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Sun trap by the beach!

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Living room faces the sun, sea, and island.
Exterior
Ample off-street parking
Sunny and sheltered location
Seating outside downstairs bedrooms, north facing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Raumati Beach, Wellington
  • Paraparaumu Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Raumati Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Waikanae Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sun trap by the beach!

• Listed in late 2021, this clean and tidy beach bach is decked out with new furniture, furnishings, and appliances
• A 90 second walk and your feet are on the soft sand
• Located between Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach villages, you are a short beach walk from a wide range of cafes, bars, and restaurants
• All linen is provided
• Bright, spacious upstairs living area opens out onto north-facing deck, with views of Kapiti Island – great for entertaining or just chilling out
• Free, unlimited fibre broadband
• TV with Freeview. Chromecast dongle provided converts it into a smart TV for viewing Sky, Netflix, Neon, Disney, Lightbox, Amazon Prime, YouTube or whatever service you subscribe to, when you cast from your smartphone
• DVD player and selection of DVDs
• Kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and kitchenware, ample pantry space, ceramic hob and microwave oven, fan oven, dishwasher, and good-sized refrigerator/freezer
• BBQ is available over the summer months
• Dining area seats up to 6 people
• Three bedrooms, all with queen-size beds
• Fourth (small) bedroom is set up as an office/study with desk and chair
• Two bathrooms (one on each level), with a shower and toilet in each; one bath
• Heat pump upstairs and 2x micathermic heaters downstairs for the cooler months
• Outdoor shower is ideal for removing sand and salt after swims
• Washing machine and good-sized tub in laundry
• Mini clothesline outdoors
• Ample off-street parking - space for several vehicles and/or a boat
• Choice of outdoor areas to relax in, including balcony deck, covered patio, or lawn
• Shelter from the sea breeze makes for a very warm, relaxing environment
• Note that the house entrance is at ground level, but the living area and master bedroom are at the upper-level - access is by internal stairs only
• Safe swimming beach
• Close to cycle ways, nature walks, Kapiti Island Tours, aquatic centre, golf and bowling clubs, Marine Gardens, children's play park and miniature railway
• 10 minutes (drive) to Paraparaumu train station; 55 minutes by train to Wellington station and stadium.
• End your day admiring the stunning sunset, or cross the street to the beachfront to watch the ball of fire sink below the sea ….
… and drift off to sleep to the sound of the waves
• No cleaning charge – please see our modest cleaning requests in the information guide provided in the bach.
• To help keep costs (and the rental price) down, we have no street rubbish collection. We ask you to take your rubbish away with you if it is convenient and, if not, we provide containers for leaving rubbish and recycling at the bach.
• Please note there is an extra fee for bookings of more than 4 guests ($20 per extra guest per night)
• We may request references for bookings over the xmas/new year period.
• Before booking, please read our Safety and Security Policy and Information, which forms part of the rental agreement. It covers our Covid-19 policy and also provides information about our alarm-activated security cameras, which will not be activated during your stay.

Property manager

Bill and Karen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

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, a security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Paraparaumu

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Raumati Beach, a neighbourhood in Paraparaumu. 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 Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Queen Elizabeth Park. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Raumati Beach, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Paraparaumu Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Raumati Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Putangirua Pinnacles - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Southward Car Museum - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 11 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 31 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Lagoon Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tuatara Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger Wisconsin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunlong Restaurant & Fast Food - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Summer Breeze Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun trap by the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sun trap by the beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sun trap by the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sun trap by the beach! located?

This family-friendly Paraparaumu holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Paraparaumu Beach, Raumati Beach and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Kena Kena Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bianca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family home
We had a wonderful stay as a family. Close to the beach and shops. Everything available at the house you could think of!Such a sunny property, we willbe returning!! Hosts were fantastic with communication and replying to messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really quiet and right across the road from the beach. Shops a 5 min walk. Great location and property immaculate throughout. Cheers Bruce
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach in Raumati
Fantastic home, well located and roomy for a family. Good communication from the owners. Was very tidy and had all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for exploring the Kapiti Coast. Home away from home. Loved the beach walks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute neat little abode.
Loved staying here. Owners conscientious about looking after property. It was clean, nice and a pleasure to stay in. A little larger than the photo's give it credit for. A credit to the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lyn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

NZTBErin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was great. Lovely, clean, quiet and great location. The only thing handy would have been a washing machine and bigger clothes line - but we did go out and do that nearby, so was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely heavenly
We had a fantastic stay at Bill and Karen's Bach. The area was so beautiful and the house was perfect. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
This place was perfect for a long weekend stay to catch up with family in Raumati. We really only need beds, shower and somewhere to make breakfast. Everything was comfortable and communication with the hosts was very good. The house is in a good location, close to beach and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home!
What a lovely home, just a stones throw from a beautiful long beach!! We were welcomed with a bottle of bubble and chocolates and a card!!, the ghosts were very quick to respond and keep in contact. The house is so comfortable, good bed linens, fluffy towels, excellent water pressure in the shower. Kitchen is well designed and kitted out, we did not want for anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
A great getaway with at great view and amazing location. House was comfortable and tidy had all that we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location
Perfect for access to a beautiful beach. Great comfortable, modern, clean house. Owners were super responsive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab large house in a great location
The location was quiet and private yet close to both Raumati and Paraparaumu Beach shops, cafes and restaurants. The house is large and very well equipped. The sea can be viewed from the upstairs area. It's a perfect family home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
Lovely property, well equipped and right by the beach front.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Alexander v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The wonderful view matched the experience
This was the perfect base to catch up with friends in the Horowhenua, Kapiti and go to WOW in Wellington. Incredible view, fabulous facilities. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to hire again
Would totally recommend staying at this property if you're into beach combing and long walks topped off with having a delicious coffee at one of the beachfront cafes. The house was a home away from home. Clean and well stocked with good quality cooki ng utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing winter getaway
A comfortable, well-appointed holiday home in a great location - only a couple of minutes to the beach, and an easy stroll along the sand to the Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach shops and cafes. The hosts provided clear communication and were very easy to deal with. We’d definitely recommend this property, and would like to return ourselves in the warmer months to take full advantage of the beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Lovely house, location perfect for visiting family and handy to all shops and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Col B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seaside Weekend
We had a relaxing and restful weekend. The house was spotless and well appointed. Close to the beach and shops. I would highly recommend this bach for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend beach side retreat
Welcoming, warm property well equipped for our visit. Comfy beds and couches. Enjoyed the wine and chocs. Quick response from hosts with any questions. However found the Vrbo site very clunky to use when we were communicating with our hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend getaway
We loved our stay at Raumati beach. The property was perfect and loved the little gift left for us. So much beautiful sun in the lounge and right next to the beach with beautiful sunsets. Kitchen was well equipped and appreciated the heating for colder nights. We will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Great location and spacious enough for everyone to have their space. This is the third time we have stayed - 3 generations of our family. Loved sitting on the deck and walks to the beach. A very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to recoop
A catch up with family
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., aucksland New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sun Trap by the beach
This property is clean and comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds and furniture. Thank you to hosts Karen and Bill for welcome gift and card - a nice gesture. It really is a sun trap in the afternoon as the name suggests. Just a short walk to the beach. Plenty of restaurants at beach shopping area. I would happily recommend this property to others and would use again if I was going down there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Foo Fighters holiday
Would recommend the property and vendors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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Hosted by Bill and Karen

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