A few comments from some of our guests:

"Heliconia is priceless!"
"Our wedding was amazing and our honeymoon has been spectacular!!! Heliconia...what a find. The privacy, intimacy and beauty that Heliconia provides is just what we wanted. The Cook islands- Heliconia- Rarotonga, have provided us with the honeymoon we dreamt of. the genuine hospitality and friendliness the locals have extended to us has been wonderful. Thank you Hinano & John".

Debra & Mark (Sydney, Australia, March 2011)
 

"Heliconia has been everything we could have hoped for as our Honeymoon, escape, private, spacious, comfortable with stunning views. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in paradise and we do hope to return some day. Thank you Hinano & John for sharing your beautiful villa with us."
xo

Heidi & Michael ( Brisbane, Australia, May 2011)
 

" Waking at dawn to a sunrise, amazing water views and all framed between coconut trees is amazing. A fantastic place to stay and even better to honeymoon at. Your hospitality and obvious effort to share and make this wonderful place to experience will not be forgotten. Trying to explain to the locals and the cab drivers was hilarious. It is a hidden gem in paradise...how have you kept it such a secret? A fantastic beach for relaxing, reading, snorkelling made this true bliss."

Mark & Melissa (New Zealand, March 2011)
 

“Falling asleep to the sound of the waves breaking on the reef and waking up to the view of crystal clear blue water in the lagoon can simply not be beaten.  Hinano & John thank you so much for a wonderful time and we loved your wine as well. The first Danes to find your paradise!"

Line & Rene (Denmark, February 2011)
 

“ Paradise found!!!!!"
" I  think have died and gone to heaven...or we are in the middle of a movie set. All we can say is that this has been UNBELIEVABLE...
Heliconia, the location, the beach.... it is truly a "hideaway" and it is everything you picture when you think of a tropical paradise.
We loved the outdoor shower and tub in the garden...I never want to shower indoors again..mmm that might change when we get back to Canada. We loved the colours of the Cook islands. We loved getting to know John and Hinano and Kaiya ( the three legged dog) their passion for this place is infectious. Thanks so much for building and sharing your beautiful villa. It is truly magical. John & Hinano if you are ever in the Okanagan, we would love to return the favour.

Amanda & Larry (Canada, February, 2011)
 

"Hidden away amongst the most beautiful plants is an oasis of beauty and charm. Our honeymoon retreat has come at last. What a choice we made. This is first class! To wake at the distant roar of crashing waves heightened by the heat of a beautiful day, turquoise seas and coral reef. yes paradise was at our feet. Everything we needed was in the Villa, beautiful music, wine in the chiller etc.  Build another Villa, we are coming back with friends! Thank you guys very much, for all you have done, an amazing place."

Jan & Rob (U.S.A. December 2010)
 

"John & Hinano, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful piece of paradise with us. Our honeymoon was more than we could have imagined, thanks to your warmth and generosity. Your open arms and passion for this island was the cherry on top for us. We loved spending time in the lagoon, cruising the island and meeting so many cheerful ‘cookies’. We will be back."

Hilary & Rikki (Australia December 2006)
 

"Wow what an amazing 15 days we have enjoyed at Heliconia in celebration of our honeymoon. Your caring and hospitality for Gavin and myself during our stay was amazing. The swimming, kayaking,snorkelling and long beach walks have made our honeymoon so special. We will definitely be back and look forward to catching up in Sydney one day."

Alison & Gavin (Australia April 2011)
 

"Pure bliss to say the least…you have created the perfect beach bungalow here and we couldn’t have chosed a better spot to spend this part of our honeymoon. I say that as we sit here on the porch under the full moon with music playing, candles lit and glasses of your superb wine in hands…perfection to say the least."

Kate & Eddie (Portland U. S. A. May 2007)
 

"We have had a beautiful beautiful week here in paradise and it breaks our hearts to have to bid a goodbye."

Helen & Mike Dodd (Australia June 2007)
 

"Hinano, John & Kaya…this was our first visit to Rarotonga…wow what a place! We have many fond memories of this wonderfull place."

Gina & Hayden (Auckland New Zealand, June 2007)