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Beautifully located Pacific holiday home water right at the front door

Beautifully located Pacific holiday home water right at the front door

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One'atea, Hunga Island from the water
Skurfing on the lagoon
Hunga lagoon from One'atea at sunset
Dinner for six - a nice catch
Reading and relaxing in the warm water house front

Overview of Beautifully located Pacific holiday home water right at the front door

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Vava'u, Vava'u
  • AirportVava'u (VAV)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Joseph's Cathedral12 min drive
  • Popular LocationVava'u Harbor12 min drive
  • Popular LocationMt. Talau National Park15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Water front room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully located Pacific holiday home water right at the front door

A delightful and comfortable, get-away holiday home - in a private location in Vava'u.

Vava'u is an hour's flight from Tongatapu on Real Tonga Airlines or from Fiji on Fiji Air. Two ferry services are also available. There is an 18 hour ferry service, leaving on Tuesday eveng and a 6 - 8 hour service, departs on Wednesday morning.

Airport pick up and boat transfers are organised and provided for guests from Neiafu to Hunga Island (this is an additional cost to guests, young children travel free).

One'atea is set in a beautiful, lush, safe, clear water lagoon, Our holiday home has mosquito screens on opening windows and doors. All amenities are provided, including use of a pontoon boat Pep'e, optimist, sailing and rowing dinghy, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle bards, snorkle/fishing gear, buoyancy aides, books, games, music, VHF radio, mobile phone, safe for valuables, gas barbeque, first aid kit, all linen, soaps, toiletries, and well equipped kitchen with fridge/small freezer. Comfortable beds, hot water shower. Gas cooking. Fire extinguisher and smoke detectors.

Internet connection is also available at 'One'atea for a small charge.

This place is a fisherman's paradise. Hunga and the surrounding Vava'u area offers a dynamic mix of fishing options. fishing techniques and an array of different species to target. Inside the lagoon is great for lure fishing, including soft plastics, slow trolled bibbed lures, spinning lures and probably any other lure you try. There are many spots as yet unexplored for rock fishing.

Turtles can often be seen bobbing cheekily in the water amongst schools of fish in front of our house. Vava’u attracts many humpback whales between June and November each year - as they head from Antarctica to the warm waters of Vava'u because of its deep water and its’ geographical location.

Perfect for kayaking, snorkling/diving. Explore the sheltered lagoon by kayak, optimist or Pep'e (3.8M aluminium coastal pontoon boat with 2 stroke 15hp engine, 25 litre tank, rod holders, portable VHF and anchor), and venture out to visit some of the neighbouring islands. Falau Lelei our 6.5 metre motor boat is also available for any water excursions or snorkelling/fishing/sight-seeing trips. Cost to be discussed at time.

Fish off the beach or take Pep'e out to catch a variety of fish for your dinner. Visit the local village or try local foods, a traditional Tongan umu and local crafts

Use of Pep'e is included free of charge, guests pay for petrol or you can book a day fishing or snorkling upon request
Special conditions:
Transfers will be organised from Neiafu T$250 per trip for 2 T$50 per exta person - the Island is 30 minutes from Neiafu. 'One'atea can provide you (at no cost) with local hosts who will contact or visit you daily, to ensure you are having a wonderful stay. They will also be able to provide you with helpful local advice, organise provisions for the house, an umu/village visit, fishing and snorkling trips if desired and other cultural assistance.

Please enquire about long term discounted stays

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$15.00 per stay if longer than 7 days); Linen (included); Boat transfers TOP$450.00 return transfer per couple, young children travel free. Extra person is TOP $50 each way )

Property manager

MaryP486

Amenities

Washer
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Leimatua

This vacation home is located in Leimatua. Local points of interest include St. Joseph's Cathedral, Vava'u Harbor, and Mt. Talau National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Vava'u, Vava'u

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph's Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Vava'u Harbor - 12 min drive
  • Mt. Talau National Park - 15 min drive
  • Ene'io Botanical Garden - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Vava'u (VAV) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Panda Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Mango - 12 min drive
  • Tropicana Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Aquarium Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Falaleu Deli - 12 min drive

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About the host

Hosted by MaryP486

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We purchased this property in 2007 and have renovated it over the years to a very good and comfortable standard. One'atea has been used for wonderful family holidays and for any interested guests to share, which we love. We are happy to hear from guests about their time at One'atea, it is a magical spot, with so much or so little to do. We recommend visiting from June to November, when it is not too hot :-)

Why they chose this property

We first visited Tonga in 2005 and loved it. Vava'u is an extra special place to visit, it has so much to offer - spectacular dive sites such as Swallows Rock, the Coral Gardens (snorkelling); the ford-like Pulepulekai Channel and whale watching/swmming from June to November. Sperm whales and dolphins are also seen duing the year. One'atea is located in Hunga Lagoon, a very pleasant 30 minute boat ride from Neiafu, the township. There are many outer islands located around Hunga, to vist and explore.
Your food and supplies can be purchased prior to your transfer as there are no shops on the island.

What makes this property unique

Pontoon boat, sailing and rowing dinghy, 2 paddle boards, 2 kayaks, bouyancy aids, some snorkelling and fishing gear all included
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