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Beautiful beach location with stunning views

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu Beach
  • Place, Paraparaumu Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

garden bedroom

1 Queen Bed

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

middle bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful beach location with stunning views

Rosemary Cottage is private quiet and peaceful. Located 30 minutes north of Wellington it is the ideal spot to to enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the Kapiti coast. It is a short walk to the lovely expansive beach and the village has many lovely cafes and restaurants as well as a great Saturday market The cottage is totally self contained and very well equipped. The deck is the perfect place for outdoor dining and barbeques. There is a wood burner which is perfect for those colder nights.
Special conditions:
Please out of respect for the quiet neighbourhood no parties or loud music.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); Free WiFi

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About the area

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Located in Paraparaumu Beach, a neighbourhood in Paraparaumu, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Lindale Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kapiti Marine Reserve and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Kena Kena Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kapiti Marine Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Fat Chefs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dark Horse Coffee Espresso Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Novella - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maclean Street Fish Supply - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lokanti - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was just perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Charming little cottage

Quiet and relaxing stay. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Lovely stay

Have stayed here a few times and will keep coming back. Love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Everything you need at a great location

Charming property with plenty of space and within easy distance to beach and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona M.

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

Home away from home

The house was perfect - everything we needed plus the cosiness of a home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAY S.

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

excellent and so very close to Paraparaumu Golf Club

We enjoyed our 3 nights at this houseIt meet our needs and fulfilled our purpose
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan O.

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

Great

Great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

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

Great Weekender

Relaxing and comfortable property within walking distance of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen Y.

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

Cosy property.

Very well appointed property with everything we needed to have a relaxed stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great house in Paraparaumu

Great price for peak season and perfect location for where we needed to be. The house had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Beautiful little cottage

Love the cottage so nice and cosy. Second stay and we definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Lovely cottage

Stayed for Christmas. Location and amenities excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2024
Thank you Scott. I'm Pleased you enjoyed your Christmas stay. Cheers Judy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pene L.

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

Lovely Cottage

Lovely peaceful cottage to stay in. Fantastic communication with Judy and Wendy. We loved out stay and highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

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

Accommodation with a view

Couldn't fault this lovely property. Clean, well looked after all we needed for our stay to attend a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2024
Thank you for those lovely comments Lorraine. We often have guests staying here for weddings.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

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

Cosy cottage

Cosy well set up cottage ideal for a relaxed stay. Close to the beach and set up to enjoy the company of friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

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

Amazing place to stay

Lovely home with amazing views of Kapiti Island. Very accomodating and had everything you could ever need. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

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

Kāpiti trip

Cozy cottage, clean and tidy, comfy beds, great view, really handy for Paraparaumu and an early start for a visit to Kāpiti island. Easy, quick communication with the owners. We had a great time. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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

Perfect place in Paraparaumu

This was perfect for our group of 6. The house had everything we needed, was very clean and was an easy and enjoyable place to stay. Thanks for the lovely house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Spacious and well appreciated cottage

Very happy with our stay in this comfortable and spacious cottage. The under cover parking is a bonus as the weather was somewhat wet. Good indoor outdoor living? Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

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

Lovely Relaxing Cottage

Sunny, lovely, private and quiet. Very comfortable house with well equipped kitchen. We loved relaxing on the deck with its pretty outlook to Kapiti Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley C.

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

Weekend away

We needed a girls time away for a few days, to catch our breath. We went Op shopping in and around Paraparaumu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

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

Home away from home

Fabulous property with lots of separate areas inside and out which was great when travelling with older teenage children. View from balcony to Kapiti island was stunning and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

A home away from home.

Rosemary Cottage had everything that was necessary and more. A roomy, clean and comfortable house with wonderful views of Kapiti Island as well as being just a short walk to the town centre. A perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2024
Great that Rosemary Cottage suited you so well Russell. Lovely to read your comments. Regards Judy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Fantastic Retreat

Great property, loved the fire and the view of Kapiti. Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Fabulous host, great communication. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your lovely comments. Hope you come again Judy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Thank you

A really lovely home - and a great weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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