Highland Hideaway Above Apia Nestled in Your Own Private Little Valley
- Minimum stay:7 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
This executive home is beautifully appointed, completely enclosed and fully furnished. Solar heated showers are yours. Fully filtered drinking water for is your pleasure and convenience. 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 Type
- House
- 2100 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
- Events Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Master - main level
- 1 queen
- 17' x 12' with ensuite
- Bedroom #2
- 1 double
- 15' x 11' main level
- Bedroom #3
- 1 double, 1 twin/ single
- 12' x 11' downstairs
- Bedroom #4
- 2 twin/ single
- 12' x 11' downstairs
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom #1
- toilet, shower
- ensuite - master b/r
- Bathroom #2
- toilet, shower
- main level
- Bathroom #3
- toilet, shower
- downstairs
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Radio
- Audio Tape Player
- Books
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Television
- Books For Adults
- CD Player
Theme
- Away From It All
Attractions
- Marina
- Recreation Center
- Museums
- Volcano
- Restaurants
- Botanical Garden
- Rain Forests
- Cinemas
- Forests
- Churches
- Pond
- Waterfalls
- Caves
- Coin Laundry
- Library
- Ruins
Car
- Necessary
Leisure Activities
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Boating
- Luaus
- Sight Seeing
- Beachcombing
- Paddle Boating
- Shopping
- Outlet Shopping
- Eco Tourism
local services and businesses
- Groceries
- Medical Services
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Hospital
Location Type
- Mountain
- Mountain View
- Rural
sports and adventure activities
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Deepsea Fishing
- Sailing
- Golf
- Surfing
- Snorkeling/Diving
Arrival Day
- Saturday
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Area
General
- Washing Machine
- Ceiling Fans
- Carport
- Computer Available
- Parking
- Filtered Water
- Linens Provided
- Secure Parking
- Toilet Paper
- Water Tank
- Activities Guide
- Clothes Dryer
- Solar Panels
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Living Area
- Solar Hot Water
- Sofa Bed
- Local Activities Guide
- Study Room
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- Blender
- Freezer
- Coffee Maker
- 4 Ring Stove
- Cooking Utensils
- Oven
- Toaster
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stove
Outside
- Beach Chairs
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Balcony
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- Barbecue
- Fully Fenced Property
- Deck / Patio
- Beach Towels
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Lawn / Garden
- Patio
- Porch / Veranda
- Large Cooler
Reviews
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- Date of stay 01/19/13
- Review Submitted 02/03/13
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.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Annual May 1 - Jul 13, 2013 7 night min stay |
$835 | $2500 | ||||
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Extra Nights: $120 |
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Location
Owner info
About the owner: Maria is Samoan and Tim Australian, both living in Canada
Why the Owner Chose Apia:
Located in the Samoan highlands above the capital city Apia away from the tourist traffic and business of city life.
Contact us
- Primary: +1 780 965-6745 Contact Tim: anytime
- Secondary: +685 770-1266 Contact Maria when she is in Samoa
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Photos
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Side view of the Main House. Lush gardens surround the house.
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Rear of the house starting from left - ensuite, bathroom, 2nd bedroom, kitchen
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Welcome to our home folks - this bouquet is from our own garden
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Fully appinnted modern kitchen; gas stove, filtered drinking water, island
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Our deck is the best feature of the property; overlooking the plantation valley
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Master bedroom features Tasmanian blackwood suite. Ensuite off to far left.
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Downstairs foyer leading to the library and 3rd bedroom. reading room to right.
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Spacious 3rd bedroom - coolest in the house is it's best feature
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Spectacular 100m high Papapapaitai Falls on the Cross Island Road out from Apia
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Falealupo church at the extreme west end of Savaii was destroyed in 1990 cyclone
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Colours, divesity of the garden driveway. You can't experience this at a hotel.
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Main House (right) and traditional Samoan Fale (left)
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Main House and fantastic deck form across our private valley and plantation
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Main entrance to your Vacation Home. Enjoy the cool of the day here
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Dining area is part of the extensive L-shaped verandah. TV area in background.
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This 60 ft verandah really is the central feature of the home. Notice the breeze
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Archway looking from kitchen to verandah. Notice stair handrail to downstairs.
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Comfortable and extremely airy 2nd bedroom upstairs
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Well stocked library for your reading pleasure
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Reading and games room doubles as a really quiet work area
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Swimming at the best beach in Upolu - Lalomanu. Beach fales are available.
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Evening bathing at Joelan Beach Fales, Lano, on Savaii's north coast
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Our 2nd home; the Samoan Fale. A must visit; this spectacular traditional design
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Main House. The 2nd floor of the split level is below top of foreground shrubs.