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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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10343 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Apia, Upolu
  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Apia Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Papaseea Sliding Rocks
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Apia (FGI-Fagali'i)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 5 - Lower Level

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #2 - Main Level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #3 - Lower Level

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #4 - Lower Level

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom - Main Level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1 - Ensuite to Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 - Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3 - Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Refer to House Rules under Rental Agreement

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apia

Located in Apia, this holiday 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. Palolo Deep Marine Reserve and Vailima Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Apia, Upolu

What's nearby

  • Faleata Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Fugalei Fresh Produce Market - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Flea Market - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Apia Park - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Papaseea Sliding Rocks - 17 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lava Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Edge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Georgies Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tang Cheng Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Roasters - ‬12 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 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

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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