Title: Kani Darling Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kani Darling ## Photo gallery for Kani Darling ![Beach towels - Kani Darling (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96868600/96868588/4e26a151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Kani Darling (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96868600/96868588/475e5e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Kani Darling (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96868600/96868588/2e872858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Kani Darling (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96868600/96868588/e559f2c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Kani Darling (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96868600/96868588/84ec32c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a massive section overlooking Raro's interior, Kani Darling is the perfect haven for a blissful sun-kissed break. This modern two-bedroom home features a spacious covered deck ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation, as well as a full kitchen and comfortable bedrooms with sliding doors that let in the tropical breeze. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kani Darling On a massive section overlooking Raros interior rests Kani Darling, a recently built modern two bedroom home that has everything needed for a blissful sundrenched break. The home is a 300 metre stroll to one of Raros most beloved stretches of sand, Papaaroa Beach... 600m of white sand and blue lagoon. Kani Darling is wrapped by a spacious covered deck, perfect for letting the mind wander... outside dining, and drinking Gin and Tonics (if you need garnish there's a number of citrus trees on the section). Inside is a full kitchen (and dishwasher), that opens to the lounge. The bedrooms are at the back of the home, both have sliding doors that open to the deck and let the tropical breeze in. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite. Kani Darling is perfect for couples wanting to do not much but decompress, swim or tan. Its off the beach so you can enjoy the house and outside even if the trade winds blow. The lagoon down the road is ideal for snorkling and swimming, you may even see some turtles. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Honeymoon Villa | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19812700/19812663/d5a8a277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kia Orana Villas and Spa Avarua - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood Takitumu District, a neighborhood in Rarotonga, is home to this vacation home. Matutu Brewing Company and Koteka Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kani Darling Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaveariki A. Nov 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kani Darling Awesome place,choice accommodation,nice and quiet too 😀 ##### Kaveariki A. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni F. Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need Lovely peaceful house with everything you need, full kitchen, . Comfortable beds and ensuite for one of the rooms. Short easy walk to quiet safe beach. ##### Toni F. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alida Ruby N. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little spot Great house on a big section. Lovely big deck which gets afternoon sun and outdoor shower which can be used to cool off. The beach/lagoon is a 3 min walk away. Would recommend hiring a car or scooters to get around the island, otherwise the buses are good. Charlies is a 20 min walk but there are other cafes about a 5 min drive away. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Eddie! ##### Alida Ruby N. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy K. Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay at Kani Darling was amazing! So impressed with the facilities, cleanliness and location of the property. The pool was an absolute bonus and very necessary. We will definitely be back! ##### Joy K. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nudi P. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended We love staying here and felt really comfortable. Will definitely look into booking it again on our next trip to Rarotonga. ##### Nudi P. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gilda O. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just perfect! Everything was fantastic. Communication with Eddie about anything else was never an issue. Enjoy. ##### Gilda O. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim F. Feb 16, 2025 #### Kani Darling Loved our little house, had everything we needed, only issue was the mosquitoes ##### Kim F. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alissa M. Oct 26, 2025 Disliked: Communication We arrived at the property at night time just (before midnight) & as we drove up closer there was a very bad smell.(Not the best start or welcoming that we were expecting on the start of our holiday). As it was already late and we were tired from our trip so we went to bed. We left it until the morning so we could see clearly what the smell was coming from. Found the smell was from a dead chicken (and seem like it had been there for at least). Messaged the host to let him know & also sent a text. Did not receive any response until later on (might have been the next day)? . The previous response prior to coming to the property was quicker but this time it wasn't) & response we got was clearing messages (I had also sent a text in the morning) and also no response. By the time he messaged back (well my Husband had gone out & removed it). Not ideal thing to do when on holiday.. After telling the host this & after a few messages later, Husband had to tell me to just stop replying (as he didn't want this to ruin our trip) and to just try and enjoy our holiday. ##### Alissa M. Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2025