Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Cook Islands

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful place. We saw some humpback whales every day while sitting at the gardentable. The house is at a beach, although it is stony and rough we were snorkeling almost every day and playing with the bodyboard. The kids loved the little crabs.

We really loved our time at Avocado Retreat, perfect for older families with teenage children. We also loved the digital detox not having a TV allowed us and the choice of family board games or eclectic choice of reading material was a delight. It was also good to be surrounded by wildlife and family animals: chickens, cat, dog, goats (one of which birthed on our visit!). Marie also shared a map of the island and helpful suggestions of things to do on the island. The house itself was beautiful with all the kitchen facilities you could wish for, and Marie had kindly started us off with more basics than you would usually find in the fridge/pantry. We hired a car, which we would recommend. You should also remember it is a tropical island, so there will be mosquitos to deal with. But otherwise, we loved our stay and would highly recommend it to others wishing for something a bit different to the standard island resort options.

I rented the place last minute and it was great he picked me up from the airport and at the house they had a small motorbike for me to rent . So it was easy and nice that I could explore the island immediately. The house is basic but is the same as you see on the pictures . I got a very nice welkom and they are very friendly would go back next time 👍🏻

Firstly I'd like to thank Lady Diane for her exceptional response , also for allowing extra people stay for one night while they accomodation was ready under short notice (literally a days notice) Grateful and thankful for that Miss Diane Beautiful place with ample room , very relaxing , quiet space my family and I had Super easy to find with clear directions Fully equipped kitchen , big bathroom massive rooms Very clean very tidy We thoroughly enjoyed our stay We loved it and will definitely book again

Anchor sands is a hidden gem of the cook islands, we are so glad we choose this Airbnb instead of a resort. We have 2 teenagers 14 & 16 and this place was perfect for us, kids could sleep in their own rooms with out being woken up by other guests. We were able to connect to the TV and stream Netflix and Prime. But best of all was the location, the best snorkelling and fish - straight in front of the house. We would see the tour boats anchor out the front each (far out, not close to the shore), so that tells you its a good spot for snorkelling. But best of all was the view from the deck, we sat their for hours each morning having coffee, relaxing and reading books. Its close to shops, not to far from town (25mins), Go Local turtle tours is just down the Road, Same with Wigmores (who do the best ice creams), and some great restaurants too, like Charlies, Vaima on the Beach, Little Polynesia. We feel staying here made our holiday, it is an exceptional property and location. Thank you!!!

Joseph and Odette were warm and hospitable. Their place was clean and they were reachable at any point if we needed anything. Gracious hosts, highly recommend.

have stayed at Lady D's a few times now, we enjoy the space, close to town, relaxing and Diane always so easy to communicate with, Meitaki

What a briliant start to a long awaited Cook Island adventure (after a hectic departure - almost didnt make it thanks to airline mess up) Simon picked us up from the airport and then filled us in on the drive to the accommodation, stopping and pointing out places to eat, beach acccess points and heaps more. We d3cided to rent a car for one day as we were only on Raro for 3 and that was a great idea being able to take back roads, stop and start at whim and just feel we got a better sense of the place. We're off to Aitutaki now but will definitely be returning to Rarotonga in the future. Simon and Denise were great hosts...there if you needed with lots of help and hints but certainly left us alone if we were happy. Thanks for a brilliant first impression...they always stick. Leanne and Grant from Tassie

My Partner & I had an amazing stay set into the forest of Muri. A tropical island retreat like no other. The amenities were amazing and TV 📺/ Movie choices were Devine 💗. Can not recommend this place and the host more highly! Airport transport was a greatly appreciated and cheap compared too local taxis & transfer services 🙏🏾 Will be returning for a longer stay 😊

We really loved our stay in Wallace’s beautiful holiday home. It was clean and tidy with plenty of space for the whole family. Wallace even went out of his way to make sure there was everything we needed for our young toddler in our home which made for a relaxing stress free holiday. Great location right in Muri with easy walking distance to restaurants, beach, lagoon, night markets. The outdoor area with pool and large deck was amazing! We highly recommend this place to stay and hope to be back again in the future!

Had an awesome stay, Marks place was beautiful close to town and the airport 10/10 will be back

Loved our stay at Muri Retreat. Simon was super helpful with organising transport and was happy to help with any questions.

Joe and Odette have a charming place set in beautiful gardens with goats and friendly cats and of course hens and chickens and roosters entertaining us. The cottage is very comfortable in a lovely location with the bonus of a large deck to sit on and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Joe and Odette are the most charming, friendly, thoughtful and accommodating hosts. I would definitely stay again. It is like staying with family.

Great little hideaway, comfortable and easy to use

Wow! This place looks even better than the photos, it is literally on the beach, white coral sand all the way to the steps to get inside, like a movie. We were a group of 4 adults ( myself, husband and 2 adult kids) the set up couldn’t be more perfect for this kind of family group, the master bedroom/ensuite is connected but just off the main part of the house so would suit any family with older kids that you don’t need to see to during the night. The lounge and master both have tvs with Netflix. There is a massive fridge and everything you need in a kitchen, bbq on the deck. Also loved the kitchen had all the essentials like oil, s & p, condiments etc ( heaps of air bnbs don’t have this and it’s annoying). The only thing I wanted that was missing was a coffee plunger but I bought one and donated it for future guests. The beach directly in front is calm and shallow, perfect for kids and a morning dip. Bar next door is chill except weekend but shuts promptly at 10, No problem at all.

Our stay at Villa Ritts was unique!🌺 The villa is cozy, modern, and rustic at the same time. A beautiful terrace with a view of the greenery! We could always rely on Helen when we needed help💛

A very special and wonderful place - warmly recommend it! The house is truly unique with very thoughtful details. We felt immediately at home - and at ease. The house is a few hundred meters from the beach, but with a very nice pool and surrounded by lush forest it is a great please to wake up in or to come back from a long day at the beach. It feels very private and original, and our kids often just wanted to stay in the house, garden and pool. We were all sad to leave, but will remember this house as a very special place. Our kids say the house “felt like waking up in a new dream every day”. The host is welcoming, personal and very easy to communicate with. Again, warmly recommend this special place in Rarotonga.

Jaewynn was very welcoming and had put extra touches like milk in the fridge and some flowers. She was very helpful and when we had a hot water issue she dealt with it straight away. The house is very private, with its own parking space and lovey little garden. It is in a great spot close to the main town and the airport and lots of places to eat. We had a lovely week staying there.

Joseph and Odette were warm and hospitable. Their place was clean and they were reachable at any point if we needed anything. Gracious hosts, highly recommend.

Nick was such an awesome host. He was friendly & called out to meet him. He was very welcoming & open. He had a house party when we stayed & let us know a few days beforehand, he even invited us & brought us some food down. His place was amazing & clean. So helpful & close to everything. We enjoyed our stay thank you Nick