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Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley

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Exterior
Bathtub, towels, soap, toilet paper
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Waipapa Bay, Canterbury
  • Okiwi Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ohau Point Lookout
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Waipapa Bay

Located in Waipapa Bay, this farm stay is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Okiwi Bay and Ohau Falls. .This family-friendly farm stay is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Ohau Point Lookout and 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Kaikoura Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Okiwi Bay - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ohau Point Lookout - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 31 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 42 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 42 min drive - 45.4 km

About this property

Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley

Rural farm cottage located in the picturesque Clarence Valley. This is a great base to explore our region and the beautiful Kaikoura coast which is only 10 minutes away. Fishing, diving, biking, walking and much more. You could enjoy a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc on the verandah, or relax with a good book and enjoy the bird song. We are the closest accommodation to the amazing Middle Hill Mountain Bike Park, only 2kms up the road. Unlimited Wi Fi is available.
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub.Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jane

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Books
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Washing machine

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 2 and under are free.

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
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

Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaz B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet place to recharge

My sole intention for this visit was to disconnect from the noise & speed of city life, to clear my head and recharge. This location was perfect for that. The cottage is exactly what you would expect as an old farm house, with a modernised kitchen. I loved the farmhouse feel. Flowers, Eggs & Lemons made it feel very welcoming.I have already booked again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm Cottage

We felt very welcomed. Our hosts were warm and kind. We were greeted by fresh farm eggs and beautiful flowers . Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely retreat

Great secluded location. Friendly hosts. Older house but spotlessly clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Quirky Cottage

Lovely quirky cottage in a peaceful setting. Well equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, which was a bonus. Lovely to be provided with eggs and lemons on arrival. The cottage has obviously been added to in various stages over time, therefore as others have commented, the bathroom setup is unusual with four doors. However, there are now locks on the three doors into the house. The fourth door is to the laundry and this is also where the toilet is. There is an outside door to the laundry, so the toilet can be accessed this way, if someone is in the bathroom (provided the outside door is unlocked!). One bedroom's only internal access is through the bathroom, but it also has an external door. There is no mobile phone signal (Spark), but this is not an issue with the unlimited internet. Unfortunately the weather wasn't very good when we were there (mid summer), but it was lovely to be able to light the fire one morning when it was cold with no sun expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing trip to celebrate the new year.

My friends and I had an amazing time staying at this lovely bach over New Year's! The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. Its location was perfect, being close to several scenic walks and hikes which we thoroughly enjoyed. The hosts were fantastic - friendly, accommodating, and quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and we would happily recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M., Christchurch, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little cottage

We wanted to ask Jane more about the history of the cottage as it seems to be over 100 years old at a guess. It has been nicely renovated inside though so is fairly modern. The location is totally remote and very private. We enjoyed a great BBQ on the lovely deck in the evening sun. Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice farm cottage

Lovely rustic farm cottage with real charm. Little touches like the fresh flowers and fruit made us feel really welcome. It was nice to sit in front of the fireplace and play games.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H., AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and beautiful location

A great country location. Don't forget to visit the seals on Oahu point!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia Van K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmhouse in a beautiful valley.

Gorgeous flowers and birdsong surround you in a beautiful valley. Special touches like fresh plums and flowers made our stay more memorable. Older farmhouse had everything we needed for sleeping and cooking and our hostess was friendly and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic stopover

Great overnight stay between Kaikoura and Blenheim. Very comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nostalgic hideaway

Came across this little gem last minute and so glad we did. The cottage took us back to memories of the original kiwi bach experience, all the basics provided, fresh flowers and fruit, comfy beds and a proper homely stay - we even needed the fire which the lovely owners had started for us for our arrival. Definitely recommend for a peaceful break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bob & Mary C., Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Bob

We enjoyed our short break at Waipapa Farm cottage. Even though the cottage was basic we so enjoyed the peace and being able to wander around the farm. Our hosts Jane and Ben were very friendly and responded to our requests quickly. There was no lock on the toilet door and the bathroom sink had no plug but these were minor problems that could have been easily solved. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage for two or three people, (there were seven of us). The more people the greater the price as each additional guest incurs an extra charge which makes the cottage expensive for what it is. Apart from that, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa a.

Liked: Cleanliness

country cottage

We enjoyed this country cottage. It was comfortable and has a lot of character. It is surrounded with old trees and beautiful mountains. We were met with flowers, lemons, and local eggs. A wonderful farm experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and beautiful stay

Had an amazing stay. Really beautiful location and loads of space. Highlight was how comfortable and cozy the bed was! Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beneath a snow capped mountain, we loved our connection.

Weather became rough the following day on arrival. Suddenly, we were confined to our escape, environment, privacy, security, & romanticism. Our host met with us once settled in, & again before departing. It is a simple farm cottage, catches the sun with a warmth factor of 8/10, allows for outside open space characteristics & very well sheltered from southern environments. The water is clean & drains well. During the night it is cozy. The neighborhood are friendly & seem to support its aspect, upstream & to the river mouth some 4km away. My partner & I are very impressed & think we got a deal breaker (considering we've stayed iat 3 other home stays during our road trip). We thank bookabach for listing the opportunity, & didn't mind the 30min journey to Kaikoura & activities the region has to offer. Ka mo te wehe tumeke Ngati Kuri. "There is magic awaiting for those who master its respect of such beauty".
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rianna U.

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolutely charming farmstay ❤️

My hubby, 2 year old daughter and I had a great stay here! Place was spacious, owners were lovely (very flexible and easy to communicate with as well) and we had so much fun exploring the property! They even had the port-a-cot set up for us! Highly recommend especially for families 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

JO H.

Rustic

We would love to stay again in the future, but would be nice to see an upgrade in the bathroom facilities and locks on the doors. 4 doors into 1 bathroom and no locks made things a bit uneasy!! Great kitchen, able to cook proper meals and great location for the mountain bike tracks 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country homestead

Old farm homestead nicely refreshed with beautiful rural outlook
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmhouse cottage

Lovely spot in farmland north of Kaikoura. Limited cell service/wifi but beautiful listening to the birds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Valley Retreat

The large house was great to stay in, and located in the lovely Clarence Valley. Typical old farm cottage close to great drives up both sides of the valley
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for a stop

Nice and quiet. Has everything you need. Would be perfect for a large group.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

John & Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic farm cottage

Quiet location with birdsong.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B., Auckland, New Zealand

Relaxing. Warm. Sentimental.

It’s like farmhouses I remember from 50 years ago. Eccentric, roomy … and a great fire. We were definitely going to get up early to explore around here. Except that we didn’t. We made up the fire, had breakfast, made a cup of tea and sat relaxedly in chair and couch in front of that fire. We were tired from vigorously travelling and this was the medicine we needed. Comfy beds. (Roll-together mattress long-replaced.) Spacious. Seriously nice hostess!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Spot!

Fabulous farmhouse and home away from home… In a beautiful and picturesque valley - the hosts were very accommodating and helpful… Lovely flowers, fresh eggs and lemons upon arrival…. Thank you…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022