Anna and Boyd’s place is top notch in Paraparamau Beach. The apartment is extremely spacious and comfortable, with everything so well thought out for guests. Start with a very large, well-equipped, and clean kitchen and laundry where cooking is a pleasure. (Anna is one of few hosts who remember to leave you open shelves and drawers for your own things, while still stocking every imaginable kitchen essential.) The modern bathroom is one of our favorites in a year of full-time Airbnb stays in New Zealand. The high quality linens and fluffy towels are luxurious. The extremely stylish yet comfy living/dining area with enormous windows everywhere makes this a very relaxing and enjoyable place to spend a night, or as we did, two weeks.
Add to that the gracious and warm hospitality of your hosts and you can’t go wrong choosing this as your place right across the road from an endlessly walkable beach and the ferry to Kapiti island. (This location also provides easy access to all the Kapiti Coast beaches/walks/cycling/towns as it is right in the middle between Otaki and Paekakariki, within long but doable walking or easy cycling distance to Queen Elizabeth Park and Waikanae Estuary/River trails.)
Thanks again Anna and Boyd for a lovely stay!