HIVA OA TAAOA Superb ocean view in Marquesas

Entire home in French Polynesia

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Bruno
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
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Nestled in Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, made famous by painter Paul Gauguin and singer Jacques Brel who are buried here, on 1,5 acres of land, facing the Pacific Ocean, a comfortable "fare" (house in Maori) in the archeological valley of TAAOA.

The space
At the edge of the world, on an island many times visited and recounted by great sailors Mendoza, Bougainville and Cook, it is rare to find a clean and comfortable lodging to Western standards where you will be greeted by a Marquesian who will be able to guide you in your exploration of the island. The setting remains wild and beautiful, untouched by pollution.

Guest access
The different valleys of the island and their Maori arheological remains can be accessed by 4x4 car which can be rented on location, or by hiking with a guide. A small museum celebrating Gauguin and the cemetary where Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel are buried. Also possibility to do scuba diving and deep sea fishing.

Other things to note
Teva, the guardian of the house can rent a 4X4 car.

Registration Details
1556DTO-MT

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 single bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
TV
Washer
Central air conditioning
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 267 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Meet your host

Superhost
370 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Paris, France
I am married to a Polynesian wife from the Marquesas islands, more precisely the island of Hiva Oa, in the middle of the Pacific, one of the arhipelagos of French Polynesia. We have four children aged 31 to 44 and grand children. We live in Paris (France). We have recently built a small house on the island of TAAOA, in Hiva Oa, and wish to host guests as we can only spend 3 weeks per year at the moment. The island of Hiva Oa is beautiful and pristine. It was made famous by painter Paul Gauguin and singer Jacques Brel. We have travelled to many places.

Bruno is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported