcoming and helpful. If you want to relax and revive, this is the spot! It was great having the use of a mountain bike and the pool too. Friendly doggy hosts were a bonus! Thank you 😄

Stayed in September 2023

NOTHING

An oasis. Surroundings peaceful and beautiful garden and pool. Great for a solo traveler. Safe and relaxing. Very clean and everything there to make my stay wonderful. Enjoyed the bike supplied. Close to areas I enjoyed, Rarotongan for swimming, shops 10 mins on bike and a host of beaches great for snorkeling or swimming close by. Thankyou for your wonderful hospitality. Make sure your bring your own snorkel and reef shoes and check them before you leave home. THANKYOU!

Stayed in July 2023

There were only 2 channels on the TV and the signal was not very good. We got a 'tourist SIM card' from Vodafone with data but we could not use it at JJ's as there was no phone signal in our villa. A short walk down the road there was signal. There is no free WIFI provided but it can be purchased using vouchers from Wigmore's supermarket.

We loved our stay at JJ'sRetreat! Jason & Jaime are wonderful hosts. They were so friendly and easy going and shared a lot of knowledge about the island. They have a wonderful slice of paradise in Rarotonga at JJ's Retreat. The self-contained villa had everything we needed for our 10 day stay. It was very clean and tidy, the kitchen was well equipped with cooking equipment and basic cooking ingredients such as oil, salt and pepper, and a great BBQ so we could cook our own meals. Tea/coffee/milk for the first day was provided, as was basic toiletries, but we brought most of what we needed with us from NZ or bought from the local supermarket/take away, Wigmore's, which is a short easy 10 min cycle down the road. Water in the villa is filtered for drinking. The gardens around the property are beautiful and well kept, along with the swimming pool which we enjoyed everyday! We were so lucky to be the only couple there so we had the whole place to ourselves. The property is set back from the main ring road (5 min walk) so it is very quiet and peaceful. The Raro bus will pick you up/drop you off at the main road and so it is very easy to get around without a car. JJ's is located close by to the best snorkelling on the island - Fruits of Raro to the east and Aroa to the west. The bikes provided allowed us to cycle to Aroa beach to enjoy snorkelling at our own pace. We also cycled to Wigmore's Waterfall for a swim and picnic. After adventuring every day it was wonderful to come back to our villa and enjoy our evening on the deck. The use of the washing machine was great too, and there was a phone to call local numbers to make reservations. The bed was so comfortable and the villa was kept cool by its design and the wonderful big fan above our bed! They were happy to arrange a late check out for our late flight. Jason & Jaime have thought of all the little details that make a holiday extra special.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing 😊

The property is so beautiful! Comfy, quiet, spacious, clean and scenic. Easy walk to the beach and down the road from The Rarotongan. This is a must-stay if you're looking for something more than just a hotel room. The pool is fantastic on those super hot afternoons too! Hosts are so wonderful, kind and helpful. You may want to get a car or scooter to get around quicker but the bikes are great to cruise around on and you can flag down the bus at the end of the road Thanks Jaime and Jason again for everything!

Stayed in October 2022

If you're staying more than a couple of days, get hold of some extra loo roll as only two are provided - although I'm sure the hosts will supply more if you ask 😉

Beautifully private and tranquil. Exceptionally well kept and secluded grounds with a nice little pool. The property is a bit of a walk from the nearest shop and restaurant (about 20 minutes) but the store (Wigmores) is pretty well stocked and the restaurant (Vaima) is excellent. The cooking facilities at JJ's are more than adequate for self-catering. All in all, a great place to unwind and relax. Thoroughly recommended.

Stayed in September 2022

Quiet and peaceful

Stayed in February 2025