Our whole experience was outstanding. Adam and Sarah made the booking, arrival and settling in experience effortless and pleasant. They were such friendly hosts and gave our nine day holiday a real personal feel. .
Kokacabana Villa was perfect for a relaxing holiday. The indoor outdoor flow was great with plenty of spaces outside to sit, eat, socialise and relax, whether sunny or raining. The house is fully equipped with mosquito screens on all the windows so you can enjoy the breeze and the sound of the ocean at night without getting eaten.
The beach is literally a walk across the lawn and onto the sand. The provided snorkeling gear and kayaks meant it was easy to enjoy exploring above and below the waters surface. As Adam pointed out, there was a good spot behind the Island.
The location is the best you could hope for with The Muri Night Markets, a convenience store, a good range of eating places, 2 bus stops, scooter hire, the Te Vara Nui cultural village, plus the lagoon cruises all within a few minutes walk. With a great sandy beach, palm trees, and a few islands to look out on to, you can't ask for a better spot.
We did Charlotte Piho's 'Swimming with the Turtles Experience' (booked just up the road) which was great, although it would probably have been even better on a sunny day. We also did the 'Raro Buggies Tour'. This was a real thrill and great fun. We were fortunate to do it when it was wet. The wetter the tracks the more exciting and memorable your experience will be.
All in all we had a fabulous holiday with a great base at Kokacabana. (Tip: most locals know the address as Taakoka). Thanks Sarah and Adam for your friendliness and help in making our stay such a relaxing and rejuvenating one. We hope we can come back and stay with you again soon. Peter and Shiree.
