Vailima Escape: 3BR pool home, sleeps 10

Entire home in Apia, Samoa

  1. 10 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.66 out of 5 stars.35 reviews
Hosted by Holiday Homes Team
  1. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Mountain and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.
Bring the family or group together in this spacious three-bedroom Vailima home with a private fenced pool and room for up to 10 guests. Four air conditioners, unlimited Wi-Fi, a full kitchen, covered patio and secure parking make it a comfortable base for a shared Samoa stay.

✦ STAY HIGHLIGHTS
✓ Private three-bedroom home for up to 10 guests
✓ Fully fenced private swimming pool
✓ Air conditioning in all three bedrooms and the living room
✓ 19L bottled-water cooler included

The space
The open-plan living and dining area connects to a fully equipped kitchen and large covered patio with outdoor dining. Guests have exclusive use of the fenced pool, a private laundry with washing machine and dryer just outside the front door, a desk workspace and parking for two vehicles. The 55-inch smart TV has Netflix logged in, and a starter 19-litre filtered-water bottle is supplied.

✦ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
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✓ Bedroom 1: one king bed with ensuite
✓ Bedroom 2: one queen bed and one single bed
✓ Bedroom 3: two queen beds
✓ Living room: one ordinary couch is prepared for the tenth guest
✓ Maximum occupancy: 10 guests; linen, pillows and towels are supplied for couch sleeping

Guest access
Guests have private use of the home, driveway, covered patio and fenced pool. These areas are partitioned from the three studios behind the house. Separately booked studio guests cannot access the pool or patio.

Other things to note
✦ SELF CHECK-IN
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✓ Your self check-in instructions link is sent by Airbnb message approximately 24 hours before the standard 2:00 pm check-in time.
✓ The instructions include the property location, access information, parking and entry details.
✓ For security, access codes and key-safe details are provided only to confirmed guests.

✦ SAMOA CASH POWER
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Samoa uses prepaid electricity, locally called Cash Power.

✓ We load starter credit before arrival, based on the length of your stay.
✓ The credit contributes toward normal use of lighting, hot water, appliances and air conditioning.
✓ Air conditioning - especially continuous use or running several units - uses electricity more quickly.
✓ If the included credit runs low, guests are responsible for purchasing additional Cash Power.
✓ The meter shows the remaining balance, and step-by-step instructions for checking the balance and adding credit are included in your check-in guide.

✦ DRINKING WATER
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A bottled-water cooler and one complimentary 19L bottle of drinking water are provided for your arrival. Additional bottles are not included and can be purchased locally when required.

✦ SELF-CATERING STAY
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This is self-catering accommodation. To help you settle in, we provide a starter supply of:

✓ Drinking water
✓ Milk, sugar, coffee and tea
✓ Toilet paper
✓ Soap

These starter supplies are provided for your arrival and are not replenished during the stay. Guests should purchase any additional supplies they require.

✦ EARLY CHECK-IN & LATE CHECKOUT
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✓ Standard check-in is from 2:00 pm and checkout is by 10:00 am.
✓ Paid check-in from 12:00 pm and checkout until 12:00 pm may be available, subject to advance confirmation.
✓ Check-in before 12:00 pm requires booking the previous night.
✓ Checkout after 12:00 pm requires booking the following night.
✓ Additional nights are subject to availability and must be confirmed before making travel arrangements.

✦ AIRPORT TRANSFERS
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Airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged with advance notice. Availability and pricing depend on the number of passengers, luggage requirements and travel time. Please message us after booking for details.

✦ TRAVELLING WITH A LARGER GROUP?
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The 3BR home and three studios can accommodate up to 16 guests combined. Additional accommodation is subject to availability. Each rental is booked separately and retains its own private areas and facilities. Message us through Airbnb before booking so we can check availability and recommend the best combination for your group.

✦ IMPORTANT TO KNOW
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✓ The beds accommodate nine guests; the tenth guest sleeps on an ordinary living-room couch.
✓ Pool or lawn maintenance may require advance-notified access during longer stays.
✓ Children require active pool supervision. Smoking is not permitted inside.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 126 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.66 out of 5 stars from 35 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 69% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 29% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 3% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Apia, Upolu, Samoa

✓ Quiet side-street setting in Vailima
✓ About 2 minutes by car from the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and trail
✓ About 9-10 minutes from central Apia
✓ A short drive from Moto'otua Hospital
✓ Popular restaurants and supermarkets are generally within about 5 minutes by car, including Scalini's, Giordano's Pizza, Curry House, Kokobanana, DMC, Lynn's Supermarket and Myna's Supermarket
✓ SPREP, the U.S. Embassy, Vaiala Beach School and the Australian and New Zealand diplomatic residences are generally within about 5 minutes by car
✓ About 25 minutes from Maninoa Beach

Meet your host

Host
1,036 reviews
4.74 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
My work: Holiday Home Samoa
Fun fact: Don't like dust btwn my toes or fingers
Hi, I'm Rosie, the core of Holiday Homes Samoa. As a devoted Airbnb host, I ensure guests find comfort in our properties, from snug studio units to grand 4/5+ bedroom homes. Each spot offers prime amenities, and kitchens set for culinary feats. Centrally located, access main attractions with ease. We merge comfort, affordability, and sophistication. Immerse in our island charm. Secure your booking with Holiday Homes Samoa now!

Co-hosts

  • Viona Mary-Louise
  • Keri

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm