Services

Amenities and equipment • For your trip transfers between the Moorea airport (or the Moorea ferry port) and the Villa, allow 20 minutes by car by the circle island road along Moorea's two major bays. It is however recommended to rent a car for further transporation. Jacques, our bilingual English / French guide can help you. See how to get to Moorea. • Tea, coffee, sugar, bread, milk, bottled water, spices, are available when you arrive.

• First aid medical kit • Bedding and linen, beach towels • Dishes, kitchen electric appliances. Cleaning products. • Large capacity refrigerator-freezer • Stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster • Washing machine, clothes dryer, iron • Electricity 220 Volts. • Shaver outlets 220 / 110 Volts with US, AUS plugs that can be used to charge 110 Volts batteries. • Hot water supplied by solar water-heater • Telephone (local calls) with possibility to receive international calls • Wi-Fi Internet connection, to connect your laptop equipped with a Wi-Fi card (802.11g standard) • TV and DVD player with a few DVDs available. Only "European zones" DVDs can be read. • Library (many books on Polynesia and the Pacific in French and in English, novels, etc.) • Diving masks, snorkels (it is advisable to bring plastic shoes to walk on coral). • Kayak with paddles • Picnic basket, ice box • Beach and yard maintenance is provided. • House cleaning is done before each rental and once a week. Additional house cleaning and ironing during your stay can be arranged (see options) • Alix is our caretaker, she lives near the villa and can help you with all difficulties you may encounter. • Alix is also the webmaster of Tahitiguide.com...! So she knows everyone in Moorea island, she will give you one of our Moorea guide book and advise you for all your activities and outings. She will also tell you about the best spots for snorkeling or just relaxing on a motu (islet). Optional Services on request • Breakfast: 12.5 euros / pers (1,500 cfp) • Local meals (dinner): about 25 euros / pers (3,000 cfp), "à la carte" • House cleaner upon request Supplies:  A small supermarket is located 10 minutes away by car for grocery and various (or exotic!) products.

Activities

Snorkeling The beach in front of the villa is on a small undewater plateau where you can walk for about 20 meters (60 ft). Then there is a drop 25 meters (80 ft) deep. This drop, home of many sea species, lets you snorkel in full safety among the fish only a few dozen yards from the Villa. Do not let small children play in the water without supervision. Activities with our partners Diving There are many scuba diving clubs in Moorea, Alix will help you. Moorea is famous for his diving spots. See our partner's web site Moorea Blue Diving. Excursions on the Lagoon: Whether a simple ride to discover the lagoon or an encounter with whales and dolphins, or waterskiing at sunset, many service providers can pick you up by boat directly at the Villa. Power Boats: It is possible to rent small power boats with or without a license, for one or several days.

Sailing: The Villa is located 200 meters from the Moorea Sailing School, where you can rent Hobie Cats catamarans. Horseback Riding: There is a ranch not far (about 10 minutes by car) in the Opunohu Valley for memorable rides in spectacular scenery made of peaks and lagoons. 4x4 and Quad bike: For those who prefer the comfort of a motor vehicle, a discovery of the hidden paths and breathtaking peaks can be done in a Jeep or in Quad ATV motorcycle. Hiking: On the mountainside or throughout the tropical jungle, there is nothing like hiking, but it is safer to hire a guide! Marathon: Marathons, triathlons, etc. are regularly organized by the Te Moorea Sports Association. Golf: The new Moorea Golf Course is 20 minutes away by car, near the airport. Spa : Several Spas are located in Moorea Island, including Hélène'Spa, who created the first Tahitian Spa in 1999, ranked among the most beautiful spas in the world. Surfing: The Opunohu Pass lets you surf on small waves. Watch out, however, for currents. Surfing remains a dangerous sport. Please note that no surfboard is supplied.

Going out and shopping

Restaurants: There are many restaurants in Haapiti 10 minutes away by car. All styles are represented: gastronomical, typical, romantic near the beach, you will certainly find what you like. Ask Alix to advise you! Hotels: The nearest hotel to the Villa is the Hilton (5 minutes away by car), it features a bar, a spa and a splendid restaurant. Arts and Crafts: Moorea is known as being the artists' island. you will therefore find   many sculptures, paintings, potteries, pareos and souvenis in the many boutiques and galleries to be found along the road around the island. Pearls: Many artists work on enhancing the pearl in an original and unique fashion. Some boutiques offer their own creations as well as more traditional, nevertheless remarkable designs. Tattoos: You often hear that the best tattoo artists in Polynesia are gathered in Moorea, and it is certainly true.

A day in Papeete : From Moorea, it is very easy "to go to town" for the day. The ferry takes you quickly to Tahiti, where you arrive in the heart of the small capital city of Papeete, a stone's throw from its typical market. There are many scheduled ferries during the day with, however, a drop in the middle of the day. After a full day's shopping, the return to Moorea is spent on the ferry's upper deck at sunset, a memorable moment!