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 Our room by Helga67
The rooms are simply furnished with a double bed with mosquito net and fan. All the bungalows have a private bathroom with a cold water shower, and house linens. Don't expect them to clean the bungalow every day. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Motu TiapaaPhone: 689/60 15 35 or 689/71 97 97Directions: 15 minutes by boat from the airportOther Contact: Fax: 689/60 15 36
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 Boat by Helga67
A transfer from the pension to the main island takes about 5 minutes and costs 1000 CFP (8 EUR) per person. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Motu TiapaaPhone: 689/60 15 35 or 689/71 97 97Other Contact: Fax: 689/60 15 36
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 Our bungalow by Helga67Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Motu TiapaaPhone: 689/60 15 35 or 689/71 97 97Directions: 15 minutes by boat from the airportOther Contact: Fax: 689/60 15 36
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 A Beachfront Bungalow was all
we needed by Geisha_Girl
Located on Motu Pae'ao, Chez Jeanine is the only pension on that island. The owner, Jeanine, has owned the motu with her family for many years.
There are only 6 bungalows on the property, and each are clean and comfortable. The only drawback is that there is no hot water on this island, so you sacrifice a hot shower for peaceful isolation.
There are no restaurants on the island, so meals are almost compulsory when you book the bungalow.......unless you're willing to take the boat out each time to the main island and have a meal there.
But once you arrive on the motu, it is easy to feel like you don't need to go anywhere else.
Everything we needed was provided for us on the motu at Chez Jeanine.
Kayaks are provided with no charge, so you can explore the nearby islands on your own. The lagoon was filled with exotic fish, so it made snorkeling a delight each time.
For 4 nights we stayed here, and never left the island until it was time for departure! Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: P.O. Box 33 98732 - Vaie'a MaupitiPhone: (689) 67 81 92 or 67 81 01Directions: Located on Motu Pae'ao
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 I wish every Sunday morning
could look like this by Geisha_Girl
Jeanine also grows manoi plants which serves as a side business for her. She exports the manoi oil all over the world, which is a natural skin care aid.
Waking up to this view on our front terrace was heaven......... Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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 Jeanine christened us
"Ofai'iti" and "Kiri" by Geisha_Girl
Jeanine's family owns the motu where her guest house is located, and you can see constant development taking place all over the island.
Jeanine has spurned the advances of major hoteliers who have made offers to buy her out and build on the motu. She refuses to exploit the island's natural resources.
The atmosphere at Chez Jeanine is pure Local Style. Unlike other places we stayed at around French Polynesia, we were not awaken by the sound of roosters crowing (at 5am!!) or dogs barking.
We had excellent meals during our stay here, and the property is equipped with all sorts of activities. The electricity is very sparse. The bungalows are lit up along with a ceiling fan, but all shuts down at around 9pm or so.
Jeanine herself is a sight to see when you come to stay on her motu.
Quite an eccentric woman who seems to carry a lot of power within the Maupiti society.
She speaks just a tiny bit of English and mostly French, so I had to have my trusted "translator" guide me through all the fascinating tales she would share before and after our dinners.
We could never miss a meal at Chez Jeanine. Always punctually served and always announced at the top of her lungs........as she belts out: "A TABLE!!!!" (French for To the Table!) No need for the "Chow Time" bell here!
Jeanine was a delight to stay with. She's an honest businesswoman who knows how to entertain her customers! Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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