Title: Commune with Nature at Hilltop View in Nikau Valley! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Commune with Nature at Hilltop View in Nikau Valley! Cottage in Paraparaumu with kitchenette and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086400/101086381/c84d8f3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086400/101086381/84c559d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086400/101086381/c40b4383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086400/101086381/0394f4c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086400/101086381/8f1f56a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Hilltop View, a cozy cottage nestled among eucalyptus trees and native bushes. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings with decks overlooking mountains, a stream running alongside, and friendly farm animals in the nearby paddock. Take advantage of under floor heating in the large en-suite bathroom and whip up small meals in your kitchenette. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2323 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Mountain view ## 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. ### Commune with Nature at Hilltop View in Nikau Valley! Hilltop View is a recently constructed self contained single level cottage that is separate from the main house on a 10 acre rural lifestyle block in Nikau Valley. The cottage is a modern comfortable space to relax and commune with nature. It is set amongst eucalyptus, poplars and many other native trees and bushes. There is also a stream that runs alongside the cottage. The cottage comes with a queen size bed, from where you have a view of the numerous mountains that surround the property. There is also a sofa that doubles as a bed. With the curtains open on clear mornings you can see a wonderful sunrise or on a clear night you can see the stars and moon radiating brightly against the night sky. There are decks to the front and rear of the cottage and on summer days, you can sit on the bench provided and sit in solitude whilst listening to the birdsong of the native birds on the property. Due to the rural nature of the property, there are friendly sheep and goats in the paddock next to the property that like to say hello. A large en-suite bathroom comes with under floor heating and a heated towel rail to keep your toes nice and toasty. There is also a heatpump onsite that provides a cooling and heating option.. A small kitchenette provides the basics and comes fitted with a microwave, electric tabletop single induction cooker, kettle, toaster, pots, pans and basic utensils, so small meals can be prepared. There is also a small fridge located in the kitchenette area. The property is keyless and has unlimited WIFI. The door code and WIFI password will be provided before check-in. Tea, coffee, sugar and milk is provided. Extra towels , bedding, an iron and ironing board are also available. The drive is gravel but easily accessible in a car. It is a traditional NZ farm driveway. Free parking is provided onsite and there is space for around 3 cars. Please note that the main entry/driveway is also used by the main property so needs to be kept clear for access 24 hours a day. The cottage is a short 10 minute drive to the Coastlands Mall, Paraparaumu train station, several supermarkets and other amenities. Paraparaumu Beach is located around 8 to 10 minutes drive away and is a hub of local shops, restaurants and cafes. Every Saturday morning there is a market with loads of local fare on sale. Raumati, Raumati Beach and Waikanae are also very close and offer many more local amenities and places to go. The cottage is also 10 minutes drive from the Southwards Car Museum. Central Wellington is now around 35 - 45 mins away on Transmission Gully or if you choose you can park for free at the train station and travel to Wellington by train. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - 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Please place anything else that needs to be disposed of in the bins provided. No oils to be flushed down the sinks as on a ecotank system. Property is rural so requires maintenance so occasionally the owner may have to mow lawns etc whilst guests are onsite. Notice will be given. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Parents to watch young children whilst on property ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 617408 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.907654,175.03096&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:v%7BsxFovhk%60%40%3FU%3FS%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40U%40O%40UBU%40Q%40UBSBSBSBSBSDQBUDQDUBQDQDUFQDQFQFQDQFSFQFQFOHQFQHMFSHMHOHQHOHMJOHOJMHKJOHOJKLMHKJKLKJMJKLKJKLKLILKLGJILGLILINGLILELGNELILENELENENCLENANELCNANCLCNAN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBNBN%40LBNDL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLHLDNFLDLHLFNHJHLFLHLFLJJHLJLJJJLJJLJJJJJJJLJJJNJNHJJLHNHNHLJNHPHNFLHRFLHPFPFNHPFPFRDPFPDPFPDPDTDPDPDTBPDTBPDR%40RBRBRBRBT%40P%40TBT%40N%3FT%40T%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAR%3FRATAT%3FRAPCTATAPCTCRCPCTAPETCPETCPETEPEPETEPGPEPGPEPGRGNIRGLGRIPGLIRGLINIPKNILININKLIJKNKLKLKLKJKJKLKJMHKLMJMJKHMJMFMHMFKHOHMFMHMDOHMBMHODMDODMFO%40ODM%40ODMBO%40OBOBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAMCOEOAMEOAOGMEOEMEMIOCMIMEMIOGMIMIMGKIMGMKMIMKKKMMKIKKMMKKIKMMKMIMKOIKKMIOKOIMIOIQIOIMGSIMGQISGMGSGOGSEQGQGQEQGQEUEQCQEUEQCUEQCUCQCUCQCSAUAQCUAUAQASAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vNX5NmyjOiHExM832hQui6a7E7A=) Nikau Valley, Wellington #### What's nearby - Lindale Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km - Paraparaumu Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km - Waikanae Beach - 11 min drive - 11.8 km - Interislander Ferry Terminal - 47 min drive - 62.8 km - Te Papa - 51 min drive - 66.7 km #### Getting around - Porirua Station - 31 min drive - Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tank - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wendy’s - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mediterranean Food Warehouse - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hudsons (Coastlands Shopping Centre) - ‬6 min drive - ‪Muffin Break - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Commune with Nature at Hilltop View in Nikau Valley! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Commune with Nature at Hilltop View in Nikau Valley!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Commune with Nature at Hilltop View in Nikau Valley!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Commune with Nature at Hilltop View in Nikau Valley! located? > Located in Nikau Valley, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lindale Park, Putangirua Pinnacles, and Southward Car Museum. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Paraparaumu i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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