Just a short distance from the lake, this smoke-free cottage lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 8-minute drive to Coastlands Shoppingtown or the 5-minute drive to Kapiti Coast Electric Tramway (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return, you can unwind in the rooftop private hot tub or sip a drink in the garden. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi.

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental features a Select Comfort bed, premium bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and a down comforter. In addition, there's a hydromassage showerhead, along with towels, bathrobes, and soap. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll have a washer and dryer, too.