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Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Vaitape, Bora Bora
  • Place, Tā'ihi Point
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Vaitape Harbor
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Matira Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bora Bora (BOB-Motu Mute)
    ‪106 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!!

PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY. THERE IS $1,000.00 DUE UPON BOOKING WHICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE. THE LAST PAYMENT IS DUE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AND IS ALSO NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF I CAN FIND ANOTHER CLIENT TO TAKE ALL OR SOME OF THAT RESERVED SPACE, I WILL REFUND ALL OR PART OF THE SECOND PAYMENT... PLEASE READ OUR REVIEWS. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS LONGER THAN ANYONE AT THE COMPLEX... WE HAVE THE ONLY THREE OVER WATER BUNGALOWS WITH FULL AIR CONDITIONING, new appliances and DOUBLE KAYAK! Extra housekeeping available. COMPARE OUR RATES TO THE RESORTS. The owners of the Black Pearl Over Water Bungalow and Brando's Bora Bora Bungalow are proud to present the newly remodeled Marlon's Over Water Hideaway... Right next door to his other one. A gorgeous covered terrace, overlooking the lagoon and palm covered islands, just a few hundred yards away, is fully furnished with quality outdoor furniture. NOW WITH FREE NETFLIX! Here you can enjoy many wonderful hours -- reading a good book, marveling at the natural beauty of the area, or just doing nothing. If you wish to take a dip in the warm waters, nothing could be simpler. Just go down four steps on your private dock and dive in. Right there you can snorkel for hours, check out the thousands of colorful fish in and around the coral reef, or just lie on the beach under a palm tree, while sipping a Tahitian punch. We can help set up tours for you: Authentic Tahitian Motu picnics, Polynesian weddings, Jet skis, shark and manta ray feed, sunset sailing, scuba diving, island jeep and snorkeling tours, even a tattoo with a Tahitian master!
PLEASE NOTE: Because we have kept our prices the same for the last five years, we will be raising our rates after February 1st, 2016... Any bookings made before that date will receive the existing rates... We have tried to keep our rates the same, but operating costs have become too expensive and we must adjust to ever rising prices.
Additional Information: As the owners of the very popular Black Pearl Over Water Bungalow in Bora Bora, we can't tell you how excited we are to offer, for the first time, Marlon Brando's historic Over Water Bungalows for vacation rentals. We have remodeled the bungalow to meet the needs of our sophisticated travelers and it is beautiful. Marlon Brando owned two bungalows, one for him and one for his friends. We have purchased both. Marlon's over water hideaway is the perfect location for snorkeling, walking hiking and swimming. Paradise surrounds you. If you need help with rental cars, international or domestic flights, we can help with that too. We have many returnees and we are confident that this will be your vacation of a lifetime! Our rates are very affordable, especially if you've checked out the prices of some of the 4 and 5 star hotels on the island. Our home is a true travel bargain. Please reserve early as high season books up fast.

Car Rental: You will need a car. Other options are carts, bikes, taxi and water taxi (Not always available).
Please note: Contact our manager directly for Car Rentals. Nir's rates for his 'Client cars' are far below the rental car places on the island.

Trip, Airline, Hotel and Car Assistance!!!: We would be pleased and happy to help you with your entire trip to paradise. We can arrange your International Flights to Tahiti on any applicable carrier, as well as your Inter-Island Flights on Air Tahiti.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Tā'ihi Point. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Terei’a Point and a few minutes from Tā'ihi Point
As a guest of Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!!, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Refer to lease agreement for CANCELLATION POLICY. This must be filled out, signed and returned before reservation is complete.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 8464DTO-MT

Over Water Hideaway in Bora Bora! Marlon's World Famous Over Water Hideaway!! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! Tiare was a friendly and welcoming host who was very accommodating and thoughtful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is wonderful and very cozy/comfortable. A few things show some wear but not detracting from our stay at all. Ac is in both bedrooms and main living area. The place stays nice a cool. We saw stingrays swimming under the bungalow!Nir and his wife were very helpful. Be sure to rent a car from them. It’s needed to get around on the island.We would definitely rent again- and plan to in the next couple of years.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay at the bungalows! Our group of seven rented both two-bedroom units and found them to be spacious and comfortable. The location offers a relaxed, local vibe while still being conveniently close to town. A rental car is definitely recommended—and can be arranged if needed.We spent a lot of time enjoying the patio and swim area, where we saw an abundance of sea life. The double kayaks were a great bonus and added to the experience.Nir and his wife were incredibly helpful and always quick to respond, and the owner, Richard, was also very easy to communicate with.For anyone interested in diving, we highly recommend booking a dive with Hiro, located just down the road. Overall, a wonderful stay and we'd gladly return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The A/C units worked great. The place was clean and in a good location. The kitchen was adequate, but could use a little better utensils. Had great porch, but the sun deck could have been a bit larger. Yes We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce H., Washington

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The setting is absolutely beautiful. There is snorkeling to be done right off the dock. We even saw an octopus! The kayak was fun to use but a bit awkward to move from the balcony to the water (and back up). We crossed to the islands across the lagoon which was quite a workout on a windy day. Saw a flying ray leap out of the water. Spectacular! There was a turtle that liked to hang out but never came close enough for us to swim with it. Parking the rental car was also easy. Local friendly dogs can't read the "No dogs allowed sign." Super funny. The place is true to the photos and we encountered no problems. We had a great time. The patio with table is a great place to have dinner or one's morning coffee.Beds are comfortable and AC works quite well. The kitchen is not stocked and a bit of oil and spices could go a long way as we were trying to cook. The living room furniture is patio furniture but it works fine. The plastic dish rack needs to be scrubbed or replaced. We didn't use it. It would be great to have enough shampoo, not just little bottles that aren't that good for the environment. The drive to the other end of the island for white sand beach is not that long. Definitely recommend this place. I would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smbat T.

We had a great time there. Overall everything was good for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno Moita de

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., elginburg ontario canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in Bora Bora

A beautiful large and airy bungalow with a well equipped kitchen. The veranda was nicely furnished and easily hosted our evening cocktails hours watching the sunset. Nir, the manager was a pleasure to deal with. He was easily accessed. The bungalow was equipped with a cellphone which afforded direct access to Nir for any question, as well as local calls to book outings.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Rustic OWB with 2 Bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Interesting location if you want to swim with Manta Rays (we did) - about 1/2 kms away for beach entry to swim 30m to Manta Ray cleaning area with reliable Manta viewing for snorkelers. No need for a lagoon excursion to do this from a boat. Need a car - rented from the caretakers. Historical building with with needs for inside door repairs. Deck is nice and full shade. Kayak for guest use. Mask, snorkel & fins provided. Air conditioning is good. Hot and cold water are good. Full kitchen. Wi-Fi is good. Noise from nearby road and water transport traffic is heard. Outdoor cold shower is good. We were met at the dock on Vaitape by caretaker and she delivered our car. We returned the car to their home and they drove us to our next destination on Bora Bora. Many large towels for shower and water activities. A good stay for our needs for Manta Ray snorkel experience. A good stay if you want the OWB experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying at this bungalow. The property hosts were so kind and accommodating. They were easy to communicate with and gave us some excellent recommendations for places to eat and things to do around the island. The area was beautiful and we enjoyed spending time in the water and on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Slice of Heaven

Both the owner and onsight manager (Nir) were extremely helpful. The car provided by Nir is a must and made grocery shopping and exploration of the island so easy. Loved having a full kitchen at this extremely clean property. Sunsets so lovely and jumping into the water to cool off divine - lots of sea life. Tis a little slice of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

Liked: Cleanliness

One Word - WOW!

This is the first for a review. From the minute we stepped onto the island we felt so welcomed and so taken care of, love you Nir!! Such a fabulous experience. Can't wait to share with friends and family so they can come next.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaleah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great spot this place was! Lots of sea life and a short ride to the grocery store, etc. The property manager is very helpful and friendly. The snorkeling is fantastic, and along with multiple types of reef fish, we saw octopus, rays, reef sharks (on an excursion), eels, and jelly fish. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully maintained property. Cool air conditions. Beautiful floors. Diving off the deck. Marvelous views. Communicating with the owners was easy, all went well!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for my family of 4. Host was great they gave us a phone and we rented a car from them. We saw sting rays, sea turtles, and fish on the deck. Full kitchen and AC in every room. Watched some nice sunsets.They had great communication with arriving and leaving they allowed us to check in on arrival at 9am and leave at 4pm. It also included a 2 person kayak some floating things and snorkel gear. If we go back it will be here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Kaye W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Enjoyable

The property managers Nir and Tiare were awesome and very attentive to our needs. A cell phone is provided for communication purposes, and they recommended a restaurant that featured a Polynesian show. The location is fairly central between Vaitape and Matira Beach. Just make sure you have a car. The water pressure and temperature was great. There is plenty of room for two couples, but one bathroom was kind of an issue. We got by with the kitchen tools and dishes, but there could have been more options. Included spices and kitchen staples are minimal. Be prepared to purchase everything needed to prepare your own meals. The appliances worked fine, but there is no dishwasher. There is a clothes washer, but we didn’t use it. The amenities in the bathroom were also minimal. If you want to be able to wash your hair, you will need to bring your own shampoo and conditioner. Soap is provided, but there is no soap dish or body wash. The air conditioning worked very well and kept the rooms as cool as we wanted them to be. The deck area is in the shade, and the dock that goes into the water, which is in the sun most of the day, is very small. If sitting or lying in the sun is your thing, you will have to go to a beach. If you are looking for a 5 star resort, this is not it. However, it is a very reasonably priced bungalow option with lots of privacy. Watching the fish, swimming, and snorkeling without leaving the property is a definite plus! We had a blast here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing!! The pictures don’t do it justice. We had the best vacation ever in Bora Bora and will hopefully go back soon. The hosts were great and provided us with all the information we needed before we arrived and the place is perfect for a couple or a family of 4. It was just my fiancée and I and we had lots of space. The place was clean. You will need a car to help you get around the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Alissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
These bungalows are not part of a resort, so if you are looking for a resort style vacation, this is not for you. These bungalows are located on the north end of the island and most activities are located on the south end so a car is required. Some excursion companies will pick you up tho (by car or boat). The porch is perfect for enjoying dinner and the sunset. This bungalow is equipped with a kitchen and a washer (no dryer). You can snorkel and swim right off the porch area. Kayak available as well. The caretaker was very helpful in providing a rental car (at a much lower cost than Avis) and local cell phone for use around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Bungalow 2

Bungalow 2 is a 2 bedroom bungalow on the north end of the main island across the water from the airport. Richard (owner/host) and Nir (property manager) were both excellent to work with and offer great recommendations for places to eat, tours, etc. Nir was so nice and very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive. He is a pleasure to talk to and got us a discount on an awesome family-run snorkeling tour where we snorkeled with reef fish, black tip sharks and stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and lemon sharks. They even picked us up at the bungalow. He can also help you arrange a rental car, which you'll need. The bungalow is private, spacious, and well equipped. It's clean, comfortable, and looks just like the pictures. We loved the covered outdoor deck and easy access to the water with snorkeling right off the dock. The main island is relatively small so it's easy to get anywhere on the island in a 1/2 hour or less. We loved having the overwater bungalow experience at a fraction of the resort prices - having money to dine out, do a tour and enjoy a day pass at a nice resort. Also, the food on the main island is much more affordable with great options. Be sure to go to Matira beach - a long, beautiful, walkable beach on the south end of the island with great sunsets, good snorkeling, beautiful turquoise water, and several good food options. This was our first trip to Bora Bora and we loved it. Such a beautiful place with warm, friendly people. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne C., Stanwood WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice bungalow, needs some TLC

This bungalow is exactly as listed and the owners are very good with communication. The location is good for privacy but you only get sun in the afternoon on the small dock. The overall feel was great but it could do with a few upgrades such as new mattress and sheets. We stayed 8 days and could have used a change of sheets and newer towels. Bora Bora is beautiful and this was a good way to get an OWB without paying resort prices.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Property

We had such a magical stay at the over water bungalow. Nir was a wonderful resource and helped us book lots of activities. It was so fun being picked up by an outrigger right from our deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! It was on the water facing the sunset every night. It was quiet, beautiful, and unique. The contact person, Nir, was amazing and easy to get ahold of and helped plan excursions. We are already looking to plan another trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Fabulous location with great snorkeling off the deck!

Really enjoyed our stay here. We were in the water almost every day. Swimming to the left off the deck we saw clown fish in anemones, off to the right a bit further (around the headland) we saw manta rays a couple times. There"s even coral and fish (we even saw a moray eel) within a few meters of the house. That said, while the water was clear early morning, it got progressively cloudier later on in the day. It's quite an exposed location, so any wind will come whipping along the water. This meant we often didn't need the AC and just opened the windows and doors (we only saw mosquitoes occasionally in the land side bedroom). It also meant that on windier days it was hard to kayak as the wind was so fierce. Recommend bringing some kind of inflatable to tie to the deck and float around on. (Most of the inflatables provided were broken in some way). Also there was always (non invasive) activity out on lagoon to sit and watch - locals paddling by, tourist boats or local traffic. The house itself is as described by many others here - comfortable and functional. A couple of nits you should be aware of - the windows in the bedrooms rattled when the wind was strong (or occasionally when the AC was on). Also the house wasn't spotlessly clean, for example there were crumbs in the silverware drawer. We did also see one cockroach but other than that there weren't any other bugs/ants. Overall we had an amazing time here and highly recommend staying if you want to avoid the resorts
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Over Water Bungalow

Great location and wonderful reef with lots of fish at the bungalow. a must stay on your trip to Bora Bora
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023