Monthly Rentals in Ratua, Vanuatu

We stayed longer than planned because Air Vanuatu went into administration. But, this wasn't an issue. Klaas and Josephine looked after us the whole way. Our flight was cancelled but they did everything they could to make us feel at home. Our domestic departure to Port Vila was late and we missed our international flight but Josephine managed to pull some strings and we were put on the next flight out of Vila. Without her and Klaas I'm sure we'd still be there now. The accomodation was great. It was on the water and the sound of the water lapping on the beach was too good! During the day Josephine would help organize and negotiate day tours for us. She also made us lots of nice drinks and kept the coconuts flowing. We explored the island and met the neighbors. The bunkers were cool. Klaas took us around to see the sights and did a bit of 4wd'ing. The local food was great. Make sure you request Lap Lap, Tuluk, and Simboro. You'll be glad you did!

Second stay Trish and Russel. This time just as lovely as the first. Very accommodating even with our last minute addition of an extra person they easily made it work. Anything you want to know, any help you need they’re more than happy to help. Beautifull gardens and well manicure lawn. With a great outdoor patio and snorkeling down on their beach it was hard to leave and go out for a look around the island. Planning the next trip And will be staying again. Thanks guys see you again soon.

Beautiful location on Aore Island. We had a Dugong and it's pup visit the beach out front one day. The reef just off the beach is really beautiful with lovely coral formations. There were bananas and papaya ripe in the beautiful gardens so we got to enjoy some fresh fruit during our stay. There were a couple of hiccups with broken things or things not working, however it's a very challenging environment being high humidity and close to the sea which is much harder on stuff so it's understandable, these issues were dealt with responsively and quickly by the hosts. Fiona was always quick to respond to any messages and helped to organize trips on the island etc. The house benefits from a lovely sea breeze a lot of the time which helps to keep you cool.

Our stay was absolutely unforgettable. The villa itself was incredible - beautifully appointed, breezy, and perfectly nestled right on the beach, with stunning views and a sense of total seclusion and privacy. It felt like our own private slice of paradise. Dennis was an exceptional host who went above and beyond to make our stay special. One of the highlights was the beach fire he set up for us one evening. He was also incredibly helpful when we had a flat tire, jumping in without hesitation to help us get back on the road! We loved exploring the bay on the stand-up paddleboards and going for a sunset kayak - the location couldn’t be better for enjoying the natural beauty of Santo. We truly didn’t want to leave and would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful, beautiful escape. Thank you again for such a wonderful stay!