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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carterton, Carterton
  • Daysh House Garden
    5 min drive
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa
    5 min drive
  • Cobblestones Village Museum
    5 min drive
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Carterton

Located in Carterton, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum. .This family-friendly cottage is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Alexia Urban Winery and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Gladstone Vineyard.

What's nearby

  • Daysh House Garden - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gladstone Vineyard - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 24 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clareville Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cuckoo Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mirabelle Catering & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aroma India - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town

Waihakeke Cottage, located on a small farm, is for those looking for stand alone modern accommodation away from town.
During these times of potential Covid-19 risk we will be doing extra cleaning., and we'll be asking anyone who is unwell to think about coming to stay at a later date.

Our cottage was built in late 2015, and while adjacent to the main house, is private with fantastic rural views over farmland and towards the Tararua Range and Eastern Hills. Clean, and modern with double glazing for warmth in Winter; cool in Summer.

The swimming pool is available for our guests(seasonal). We've got lambs and calves in Spring, sometimes pigs, ducks and chickens. And always our 2 friendly labradors.
A short 5 minute drive to fabulous shops and cafes in Greytown and Carterton, and 20 minutes to Martinborough. Go walking in the Tararuas, sample wines in Gladstone or Martinborough, bike on the rail trail in Greytown or on the country roads. Plenty to do or just relax taking in the views.
We offer complimentary tea/coffee(Nespresso machine), some fresh home baking and eggs from our chickens.
Special conditions:
Ask about buying a dozen eggs from our chickens to take home-$5 a dozen subject to the chickens laying!!
No smoking inside

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free cottage features table tennis, a playground, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

NicoleHe6

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please ask, but be aware we are a working farm

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waihakeke Fantastic Rural Views
Waihakeke-a Rural Getaway so Close to Town Cottage
Waihakeke-a Rural Getaway so Close to Town Carterton
Waihakeke-a Rural Getaway so Close to Town Cottage Carterton

Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for our weekend away - Nicole was very helpful and the place was just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property and a great location. We really appreciated the hosts allowing our kids to feed the animals and have a swim in the pool. The accommodation was lovely and comfy with everything we needed. We'd love to sray again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Waipawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 2 night base
Serenity is the perfect description for the lovely home to stay in. We were greeted by a gorgeous four legged girl with a red band gumboot as a welcome gift. Meeting the owner was like meeting a old family member. Having the home baked bread, fresh eggs, and homemade jam along with Tea Leaf tea was a winner. Its a great place to stay, we are coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Good location, easy to find the place. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Nice quiet place to stay also close to town and the children enjoyed seeing the Animals. Awesome Host easy to communicate with Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shuyan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Animal farm vibe Bach
Very kid friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Loved the home made bread and eggs thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

tobin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostess! She left us fresh bread and cookies as well as farm fresh eggs! the area was beautiful with sheep pastures all around. the cottage was clean and everything updated! Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite
Great to deal with but because of weather storm we were unable to get there or stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
on tour with mum
This was an accessible property close to main road, but peaceful and very well provisioned. We enjoyed using this place as a base for visiting local Wairarapa towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely place and great hosts. Above and beyond facilities and little touches, we would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deloise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and lovely place
We had a lovely weekend at this property. Very peaceful and quiet and not far if you want to escape Wellington. Nicole is a great host and very accommodating. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay.
What a lovely place and hosts. The home made bread and biscuits were so yummy yummy and the freshly laid eggs for breakfast were wonderful. We stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A home away from home
We enjoyed this farm experience, with all the comforts of home, beautiful rural scenery, peaceful and quiet, with a lovely welcome of fresh bread, farm eggs and home-made biscuits.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely host
Thanks to the host for being easy around checking out the property beforehand. Real easy process and nice touches added. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient country get-away
Nice property, and good location between Greytown and Carterton, with peaceful views of sheep in the paddocks, and of hills beyond. Set back from SH2, so easy to find, but not noisy. Lovely friendly family hosting, and fresh home baking and eggs were a real treat. Kids enjoyed the books, board games, and fort in the garden 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay - very family friendly
We really enjoyed our stay. The lovely hosts greeted us, gave us fresh bread, cookies and milk. The house was well set up for families and the kids loved the toys and pool! The beds were comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the friendly labradors and looking out to see the cows and farmland
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short n sweet
Nicole and Dr. Dave were fabulous hosts. Fresh farm eggs and homemade bread and biscuits = fantastic. The swimming pool was incredible. Fabulously maintained.

10/10 Excellent

Tereska K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location for a Wairarapa visit
Nicole is a great host. Lovely fresh bread and eggs provided as well as homemade biscuits! Property ticks all the boxes. Beds were comfortable & everything supplied that we needed. Swimming pool was welcome on a hot afternoon. Dogs were lovely and added to the charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan ,Wendy and Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Very good thanks

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot to recharge our batteries
We had a lovely weekend at this property - the hosts were very friendly and welcoming, and the cottage was clean, warm and modern. The (still warm) homemade bread and biscuits were a treat. Our 6 year son absolutely loved the sweet animals, and being able to bottle-feed a tiny lamb was very special!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Piers F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Very nice cottage, modern clean and warm. Nicole was really helpful and accommodating for my family. Happy to recommend and will definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short and sweet
The property owner was so lovely and they were amazing hosts. The little cottage is so clean and feels very homey. Love waking up to the view of their farmland and all the animals. The pool was amazing and the facilities were awesome. Very accurate to the listing and no doubt we will be back! Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family get away
My family enjoyed our stay- so peaceful and a very comfortable and modern cottage! My daughter loved the sweet animals and the gorgeous new pool made it especially hard to leave. Nicole and her fam are an absolute delight. Excellent value.. Hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020