Villa Coco Lagoon

Villa Coco Lagoon felt like the perfect home for our first visit to Tahiti. My husband, our 17 year old son, and I loved the place, and the owners were wonderful to communicate with from beginning to end. They answered all our questions about where to go, surf, and shop. The house is filled with beautiful Polynesian art, and you can feel the good energy as soon as you walk in. It’s clearly cared for with love, and the owners’ story about its history and contents is mesmerizing if you get the chance to hear it. The home opens into a lovely outdoor, open-air space and is immaculately clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything you need, including boards, fins, and snorkels. Moorea looks amazing from the house, and a beautiful, easy staircase leads down to the lagoon, where you can swim, snorkel, or paddle in clear water. We saw lots of fish and other marine life, so there’s no need for a pool. The grounds are huge, and the owners live there with their adorable dogs, but during our seven days we barely saw or heard anyone. The house feels private from the owners and from both neighbors. It’s centrally located, about a 20 minute drive from the airport, with a convenience store right across the road for wine or other necessities. This is a must-visit in Tahiti, a masterpiece of interior and exterior design. The family’s artistic touches, the natural beauty of the setting, and their gracious hospitality made for an amazing vacation.