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Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley

Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley

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Homestead (right) and traditional Samoan Fale (left)
Exterior
Outdoor dining
The main house on the hill surrounded by tropical gardens.
Main House. The 2nd floor of the split level is below top of foreground shrubs.

Overview of Highland Hideaway above Apia nestled in your own private little valley

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103692 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Map
Apia, Upolu
  • Popular LocationFugalei Fresh Produce Market12 min drive
  • Popular LocationApia Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationRobert Louis Stevenson Museum16 min drive
  • AirportApia (FGI-Fagali'i)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

2 Twin Beds

Master - main level

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Mountain view
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Refer to House Rules under Rental Agreement

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Apia

Located in Apia, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Falemataaga – The Museum of Samoa and Robert Louis Stevenson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Faleata Golf Course and Papaseea Sliding Rocks. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
Map
Apia, Upolu

What's nearby

  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market - 12 min drive
  • Papaseea Sliding Rocks - 12 min drive
  • Falemataaga – The Museum of Samoa - 13 min drive
  • Apia Park - 15 min drive
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coffee Roasters - 12 min drive
  • All Things Sweet - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Tifaimoana Indian Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Roko's 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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
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

About the host

Hosted by TIm & Maria Walkden-Brown

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Tim and Maria Walkden-Brown are now seeing their vision of providing a place for travelers to appreciate serenity and quietness in a beautiful and uncomplicated hideaway come true. Why, because that is what we ourselves seek…. how much more for us to be share it with like-minded soles….. the Samoan Highland Hideaway.

Our quest seeded in the early 1970’s when Tim arrived in Samoa from Australia on his way to Canada. He met his wife Maria and now 38 years later after sojourns in and between Samoa, Canada, Australia and New Zealand we are entering into our dream. No wonder the iconic writer Robert Louis Stevenson had a similar dream. Our family is settled in Australia and Canada and sometimes Bosnia but they all adore the purity of the beauty, culture and simplicity of Samoa. So can you.

Tim has spent a lifetime in heavy engineering in many remote locations from the Canadian Arctic to the windswept Sub-Antarctic. Maria’s time away from Samoa saw her putting her heart into what she loves; serving people. She had the ongoing privilege of working alongside people from Africa and Asia while meeting premiers and Canadian hockey stars. Above all she loves her garden so where better than Samoa. As you can see we are a multicultural family, love meeting like-minded folk from all countries.

We built our present house in this beautiful and quietly remote highland region of Aleisa on the cross island road to Paradise Beach in the early 2000’s. Since then the grounds have developed and much of our sustenance matured. We completed building a traditional Samoan fale adjacent to the main house in 2010. We can’t wait to share this with our guests.

Why they chose this property

Located in the Samoan highlands above the capital city Apia away from the tourist traffic and business of city life. We originally chose this remote and wild piece of land because it was distant for everyday Samoa. It has transformed to what you see today. We developed the land for our retirement home and then it took on the expansion into our present vacation property.

What makes this property unique

Adventure Tours available - check out our website: Samoan Highland Adventures

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English

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