At "Vale Sekoula" villa, named after the vibrant tree in the front yard, enjoy a private pool and beach, three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with all the luxuries and comforts you could ever want. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean while swimming in your own private pool with outdoor shower. The master bedroom has french doors leading to the pool with a 180 view of the ocean. Free kayaking and snorkeling just steps to the ocean. Come and experience the real Fiji on the island of Taveuni The space Bula and Welcome to Matei, Taveuni, Fiji. Vale Sekoula is one of the most beautiful villas in the area. Conveniently located just a 3 minute walk to Matei runway for easy flights anywhere in Fiji. Just a little over an hour flight from Nadi International Airport. When you arrive to Vale Sekoula villa, you will be greeted by our friendly local caretaker to show you the house and to welcome you with a homemade drink. Get ready to dive into your own backyard swimming pool as you stare out into the ocean. The most beautiful sunrise right here from the patio. The house has a nice size kitchen for entertaining and for those who enjoy cooking you will feel right at home. For those who rather not cook, you can request our local staff to cook you up a wonderful Fijian style meal! (Meals not included in nightly rate). The kitchen has a gas stove with oven and fridge with freezer. There is a spacious dining area and living room with smart TV. Three bedrooms two full Bathrooms with walk-in showers and 1 extra outdoor shower by the pool. Relax and unwind under the covered deck on the back patio enjoying the breeze with a view of the amazing blue pacific ocean. New for 2023 we just finished our wonderful over the water deck with easy access into the water and onto the sand. You will not find a better deal in Matei for a complete ocean front three bedroom house with a full kitchen, pool, TV, free wifi, hot showers, ceiling fans, 24 hour solar power and gated home. We want to share this treasure with the world. Welcome to Vale Sekoula Villa. Come see and experience real Fiji culture. Meet the village Chief, drink Kava with the locals if you like. Learn about the history, traditions and customs of the friend locals. Tour a school or visit the local church. You will fall in love with Fiji. Taveuni Fiji has it all. More Information: Matei is a beautiful little beach town. Vale Sekoula is a gated villa with great parking at the house. Our beach town is easy to get around with a few markets for groceries and a few restaurants in walking distance. You will really like Tramonto's restaurant and Coconut Grove restaurant on the water just minutes away. Taxis and buses are available to tour the island if you like. Our Villa is just a 3 min walk across to the runway for your convenience. roughly 2-3 planes a day arrive in Matei. More highlights: Amazing views, sandy beaches, waterfalls and some of the friendliest people on earth all make Taveuni an unforgettable experience. Kayaking is free at the villa (2 double kayaks and 2 paddleboards) and with your own private pool and beach, you really won't want to leave. There are 4 small islands just a short paddle from our villa where you can take the kayaks out to explore. On the third island you will find a nice white sand beach to pull up on and have a picnic or just relax, you will almost be guaranteed to have it all to yourself. The snorkeling from here is also very nice! We can arrange surf trips to one of the world famous surf breaks just a 30 minute boat ride from the house. Maqai is one of Taveuni’s most consistent surf breaks. If you prefer a scuba diving trip, we do offer the world famous rainbow reef dives. If you just want to relax and snorkel, we can schedule a wonderful snorkeling tour. Taveuni is also famous for its sports fishing for Tuna, Wahoo and many other catches of a life time. Lots of waterfalls to explore, hiking and even a natural waterslide for those who love adventure. Check out things to do in Taveuni Fiji on Youtube. We want to share this treasure with the world. Welcome to Vale Sekoula Villa. Search Vale Sekoula on youtube to see videos For more info check out site at walkingonwaterfiji Extra Reviews 5 Star Review- Kurt Hinxman April 20, 2022 Wow! So much to see and do on Taveuni. And Vale Sakoula is the ideal place to stay. Reasonably priced, and outstanding personal care from Vinna, our housekeeper. Aggie was our guide for incredible excursions that are beyond description. Amazing hikes to waterfalls that were like hiking in Jurassic Park, but without the predators! The climate is very warm and humid, so having our very own pool to cool off in made it so much better. And the pool is a great spot to catch a beautiful sunrise and moonrise. The night sky provides incredible stargazing of stars and constellations I had never seen from the Northern Hemisphere. Only a quick walk down the steps to the shoreline and you will find kayaks waiting for you to adventure out to nearby islands were you can snorkel the beautiful coral reefs. And the snorkel gear is provided at the house for your use. The house is very comfortable and full of Fijian art. Don't worry about charging your laptop, phone, or camera, there are plenty converters available. The local area has great places to eat, or you can pick up some food at a local store and cook in the fully equipped kitchen or gas barbecue. Or you can arrange for Vinna to cook for you. The locals are so friendly and go out of their way to take care of you. I did not want to leave. Put this on your bucket list! 5 Star Review-Brian August Not sure how else to explain our stay at Vale Sekoula besides the 3 nights we stayed were nothing short of exceptional! Robert was at the air port to meet us and help us with our luggage just a extremely short walk (maybe 1 minute walk) to the home. Once we walked through the gate you could tell the pride/care that has gone into the landscaping and gardens. The house sits over looking the beautiful Pacific with absolutely stunning sun rises! This home has all the amenities you need. The binder provided also has a ton of great information in it as well from local attractions to places to dine out. Vinna who is also one of the care takers of the home can also prepare meals for you. Although we didn’t use this service but we definitely will the next time and thought this was just an added bonus. The view from the bedroom is breathtaking especially in the morning with the sun rises. You couldn’t ask for a better view or place. This is the best vacation home we’ve ever been too and will be returning! Vinna shared tomatoes from her garden as well as offered to help with anything we needed to make our stay more enjoyable. It’s very nice that they provided water, fruit, towels, bug spray, and all the other necessities! Also, we enjoyed having the option of watching some of the dvds and/or books from the home! Thank you again! 5 Star Review Paolo September A beautiful home just steps away from Matei airport and nearby grocery shops and restaurants. The amenities in the house are ideal and the housekeeper/manager is the sweetest and very helpful and easy to get in contact with. They have an awesome resource binder with information on food, activities and transportation on the island of Taveuni. The view from the pool is spectacular! 5 Star Review- February22- Jason Messer Vale Sekoula was the perfect place for us to stay on Taveuni. Don't let the fact that there are not many reviews scare you away. This place is a slice of paradise. Located literally across the street from the airport it is in a good central location which is in between the Booma waterfalls and the sliding rock/main portion of the town. The caretaker Vinna is so kind and was so helpful at arranging rides and accomodations. We also had her cook a local Fijian meal one of the nights which was absolutely delicious. The property itself is absolutely gorgeous with access to a nice beach and 2 Kayaks that you can take out to the islands in the distance. One one of our mornings we took the Kayaks out to the third island and experienced some of the best snorkeling we had experienced in all of Fiji and for that matter in all of the world. If we would have had more time we would have loved to spend an entire day relaxing at the house and adventuring out to the various islands. The pool was also perfect to relax in and there is an amazing view from it. If you do stay make sure to turn off all of the lights one night and look at the stars. They were breathtaking with little to no light pollution. One thing to note is that there is no AC which means it can get warm at night, but because the island is so small I don't think you can really expect AC in most places you would stay. Most nights we had the ocean breeze. Ceiling fans are great! Taveuni was our favorite island we went to in Fiji and we would highly recommend taking a trip to experience the beauty of it for yourself. Best, Jason 5 Star Review Rian April Beautiful view overlooking the ocean. Only a 2 minute walk from the airport. (Which there are max 2 flights a day so no disruption at all nearly). House is good, pool is great. Checkout our website for videos- walkingonwaterfiji Guest access Guests will have access to the entire Villa property. Gated 1/2 acre beachfront with swimming pool. Lots of fruits on the property. The yard and anything in it is yours to enjoy. Caretakers live nearby and they are at your service if you need anything. Make sure to book a wonderful pool side couples massage and for your convenience our 2 double kayaks, and 2 paddleboards are for our guests to use anytime. Kayaks are stored near the water and can be launched with lifejackets provided. We also have a few sets of free snorkel gear for your enjoyment. Enjoy the outdoor shower when finished walking on the beach. You will enjoy the most beautiful sunrise in the world. Other things to note If I arrive at the Taveuni Airport how do I get to your home? Easy! We are just a few minute walk from the runway. Our caretaker Vinna and Robert will meet you at the runway. If you have lots of luggage, the taxi can take your luggage to the house. This airport has only 2-3 flights per day. Do you think we need a car rental for that week, or just taxi around? Taxi is probably the way to go, Our caretaker arranges this for you. Or you could get your own car from Aloha Taveuni Travels and Tours. If you are from the USA, driving is on the wrong side of the road. Rental car info alohataveuni website. Rates- Prius is $120/day. Mitsubishi L200 for $160/day, Toyota Hilux automatic $220/day. Toyota Hilux Manual $200. All in FJDollar which means a Prius is $60 US dollars. We recommend a Taxi if you don't like driving on the left side of the road. Our taxi friends are near by and they are super friendly! Highly recommend them. Vinna and Robert also have their own taxi and they can arrange all your trips. You can also rent bikes at coconut grove for about $25fj a day which is about $16 USA Dollars per day. Check availability (prices subject to change) Here are some approx taxi rates to prepare you: Family of 2-4 people. -Round Trip from the house to Tramonto's Restaurant- $15 FJ -Round Trip 1/2 day Shopping Trip- $100 FJ -Round Trip 1/2 day Bouma Falls- $140 FJ -Round Trip from house to The Dive Cafe- $15 FJ -Round Trip 1/2 day Shopping and WaterSlides- $120 FJ -Round Tip Full Day Levena Coastal Walk- $180 FJ Total $570 FJ or roughly $285 US Dollars. This was our Taxi Fees for the week. Prices subject to change based on current gas prices. 5-8 people plan approx $20FJ more. You can always get rates before you ride. Are there restaurants? Yes. We have Coconut Grove 2 doors down. 1 minute walk. They serve Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. Please call for reservations. Tramontos is great for dinner sunset and serves great food. 20 minute walk or 2 minute taxi ride. The Dive Cafe- 20 min walk, is great as well and serves coffee in the morning as well as meals. All 3 restaurants have amazing views. We like to walk to The Dive Cafe at 8am and drink coffee and relax. If we have energy, walk back to the house or grab a taxi. You can also kayak to The Dive Cafe and pull up on their beach! only go on a rising tide! (mid to high tide is best) I heard about a famous spot called Honeymoon Island. Is that near the house? Yes, from the backyard, paddle out to Honeymoon Island. Honeymoon Island is a small island about 1 mile from the house. If you don't want to paddle, our local guide can take you by boat and drop you and your loved ones on your very own beach for snorkeling and a lunch picnic. Round Trip boat ride is approx. $60FJ to $150FJ. A picnic lunch can be packed by our caretaker with advanced notice. The most amazing coral garden you might ever see is at your finger tips. See what our guests said about it. We arrive to Nadi airport at 5am on Sunday, I guess we will need to fly to Matei Taveuni Island from there. What airline would we use from Nadi to get there. If there are more than one, which do you suggest we take to arrive there and be able to check in. I dont imagine we can hang around the airport. I would suggest booking your flight straight thru to Matei Taveuni, it will take care of your luggage. Our airport is TVU in matei taveuni. Fiji Airways is the way! You will still stop in Nadi, but If you already booked to Nadi, then book another flight from Nadi to Taveuni with Fiji Airways. Our home is flexible on checkin and checkout times based on your flight times. How many bags are allowed on the plane to Matei? This might have changed. Check with Fiji Airways website. You should be able to bring those items if you're flying on Fiji Airways, you can book your flight all the way through to Matei Taveuni giving you your international luggage allowance all the way. If not, the domestic luggage allowance will apply (15 kg/33 pounds). Any excess beyond that is charged at approximately FJD$10 per kilo. Is the water at the house safe to drink? Yes and No. It is safe and treated, but when you are traveling, some stomachs are not use to it and can have issues. I recommend if you want a glass of water, buy a bottle or large bottle of water down the road at the store. For cooking, coffee or tea, you can boil the water if you like. Our family drinks the tap water and have not had an issue. We were wondering if there is a store near the house to pickup food, groceries and drinks. Yes, we have Sun City grocery Store down the street. You can walk from the house, 10 minute walk. They have most everything you may need during your stay, they even carry wine, overseas beers, and tonic waters. Our market will have most things you need for cooking all your meals and snacks! We also have another store called Satish, 5 minute walk. It has some basics like bread, chicken, eggs, drinks and snacks. We were wondering if we can see a Fiji show with dancers and music. Yes! this is something you should see. Our caretaker can arrange this. They can come pool side to sing and dance. Price for dancers music and Show is Approx $160 FJ for an hour. Just Music group is Approx $80 FJ for 2 hours. We recommend a Fiji Style Meal during your stay. It is called a Lovo. Approx 30FJ per person. Lovo is recommended for 4 or more guests. For couples we suggest a Fiji style home cooked meal, lots of options to request! Famous fish tacos are amazing. Approx $20FJ per person. We recommend reservations with our caretaker. Prices subject to change. You can also watch a great show every week at The Dive Cafe and includes Fiji dance and Lovo Dinner. Reservations Required with Vinna. What are some of the House Amenities: Essentials, Cleaning products, Cooking basics, Dishes and silverware, Hair dryer, Kitchen, Pool, TV, Washer, Wifi, Body soap, Hot water, Outdoor shower, Shampoo, Bed linens, Bath towels, Pool towels, Clothing storage, Hangers, Iron, Mosquito nets, Babysitter recommendations, CribPack ’n play/Travel crib, In-room Safe, Ceiling fans, Portable fans, Carbon monoxide alarm, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke alarm, Baking sheets, Barbecue, utensils, Coffee maker, Dining table, Freezer, Hot water kettle, Ice Tea Pitcher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Rice maker, Stove, Toaster, Wine glasses, Beach access, Private entrance, Waterfront, BBQ grill, Beach essentials, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Outdoor dining area, Over-water Deck, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Sun loungers, Free parking on premises, Single level home,, Luggage dropoff allowed, Taxi services available, Activity coordinator available, Meals available upon request$, Restaurants near by, Convenience Stores and Groceries near by. Snorkel gear available on-site, Hiking Sticks, Umbrellas, 2 double person kayaks, 2 paddleboards. A big reason for us going is to fish. We prefer surf fishing and wonder if its ok to surf fish along the shore lines there and if there are other places we can fish from the surf around Taveuni. I will likely fish everyday. If you know of a boat captain/boat there that we might be able to hire out for a day big game fishing we might do that as well. Yes, you can fish the shoreline, Kayak fishing will be fun. I have the kayaks! You can fish along the small islands and snorkel in the day to find the fish :) Leave some for me :) You can hire a small boat to take you around to fish! A real charter for big game is Barry from Makaira, website: makairasportsfishing. There is also a smaller boat that picks you up in our backyard. His name is Bubba. Bubba's real name is Varun Narayan. Baba's fishing & birdwatching tours. Do we need any kind of fishing license to fish there. No -A FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED IF YOU SELL THE FISH! Just Don't fish infront of Tramontos restaurant to Matei point, they are protecting it. Fishing off our beach is fine and from the kayaks around the islands. What are some of the local attractions or things to do there. websites ilovetaveuni and walkingonwaterfiji. kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, golf, short hikes, swimming, waterfalls, rock waterslide, beach combing, visiting a village, kava ceremony, shopping and church visits. Robert and Vinna can provide great guided tours of all these attractions including lunch if you request. Example: Bouma waterfall with guide and lunch for two people 150FJ dollars. I'm assuming there are some kind of grocery stores near your house and maybe a restaurant or two? I'll cook some there as well, especially if we get any fish. Walking distance is the store for all your basic cooking needs. Vinna can cook you up a great meal if you arrange this with her. She can do a basic dinner or a traditional Lovo Dinner!! Look it up! The Sun City Store isn’t big, but it has most items. Yes there are a few restaurants in town, and at the hotels. Coconut Grove, Tramonto,, Kai Time, The Dive Cafe, Taveuni Dive Resort, but some are trying to get back up and running from covid. (not sure who is open on which days) Our caretaker Vinna can make reservations or confirm they are open. Some nights they are not open. But we do have good food. What kind of food can the caretaker provide during our stay at the house? Fish, beef and chicken are usually on the menu. Fish coconda is done in coconut milk. Chicken can be roosted or with coconut milk and peanut butter or Indian style curry. Beef with veggies. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners can be provided with advanced notice. Roughly $10-$15 USA Dollars per person, or $20-30 FJ Dollars. Prices subject to change. Guests can choose or we just cook everything and take it over. Ask Vinna what's on the menu. You can also grab take-out meals next door at Coconut Grove! Call ahead! Do we need plug in adaptors for our computers etc? I know in Australia I do. Yes you do, just like Australia. We have some at the house. See this website for details. But the house does have adaptors. worldtravelplugadapter websites Is there anything we need to bring that might be hard to find there for our stay? You can find most items here, just not the brands you want. There is always an alternative item. We are in the tropics, so basics like bug spray/lotion and sunscreen. (Garden Island) Sun protection shirts and hats. Food is cheap, clothing and products are not. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET TO TAVEUNI? Fiji is serviced with flights from USA, New Zealand, Australia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Korea. Fiji Airways codeshares with Qantas and American, while Air New Zealand codeshares with United. Both fly into Nadi airport with almost daily connections. Once at Nadi you get a domestic flight (Fiji Link is Fiji Airways Domestic Partner) to Taveuni (Matei airport) – a flight time of approximately 60 minutes. From the Matei airport it’s a 3 minute walk to our home. The domestic flights are a grand opportunity to view the islands of Fiji, and see the fringe reef systems surrounding them. Having your camera available on this trip! Fiji's National Airline is Fiji Airways: fijiairways WHAT'S THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO DIVE ON TAVEUNI? Year round! But May through September gives the best visibility underwater, and the nicest weather topside. That said, if you like warmer water (and a bit lower visibility) and don't mind a bit of rain, October through February is nice. A little less humid May-October. CAN WE SURF NEAR BY? Yes. We have a local reef break next to Tramonto restaurant, but is it breaking today? You will need to see if it is. The Dive rents soft top surfboards. If its not breaking, have a pizza and beer and wait for it! It is just down the way from the house. Best surfing is done by boat out to maqai Island, they will pick you up by boat and take you to the surf zones within 30 min boat rides. You can rent boards if needed on Maqai. Check out Maqai Taveuni Surfing. We can arrange this during your stay. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE WATER TEMPERATURE AND VISIBILITY? November to May: 80–82 o F or 28–29 o C. Visibility: 65–130ft or 20–40m June to October: 78–79 o F or 26–27 o C. Visibility: 40–100ft or 12–30m Can we take a ferry from Labasa or Savusavu region. Yes there is a ferry that crosses. From Labasa you can also fly, Check Fiji Airways. But if you want to take the bus, this website shows some information. Take the bus from Labasa to Natuvu and then the Ferry. Plan for a long day. taveuni Princess: If you are in Savusavu and you wish to get to taveuni, there is a small ferry (50 person capacity) that goes from Natuvu (Buca Bay) to taveuni ("Korean" Wharf, near Naqara). Known as the taveuni Princess it usually leaves every day except Saturday 1 1/2 - 2 hours to cross the Somosomo Straits. Going this way is quite an adventure, so be prepared for it. Least Expensive, but long day. Do I need Travel Insurance. It is up to you, but we do recommend guests book their own personal travel insurance prior to arrival, and assure it covers all of your intended activities. Choose a policy that suits your needs. For example, you may wish to cover a pre-existing health condition or you may want extra coverage if you’re planning on trying new sports like scuba diving or bungee jumping. Travel insurance is inexpensive and guarantees a worry-free holiday. WHAT ABOUT TIPPING? If you had great service, tip with a smile and vinaka, which is Fijian for thank you. If you had a good time and would like to leave a gratuity for our caretaker, as well as their families and kid’s school funds – you are free to do so and they will truly appreciate it. HOW MANY GUESTS CAN STAY? Max 6. We have 3 bedrooms. 2 full size bathrooms with walk-in showers. Another shower outside near the pool. CAN I TAKE A BOAT TO TAVEUNI? Yes, but only from Suva or Savusavu. Check internet for boat information. These are Ferry rides are overnight from Suva. and a few hours if coming from Savusavu. WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE? Taveuni has a mild tropical climate with two seasons – summer (wetter) and winter (drier). The most temperate months are March through to November. Maximum temperatures rarely move beyond 31oC to 26oC (86oF to 79oF) year round. A cooling trade wind blows from the east-southeast most of the year. It usually drops to almost nothing in the evening, and picks up by mid-morning. Rainfall is highly variable and strongly influenced by topography, with the prevailing south-east trade winds bringing moisture onshore and causing heavy showers in the mountain regions. Near the resort, the average yearly rainfall is about 1 meter. Matei has the most sunshine in all of Taveuni!!!! Average Air Temperatures Summer – 23 – 30oC (73 – 86oF) Winter – 20 – 26oC (68 – 79oF) Average Water Temperatures Summer – 27 – 29oC (80 – 84oF) Wiinter – 25 – 27oC (77 – 80oF) WHAT LANGUAGES? English is the official language and is taught in the schools. Fijian, Hindi, and Chinese are widely spoken. In Fiji, almost everyone is bilingual. IS THERE ACCESS TO BANKING SERVICES? All commerce is in Fiji dollars (FJD) – there are approximately 2 FJD to 1 USD. You are recommended to exchange currency in Nadi before flying to Taveuni. There are two banks at the Nadi Airport (ANZ and Westpac), as well as a Western Union that will change foreign currency, travellers cheques, and process cash credit card transactions. Normal banking hours are from 9:30am to 3:00pm Monday – Thursday, and 9:30am to 4:00pm on Friday. All banks are closed on public holidays. ANZ operates a 24 hour service at Nadi International Airport’s Arrival Concourse. Most resorts and dive centers in Taveuni are happy to accept USD currency. International credit cards are accepted in some places. On Taveuni, there are two ATM's at the BSP Bank in the village of Somosomo. WILL MY CELL PHONE WORK? Visitors from many countries can use their GSM handsets in Fiji. Mobile customers are advised to check with their network operators for roaming status and costs before traveling. For those with 'unlocked' cell phones, both Vodafone, and Digicel (Fiji's two Mobile Network Providers) have kiosks just after departing through Customs in the arrival area of the International Airport. Vodafone on your left, Digicel on your right. Check them out and pick up a SIM that suits your needs during your visit. Call your provider before travel. IS THERE A DRESS CODE? Casual dress is appropriate for both night and day. Pack t-shirts, shorts, light cotton dresses and swimwear. For cooler evenings or for out on the water, a light jacket is a good idea. Sunscreens and hats are a must; and sandals or sports shoes are good protection for walking and swimming around coral. Sulus are a good idea for both men and women. The wraparound sulu is Fiji’s most distinctive and versatile form of dress. For women there at least ten different ways it can be used, even for evening wear. Ask our staff for hints on tying and wearing your sulu. Visitors are asked to be careful not to offend local sensibilities. Wearing bikinis and ultra-brief swimming costumes is fine at a resort or the house, but not when visiting villages or shopping in town. This is where a sulu comes in handy. WHAT IS THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY? CAN I USE MY OWN APPLIANCES, CHARGE PHONES, LAPTOPS ETC? Electrical power in Fiji is delivered at 240 Volts AC (50Hz) with three-pin power points – the same as in Australia and New Zealand. Many appliances that use a transformer can be used with just a plug adaptor, but you should check your owners manual to be sure. DO YOU HAVE WIFI? Yes, but remember that Fiji is a developing country and the WiFi can be slow at times. E-mail works great as well as streaming movies. DO YOU HAVE TV? Yes, In the living room. Smart Tv with Netflix and Streaming Videos. Bring your Amazon passwords for movies. Any websites you suggest for learning more about Taveuni (The Garden Island) Yes. ilovetaveuni website Do you have fruit trees on your property and if so what kind? How big is the Property? Yes, we have mango, coconut and pineapple. You are free to eat, but ask Vinna if it is ready! The house sits on 1/2 acre on the ocean and is gated! How are the bugs or mosquitos in Fiji? Well this is the garden island so it does have more water then other islands. But Matei town is a little on the drier side of the island, so you have less mosquitos here. Of course all tropical islands have cute Gecko lizards. You might see a spider every now and then. In Fiji, you should bring mosquito repellent, or lotion. Our caretaker can provide this if needed for the evenings. We open all the house doors during the day and shut them at night! We have a great ocean breeze into the house. We don't have air-conditioning, the ocean breeze with ceiling fans keep things cool. How about Medical assistance? Yes, Taveuni has urgent care and hospital facilities. Will someone be at the airport to help transport luggage? I know you are in walking distance but we will be bringing scuba equipment as well as our clothing. Also, how easy is it to rent a car once there. I cannot find any cars online to rent in Matei. Also, we would be interested in having grilled lobster at tramonto restaurant and we are supposed to book the day before, can this be done through you? You also mentioned your caretaker can make a nice fiji dinner? Can I get details on this? Answer: Our caretaker will meet you on the runway and help transport all luggage, our taxi driver will arrive to help transport heavier luggage by vehicle, as long as we schedule this in advance. Taxi rides are a call away and its inexpensive to go all over the place. You could also rent a car if you like. Our caretaker can handle your request for reservations to restaurants, just reach out to us with your schedule so she can get this taken care of for you. Our caretaker is also a wonderful cook! You can request meals from her as well. She can provide a wonderful meal, or a full Love spread if you want to go all out. Traditional Fiji Lovo dinner takes days to prepare. Prices very for couples or large groups. Please request days in advance. Is there a good swimming beach nearby? We have swimming and your own small beach. you can walk for miles during lower tides. Swimming is best out further by paddling to the small islands with great snorkeling. During High tide there is no beach. You can swim from our deck steps, but we recommend taking out the kayak just a little farther out for amazing swimming and snorkeling to see Nemo! For awesome activities, click the activities link at the top of page. Other beaches are a short drive away. Can we have live music and Fiji dance entertainment show come to the house? Yes absolutely and we highly recommend this. Advance noticed is recommended. Check with host for pricing. We are spending 7 nights at your place, then want to go to the Yasawas somewhere for a week. How do we get to Yasawa area from Matei ... are there flights over to those islands or do we have to go back through Nadi? Any boat cruise to get us over there?You will need to fly back to Nadi, or Suva, unless fiji airways has some special route that day, check their site. Have you considered Captain Cook Cruises from Nadi to Yasawa!!!! My wife and I loved it.