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Maeva Hoa - Bora Bora Luxury Lagoon View Mountainside Bungalow

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Our bungalow is in this hillside paradise. A two minute walk to the lagoon.
The gorgeous Bora Bora Blue Lagoon shot from a drone above our bungalow.
Welcome to our home! We can't wait for you to visit.
Living room with home theater. We have 3 smart TVs that each have Apple TV
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Faanui, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
  • Le Bora Bora Resort Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Vaitape Harbor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mt. Otemanu
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)
    ‪187 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Maeva Hoa - Bora Bora Luxury Lagoon View Mountainside Bungalow

We call our home "Maeva Hoa" (mah-ay-vah ho-ah), Tahitian for "Welcome Friend." A 5 star luxury mountainside bungalow with an amazing lagoon view, our newly remodeled dream home sleeps six and is the only one of its kind on Bora Bora. Part of the famed Marlon Brando bungalows, our home is located in the quiet town of Faanui. We are approximately 15 minutes by car from Vaitape, Bora Bora's "main" downtown. We left nothing to spare when remodeling and furnishing this beautiful bungalow home. Our home is fully air conditioned, which is very rare for a private residence on the island. We have wifi as well as a land line which will allow you to make local calls to book activities, dinners, etc. Whether you're relaxing indoors watching Netflix or air playing from your Apple device to one of our three smart TVs, dining on our spacious lagoon view outdoor terrace, or enjoying the private beach, you will have both the comforts of home and those of a 5 star hotel. We are sure that a stay in our home will provide you with fantastic memories that will last a lifetime.

Property manager

Pat Pester

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 10
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 3369DTO-MT

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bora Bora

Located in Bora Bora, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matira Beach and Le Meridien Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Faanui, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

What's nearby

  • Le Bora Bora Resort Beach - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Vaitape Harbor - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Motu Piti - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Mt. Otemanu - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Matira Beach - 27 min drive - 15.9 km

Restaurants

  • Pora-Pora Coffee Shop
  • ‪Upa Upa Panoramic Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Iriatai - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Te Pahu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fare Hoa - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maeva Hoa - Bora Bora Luxury Lagoon View Mountainside Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maeva Hoa - Bora Bora Luxury Lagoon View Mountainside Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maeva Hoa - Bora Bora Luxury Lagoon View Mountainside Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maeva Hoa - Bora Bora Luxury Lagoon View Mountainside Bungalow located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bora Bora holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tā'ihi Point, Terei’a Point and WWII Guns Faanui. Ofu O Rau Point is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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

Bora Bora bungalow

The property is amazing as is the location. The single main floor bathroom may be inconvenient for two couples but worked great for us. A bbq would be handy but the outdoor balcony is devine and the view spectacular! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

A thoughtfully-appointed, luxurious home-away-from-home

We feel so lucky to have found the listing for this Bora Bora bungalow. It is a gem. The owners have put a lot of care and hard work into creating a (luxurious) home-away-from home environment for Maeva Hoa guests. I doubt there are many, if any, homes as nice as this one on the main island. We loved staying on the main island (where locals live) and the authentic experience it allowed. (Staying at a resort on a motu would be beautiful but isolating.) Maeva Hoa, located on a quieter part of the island and a 15-30 minute drive from the island hubs of Vaitape and Matira, does require renting a car, but we loved having the independence to explore the island on our own. The views from both inside and outside the bungalow are beautiful; we logged countless hours hanging out on the balcony overlooking the lagoon and also appreciated having the same stunning views from inside the air conditioned unit. Communication with the owners before and during our stay was seamless, and they were full of ideas and tips to guide our planning. Their on-island representatives were very helpful, as well; they met us upon arrival on the island to escort us to Maeva Hoa and were easy to reach throughout our stay when we had questions or needed recommendations. If we are lucky enough to return to Bora Bora, we would want to stay at Maeva Hoa again. We now know that we would only need only to pack a swim suit and a few items of clothing, as the owners have thoughtfully provided everything else!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

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

Luxueuse villa

La villa est formidable. La vue sur le lagon est spectaculaire. On voit au loin l'aéroport de Bora, mais ce n'est pas du tout dérangeant. Idéal pour se reposer, la villa est vraiment très confortable et propre, la literie est parfaite, on y dort très bien, la cuisine très bien équipée. Catherine nous a accueilli très gentiment, super sympathique. Il faut savoir que la villa est passablement loin de la plage de Matira et des restaurants. Une voiture facilitera les déplacements.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia w., Santa Barbara CA

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

Splendid Bungalow

Incredible ocean views from the large balcony where one can sit outside for coffee, drinks or meals. Beautiful interior - lustrous wood floors and carvings, completely modern equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. This is an exceptional home from which to enjoy Bora Bora. The owner and property manager are extremely kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M., Yorba Linda, CA

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

Wonderful Experience

This property is just as advertised, beautiful view, new remodeled interior, fresh and clean and in a nice quiet area of the island. The bedding was comfortable, and our family members (4 adults) slept well. Separate air conditioning units were in every room and worked fine. Ariane, the property assistant, was very kind and helpful. The property owner was a pleasure to work with and was helpful in answering all of my questions about the property. We were granted a late check out by the owner, which was great, since our flight out of Bora Bora didn't leave until almost 7 pm. We had a problem with the electric stove on our last day. It turned out that the solution was to power off the stove at the circuit breaker, then turn back on. It was a small inconvenience. I enjoyed hanging out on the outdoor terrace, but I had to watch out for the occasional wasp. One of those buggers made its way into the home through the sliding glass door. Things didn't work out well for the wasp. If a prospective guest has a hard time walking up stairs and such, this property may not be for them. We had to park our rental car down on the road and had a bit of a steep walk up the drive and stairs to the vacation rental. It wasn't a problem for us, but it could be for someone who has some mobility issues. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Bora Bora. We wish we could have stayed longer. If we ever make it back to that island, we would love to stay at this beautiful vacation rental again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Amazing Vacation!!

The bungalow was perfect and had everything we needed! The property manager was amazing and was so helpful!! We will be booking our next trip soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K., Nipomo, California

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

Paradise!

This home is absolutely perfect for a stay on Bora Bora! It has a wonderful kitchen as well as beautiful bedrooms. I would stay here again and again and again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S., Los Altos Hills

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

Incredible Vacation in Bora Bora

Pat and Heather, you have shared with us your home in Bora Bora, renovated with an eye for high end features, a 5 star accommodation, and you went out of your way to have property manager Marie meet us upon arrival, and show us all the property features. We really liked your guide books and instructions, it gave us the ability to be independent on the island, arranging our easy grocery run, lagoon tours, boat rentals, hangouts at the beach, and even close by hiking (that ridge lookout was a good climb). We will be back, and we will be recommending to friends and family to also visit. Thanks you for everything you did to make our trip unforgettable....we will see you again.. Rabindra (Rob) and Amrit.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Paradise

The bungalow was everything we imagined and then some. Pat has thought of everything I could even possibly think of myself and then some. Very well furnished, you have everything you could possibly need to make your stay very comfortable. Very nice of Marie to pick us up at the ferry and show us the way and point out the important things like grocery store and such. Also, the house was very accommodating for entertaining our friends for dinner and cocktails. Everyone enjoyed it very much. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Pat’s Bungalow is perfect! It has all the amenities you need! Perfect location. Perfect views. His manager Marie Katherine was delightful and very helpful. She showed us to the bungalow and made sure we had everything we needed. Pat was quick and responsive during the booking process and stay. One of the best VRBOs we have stayed at! Highly recommend it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Immaculate, well stocked, delightful home on Bora Bora

We recently stayed here with our three children. We had a wonderful stay. Pat clearly has carefully thought through anything you could need and stocked his house accordingly -- down to band-aids we needed when our daughter cut herself, olive oil when we forgot it at the store, and well chosen DVDs for entertainment. The home has authentic and tasteful decoration, obviously chosen with a genuine attachment to the island. Sitting on the porch during a tropical rain and sunset are some of our best memories. It is easy to be picked up right by the house for water excursions and parking is easy for land baed exploring. It is clear that Pat and his family want guests to be comfortable there and we were. It was an awesome home base for us and I am sure we will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Luxury home with an amazing view!

If you enjoy staying in a luxurious home with an amazing view this is the property for you! The beautifully appointed home features rich hardwood floors, air conditioning in all rooms, and a large kitchen with every appliance you could want. Seriously - there is a full sized fridge, oven, stove, toaster oven, dishwasher, blender, hot water kettle, coffee maker AND deluxe Nespresso machine. Want more? Grab some snorkel gear or a kayak from the down stairs storage, walk across the street and enjoy all the lagoon has to offer. Did I mention there are plenty of towels in the house and a washer and dryer? The owner is super helpful and responsive. We even received texts from owner after we arrived making sure everything was OK and giving us a few more tips of things to do in the area. We spent an amazing week at Maeva Hoa over the 2019 Christmas holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

anthony g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great house but some misinformation

The home is beautiful but one of the main reasons we booked it was that it offered two bathrooms. However the second bathroom requires you to walk out of the house go downstairs to the room where the washing machine is, unlock the door etc. the facilities are primitive and the downstairs room is very hot. Also walk to the house is VERY steep. We had a great time and did enjoy the rest of the house.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Five days in Paradise

We were the first renters of bungalow 7 right after it was renovated and the unit had everything you could possibly need. View was good. Everything was squeaky clean. Immense thought went into equipping it to totally satisfy anyone staying here. Pat was great to communicate with leading up to arrival and after getting there, Marie Catherine was SPECTACULAR in helping us with anything we needed. We sincerely mean it when we say it was one of if not the best water themed vacations ever. We were busy every day swimming with whales, mantas, eagle rays and lemon sharks and it was so wonderful to come back “home” at Pat’s place. Across the road between the left two docks we saw the largest giant moray we have ever encountered. Crazy huge. In fact if you do stay at Pat’s you only need your clothes. It literally has everything: Towels, quality snorkel gear, fully equipped kitchen – even adapters if you forgot them. We were not without anything and that made the trip even more relaxed and enjoyable. We are just starting to wade through over 500+GB of video files and are missing our days there already. And much of that feeling is because of where we stayed. We look forward to coming back as soon as possible and we are not just saying that. Sincerely! Kate & Tim

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Mai Tai

Iaorana, We had an amazing time at Maeva Hoa. The accommodations are beautiful. Pat has thought of everything. The bungalow is well stocked and comfortable. As always, Bora Bora has been beyond our dreams. We love the island, people, food, and culture. We can’t wait to come back soon. Mauruuru, The Tatton family
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilary P.

Delightful property in paradise

Visiting Bora Bora as a group of 6 made the usual luxury resorts unaffordable. Maeve Hoa was the perfect alternative for our family trip. It is at the quieter end of the island, away from most other tourists. For us this was a plus but it does mean you will need to rent a car. The house itself is beautifully designed and well furnished. Very comfortable beds, lots of big fluffy towels and a very well equipped kitchen which made cooking an absolute pleasure. Big beach towels were also provided. The main bathroom is spacious with a lovely big shower and two vanities. It has effective air conditioning and excellent internet connection, both a rarity in most rentals on the island. There is a big, well furnished deck where we gathered every evening to watch spectacular sunsets and have dinner. Because nowhere is perfect there are a couple of minor issues you should be aware of. Firstly parking is at street level and the driveway up to the house is quite steep. I was pleased we had a couple of strong young men with us when if came to carrying shopping. Secondly while it is technically 3 bedroom/2 bathroom the third bedroom is a loft with access up a ladder type stairway and the second bathroom is outside, down the steps and in the laundry space. Neither of these were an issue for our family group. Finally you should be aware that this is at the north end of the island, away from Matira beach. We enjoyed the feeling of being more connected to the local community however. Restaurants and dive centers will all send taxis to pick you up free of charge and this worked well for us. The owner was always helpful and responded quickly to my questions. I would definitely rent this property for any future visits to this lovely island.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elena T., Palo Alto

A more beautiful view we could not have enjoyed!

Pat, the bungalow is gorgeous and well equipped. We were surprised to learn that we could have the ultimate convenience of having the boats come and pick us up from the pier for diving and snorkeling tours. We loved the kayaking and eating in, or following your recommendations for eating out! This has been one of the most relaxing and enjoyable vacation our family has ever experienced with VRBO. The price was worth it! Rapa is a treasure! He knows so many languages, is a great guide, kind, and was very helpful in our organizing a day tour of Raitea. And he helped us harvest some fresh mangoes from the tree on the property. Word of caution to all, you’ll be tempted to take at least five pictures a day of the lagoon alone!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah d.

The best vacation and vacation house! LOVED IT

Dude. This “bungalow” is nicer than my house! Beautiful and spacious and crazily perfect location (backed into a jungle but 90 second walk to the water)....I had high hopes and this totally exceeded them! Even the day it rained too much to go snorkeling wasn’t wasted because there were movies and video games and puzzles to keep us entertained! All the information guides were super handy and we found great food and went on amazing excursions (Rapa was the beat guide)! I can’t say enough good things. One million stars. The worst thing about it is now I can’t stop thinking about when I can go back!

8/10 Good

Sylvie F.

Vue!

Propriété luxueuse avec vue imprenable sur le lagon.Le propriétaire a répondu à nos besoins. À savoir, quand plusieurs appareils électroniques sont en marche, il y a un risque de manquer d'électricité. Merci à Rapa de nous avoir aidé. Sylvie et Sylvain
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

The perfection of Maeva Hoa

We had a wonderful time in this lovely house and exploring the island with the amazingly gracious Rapa as our guide!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

5 Star Stay

Our visit to Maeva Hoa was nothing short of incredible! The bungalow was modern and could be compared to a nice home in the states (which is pretty uncommon here). Very user friendly, well put together manuals on how to use all the electronics. The Highlight of our trip was being able to charter the Maeva Hoa boat for it's maiden voyage! The captain, Rapa, exceeded our expectations by picking us up right in front of the bungalow then taking us on the excursion of a lifetime. Can't wait to be back, thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Colorado Springs

Beautiful home

We we're lucky enough to be one of the first renters of this newly remodeled bungalow. What a fabulous home. You can tell that the owners thought of every detail when creating what is probably one of the most modern and comfortable homes on the island. The house has beautiful wood detailing, modern cabinetry, a fully modern and well appointed kitchen, fine tile, recessed lighting everywhere. The south and west sides of the house are essentially solid glass, providing wonderful views of the lagoon and a nice, bright atmosphere. It was great waking up in the morning and watching the lagoon light up from the morning sun while laying in a comfy bed. (Did I mention the Egyptian cotton sheets and piles of pillows? )  When it gets dark and it is time to wind down you can enjoy a movie on one of the three HD TV's. A few snorkel sets are available, and there are blow-up floats for relaxing off the end of the dock. (Our kids thought the giant flamingo was very cool.)  I could go on and on, but you get the point. This is a nice place. When we arrived we were greeted by Juliette at the ferry dock. The owners hired Juliette and Peggy to act as their local representatives. Juliette led us to the house, showed us around, and gave us lots of information about the house and the island. We also appreciated all the fresh flowers that she put in every room in the house.  Later, when we had a question about the house we called Peggy and promptly got an answer. They were both very friendly and helpful. As much as we loved the house, it isn't perfect. We found that were often heading to Matira for the beach or the restaurants. That means driving to the opposite end of the island. That didn't bother us, but some people may prefer to step outside their door and already be there. The northern end of the island really doesn't have much to offer, and, except for the cluster of bungalows, it is, shall I say, a less desirable neighborhood. We would take walks in the morning, and although the water is nice, it is disappointing to see trash along the sides of the road. The trade-off that you have to consider for this property is it is a beautiful home that is not in an ideal location. If you are content to hang out and enjoy the peace and serenity on the quiet side of the island in understated luxury then this place is for you. If you want to be in the middle of the action and have everything outside your door then you may want to look at the south side of the island.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

A fantastic stay at Maeva Hoa!

As the first guests of Maeva Hoa and repeat VRBO renters, we were ecstatic to find such a beautifully designed and appointed vacation rental on Bora Bora. Communication with Pat was excellent and his thoughtfulness in every regard of his beautiful bungalow was evident throughout our stay. The location, the amenities, and most of all the quality of this vacation rental are all outstanding. The description and photos of this VRBO are spot on. Thank you Pat! We really enjoyed Maeva Hoa and would love to return to your beautiful home. I will be sure to recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

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