Moorea Accommodation Mark's Place Moorea | Family Surf Bungalows

I felt a little like Alice in Wonderland at Mark’s Place. The expansive property has at least half a dozen brightly colored bungalows, connected by stone pathways; but they are spread out and beautifully landscaped to maintain guests’ privacy. Each “fare” is different, creatively handcrafted, with personal touches, like a bedroom wall made from wine bottles or a cabin-like cottage with convenient shelves above the bed, built-in toothbrush holders, stone showers, ladders climbing to a loft, and more. Fares sleep from one to multiple people. Depending which cabin you choose, you may have a private open-air bath, shared bath, or private bath outdoors. Our first fare didn’t have screens, which was worrisome for us, so Mark switched us to a different one. He is genuinely interested in ensuring guests have the best possible experience. A rural property where Mark lives onsite with his family, there are a few friendly dogs and cats (who LOVE guests) running around and even a horse. Nearby is a popular surfing spot, a couple restaurants and a grocery. But the location is pretty distant from busy areas, so a car is recommended. Mark also rents surfboards and kayaks and provides a cart to take them to the water just down the driveway. I really enjoyed my stay and meeting Mark’s lovely family and friends at a community event being held on the property.

Awesome place that I would highly recommend. This was the last stop of a 4 week trip around French Polynesia with my wife and two kids and Mark’s Place was the best place we stayed at and the best spot to stay at to surf Haapiti. Mark is an absolute legend and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a good time. The bungalows are really nice and clean and sit within an insanely picturesque setting. Mark rents out kayaks (amongst other things) which you can easily wheel to the beach and paddle out to the surf and anchor up.

Rented a kayak to go surfing with my husband. On the way home we ran into a pod of dolphins! 🐬 Mark is super hospitable and kind. His spot is right near the surf break and is a perfect place to stay if you want to surf every day!

My husband and I rented a surf board and kayak from Mark last minute. He was so helpful with telling us where to go and just a great guy! Will definitely be back for any rental needs or a place to stay!

Mark’s Place is a hidden gem in Moorea!! Mark, the owner from California, is awesome , and it’s amazing what he’s built, which just happens to be right next to one of the best surf spots on the island. If you’re in Moorea, you have to stop by and say hello. He’s truly one of the kindest people we’ve met. He has surfboards, kayaks, mopeds, and has a bunch of custom made bungalows. (I believe he is a master wood worker and builds everything himself) If you want to surf, You grab a kayak and paddle out to the reef where the break is, anchor, and surf an amazing break! We didn’t bring our boards , luckily Mark actually has a solid collection available for rent , shortboards, foam tops, etc. My kids and I surfed every day we were in Moorea on Mark’s boards! It was such a pleasure getting to know Mark and hearing the story of how he ended up in Moorea. He and his wonderful family run the place. 100% recommended. If you’re visiting French Polynesia, go check out Mark’s Place!

This was our FAVORITE experience in Mo’orea. Mark was inviting, funny and incredibly helpful. He quickly set us up with our double kayak and made sure to show us exactly where to go! He is a superb carpenter and can show you all of his projects on site. He truly became our favorite person on the island and helped give us the most memorable experience. 100% recommend and will most definitely be coming back.

Renting kayaks from Marks place during our week on Moorea was the perfect way to spend our days. Mark and his family are generous, kind, hospitable and own a beautiful property. I highly recommend Marks place to stay, rent kayaks/bikes, and make new friends.

Mark was the best host, a true craftsman and character. I have stayed in three of the cabins in built himself, each was unique and like a child's dream come true. The log cabins all have patterns and colors that bring joy, I love the glass work in the bathrooms. Mostly, Mark's location enabled me to surf Haapiti's mythical wave for three weeks in a row, just pulling a kayak and crossing the street.