We had a great time on Bora Bora at Vincent's studio. It's spacious, with bathroom, big kitchen and washing machine. We could use cayak and paddle board, which was great! Also Vincent was very helpful and nice host. He answered tons of our questions and helped to organize some activities around the island. It's around 15 minutes on the bicycle to the most famous (and basically the only one public) beach Matira. Although this studio is probably the cheapest option on Bora, Vincent is very serious about your convenience. For example, on second day of our stay, frigde break down and next day in the morning we had a brand new one!

Vincent is very friendly and helpfull. He even picked us up from the airport. He also speaks very good english, which made it easy for us, because we don't speak french. His house is located in the Main Town of Bora Bora, but you will probably need a car or a scooter anyway, no matter where your accommodation is on Bora Bora. The main (and only) public beach on Bora Bora is about 8km. His 3 dogs are very friendly and wanna play and cuddle all day long ;)

Vincent offered to pick us up from the port, provided information about activities and was helpful and friendly. Do not hesitate to book hos place!

A simple, but sufficient accommodation on Bora-Bora for us. Vincent himself was so helpful, familiar and so nice to us! Thanks so much for everything!!

The dog is a lier. She will pretend to be tired to get a ride on the paddle board sit, sit still for a moment to gain your trust, then with one Swift movement you will both be dog paddling. Very accurate pics, nothing fancy, everything worked,desirable location, Vincent is a good host with local connections. This is a place to sleep and make dinner, not a resort. Compared with other local hotels, you will save enough to take some excursions. In a place known for scary prices, Vincent is keeping it real.

Mr.Viceent is a very good person and helpful in dealing with the customer front. He even offered to contact if any assistance required. We were informed well about the main attractions to visit with tips and tricks. I am looking forward to meet him on my future trips.

Vincent was really friendly and helpful during our four nights stay at his place. He helped us with tours bookings and also he picked us up and dropped us off at the boat dock. The location is really good, 15 minutes walking from supermarket and food trucks where you can go night time for a delicious local meal. The house is a good cost x benefit. Simple and clean. Thank you so much!

vincent was a great host, he picked us up and dropped us off from the ferry when we flew in and got us a good deal on a snorkel tour as well as recommending a lot of other things we could do while on bora bora. clean and tidy place walking distance to vaitape, great for travellers who dont want to stay at a resort

Dear Gérard, thanks for everything - the pickup and dropoff, the kayaks and the pushbikes and of course special thanks for your sashimi-sauce :-) we had a wondefull time in borabora. cu, jacky and dave

C'est super! Shhhhhhh....I want to come back. If I tell everyone how great it is there will be no place left for me.....

We had a great time at Gerard's place. The apartment is spacious, super clean and has everything what you might need (incl Gerard offered us bikes for free to get around the island). From our bedroom upstairs we had a nice view over the Bora Bora Lagoon. Gerard picked us up (and dropped us later) from the airport shuttle and gave us a little tour around town with some good recommendations. We highly recommend to stay with Gerard, he is super friendly and his place won't disappoint you. We wish we could have stayed longer. Next time!

To write a propper review we need to seperate the location we stayed in from the owner. The location: Although we booked the bungalow Gerard asked us upfront if we would mind staying in the shared loft with his son. As we were happy to find a nice place we accepted although we were looking for a private place. The room was very clean and nice, the view from the loft was amazing and the place comes with all the different peaks you can find in the other reviews: Kajaks, Wifi, Bikes, Laundry. From this side the stay on Bora Bora was great. The owner: I don't know if we did something wrong or we just had a bad start but we didn't feel very welcomed by Gerard. When we talked to Gerard or asked questions it never felt good. We were pretty upset as we were his guests and this behaviour pressed down on us. First we thought that this was a language barrier problem but when he drove us back to the airport with other guests not speaking french he was a completly different person. So if you just care about a nice place take the offer. If you also want to feel welcomed by the owner there is a chance that you won't be. We recommend looking for something else.

Overall we had A nice stay, Gerard is very friendly and was helpfull With washing some of our clothes. The bungalow is okay, but i gets pretty hot! And the wifi was A bit unstable, and not really working from inside the bungalow. Otherwise the place is close to the City and A short walk to A decent supermarked.

It was our first time in French Polynesia and we were looking for a place that would enable us to explore the local culture and nature outside the big resorts. And we found it. Gérard's place is unique. Colorful and well-located, we could bike through the whole island, while also saving money for our next stops in South Pacific. Gérard's tips for activities are also great. We have climbed up Bora-Bora mountain for an amazing view after following a hidden trail. The day before, we have been to the best diving experience we have ever had.

My boyfriend and I stayed at Bungalow Jardin 2, which is the most basic of Gérard 's bungalows. It's small with a semi open bathroom that might provide revealing insights for the nextdoor neighbours;-) The bungalow is equipped with everything you need. The bedroom is under the roof and accessible with a ladder. It has a ventilator as it can get quite hot up there. Gérard was great. He is very helpful, picked us up from the ferry and offered us rides on different occasions. What we appreciated very much, was that he offered to do our laundry for free. So shortly after handing over a bundle of dirty clothes, we got them back washed and dried. Great! Gérard was very reliable, booked the bikes for us that we could rent a little cheaper than normally. Kajaks were for free! If you don't mind the basic, the bungalow is fine, if you do, go for Gérard's more expensive alternatives.

Gerard was amazing, so friendly and helpful at any time of the day! He picked us up from the ferry station and dropped us off when it was time to go. He pointed out all of the necessities in town and had bikes and kayaks to be used as we wished! His property was in a fantastic location, close to the water and close to town and within bike riding distance of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Our apartment was beautiful and very comfortable, we had absolutely everything we needed! Will definitely be back to stay with Gerard!

Thierry and Sarah went above and beyond. Bungalow is nice and cosy. Really loved our stay. Thanks again for the pasta ;) Highly recommended.

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Small private bungalow including bathroom and kitchen in the garden of the house, where the family lives. The host are very welcoming and invite you to take part in their activities.

Beautiful island, wonderful views but the attentions of the host Thierry and his family were amazing, so peaceful so armony and take care of every detail of our trip, 100% recommended.

Tres bon acceuil de Thierry qui est venu me chercher a la navette de l'aeroport a vaitape. Bon séjours

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Very easygoing and totally local style in a remote area with alot of locals surrounded. Very close to the Harbor of Vaitape and walking distance to the town of Vaitape with Shops, Rentalcars, Bank and Supermarket! The host Haunui was extremly friendly and helpfull with all our needs! really never had that in a airbnb befor! respect! such a great warmheart person!

Haunui just started to rent via AirBnB a house on its own property. A lot of his family and the ever common dogs live in this residential dead end road. The fridge is really cool, as was the welcome beer we could enjoy on the sofa on the terrace, which makes it suitable to have breakfast outside. The moskitos are unlikely to fly upstairs, where one of the two double beds for sleeping are. Haunui arranged pickup at the pier and drop off at the subsequent hotel. He further was very helpful with giving advices about the island and helped to arrange things. He is well connected with other islanders.

Haunui and his family didn't just provide great accommodations, they made my vacation into a dream. Haunui picked me up at the dock straight from the airport. He knows everybody and everything one could know about the island. He offered to help with any adventures i wanted to have on Bora. Fresh mangos and coconuts are in abundance in the front yard. The house was clean, cute, and felt like a home away from home. Located in a neighborhood safe enough to leave doors open day and night. Vaitape is a short walk or bike ride away. Haunui let me borrow his bike throughout my stay so I didnt need to rent one. Nearby Vaitape offers many cafes, restaurants, and endless shopping. I truly cannot wait to get back to this rental.

Nous avons eu des vélos à disposition, ce qui nous a permis d aller visiter et faire les courses qui ne sont pas très loin du logement

Nous vous recommandons vivement cet hôte et sa maison. Nous avons était très bien accueilli et nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez lui. Merci encore pour tout.

Logement très propre et en très bon état, propriétaires très aimables et serviables endroit très fleuri et calme, mais ne convient pas aux personnes qui craignent les chiens

It was a good place to stay in borabora . The location is quiet and nice . Thank you so much . It was a really good experience to us.

Mihu is such a lovely person. Thank you for your hospitality

Que dire de ce merveilleux Faré, rien car tout est parfait. L'accueil de Mathias et plus tard de Juliette, était dès plus chaleureux. Vous avez été attentif à tout d'une gentillesse exemplaire. Franchement ça fait plaisir d'avoir passé 3 jours mais 3 jours idylliques en votre compagnie. Encore merci, continuez vous méritez toutes les étoiles qu'il peut exister À très bientôt. Eric

Muy buena ubicación cerca de la Playa Matira y muy cerca del centro la casa está equipada con todo lo necesario para pasar unos días o unas excelentes vacaciones en familia en pareja o solo la tarifa está excelente y los anfitriones son una excelente familia que están a disposición todo el tiempo lo recomiendo a todos volvería otra vez

Ia Orana, nous avons passé 2 nuits dans le logement de Juliette. Nous avons été super bien accueillies, avec un beau check in personnalisé à l'arrivée! La maison de Juliette offre une très belle vue sur la montagne, et tous les équipements sont présents. Rien ne manque!

Hinano and her family were very helpful and welcoming. I rented a bicycle from her to get around the island (30 minute ride to beautiful Matira beach). They live close to the city centre so everything you need is in close walking distance. The port of Vaitape is very close to the home (10 minute walk). A great place for backpackers and those in search of a real local experience.

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I really liked staying with Hinano. It gave me the feeling of actually being able to experience the real Bora Bora besides the cliché resort stuff what you can see anywhere else in the world. Hinano was a good host. I could eat with her and the family or decide to get some food for myself. I had my own room and shower amd toilet and it was good. It was close to the harbour and some supermarkets. Hinano's children were very sweet and I liked when they spoke French to me what I did not understand many times since my French is way too basic. But it was cute and they were very nice and sweet. If it is possible I would definitely stay with her again! See you Hinano!

Hinano' s house is perfectly located in the heart of Vaitape. The family is very friendly and they will help you organising your stay, giving some useful tips about the great spots in the island. Overall a great place where to stay if you're on a budget in Bora bora!

Hinano was a very accommodating and friendly host. Her home was a perfect location near the main town of Vaitape which allowed us to get around easily. Great location and a great family!

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Nous avons été très bien accueillis, même gênés par la gentillesse de Marc et Rosalie qui nous ont rendu beaucoup de service! Ils connaissent l'ile parfaitement et vous aideront si besoin, cest dans leur nature! Bora sous un autre angle cest génial!

This house was great. It was clean and had everything we needed to cook. Pool was lovely to relax in on a hot afternoon, and Loana was wonderful at helping us to organise activities by phone. We highly recommend doing the hike with Loana - it goes at a slow pace and is very achievable. We learnt so many fascinating things about the island on the way.

We enjoyed our stay at Loana & Daniel's home a lot. The rooms, the fully equipped kitchen, the terrace, the garden and the pool are very clean and charming. The separate guest house offers some privacy. Daniel & Loana are great hosts! They provided us with helpful information, organised a tour for us, went out with us and always tried that we get the most profit of beautiful Bora Bora as possible. The 3-course dinner that Loana prepared was just delicious and definitely worth the price. We had a great time and would absolutely recommend this homely place! We felt very welcome and in good hands.

This was my first experience using AirBnB and I was so happy to have a very, very good one. Both Daniel and Loana were WONDERFUL. Loana picked me up from the dock at Viatape and greeted me with a nice, homemade lei that I was pleasantly surprised with. From that moment the stay just got better and better. They both had any and all information I needed for any tours, or excursions Bora Bora has to offer which was very helpful, and really did save me some time and money in the long run. If I needed anything, either one of them was there to accommodate me very easily. I had the back house to stay in so it felt very safe, private, and so much like a home away from home. VERY clean, and plenty of amenities if needed. Pots, pans, iron, and all those comforts of his me. I was very happy with my stay and would HIGHLY recommend anyone considering going to Bora Bora, to reserve your stay with them. You will be happy you did!!!! An ash 5 star stay!!!!

Great hospitality. They picked us up from the airport. We arrived 3 hours earlier than expected and Loana came to pick us up from the airport shortly after a phone call. Safe neighborhood as well. One street across from where Daniel docks his boat.

Daniel et Loana were spectacular. Their property is beautiful, clean and inviting. The views from their pool of the mountains of Bora Bora are amazing. They were both very welcoming and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. They both met us at the ferry terminal with fresh flower leis and had great suggestions on activities for us to do during the day. Daniel even gave us a personal tour of the island. For dinner, they recommended a local Chinese restaurant and the food was really good and prices were very reasonable. Loana's breakfast in the morning was worth the trip alone. Their property is great for families or multiple people traveling together. Their location is easy to access and we would definitely return on our next trip to Bora Bora. Our experience with them embodies one of the primary reasons for traveling - getting to know people from other countries and cultures - Loana's attention to fine details (fresh flowers everywhere, shell leis and beautiful craftwork) give you the sense that they truly wish to share their home with you.

Our hosts are lovely people who welcomed us with flowers and big smiles. The accommodation was a v clean cottage with a good shared kitchen and easy access to the pool. We very much enjoyed our stay. We were given access to a car and had tours arranged to see the lagoon and have guided walks. Lovely and relaxing.

Chez Daniel & Loana is more than just a place to stay. It is a warm home environment with two lovely people who offer island tours, activities, home cooked meals if you want (Loana is an amazing cook!) and provide everything you need to fully enjoy Bora Bora. Their prices are more than fair and the company is fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend the island tour. My husband also went in a fishing trip with Daniel which resulted in 2 fresh tuna and several amazing meals of both cooked and raw tuna courtesy of Loana's fish carving skills and coconut milk soaked poison cru recipe. Overall this experience was far better than we could have imagined. We hope to return one day and will definitely tell all our friends about it. Thank you Loana and Daniel!

Daniel & Loana are very nice and helpful people. They gabe us a warm welcome on bora bora. We stayed in guesthouse with our own bathroom attached to the room. Kitchen is shared an very new. Everything was very tidy and clean. The pool is very small but perfect fir a refreshing. We enjoyed our stay. Daniel & Loana also on charge offer different services. We would come again. Thanks a lot for the stay.

Wonderful spot to stay- gorgeous views of the peaks, right near the water! The hosts were lovely and picked us up and shared great local knowledge! Would highly recommend. Really lovely place - with so many extras- the bikes were great!

Marc-Andre pick up us at the ferry. On the way to the apartment we get a lot of informations about the island. The apartment was like on the pictures. Marc-Andre was all the available for us and we get a reply of our mails very fast. The bikes are also good and Matira Beach is wonderful. We can 100% recommend the apartment and the owners.

Marc Andre was an incredible host. He picked us up on time and took us to the market so we could do our food shopping. There were 3 of us staying at his place and he went out of his way to drop off a third bike for us and snorkeling gear. He emailed us to make sure we were settling in comfortably. The place is clean and centrally located. I would recommend him to everyone!

Recomendamos encarecidamete este alojamiento. Leí muy buenas evaluaciones al reservarlo pero la experiencia supera lo que se puede poner en palabras. Annett es la mejor anfitriona que hemos conocido. Le estaremos siempre agradecidos, resolvió todas uestras necesidades, alquiler de auto, excursiones, compras... Gracias! Hasta pronto

L'appartamento è veramente confortevole e più grande di quello che sembra dalle foto. Equidistante da Vaitape e da Matira, un'ottima soluzione per soggiornare a Bora Bora. Lo consiglio a tutti. Annette e Marc Andrée poi sono ottimi, forniscono tutte le informazioni per le varie escursioni o visite. Vi ringrazio per l'ottima vacanza trascorsa nel vostro appartamento. Sabrina e Antonietta

Un Grand Merci à Marc André et Anette pour leur accueil , leur description du lieu , des activites, des points de chutes sur l'île pour les courses .... Logement surper agréable de part sa deco , de grands espaces , une très belle terrasse.... Et également pour sa localisation sur l'île , à proximité de tous commerces, excursions, plage, snack ... Nous avons passé un très bon sejour , a tres bientot

Gerard and fee fee were very kind hosts. We had arrived a day early in bora bora and Gerard was very quick with responding and hosting us the night we contacting him. Thanks for having us both

Everything you could need and walking distance to eveything you needed. Lagoon tour was booked for us and picked us up outside bungalow...perfect and highly recommend.

Gerard's house by the sea is an amazing place to stay and discover Bora, we loved every second of our stay there! You can wake up and jump straight into the sea, the studio is comfortable with every useful amenity - aircon was appreciated! Gerard came to pick us up from the shuttle, drove us back and helped us in every way to make this a pleasant few days. Much homier than staying in a hotel. Would definitely come back. Thank you Gerard !!

This is definitely THE WAY to visit Bora Bora. Way more affordable than resorts, amazing good care from Gerard (he's available most of the time for whatever you might need!) and the place is simple yet fully equipped for what might be needed for a short stay. At the moment we stayed there, the whole house seemed either new or incredibly well maintained and everything worked out just as smooth as we could ask. The backyard facing directly to the water is just amazing. Vaitape is a tiny city, but this place is at the same time quiet and close to anything that we could need from the city (10 minutes far walking from city center). Only little nit: WiFi signal is a bit weak in the backyard so it's hard to enjoy some connectivity and the delightful views at the same time :) A signal repeater would fix that, though. Thanks so much, Gerard!! We're definitely back!

well-equipped apartment with Air Conditioning and a comfortable bed. Outdoor covered deck looks out onto boats moored nearby; next to gas station where boats fill up on fuel. Gérard is very helpful. Great value for money.

Gérard is a very nice,friendly and helpful host and the location of the house is perfect.Directly located at the waterfront,near supermarkets,restaurants and the centre of Vaitape.Gérard helped us to book a beautiful island tour and made it possible that we could spend the departure day at a small island near the (URL HIDDEN) was just perfect!! The house is cozy,clean,well equipped and Gérard offered us two bikes for free to go to Matira Beach or whatever we wanted.We would always choose his cute blue house again.He knows Bora Bora well and finds a good solution for your question.We could also use his washing mashine for free. Thank you Gérard to make our Bora Bora trip wonderful!

Very good budget accommodation. Clean and tidy. There is a great outside sitting area with a dining table and small sofa which is comfortable and shady from the sun or rain! 5-10 minute walk from the town where there are two supermarkets, souvenir and pearl shops and a few other take away food outlets and car rental. Gerard was an informative and helpful host and organised the best prices on excursions and vehicle hire. Collected us from the ferry and kindly dropped us at our next accommodation on the island. Everyone in Bora Bora knows him. Gerard recommended the marina and yacht club next door for a meal. We ate there a number of times as the quality of the food was outstanding.

Gérard was very kind and accomodating. The apartment was clean and had all nessassary equipment. I would highly recommend staying in this location.