This lovely holiday home is located in Papetoai, on the northwest coast of Moorea Island, and only 1 km from the Intercontinental resort and close to the Holy Steak House restaurant. In a peaceful setting, nestled at the end of a gated residential neighborhood, the vacation rental, Villa Vaihau, is facing the blue lagoon. On the ground floor, the villa Vaihau features 2 air-conditioned bedrooms with double bed and their own bathrooms. These bedrooms are adjacent/connected and to access the living room from the first bedroom, you can either cross the 2nd bedroom, or walk by the terrace. The bedrooms are also equipped with a safe to secure your personal belongings. The main living room consists on a small kitchenette with a dining table opening onto to a opened wooden terrace. The 3rd bathroom is located at the rear of the kitchen and features a sink, shower and wc. A central staircase leads to a ventilated mezzanine with two single beds which can accommodate 2 additional persons. This space you can close with curtains, welcomes a flat screen TV connected to internet (fiber) - no satelite channels, as well as an access to an uncovered terrace offering gorgeous vistas. From this panoramic terrace you will admire multiple shades of blue and green. Comfortably equipped with a garden set and a sun umbrella, enjoy the views and the surrounding calm at all day times. All rooms of the villa face the beautiful blue lagoon which you can access easily and swim with turtles, sting rays and colorful fishes. This little sea side villa also has a beautiful landscaped garden, a wooden Fare Pote'e (covered patio) and two moorings. No doubt that this vacation rental is the perfect place for an escape with your loved ones. The house is not suitable for small children because of the stairs and the seaside. The popular 2 motus (islets) Fareone and Tiahura and their coral garden, a pure snorkeling paradise, are just few minutes away by boat. There you will swim with stingrays, unoffensive black tip sharks, schools of butterfly fishes, as well as many other reef species. What we know - 35 min drive from ferry terminal - 30 min drive from Moorea domestic airport - 25 min drive from 18-hole golf course - 22 min drive from Maharepa main Island village - 8 min drive from public white sand beach Tiahura - Grocery store at 3 minutes away What we love - The quiet neighborhood - The roof top terrace and its incredible views on the mountain and lagoon - The seaside and lagoon in front of the villa - The A/C in the 2 bedrooms - The Fare Pote'e (covered patio) - The location - Ideal for a single family or two couples - Free WIFI - fiber internet Moorea Island is located 5 minutes from Tahiti by plane and 20-40 minutes by ferry. The island has a wide range of sea and land activities to offer, including tours of the lagoon and hiking. A car is necessary as there is no reliable public transportation on the island. Please contact us for more information. Located in Moorea-Maiao, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Tiki Village Cultural Centre and Musée de Tahiti et des Îles are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Helene Spa and Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course. With kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.