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View of Bora Bora Lagoon and Motus from the living room.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2110 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bora Bora

Matira Beach1 min drive
Vaitape Harbor2 min drive
Mt. Otemanu4 min drive
Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)99 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We were on our honeymoon and this accommodation was fantastic. We were a bit unfortunate with the weather while we were ...

Andrew H.

Aug 4, 2016

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bora Bora Bungalow - First Class Bungalow With Fabulous Lagoon View

First class bungalow. Beautifully designed romantic bungalow in a garden setting with a fabulous view of the Lagoon and Motus. Just steps away from the lagoon. Central air conditioning. Fully appointed kitchen with refrigerator with ice maker, induction stove top (HOB), telescoping downdraft cooking vent and dishwasher. Washer and dryer, gas Weber outdoor grill, two bicycles with helmets,
two inflatable kayaks and two sets of snorkeling gear (fins, masks and snorkels).

Property manager

Ed Grammens

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Brando's Bora Bora Bungalow is the first bungalow on the right.

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is our home and we hope that you enjoy it as we do and treat it as if it were your own.

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

On-site 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

Property Registration Number 2097DTO-MT

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bora Bora

This holiday home is located in Bora Bora. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matira Beach and Le Meridien Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

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Bora Bora

What's nearby

Matira Beach - 1 min drive
Pearl Resort Beach - 1 min drive
Vaitape Harbor - 2 min drive
Mt. Otemanu - 4 min drive
Motu Piti - 8 min drive

Getting around

Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

Pora-Pora Coffee Shop
‪Tere Nui - ‬13 min drive
‪Te Pahu - ‬15 min drive
‪Aparima Bar - ‬15 min drive
‪Bloody Mary's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bora Bora Bungalow - First Class Bungalow With Fabulous Lagoon View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Bora Bora Bungalow - First Class Bungalow With Fabulous Lagoon View located?

Situated in Bora Bora, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tupitipiti Point, Mt. Otemanu and Mt. Pahia. Mt. Hue and Vaitape Harbor are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

4 Aug 2016

Amazing property

We were on our honeymoon and this accommodation was fantastic. We were a bit unfortunate with the weather while we were staying here, but I couldn't think of a better place to relax whilst being stuck indoors! Ed was very accommodating whilst we were staying there, picking up his phone whilst on holiday himself to answer a few questions. Overall I would highly recommend staying at Here Moana.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

18 May 2024

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

Amazing view and bungalow

What a beautiful bungalow and spectacular setting. This property is very well run. The local team is par excellence's . Super relaxing, comfortable and well stocked for our stay. The sunsets, the Tahiti team paddling and boat watching has been very enjoyable. We would come back again and again. Highly recommended. Lisa and Mike - Big Island Hawaii

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra s.

6 Mar 2024

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

It doesn’t get better

From the personal greeting with leis, to the delicious fruit basket and cold beverages in the fridge, our stay here was top notch. The beds and pillows were comfortable, air conditioning and fans a huge plus, plush towels, spotless throughout, use of bikes, kayaks and snorkel gear another huge plus, beautiful decor and of course the amazing views made this one of the best places imaginable. Would love to stay again some day.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

8 Dec 2023

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

Another great stay

Had another awesome stay at the Bora Bora Bungalow. Spent a lot of time on the lanai enjoying the beautiful views. House is very well equipped, which made the time there very relaxing. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danyel J., Harvard MA

17 July 2023

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

Absolutely stunning

The property is beautiful and very well appointed. The view is breath taking. The hosts went above and beyond, they were kind, caring and attentive.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ekkehard B.

16 Jan 2023

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

Urlaub auf Bora Bora

Von der sehr einfachen Buchung über eine transparente und sehr korrekte Korrespondenz verlief der gesamte Urlaub erstklassig....lediglich muss man erwähnen, das Bora Bora sehr stark vom Flair der letzten Jahrzehnte lebt und touristisch nicht viel erschlossen hat auf der Insel....das Leben dort bzw. die Lebenshaltungskosten sind sehr hoch und man ist, egal wo, auf einen Leihwagen angewiesen....ohne sollte man gar nicht erst buchen.....wer europäische Standards gewohnt ist wird das ein oder andere vermissen aber es ist auf jeden Fall eine Reise wert und die gebuchte Wohnung war der Hammer.....

Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris V.

30 Oct 2022

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

Great place

Beautiful property. Very well appointed mid-century modern with a Tahitian flair

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amira R.

9 Oct 2022

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More Beautiful than the Photos - awesome home!!

This home is far more beautiful than the photos - it's really 5 star and everything detail is thought of.Sandrine and Willer met us at the ferry with the car with lays (a necklace of flowers), they drove us to the home and explained everything. This home is stunning, from the view, to the french press, from the sheets and bedding, to the kitchen wear and bathroom with all the supplies you could need.There was beer, wine and a fantastic bowl of fruit. I didn't want to leave this gorgeous home and I never got bitten by mosquitoes there because the ocean breeze is wonderful.This view from the balcony is simply stunning, you can see the tiny airport strip across the water.I love this home, stunning design and the host managers were a lovely couple too!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosa V.

28 Sept 2022

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

The view of the lagoon is amazing from the veranda!

This is a beautiful property, completely equipped and elegantly decorated. We found the calm we were looking for! All the logistics were seamless. Having the option to rent the car at a great price was crucial, since the location of this property is always from the main town .

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S., Bloomfield, Connecticut USA

17 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful bungalow in quiet part of island

We really enjoyed our six night stay in this beautiful bungalow. The view is amazing, the bungalow’s decor and amenities super nice. We are small people, so unfortunately the bicycles were too large, as was the man’s snorkel fins. We loved using the inflatable kayak for exploration. We shopped at Chin Lee and saved some $ by preparing a few meals in the beautiful kitchen. Renting the bungalow’s car is essential for getting around the island and south to Matira Beach. Saint James Restaurant is a must-reserve visit and special treat - the owner, Antonio/Anthony, is amazing. Thanks to Christophe and Ginu for showing us how everything worked, and for pick-up and drop off at the Vaipete dock. We made wonderful memories here and are sad to leave.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian M., Portland

20 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful!

If you want to relax with an amazing view in a beautiful bungalow, this is the place. The Bungalow is very private and away from the crowds. This was the last place we stayed on our trip to French Polynesia and it could not have been more perfect. The property was spotless and Christophe and Ginou were very helpful with recommendations. Car is recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

nicolas g.

25 Jan 2021

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Enfin trouvé le paradis!

Cette location est hors du commun: vue à coupler le souffle sur une eau turquoise, prestations de très hautes qualités tant pour le mobilier, deco,... Accueil chaleureux de Christophe et Ginou. Bref rien à dire. J'ai passe une semaine de rêves à Bora Bora, bien loin des soucis que 2020 nous a apporte à tous.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

meg

25 Oct 2020

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Unbelievable views, quiet/peaceful end of the island!

This rental exceeded our expectations! Extremely well kept, clean and has everything you need for a great vacation! Everything was smooth, from pick up, to check in and sadly, checking out. It is located on the quiet end of the island, so the rental car was needed to get to town. We liked having it quiet so we could enjoy the beauty of Bora Bora. The kitchen set up is perfect for cooking and we preferred it rather than going to restaurants (if you are vegetarian, restaurants do not offer many choices). The hill is a bit steep to take the kayaks and paddle board out, but still worth it. Overall, we would recommend this rental to everyone and will definitely return in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David S.

15 Oct 2019

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Fantastic Stay

My wife and I stayed at the Bora Bora Bungalow for 5 nights and loved every minute! View and setting is fantastic... the host are great. We own/design luxury botique hotels and can attest to the highest level in esthetic, quality and design details! The home is exactly as advertised and the quality of bedding, linens, dish wear, appliances, A/C and amenities were exceptionally curated and of the highest quality. Everything was wonderful. Note: you do need a car, period. There really isn't anything like markets, restaurants etc, that is within walking distance. The car the owners provide was terrific and we highly recommend that you rent their car if available. This was our sixth visit to Bora Bora and this home is truly the absolute best vacation rental accommodation on the Island...we loved it and will return!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

14 Oct 2019

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One of our best vacations ever!

We absolutely loved this property! The views from the balcony were mesmerizing...we could not get enough of just being out there for every morning, lunch, and sunset. Christophe and Ginou were amazing local hosts who took the most excellent care of us, as well as keeping the property in pristine condition. It is like a high-end hotel. We are grateful for our time here, we have no complaints, and we will be back again! Thank you for one of our best vacations ever! Steve

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

24 Sept 2019

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Best of Bora Bora

We loved our stay at the bungalow. Everything was just perfect, even better than expected. I can’t think of a single negative thing to say. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

gilles l.

5 Aug 2019

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Charmant bungalow perché sur la colline qui accentue la vue sur le lagon

Ginou et Christophe vous accueillent à votre arrivée sur l’île et vous conduisent à votre logement, vous expliquent les fonctionnements des différents appareils. Le réfrigérateur vous propose des boissons fraîches et dès glaçons ce qui fait plaisir après un long voyage. Tout es bien conçu dans le logement au style américain. Une très belle terrasse vous propose une vue panoramique sur l’océan

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debby C., Medford

7 Apr 2019

Home away from Home!

There is nothing negative to say about this house. It's the perfect place to stay in Bora Bora....First Class all the way. We have visited this beautiful island for the last 5 years and have rented another home on previous trips but this one is definitely superior. Everything flowed smoothly from Arrival to departure. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. The local host was helpful for everything we needed and easy to work with. The car is absolutely necessary for getting around the island, was super clean and well cared for. The house is spotless and updated with everything you need (just as the pictures show). The bed is super comfortable and our favorite moments were sitting on the deck enjoying the fabulous view! We shall return!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Roussines Charente France

9 Feb 2019

Lovely week in a fabulous villa

We stayed a week in the bungalow, and found it extremely comfortable, everything is top notch, and pictures are all correct. I found the lighting switches fairly confusing, but hey that’s me. The views are spectacular. The car is a must, as too far to walk to any shops or restaurants. We went to the beach virtually everyday, it was great. We hired a boat from La Plage, which was also worthwhile, but I would advise hiring the pontoon boat rather than the small one, it’s only 3000 francs more, which we had. The small boat was 17000 francs for the morning. We ate at st james and was really good. The only downside was the walk up the hill, it is very steep and incredibly hot, my calves ached for days at first, not used to that many stairs, we were told by Ed about the closure of the driveway and given a partial refund, so it was not a surprise. Hopefully the driveway will be open very soon for other guests, because of this we could not use any of the toys, like bikes, kayaks or paddle boards, I would never have been able to carry them down and back up the stairs, which is a great shame. I would thoroughly recommend staying here, it is the best on the island, and if we return we would not hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Ed for letting us stay in your amazing bungalow and a special thanks to your Bora Bora hosts for their lovely welcome and the help on our arrival with our bags.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

10 June 2018

Ein Ort an dem man sich zu Hause fühlt!

Meine Freundin und ich waren für 5 Nächte hier. Wir haben selten einen so gut organisierten Aufenthalt gehabt. Von dem sehr freundlichen Empfang am Hafen durch Ginou und Christophe, über die perfekt ausgestattete Wohnung mit unglaublich schönem Ausblick auf die Lagune bis zu den tollen Extras wie das Auto das angeboten wird stimmt hier einfach alles! Eine große Schale voll leckerem Obst sowie Cola/Cola light, Bier und sogar eine Flasche Wein stand kostenlos für uns bereit. 2 Fahrräder, aufblasbare Kayaks (welche bequem im Auto transportiert und vor Ort mit einem portablen Luftkompressor über den Zigarettenanzünder aufgeblasen werden), 2 Paddleboards, 2 mal Schnorchelausrüstung und sogar eine Waschmaschine und ein Trockner stehen ebenfalls zur Verfügung. Das Festnetztelefon ist sehr praktisch um Touren zu buchen. Da wir uns erst einige Stunden nach Ankunft entschlossen haben das angebotene Auto zu mieten habe ich dem Vermieter eine Mail geschrieben. Es hat keine 2 Minuten gedauert bis uns der local host Christophe anrief um mitzuteilen dass er das Auto gleich vorbeibringt. Nicht zu vergessen dass man uns mit der Art der Bezahlung auch sehr entgegen kam. Der Besitzer Ed möchte einem den Aufenthalt so bequem und schön wie nur möglich machen. Die Wohnung sieht exakt, wenn nicht sogar noch schöner als auf den Fotos aus. Man spürt das hier viel Liebe drinsteckt. Wir haben uns hier wie zu Hause gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Romina H.

14 May 2018

Perfect house!

Excelente recibimiento, el bungalow es tal cual se ve en las fotos, cordial despedida. Muchas gracias. Fer y Fabián

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

6 Mar 2018

Bungalow in Paradise!

We loved this place! It was modern and chic with with everything we needed for a visit to paradise! The views are amazing. We rented their car which I would recommend as it made getting around very convenient. The bed very comfortable! The TV is smart so we were able to cast our downloaded Netflix from our tablet easily. Not that we watched a lot of Netflix but at least we were able to do so! Kitchen fully stocked and modern. The hosts picked us up from the airport and were very helpful and easy to reach although we didn't really need them! Great vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn O., Portland OR

17 Oct 2017

Spectacular

Our expectations were exceeded during our stay at Moana Bungalow. The view is captivating and always changing. We found peace by watching the weather come across the water and tourists enjoying their island excursions by boat. We cooked, relaxed, swam and biked. Everything we needed was provided for us. Staying in a private residence as opposed to staying in a resort was our perfect form of bliss. You will not be disappointed by booking your vacation at Moana Bungalow.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jim B.

26 July 2017

Not the Bora Bora dream vacation

Delayed writing this review for several weeks in case my post vacation opinion softened or I just got over how poor our stay was. I am normally a very easy going person; however our experience here was exceptionally disappointing and NOT the Tahiti we dreamed about. For the price (most expensive thing this middle class couple has ever booked) we expected a gorgeous house, beautiful views, and a great lanai to just soak in the sounds and sights of paradise. Here's more details on our experience: House - 5 - the bungalow is exceptionally nice and wonderfully stocked and furnished. The local hosts arrived on time and greeted us warmly. The beach chairs we counted were broken/not avail; however, the rest of the bikes, kayak, SUPs, all worked great. Lanai - 4 - while gorgeous views and large, the #1 reason we booked this property, the main road around the island is directly below the unit. While certainly not heavy traffic compared to mainland US, it was rarely ever peaceful for more than 30 seconds....as a car (and many motorcycles and scooters) were always nearby. Location - 4 - While only indirectly related to this property, all walks from the house found garbage everywhere and stray/loose dogs. Additionally, we found this location to be on the totally wrong side of the island. If you want to visit and be a local...this location is great, if you want to be near the beach (Matiri) and good restaurants, we found ourselves constantly driving. Owner/Service - 2 - lastly, our experience was exceptionally disappointing and honestly, the key factor in our review. During our stay, the road and drainage system was being completely redone right below the lanai, something scheduled/known and working its way around the island. For 4 of our 6 days (except weekend) tractors, bull dozers, scrapers, generators, dump trucks, heavy equipment worked from 7am to 4pm. This made the house and lanai completely useless. After numerous emails, which Ed was responsive to, the best he could offer was ''sorry." When the hosts gave us dust covers for the lanai furniture upon our arrival, and they made sure to instruct us to use them, we should have figured out that dirt/noise was coming. Amazing, while we deserved a huge discount since the house was essentially not usable much of the time, we weren't even offered free drinks at a local bar or anything. Demonstrated care would have gone a long way here.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

1 June 2017

A Trip to Paradise

We have returned from our 2 week stay in Paradise, also known as Bora Bora. Ed and Joanne's home was everything we hoped for and more. It is exactly as pictured. The thought and attention to detail show that this is their home in Bora Bora. Our welcome by Ginou and Christophe made us feel very special. The leis were beautiful and the smell was wonderful. The orientation to the house was complete and left nothing unexplained although the stove puzzled me the first time I used it. The manuals for everything were available and made everything easy to use. We had chosen to use the car that was available. This decision was a wise one as we used it to see the island, going to Chin Lee's and to the beach in Matira. One of the best things we did was to sit on the deck and enjoy the view. The view was spectacular! The color of the water was never the same and the activity on the lagoon changed from day to day. If you are planning a trip to Bora Bora, we would highly recommend renting this home. It is beautiful. If we return to Bora Bora, we will certainly book this bungalow again. The advice from Ed, when we spoke to him before we went, helped us decide where we would eat out and what activities we would not miss out on. Usually when on holiday, I am ready to return home as we near the end of it. This time, I would have been quite contented to delay returning home. Thank you Ed and Joanne for letting us share your piece of Paradise.