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Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley

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Exterior
Microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Outdoor dining
Interior
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10343 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley

At Samoan Highland Hideaway you have the WHOLE house to yourselves with maximum comfort, privacy and the full functionality of your own home. Not even to mention produce from the plantation.

This executive home is beautifully appointed, completely enclosed and fully furnished. We are semi-off-grid with solar power (battery and mains back-up), rainwater tanks, and our own plantation. Mango, banana, papaya and avocado are a few pleasures awaiting you.

The main split level house has four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, modern and fully equipped kitchen, 60’ long verandah opening on to a dream deck overlooking the private valley. This house is ideal for family and especially numerous couples.


The Main Dwelling: This split level home is set on a reasonably steep incline facing the northwest looking out over a small private valley. A beautiful modern kitchen opening onto the lounge room is surrounded by an enormous enclosed L-shaped verandah. Also upstairs we have the master bedroom adjoined by a full ensuite, another bedroom, full-size bathroom and laundry. Downstairs consists of 2 more large bedrooms, another full bathroom and spacious office adjoined by a reading room.

The verandah opens onto a new deck that gives you the impression of being on top of a mountain. You will love to experience the brilliance of the moon in its fullness and the wonderful evening breezes; not to mention our local coffee in the early morning. Serenity, extreme quiet, very secure and insect proof.

Aternative Traditional Samoan Fale: Our new but traditional Samoan Fale (home) will enable you to experience all the uniqueness of this very old Samoan design especially extremely effective ventilation. The ancient design has been unique only to the Samoan Islands. The oval shape is covered with by an extremely high and domed roof enhancing the fale's coolness. The interior is intricately hand finished with local materials bathing you in timeless Samoan tradition.

Property manager

TIm & Maria Walkden-Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3692 sq ft (343 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Apia, Upolu

What's nearby

  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market - 12 min drive
  • Papaseea Sliding Rocks - 12 min drive
  • Palolo Deep Marine Reserve - 14 min drive
  • Apia Park - 15 min drive
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Apia (FGI-Fagali'i) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roko's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café 10 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tang Cheng Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Amanaki Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Faleata Golf Course, Lake Lanoto'o, and Papaseea Sliding Rocks. Fugalei Fresh Produce Market and Flea Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Rated Hide-a-way Stay
Tim and Maria went above and beyond to accommodate! The hospitality shown during our stay was exceptional. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leilani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle Paradise
The home was spacious and accommodating for our large family. The front living area + patio was a great gathering space at the end of the day. Friendly neighbors stopped by with fruit and food, making our stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vao M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hideaway
The best place we have stayed in, in Samoa. Beautiful home and grounds. Plenty of room for a big group. House was clean and had everything that you need, like you were in your own home. Tim was helpful and went out of his way to make our trip memorable. Thank you for having us, will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden piece of heaven
We had the opportunity to stay at both of Tim’s properties while in Samoa. Both houses were above and beyond our expectations. The main house is roomy and could fit much more than our family of 5. The balcony is to die for. The property is beautifully manicured and couldn’t be any more stunning. Tim is an absolute pleasure to work with and made us feel right at home. The property will be our first choice if we are looking for a place to stay in Samoa again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our families wonderful stay at Highland Hideaway
Wow, from arriving to leaving this beautiful place, has been a great experiences for my sister and myself families, group of 7 adults. House is so spacious and open with a great balcony looking out to a well maintained Samoan garden. Good size kitchen to cook in, which was excellent for in house cooking, which we enjoyed, with the shops close by to buy food. Maria and here family provided outstanding service and guidances that made our stay at this place such a wonderful experiences, that we will not forget, and we plan to come back to this place, it is a great platform to base from to explore this beautiful country . Maria and Tim thank you for your hospitality, highlight to our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lydwina T.

Perfect match 'Home away from Home'
WOW! Better then the photos. On arrival, we were greeted by Lena & Tepora who were both very welcoming. All the amenities were up to standard and the up keep of the gardens were amazing! The location was perfect and suited our needs, very private and well away from the main road. BUT, as the owners have mentioned, make note that the shared drive-way is very rocky and you will be best to have a 4WD or similar .We all enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely recommend this property to small & large families. Thank you to the ladies Lena & Tepora for the great hospitality. We hope to see you again on our next trip. Regards Lydwina T (New Plymouth, NZ)

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations
Tim and Maria were incredible hosts, going beyond expectations in helping us obtain medical care for a stuck child during our stay. Fruit was delicious, flowers beautiful, house spacious and Tim and Maria extremely friendly. Only improvement be air conditioning.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Great place to stay. Definitely need acar. Beautiful grounds. Hosts Tim and Maria are great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Beautiful property. Great house to stay in with heaps of beds and room. Great water pressure in showers which was an awesome bonus. Very clean. Hosts Tim and Maria are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Duane O.

Loved the kindness of the people. John was great!
It’s hard to find a place big enough to House 10 adults. There were beds for only 9 so one had to sleep on the floor and the downstairs beds were small. It’s a very nice home and we adjusted well and had a great time. We loved sitting out on the large balcony in the cool of the evening a gazing at the glorious stars. We especially enjoyed the fresh fruit from the plantation tha John brought us.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Amazing Property- Perfect for Large Family
Our large family group just came home from staying at this amazing property in Samoa. It is just minutes from downtown Apia and is nestled in the hills just above making it about 10 degrees cooler than staying in town. It was clean, well appointed and Tim and Maria are the most enchanting hosts. We felt so pampered with daily visits to check up on us, deliver fresh produce from their garden and a wonderful woman who tidied up for us. It was magical! We watched the glorious sunrise and sunset on the balcony- where we also did daily Yoga ( they even had mats for us!). We will definitely return again and cannot recommend this place high enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juliet O.

HOLIDAY GETAWAY
me and the family really enjoyed our own space and quietness from everything There was plenty of space for 8 adults and 1 pre teen so everyone had space to themselves Maria and her helpers were amazing kind and helpful with anything we needed anything Loved staying here and we definitely come back or recommend the beautiful house to other visitors
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan V.

Beautiful - a home away from home
My family had a great stay in this beautiful, well kept home - we like to thank our host Maria who made sure we were all comfortable & safe - always made sure any amenities that was needed eg extra fan, rice cooker, Maria would attend to straight away - she would drop whatever she is doing to do this. Maria was always helpful and a pleasure to chat to. It was good to have a dryer (main house) and Maria did not mind when you would use it (day or night) - loved the solar system invested in both properties and the house was very spacious ( we had 7 adults and 4 kids ). The road going to Hideaway would be the only issue but our kids enjoyed it bouncing side to side thinking it was a ride :) Thank you Tim & Maria - we have recommended this home to friends & family and hopefully when we return again would definitely stay here. Ps Our kids are missing the dogs Snowy & Excel
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Florence J.

A small price for comfort.
Tucked away in Aleisa, we were greeted by the lovely Maria (owner). Clean Home which contains everything you need and more. A plantation of pineapples, pawpaw, avocado and bananas we had access too. Internet reception wasnt great but plenty of books to read. A safe place with friendly night security and grounds maintenance team.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

dennis k.

Slow pace of life off the beaten path
Had a great time in Samoa at this property. Everything as advertised, safe secure property with comfortable amenities. More than expected spaciousness. Spent two weeks here seeing Upolu and enjoyed it. Tepora & Lena were helpful and friendly, as was everyone else we met in Samoa. Property was very beautiful true to photos, wonderful grass driveway. Kitchen was well equipped with gas stove, modern fridge, etc. Only a few over the air channels on the TV, but one showed a movie most every night. Corner store available right nearby within walking distance (limited) and large supermarkets available in about 20-30 minute drive. Only concerns was lack of fans (only two rooms had ceiling fans) but Lena was able to get us a portable fan, and of course, the ever present tropical bugs. The screens do a good job keeping out the flying ones. A clothes dryer is available at the fale, but the house has a line in the yard and lines under the carport to dry despite the rain. The road from the main sealed road to the driveway can be a bit rough after seasonal rains, so enquire as to conditions.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful
Loved everything about this rental home. The homeowners were so sweet, accomadating and always made sure we had everything we needed. We fully intend to use this rental again for future travels to Samoa.