testimonials

If you define 'paradise' as cocktails, sunlounges and waiters in Hawaiian shirts, then Oravae isn't you. But for those who consider their paradise to be true seclusion, a warm family welcome and piles of tasty food made from ingredients grown (or caught) on site, then Oravae is indeed your paradise. The setting is spectacular, the water cannot get closer, and from the moment you step foot onto the verandah, it feels like the sort of place you wish you could spend the rest of your days. Oct 2010.
— Thomas Perry, Honiria

The raw beauty of Oravae Cottage and the hospitality of Patson and his family was something that we have never experienced in all our travels. Often searched but rarely found, our “Island Paradise” experience in April 2011 was simple perfect. Warm crystal clear waters made for perfect snorkelling and with world class diving only 5 mins away, you almost couldn’t dream of a better location. A back-drop of a huge volcano in the distance and unforgettable sunrises and sunsets has left us with a desire to return every year to Oravae Cottage. April 2011
— Muzz, Melbourne

I just loved being on our own island, watching the sun rise over the volcano and setting in front of us each evening. After 10 days we could tell the time of day by the changing colors of the clear water. Naomi and Patson have created a magical escape and when Jeremy plays his guitar in the evening it is truly paradise.
— Vicki, Melbourne