Mark's Place Moorea | Family Surf Bungalows

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.

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.

Had an amazing experience staying at Mark's Place. Two buddies and I came here not knowing what to expect and were welcomed so kindly by Mark. He set us up with surfboards and kayaks and he has any other gear you'd need to explore the water. Our room was very homey, cozy, and well built. Mark works very hard and was incredibly accommodating when we wanted to extend our trip last minute. We totally scored great surf at Haapiti and were thankful to be staying right in front of the break! Beautiful little slice of paradise. Love it.

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.

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.

Do not stay here. Mark was hostile from the beginning as he was upset we were late to arrive (due to flights being cancelled). Proceeded to try to charge us for EVERYTHING to make up for this. When we told him we had never been charged for electricity before he blew up, started shouting at my partner using strong language and verbal abuse. I Have seen multiple other reviews of people having similar experiences. Not every day your host offers to fight you 😅. Insane guy. Plenty of other lovely home stays to stay in on Moorea. Avoid

Mark's Place is a very special spot on Mo'orea. Mark was there to welcome my two friends and I the moment we arrived and made sure to put in extra effort to make sure we had the best accommodations, even when we extended our stay by two extra nights! Mark walked us through his treasure map of the island and pointed out spots for us to visit that exceeded our expectations. Our bungalow was well stocked and very comfortable. During the days we stayed, my group took kayaks out to the sandbar right across the street to to snorkel and check out the mind-blowing crystal clear blue water with all the sea creatures it had to offer. Mark even got us geared up with surfboards to go have a blast surfing Ha'apiti, which is an amazing wave with kind locals. I would have stayed twice as long if my schedule allowed it. I cannot wait to return to Mo'orea to stay here again! Mark's Place is a true Polynesian Garden of Eden.