We just arrived back from my 7th trip to Rarotonga and I have stayed everywhere from the Raratongan to Te Akapuao, and without question this would be my very favourite, and will be staying with them from now on. Charlie and Mary were absolutley fantastic, after reading the reviews on this site everything said is true. Charlie's muffins are fab... More

Kia Orana Mary and Charlie, you are both an amazing host with Big kind hearts!!. My husband and I stayed at the Akapuao villa on our wedding night. We were both amazed by the lush beauty of colourful tropical plants surrounding the villa. The fragrant blooming gardenias perfumed the air at night. The picturesque mountain views were magical. We stayed... More

Kia Orana, Mary & Charlie!! Let me just say that you guys were amazing! Te Akapuao is a beautiful place and we sure hope to come back and rent it out again. The grounds are immaculate and just so serene... up until we got there ofcourse lol Thank you for the kindness you showed us while we were there and... More

when we arrived at Te Akapuao holiday home and studio, the whole setup blew us away .It was more than what we had dreamed of getting,the whole setting was amazing and the hospitality from our Host Mary and Charlie exceeded our expectation's.Our family of 11 had the best time of our live's and we are already planning our return visit... More

We travelled to Rarotonga for a friends wedding. There were 8 of us who stayed in the main house-my partner and I stayed in the smaller villas for a few extra days. I can hands down say it was the best holiday all of us have ever had. The hospitality was amazing. Charlie and Mary are two of the most... More

A group of 8 of us travelled to the Cook Islands for a friends wedding on the 1/10 We were met at the airport by our transfer and given bottled water and beautiful frangipani garlands, a great start! On arrival to Te Akapuao Mary greets us all on the verandah with warm hugs! We have a look around the property... More

Our hosts, Charlie and Mary, have the hospitality X factor which enabled us to enjoy a truly wonderful tropical island experience. We were accepted as part of their family at the same time helped to explore all aspects of Raro island life at our leisure. Tops for a quiet tropical getaway. All facilities perfect for an actively retired couple. Thanks... More

An absolutely great place to stay, a great bargain for your buck and accessible to all the hot spots on the island. I originally had concerns about staying inland as I wanted beach front access but after staying at Te Akapuao had realised that I am glad that I chose the right location. Te Akapuao is quietly tucked away from... More

In a word: amazing! Mary and Charlie are wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome. A beautiful beach is only a couple of minutes walk away, and the mountainous inner part of the island is in spectacular view. The rooms have everything you need for a short or long stay, including a barbeque and full kitchen equipment. We will... More