Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast

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A house with a grey roof, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a dining area with two bar stools, and a small island with a sink.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outdoors.
A garden with a prominent agave plant, a wooden pergola, and lush greenery in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Deck or patio
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Waikanae, Wellington
  • Place, Nga Manu Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Paraparaumu Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast

Are you looking for a place to chill out and relax? We have it all here. Surrounded by native trees, amazing bird life and a deck to relax & enjoy.
Self-service breakfast is provided complete with bacon, eggs, cereals, coffee, toast, yoghurt and fruit. The guest house is totally self-sufficient complete with BBQ if you want to do your own thing. It's all over to you.
Discover what the Sunny Kapiti Coast has to offer.
Don't delay - book in today!

https://livetour.istaging.com/efe46729-6826-473e-92ee-1a580d638ff7?_ga=2.75346650.935131326.1701987427-709009243.1701987427
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please no shoes inside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7515716
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast located?

Situated in Waikanae, this golf guesthouse is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Nga Manu Nature Reserve and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Waimeha Domain. Waikanae Beach and Kapiti Marine Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property down a long bushy drive. Eels in nearby pond and tuis at window a real delight! Lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful and relaxing little spot. Perfect for a weekend escape. Quiet, close to nature and with everything we needed. Thanks Marie!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria was an excellent host. She went above and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place to relax and listen to the bird life.Accommodation was excellent.Owners were super friendly and made us feel very welcome.Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fresh breakfast menu and kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice property and location, breakfast and other food was a nice touch. Loved the personalised welcome message!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, restful retreat amongst the birdsong and native bush. We had everything we needed for our stay and more, and could feel at home, even choosing to just relax here rather than go and do things.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property just what we needed and all went well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend getaway

Beautifully presented and in a stunning location. We went for a weekend getaway from Wellington and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet place

Lovely place very quiet with lots of lovely bird life. Great supply of food and nice comfortable place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical spot in the middle of native bush. The bird life was amazing. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Loved our stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Gave us the wind-down space we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My second stay here. Peaceful, relaxing. Easy to get to town, beach, cycle tracks. The bird life is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Stay in a Great Area

Excellent all round. Maria was a lovely, friendly host and the property was extremely comfortable. This is a great area, with good eating places and a first class beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a special place. Clean, quiet and in such a beautiful location. Maria was helpful and the perfect host. Im sorry that we didnt stay longer, but we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic spot

Perfect location and very relaxing. Well recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little house

Loved the setting and the birds were so cool hearing all the native songThe place was lovely clean and tidy and enjoyed all the extra food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and tidy house

Fantastic to be amongst the bush and birdlife. Well appointed flat with everything needed included plenty for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. Everything as described and more. Really felt like you had gone bush with beautiful amenities. It rained, which was perfect! We will book again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight

Beautiful place to stay Very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely and quiet location surrounded by bush with amazing birdlife. It was amazing when about 20 kereru flew over in one go! Great communication with Maria, who also greeted us when we arrived down the magical driveway. The accommodation and facilities were very comfortable and clean. The pantry and fridge were stocked with breakfast items. Really enjoyed our stay - thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birdsong oasis

We had an amazing stay, the atmosphere was so relaxing and everything was set up just perfectly right down to the personalised welcome sign. We'd love to reccommend to anyone considering this home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect oasis in Waikenae

The property was gorgeous and peaceful. Maria thought of every amenity to create a beautiful and comfortable stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023