[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunset cottage Paekākāriki - sand, sea and sunsets Cottage in Paekakariki with kitchenette and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110040000/110036100/110036047/8cf946b7_edited_52b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110040000/110036100/110036047/8cb95acb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110040000/110036100/110036047/58e06c96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110040000/110036100/110036047/a3a79873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110040000/110036100/110036047/88b172a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Across the road from Paekakariki Beach, this seaside cottage offers a relaxing retreat with dedicated off-street parking and private surroundings. Unwind on the couch or deck chair and soak up the sun while watching incredible sunsets. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sunset cottage Paekākāriki - sand, sea and sunsets SUNSET SPECIAL - During July and August we're offering guests a 5.00pm checkout on Sundays, so you can make the most of your weekend getaway and spend all day at the beach. This one-bedroom seaside cottage is directly across the road from Paekakariki Beach and is the perfect location for those who enjoy beach walks, swims and surfing. The Escarpment track (Te Araroa trail), Whareroa Farm, surf club, village cafes and artist workshops are all close by. The star of the show is the beach view and, with a west-facing aspect, you'll have the opportunity for great sun and incredible sunsets. The cottage is fully self-contained and has dedicated off-street parking. The owner's residence is on the same site, but both are separate and private. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114213100/114213009/b345b549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy pods, 2 minutes walk from beach - pet friendly! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Paekakariki is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Queen Elizabeth Park and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, while The Cricket Museum and Southward Car Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Paekakariki travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Paekakariki.dx6344462) [View more Cottages in Paekakariki](https://www.expedia.ca/Paekakariki-Cottages.d6344462-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.97272,174.96072&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lr%60yFo_%7Bj%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40Q%40SBU%40Q%40UBUBQBUBSBQBUDQDQBUDQDQDUFQDQFQDSFQFQFQFQFOFQHQHOFQHOHQHMHOHMHOJOHOJMHKJOJKJOJKJKLMJMJILIJKLKLIJKLILKLGLILILENGLILELGNELELGNENELCNCNELCNANCLANCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBLBNDLDNFNDLDLFLDNHLFLDLHLHLFLJLHLJJHLJJJLHJHLLJLJJJJJNJJJNHJJLJNHNHNHLJNFLHPHNHPFNHPFNFPFPHPDPFPFRDPDPFPDTDPDPBTDPDPBTBPBRBTBPBT%40TBP%40T%40R%40P%40T%40T%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTATARATAPARATCPATCTCPCTCRCRCREPEPCTEPERERGREPEPGPGPEPIPGPGRGLIRGLIPINIPGLKNINILINKNKLIJKNKJKNKJKJKNMJKJMFKLMJKFMJMHMJMHMFMHMDMFOHMDMHMBOFODMDODMDO%40MDOBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCMCOEOAMEOEOEMEMGOCMIMEMIOGMEMIMGMIMKMIKKMGMKKMMGKKKKMOKKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOKOIMIOIOIMIQIOGQIMISGQGOGQGQGQGQEQGQEQGSESESEQCUEQEQCSCSCSCUCQCUAUAQCUASAQAUASAU%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Kb2zTSrXOpZz4AssBO06ayMIyWA=) Paekakariki, Wellington ### What's nearby - Paekakiri Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Queen Elizabeth Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Paekakariki Escarpment Track - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Raumati Beach - 11 min drive - 10.8 km - Paraparaumu Beach - 12 min drive - 13.3 km ### Getting around - Porirua Station - 22 min drive - Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 16 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sunday Cantina - ‬10 min drive - ‪Rosetta Road Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tank - ‬11 min drive - ‪Wendy’s - ‬10 min drive - ‪Hudsons (Coastlands Shopping Centre) - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunset cottage Paekākāriki - sand, sea and sunsets pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Sunset cottage Paekākāriki - sand, sea and sunsets located? > Situated in Paekakariki, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paekakiri Beach and Queen Elizabeth Park. Paekakariki Escarpment Track is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunset cottage Paekākāriki - sand, sea and sunsets Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary G. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sun set stay Location excellent and view amazing ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f28d2f38-378a-4b4e-8eb2-0e0afdc2f622-1751487087213.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gary G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy B. Nov 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot, quiet and wonderful outlook. accomodation homely, clean and comfortable Great location to stay and explore the arts trail from. Paekarkariki had a village feel with good cafes ##### Wendy B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely quiet house with gorgeous views. Local cafes were delicious and the area has such a lovely vibe. Hosts had added little touches in the house to make it very comfortable, a lot of thought had gone into making guests comfortable. ##### Amanda Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esther K. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing sea views Peaceful and quite with the safe swimming beach out the front. Clean and tidy with everything you need. ##### Esther K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey C. Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paekakariki Beach Front holiday Excellent place to stay with magnificent sea views and sunsets of Kapiti and the South Island as the weather was perfect.Our accommodation was excellent as advertised by Angela.The carport was a bit tight to get in, but we did manage it.Overall, we had a great time ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/331fc181-be92-48b7-85e1-a4425c2a1614-1750221064354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2035b85a-1028-4a56-bf4a-65690d708c47-1750221073898.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tracey C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cliff D. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunset Cottage A cosy retreat in a wonderful setting. A walkers paradise with the added bonus of a swim at the end of the day. ##### Cliff D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A stunning location and no drama Great place, super cosy and comfortable, tip top amenities. Kids loved the beach being so close and biking through the park. The sound of the sea is ever present. Magic! ##### David H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tessa Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this little piece of paradise. It had everything we needed, and more. From the morning walks to the local cafes, to the sunset views from the balcony and everything In between, our stay was absolutely perfect. Angela is a great host, very tentative and made us feel so welcome. We will definitely be back. ##### Tessa Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Location A perfectly appointed beachfront unit with everything you need for a relaxing seaside stay. Plenty of parking and a nice 15 minute stroll to Paekākāriki village. Sunsets will not disappoint :) ##### Mark H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. May 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a view…. We absolutely loved our stay, the bed and couches were so comfy. Having coffee on the deck watching the waves…. Playing board games at night….. loves and appreciated the quiet relaxation that you get here!! Thankyou!! ##### Karen M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry F. May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beachfront haven Sunny and peaceful kiwi bach on the Esplanade ##### Terry F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie H. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil setting, relaxed weekend. Had a lovely stay. Really enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the ocean, swimmers and later on the stars. Lovely beach to walk along. Warm and cosy accomodation, couch was super cozy to sleep on. ##### Debbie H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew C. Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage stay A great place to stay right on the beach front and with amazing ocean views. Also close to some beautiful walking and hiking tracks. ##### Andrew C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth H. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Perfect beachfront property with sunset views. Golden sand and swimmable beach. Lovely! Highly recommended. ##### Ruth H. 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