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Stacey

April 12

2 PAX

Arkansas

USA

My husband and I stayed for 9 days at this fabulous home to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary! I was a little hesitant to book through a private party but as soon as I spoke to Pierre (the owner) I felt completely at ease. In addition to being helpful and prompt in all communications, he is such a warm and friendly person. I really enjoyed speaking with him on skype and felt as if it was important to him that we had a great vacation. Not just because we were renting from him but because he is just that kind of person. From the moment we stepped through the door, we knew this was a great choice. The place is even better than the website depicts and I cannot say enough about the stunning view of the lagoon! We awoke every morning overlooking a spectacular sunrise and enjoying breathtaking views from the lanai! What a great home! It is spacious, very clean, comfortable and truly felt like a home away from home. The retreat at Villa Vahimanui has the best of both worlds: very quiet area if you want to relax and get away from everything and just a short drive away you have access to a restaurant, bar and water sports. Going to the " Lagoonarium" was amazing! Playing with stingrays, turtles and tropical fish was one of the coolest things I have ever done on vacation. We were also very happy with our choice of renting a small motor boat at "La Plage" as it was a much more personal experience than the larger catamarans. We highly recommend this home and Pierre definitely added to the great overall experience. We were looking for a low-key place to relax, unwind and celebrate our wedding anniversary and the retreat at Villa Vahimanui fit the bill perfectly. Everything here was a delight!    

Heather

Dec 12

4 PAX

Chicago

USA

My family and I stayed at Villa Vahimanui for 2 weeks in December 2012. We had a fabulous time in this beautiful home! The pictures don't do this place justice! They cannot capture the unbelievable beauty of the lagoon in front of the Villa! The views from the porch are spectacular! The house itself is very clean and well-equipped with many useful amenities. The 2 bedrooms and the bathroom are spacious and comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped. We rarely ate out because the kitchen had everything we needed to make just about any home-cooked meal. Some of our favorite memories are the great meals we had on the porch. It was enchanting to eat while looking at all that beautiful azure water or while watching the sunset! Snorkeling was amazing -and so easy- we could just walk right down the beach and get in! A final note about the owner. Pierre is a pleasure to work with and is very professional in his correspondence with potential renters. Everything that he claims is true. He is very courteous and will go out of his way to make sure that all questions are answered promptly and that you have a wonderful vacation. THANK YOU Pierre!    

Steve and Diana

Nov 12

4 PAX

Texas

USA

From the time we first contacted Pierre, the owner, about his villa to the time we shut the door and left, experience could not have been any better. Pierre was so gracious and accomodating and more than happy to answer any questions about his home and Bora Bora. The villa is exactly as pictured in the listing. Pierre has furnished his home well, including furniture, electronics (flat screen TV and Wifi), bedding and kitchen items. The master bedroom is huge and the 2nd bedroom was perfect for our 2 teenagers. This home is so much better than a hotel where the family would be cramped inside one room. The villa was very clean in all aspects. Having groceries and a kitchen equipped with new appliances and amenities made it easy to fix our own meals. The views of the lagoon from the porch were so beautiful that we ate almost every meal there. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch overlooking the lagoon and its crystal blue water! Bora Bora is such a great spot for snorkeling and diving! Just in front of the villa we saw turtles, beautiful fish and stingrays! Incredible! This was our first time to French Polynesia (Bora Bora) and it more than exceeded our expectations largely in part to you Pierre and your splendid home! Our stay at Villa Vahimanui was truly a memory of a lifetime!    

Courteney

Oct 12

4 PAX

Ohio

USA

This was the second year for us to stay in what we feel is our second home on Bora Bora. We are a family that rarely returns to the same location but this excellent house fits our family of 4 so well we were compelled to come back! Beautiful home, clean, comfy furniture, everything in working order and as described in listing. Pierre -the owner of Villa Vahimanui- is great... from the seamless reservation process to sending us emails to make sure that everything was fine during our stay. He provides a sanctuary! The views are incredible and the location is the best on the island in our opinion. One is hard to pick a favorite feature but I would have to say the sunset over the lagoon on the porch was probably my favorite part. From the moment we arrived until the day we departed, we experienced unbelievable weather, terrific snorkeling and incredible dining especially at "Le Mai Kai" in Vaitape. This home is a home away from home and after 8 days, it was hard to leave! If you want to experience the best of Bora Bora, this is your destination! Absolute paradise! Nothing better!    

Teri and Dave

Sept 12

4 PAX

California

USA

We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at this amazing house with our 2 sons. After researching the web and talking with others, we booked Villa Vahimanui for 10 days.All our expectations were surpassed! Pierre was very thorough in providing us with details on the house and nearby activities. He accounted for our every need -from the well equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings to WIFI and HD TV. Eveything Pierre says about his house is absolutely there: the views, the tranquility and the feeling of being at home in such a beautiful place.We enjoyed cooking our own meals and eating at the table out on the porch overlooking the lagoon. The views are to die for and the sunsets on the porch are priceless! Nothing is more relaxing than sitting in a lounge chair sipping a glass of wine and watching the colorful lagoon and the many islets in front of us.We were so smitten with this beautiful home on Bora Bora that we plan on coming back next year. Thank you Pierre for a truly unforgettable stay in one of the most beautiful places in the world!    

Kimberly

July 12

2 PAX

CANADA

My husband and I rented Villa Vahimanui for our Honeymoon. The owner (Pierre) is lovely, contacts you before you purchase, when you purchase and while you are there. He is ready and willing to answer questions as well as provide great suggestions for enjoying Bora Bora. We found the Villa to be exactly as described and pictured on VRBO.It was cozy, relaxing, very clean and tastefully decorated.We had plenty of space for the two of us! The view of the lagoon from the Villa was breathtaking! We found very good restaurants in the area such as the Maikai and the Saint James. The villa met all of our expectations and more! To anyone reading this, we can highly recommend this property!!
   

Sabine and Stefan

April 12

2 PAX

GERMANY

Our stay at Villa Vahimanui was wonderful! Pierre (the owner) is especially helpful and promptly responds to your questions. Before our stay, he sent us per email a lot of information about Bora Bora (restaurants, shops and activities).The location of the house is fantastic: there are just 15 houses in this quiet and residential area, located in a manicured tropical garden. 3 of these houses belonged to the famous actors Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson! Just incredible! The pictures of the website are totally accurate. The house is newly decorated, comfortable, very clean and supplied with anything you need. The owner even supplies beach towels (many beach houses require renters to bring their own). But the most amazing part of this house is the view! When we walked into the living area and saw the 2 sets of sliding windows, we were overtaken by the most amazing view we have ever seen! The water is that gorgeous lagoon blue color. We also had excellent meals while there. Be sure to go to the Saint James (restaurant with waterside dining) and to the famous Bloody Marys for excellent barbecue. We would definitely recommend Villa Vahimanui and can’t wait to come back!

 

 

Family Davin.

Dec 11

2 PAX

CANADA

We were looking for a romantic and relaxing vacation to escape the horrible Canadian winter and that is exactly what we were treated with. We rented Villa Vahimanui for 2 weeks and had a fantastic time. Dealing with Pierre (the owner) was extremely easy. We emailed Pierre several times before choosing his villa and he answered all our questions. He was very helpful, patient and supplied us with such great information about the area. The location is spectacular with a beach front and gorgeous views of sunrise and sunset. The view from the balcony is breathtaking! The villa was found to be exactly as described in both photo and text formats. The house is well-decorated and in excellent condition. It is very clean and comfortable. We cooked most of our meals at the villa and everything worked just like at home... All in all, it was just like being at home instead of a hotel room...The house has everything you could need, from many cooking implements to cable and internet. I recommend getting a car to explore the island like we did. It gave us freedom to come and go. We rented Pierre’s car and saved a lot of money (car rental companies are very expensive on Bora Bora). We found all the locals to be very nice and we felt quite comfortable, safe, and relaxed everywhere we went. We stayed at Villa Vahimanui for 14 days and couldn’t be happier! Waking up every morning to the lagoon breeze and amazing sunrises was something we will remember forever! Stop looking!!Paradise found!!    

Family Cooper

Oct 11

2 PAX

USA

Dear Pierre! We just wanted to say thank you for everything! You were fantastic to deal with: you know everything about the island and gave us many helpful tips and great ideas. Your villa and its views were amazing. This whole experience was wonderful! Thank you so much for your phone call during our stay. Your local correspondents, Eulalie and David, have to be some of the nicest people we've met. They were so friendly and helpful. The 18th was my birthday and they came with a beautiful necklace for me! Even with the language barrier, we still all managed to share some laughs! We enjoyed your beautiful paradise: everyday as we drove around and saw the lagoon and all its shades of blue, it took our breath away! Snorkeling was everywhere excellent! We came back home with many happy memories and of course 900 pictures of the villa and lagoon! Again Pierre THANK YOU for sharing your world with us and if we ever have the opportunity to come back, we will certainly look you up!

   
 

Family Sanch.

Sept 11

2 PAX

SPAIN

We had a great time at "Villa Vahimanui". The house was beautiful and very confortable. Everything was clean and functional and the information on the website was extremely helpful. The internet high speed connection was very useful as I had to work and send emails to my company in Madrid. Elena and I enjoyed snorkeling in the lagoon and sitting on the porch with a drink admiring the sunset. It was so nice and quiet on this side of the island and the view was just stunning! We really enjoyed our stay in this villa on Bora Bora and are already thinking about coming back one day. I will definitely recommend your house to my family and friends in Spain. Thank you again for everything! Elena and Jose

   

Family Steph.

June 11

2 PAX

CANADA

"We enjoyed staying at your house in Bora Bora. 

The view is breathtaking as well as the whole island. 

We would like to go back in a couple years. We were thankful for the air confitioning and your car! You have a wonderful home on the island. 

We would love to go back for the best snorkeling in the world!"

 

   

Family Le.

October 10

4 PAX

USA

 

We had a lovely time. The house was very private and peaceful. We absolutely lived on that nice big porch. It often had a nice breeze but never got too hot or too windy, even when it was very windy down on the road.

 

The island is stunningly beautiful and the people seemed happy and friendly. I felt genuinely welcomed and safe everywhere I went. I even worked up my nerve and dusted off my old dive certification cards so I could see the giant manta rays. I liked the dive so much that I did it twice. The rays were beautiful and the dive company was very good. They even picked me up on the little dock down by the overwater bungalows for my last dive so I didn't have to drive. We had a little wind and a little rain, but the weather was mostly very nice while we were there.

 

All in all, it was a perfect vacation and the trip of a lifetime. I had always wanted to see Bora Bora and I am already scheming on ways to get back for another trip. If I do, I will certainly be in touch. Staying at a house rather than a hotel saved us a lot of money since we didn't have to eat out every meal. We got a lot more for our money having a house, and we appreciated the privacy. I will certainly be in touch when I can convince a few of my friends that we need to plan a trip to Bora Bora. Your villa is probably the best housing bargain on the island. I hope to be back again soon.

 

   

Family Lo.

Jul 10

4 PAX

NZ

" Thank you very much for calling us at the Villa. We enjoyed our stay and miss already the lagoon!

Your house was perfect for all of us (comfortable and very quiet)!

Thanks again for the great experience, hopefuly we can return someday soon..

 

   

Family G.

June 10

4 PAX

FRANCE

"..We spent wonderful vacations in this lovely place. The description and pictures of the property are totally accurate and the house is very clean. The bungalow is situated in a great spot, right in front of the sea. The beach is located a few meters away. Vaitape, the main city, is a few minutes drive, with all the shops. We suggest this place to anyone who wants to come, this is a great place for families (the size is okay for 4/5 people, not more) or romantic getaways. The owner has been very helpful and answered all the questions, he is really a nice man, thanks for everything!..."

   

Clayton C.

June 08

2 PAX

USA

 


Just wanted to let you know that everything worked out great. We had an incredible honeymoon, the house was perfect and exactly what we wanted. We will recommend your house to anyone who might be traveling to Bora Bora in the future. The AC did get fixed, thank you, however we did not use it that much due to the pleasant weather.
Thanks again, we really enjoyed our time and loved talking with the neighbors"
   

Family N.

May 08

4 PAX

DENMARK

"Once again, thank you for letting us your house.

We had a good time and thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic view and tranquility, and we even managed to see rays a few meters from the beach in front of the house - the kids were ecstatic"

   

Andrew Jamie

April 08

2 PAX

USA

The house was fantastic, even better than we had hoped.  We went for hikes, snorkeled around the pier as well as elsewhere on the island, rented a boat for a day, ate, sat on Matira beach, relaxed and generally had a good time.  I've spent a lot of time in Hawaii, but Bora Bora has the true island vibe!  What an amazing place you have there!


Everything was clean and worked fine and the information on the website and the booklet were extremely helpful. 

Thanks so much for having us.  We really enjoyed every moment of our time there and are already dreaming of a way to come back some day.
Thanks!"

   

JL V.

April 08

2PAX

FRANCE

"I apologize for the delay in returning to you.
We have been litterally mesmerized by the beauty of The Condominiums and the lush tropical setting as well by its overwater bungalows right upon our arrival. 
Your unit was perfectly clean and tidy when we got in. We appreciated the convenience of the MiniSafe to store the keys while we were out at sea or touring the island.
The various documentation you sent us before we leave to Bora as well as the access map were very useful. Moreover there was no bad surprise !
Every lamp, kitchen utensils, electric appliances were functionnal.
Your internet site is complete and reliable and has been of great help when we were searching for a Paradise Home in Bora Bora thanks to the many pictures provided and the comments from others renters.

It will be my pleasure to recommend your place to our friends or colleagues at Air France."

   

Family S.

March 08

4 PAX

BELGIUM

1.The house was very clean
2.The house matched the online description on your site and our expectations.
3.Excepting the remote control units of both the A/C and one of the DVD players everything was fully in working order.
4.Your internet site is very useful
5.We did love your house and really felt at home. We are looking forward to coming back soon.

>>>New batteries were placed in the remote control units. The Owner

   

Kim & W

Feb 08

2 PAX

USA

We had a wonderful time at "Villa Vahimanui".  It was so nice and quiet on your side of the island and the view was spectacular!  We were very glad we decided to stay the whole time in Bora Bora.  The island is just so beautiful and provided us with the relaxing environment we needed to get away from our hectic life.  I actually was able to read 2 novels while we were there! 
We went deep sea fishing one day and we caught 4 Bonitos and took one home and cooked it up for dinner that night.  Another day we went on a private lagoon boat excursion with a guide from the Taxi Motu people.  It was fantastic.  The snorkeling was amazing at the coral gardens and swimming with sting rays and reef sharks were experiences of a lifetime.
The house was very clean and tidy and provided everything we were looking for.  
I would definitely recommend your house to my friends and family. 

I hope we left your house in good order. 
Thanks again!  We had a vacation of a lifetime! Kimberly
   

Family B.

Jan. 08

5 PAX

USA

Our stay at "Villa Vahimanui" was great. We had a lot of fun and the home is beautiful. The view from the house is spectacular. Everything in the home we used was functional. We were actually away from the home quite a bit because of day trips we took to other islands. It was a bit hot in the house during the afternoon hours for sleeping but otherwise everything was wonderful. I would highly recommend your house to anyone staying on Bora Bora and will likely stay there again.

Thanks again, Craig

   

Family C.

Dec. 07

5 PAX

JAPAN

We enjoyed our stay at "Villa Vahimanui" very much despite a rainy Xmas. Though a little remote from the south beaches both house and view are just gorgeous.
Amenities were more than complete and every appliances were functional.
As we also own and rent a condo in a ski resort we greatly appreciated the number and the quality of equipments as well as toilet amenities and all electric appliances like TV, DVD, CD players and audio/video library, etc... . This makes you feel home immediately.

The house was clean and tidy when we arrived with all the beds done.
We did not use the property cell phone because we had our. All the tourist info you provide (taxi boat, dives, restaurants, etc...) were very usefull. Overall your house is a very pleasant vacation spot. As we found some left groceries in the house when we arrived we did the same for the next guests.
Thanks again for this high quality service and rental as well as for letting us store our luggage in the house after checking out to enjoy our last day in Bora.
We will be more than happy to recommend your house to future guests.

We do hope to come back soon !

   

Peter & Cynthia

Oct 07

2 PAX

Our honeymoon was fantastic! 

We loved "Villa Vahimanui" and will definitely recommend it.  Everything was clean and wonderful.  All the appliances worked fine -though we replace the batteries in the A/C remote control- and we were very happy to have everything that we needed. It was very nice to have the air conditioning even though we used it very little. 

Again, we loved it!  Thank you.  We got married again in Bora Bora through the Hotel Bora Bora  (Patrick) and it was fantastic.  I am attaching a couple of photos to share and also some photos which show your property to good advantage.

Thank you, I sincerely hope to visit your house again soon .......... we loved it!

   

Michelle

& Tim

Aug 07

2 PAX

USA

We enjoyed our stay at the house very much! The neighbors were friendly (George and Nathalie)

The house was very clean! Everything worked satisfactorily.

We would recommend the house ! However a prewarning about the expenses for car rentals, taxis and food would have been very useful!

During our stay, our most important discoveries were: 1. the ease of hitch-hiking to and from Vaitape 2. never to ride bicycles too close to the dogs in the roads at night! 3. Kaina Hut has the best food and atmosphere on the island.

Thank you for all your assistance in making our honeymoon vacation memorable! Your information packet was very informative and useful.

   

Liz&Cris

Jul 07

2 PAX

USA

Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home...what an amazing view over the lagoon.We were very tempted to stay a second week, but having been travelling for over a year, it's a drive from Los angels to san Fran then home to London .

We met Isabel and the couple who own the funny cat boats on the front...they were very friendly. We got to snorkel in the coral gardens hired a boat along side with having a couple of lovely meals and driving round the island.

We had A very relaxing week...Once again thank you

   

Stewart

Jun 07

2 PAX

USA

We had a great visit at the house. everything was clean, functional and the view was unbelieveable.

Thanks again for a wonderful visit to bora bora.

   

Greta Craig

May 07

2 PAX

USA

We had a wonderful time.  Your house is beautiful and everything you said it was!  We enjoyed swimming in the morning and drinks on the dock in the evening! We enjoyed the friendly rooster in the wee hours of the morning reminding us not to sleep the day away. 

We made friends with the few neighbors and enjoyed drinks with Michel and rides to the Motu with Stephan. 

Bora Bora was beautiful.  We visited the sights and swam with the sharks.  We went to the local grocery and purchased Thon Rouge from the local fisherman and cooked it at home.  We filled our days and really enjoyed our stay.

Thank you again for everything!  You have a beautiful place.  Everything worked like clockwork! We'd love to come back.

   

Charito & Andre

Apr 07

2 PAX

CANADA

Thanks for letting us use your house in Bora Bora. I will rate it a "10" with the greatest view in the Island and privacy.

We really enjoyed staying at your place and the sunset every night. The big balcony overlooking the ocean, the open concept, etc.

I will definitely recommend your place...

Everything that you've told me through email and the renter's book was my expectations. The house was clean when we arrived and the guardian "Isabelle" was very helpful.

We didn't even used the Air conditioning as we used the electric fan and most of the time if we're home, we just open all the windows or stayed on the balcony.


   

Rick & Rose

Mar 07

2 PAX

USA

We enjoyed Bora very very much...we got great tans and we were completely mesmerized by the incredible beauty of both the land and the water...and the friendliness of the local people.

Since it got sometimes very hot in the middle of the day the A/C in the small second bedroom was very appreciated.

Thank you again for making your house available to us. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will not forget.

   

Michelle & Eric

Jan 07

2 PAX

USA

 

I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW WE HAD A SPECTACULAR TIME AND WE WOULD LIKE TO RETURN SOMETIME IN THE NEXT 3 YEARS.

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   
       
       
       
       
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