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Jima's Home Retreat - Authentic Island Escape: Where Peace Finds Home

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$88
$88 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23

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Taveuni, Wainikeli
  • Place, Lavena Coastal Walk
  • Place, Wairiki Catholic Mission Church
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Bouma Falls Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taveuni (TVU-Matei)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taveuni Island East

With a stay at this bed & breakfast in Taveuni Island East, you'll be 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Waitabu Marine Park and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from International Date Line Sign. .This bed & breakfast is 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Waitavala Natural Waterslide and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Wairiki Catholic Mission Church.
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What's nearby

  • International Date Line Sign - 29 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Wairiki Catholic Mission Church - 30 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Waitabu Marine Park - 31 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Waitavala Natural Waterslide - 34 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Bouma Falls Park - 43 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taveuni (TVU-Matei) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Babbo's Billiards And Grog
  • ‪Tramonto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maravu Taveuni Lodge - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Jima's Home Retreat - Authentic Island Escape: Where Peace Finds Home

Welcome to Jima’s Home Retreat, your peaceful sanctuary in the heart of paradise. Nestled within a traditional Fijian village, this is more than just a stay—it’s a chance to experience the true rhythm of island life.

Here, you’ll wake up to the sounds of nature, connect with the local community, and embrace a slower, more meaningful way of living. This is what we proudly call “simple living”—where less noise, less rush, and fewer distractions create space for rest, connection, and clarity.

As part of the authentic village experience, power is provided by a generator that runs 4 hours each evening (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)—perfect for charging your devices and enjoying a comfortable night. Outside these hours, you’ll enjoy a peaceful, unplugged environment under the stars.

Whether you’re a couple seeking quiet time, a traveler looking for cultural connection, or someone simply needing a reset, Jima’s Home Retreat offers a warm, welcoming space to slow down and recharge.

Conveniently located near local attractions yet tucked away for privacy, you can explore during the day and return to calm each evening.

This is not just accommodation—it’s an experience of true island living, where peace finds home.
A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Living room
  • Washing machine

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Jima's Home Retreat - Authentic Island Escape: Where Peace Finds Home Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

O'MALLEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay with a great family. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived, had a wonderful easy time and were very sorry to leave. This isn't a hotel or resort - it's a homestay and we really felt at home. Jale, Nita, Sia and Jima are creative, interesting and generally exceptional people and perfect hosts. They can organise lots of things for you to do, but they don't 'push' anything. It's up to you. The food was REALLY excellent - some of the best food we've eaten, ever, anywhere. My two boys (aged 8 and 10) and I stayed for four nights and would have happily made it forty if we could have. Leaving was a bit of a shock to the system! If you and/or your kids like playing rugby, it's an especially great place. More broadly, Taveuni is a beautiful island - quiet but with things to see and do. Really worth a visit. Give it as much time as you can. Vinaka Vaka Levu - we look forward to coming back which we will certainly do.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ulrike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Experience the real Fiji

Staying at this home stay was one of the most impactful experiences I had during my trip to Fiji. It gave me an intimate glimpse into what life in Fiji really looks like outside the resorts and luxury hotels. Communication was very warm and kind from the very beginning, even before I arrived. William responded quickly to any questions and offered his help with organizing transportation and activities during my stay. He even sent someone to the airport to pick me up when I landed. The first words I heard when I arrived were "We have been anticipating your arrival for a month now. We are so happy that you're here." The entire family was warm, kind, and caring. My room was small but tidy. Mind you, this is not a luxury resort, you are going to stay in a family's home and you'll be sharing their bathroom and shower. They are doing their best to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible with the means they have at their disposal. Breakfast was made for me every morning and included fresh fruit, bread, scrambles eggs, etc. - always more food than I could eat. Lunch and/or dinner was made especially for me as well, for an extra small fee. It was delicious traditional Fijian food, the best I had during my entire trip. You won't get such an experience in a resort or hotel. They're currently expanding the house to add more space and a private bathroom for their guests. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025