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Gorgeous Twin Totara Cottage.
Gorgeous Twin Totara Cottage.
Gorgeous Twin Totara Cottage.
Large, sunny and secluded deck.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61506.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Single room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful spacious home on large private section

This clean, outstanding, get-away-from-it-all home, is built in traditional style and features a large lounge, dining room and kitchen with dining facilities as well as two double bedrooms with antique queen-size beds plus another lovely room with two king single beds in it. The living area opens up to a large deck overlooking the lawn with its surrounding flower beds and Kowhai and Totara trees, frequently visited by Tuis, Bell Birds and Wood Pigeons. Gas fired central heating supplements the romantic wood burner in the lounge. More internal photos available on request.

Pinehaven is a heaven for morning walkers and cyclists. Children's play grounds are within the reserve only some five minutes walk away. Various restaurants, coffee shops and take-aways, a shopping centre with a great New World supermarket, as well as public transport are all within walking distances. Frequent busses and trains will take you to Wellington within 40 minutes, as well as the Hutt Valley and the wider Wellington Region that provides outstanding facilities for cultural events, museums, dining, the arts as well as for all outside and outdoor sports, including golf, hiking, mountain biking, boating and fishing. The wide sunny beaches of the Kapiti Coast as well as the beautiful Wairarapa with its world-famous vineyards are only 45 minutes driving away.

Special conditions:
Minimum stay two nights. Linen and towels provided. We welcome children, but because of the stream and the dense, bush-clad steep slope behind the house our the property is not really suitable for little ones. Absolutely no smokers or pets. No hen, stag or similar parties. Happy to discuss special rates for longer term stays.

Extras: Cleaning (NZ$80 per stay) and a refundable bond of $200 is required for every booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note there is a stream on the property
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Upper Hutt

Located in Pinehaven, a neighbourhood in Upper Hutt, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Heretaunga Players and Gillies Group Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Silver Stream Railway and The Cricket Museum. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Upper Hutt City, Upper Hutt

What's nearby

  • Pinehill Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Silver Stream Railway - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • New Zealand Defence College - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Trentham Racecourse - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Pomare Station - 7 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gerry's Charcoal Chicken - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jean's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bun Factory - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful spacious home on large private section pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful spacious home on large private section?

As of 5 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful spacious home on large private section on 5 Sept, 2026 start from S$187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful spacious home on large private section?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful spacious home on large private section?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful spacious home on large private section?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful spacious home on large private section located?

Located in Pinehaven, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Pinehill Park, New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) and New Zealand Defence College. Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Camp Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Lovely peaceful and comfortable stay. Everything you could need and plenty of room for 6 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your time. It was a pleasure having you stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We found this beautiful cottage such a delightful place to stay, it is well equipped, warm & ver

We found this beautiful cottage such a delightful place to stay, it is well equipped, warm & very homely.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We loved having you stay in our home. You and your family were ideal guests. Please come back and stay anytime. M
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely homely house well equipped and very clean and tidy.

We had a fantastic stay and would happily stay again .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil hideaway in Upper Hutt

A charming and very comfortable cottage furnished with antiques in a tranquil native tree setting
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet location surrounded by trees and the sound of birds.

Quiet location surrounded by trees and the sound of birds.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind words. You were a fantastic guest. Look forward to seeing you next time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home amongst the Pine Trees

Overall , suited our needs for a five weeks stay, plenty of space. All amenities available with supermarket only 2 kms away.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful temporary home away from homd

We loved staying here. The house was comfortable and clean and tidy. It was incredibly well stocked, right down to teabags, coffee, linen, crockery and cooking gear and internet. Good internet! It was cold and wet while we stayed but in warmer weather we would enjoy the garden and back porch.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Morning bird song

Great place to stay. Have rebooked for Nov when we come back for daughters wedding. Loved the birds in the morning and the stream, very tranquil. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2022
Thanks for your kind words! We'll be glad to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and homely

A great place to stay. Close to everything we needed. Would recommend. Only negative is the driveway is not good for a normal car as it bottoms out when entering
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2022
Thanks for staying. We are looking at getting the driveway repaved.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family house during our World Cup trip

As others mentioned, the security system caused a minor issue upon arrival. The code was provided but I entered it wrong causing the loud alarm for a few seconds. But after that, this was a wonder house for family (myself, wife, 2 daughters and my mother) during our trip to New Zealand for the Womens World Cup. House was very comfortable once the heater was running (we were there in July during winter). Kitchen was great to prepare snacks and small meals. Fridge/washer/dryer all as expected. I wish we could have spent more time outside in the lovely yard with the amazing plants but it was cold and rainy for much of our trip. Communication was good to send info and when I entered the alarm code wrong (opps!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times had

will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculately presented home in an attractive, tranquil location

Stayed 5 nights in late Sep/early Oct. I needed a kind of quiet, tranquil haven in order to do some detailed research & writing on a full-time basis over a number of days. Looked at a significant number of accommodation options throughout the Greater Wellington & Kapiti regions & this house was the frontrunner from the start. I wasn't disappointed ... beautifully quiet for the vast majority of time I was there. A very clean, immaculately presented home in really attractive gardens (with a fantastic little babbling brook out front & lots of babbling birds in the trees ... in both cases the sort of sounds I'm more than happy to hear ... beautiful tranquil nature). Loved the quirky stained glass windows too. Also want to emphasise the exceptional value for money (I've seen places that are little more than glorified sheds that charge a higher nightly fee ... whereas this is a gorgeous 3 bedroom home with fantastic expansive gardens & lawn). Suggesting hosts Madeleine et al are reasonable & generous people. Not out to make a quick buck. As with all accommodation (even the very best like Twin Totara Cottage) there were a few minor niggles ... but really too minor to mention ... dwarfed by the overall excellent quality of house & gardens and superb value for money. On a personal note: I must apologise for blotting my copybook right at the end of the stay. I closely followed all the house rules right up to the final 5 mins of my stay ... when - due to tiredness (went to bed far too late) - I reset the house alarm in the wrong sequence ... so the (remarkably loud !!!) alarm went off (wouldn't want to be a burglar in that situation ... eardrums almost bursting :-)) ... hence I ended up inadvertently breaking 2 or 3 house rules right in the last 5 mins of my stay. Entirely my own fault ... no doubt sending my BaB ratings into freefall :-) Overall, though, easily a 5 out of 5 home ... Grab this place with both hands if it becomes available.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely ‘Hidden Gem’.

On arrival we had a couple of minor glitches getting in – but Madeleine was available by phone and we got in okay (that time). Inside (yes, some of those are genuine antiques!) we found the security understandable and the furnishings a little intimidating, but we learned to relax with the heirlooms over time. That security system, however… While the heating system instructions were clear, and the clothes-washer, dish-washer, cooktop were of species familiar to us, the oven/griller was not. So on day 2, returning ‘home’, the security system shrieked and played up (a little – we got it right eventually but the NOISE!) and in the evening when I finally got the griller working (It’s ‘two ovens’ – different knobs apply!)) I burned the sausages and the system went off again and automatically called the Fire Brigade. But hey – what we paid for an entire nice, rather formal, house in a beautiful garden in a quiet suburban dendrite, one could have paid for a motel room the size of just the main bedroom. Off-street parking id problematic for cars with low clearance; but street parking availability is no problem. There is a choice of two patios, both pretty private (and a little chilly). It has a small, noisy creek running through the front garden. One tends to pause on the bridge. Adjoining forest walks are ‘private property, keep out’ (and very steep), and the Countdown supermarket is a 2.3km walk each way. On a walk up the street we met friendly neighbours (but this was before that ALARM X2?). If you rejoice in Formal, with no shoes permitted, this place utterly suits. It’s well equipped, some condiments were available, a bewildering array of crockery, etc. In fact, the longer we stayed, the more I liked the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrae G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Perfect property for our weekend.

Madeleine was very helpful when I struggled to complete booking payment and amend numbers staying. Excellent information via email, text and on-site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Peaceful Cottage filled with antiques.

Had a lovely homely feel. Very large house and would be ideal for family or two couples. Central heating, outside veranda and open living dining area were excellent. House was fully equpped with tea, coffee, soaps etc.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate and charming

The property is spotless and maintained to the highest standard. It's comfy and charming. It's a touch of yesteryear with quality antique furnishings but modern conveniences also - central heating, wireless internet, alarm, up to date kitchen and comfortable beds. It far exceeded my expectations. Support from Madeleine was very quick and very friendly. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t fault it

It suited our purpose with locality
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Beautiful setting and safe and secure neighbourhood. Fantastic house everything you could need. Thanks so much we had a wonderful experience and stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2022
Thanks for being great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

large home set in a lovely quiet location. Great kitchen Everything you need Lovely garden and sitting areas
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2022
Thanks for looking after the house so well.
Verified

8/10 Good

Remo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Feedback for Madeleine

Very comfortable and warm house to stay in, fully equipped. The instructions for operating the TV in the lounge should be re-written as we struggled to understand and in the end could only access TV1. As with a number of houses in the street the vehicle crossing from the road to the drive was in poor condition and shape. We both scraped the bottom of cars when entering, so had to park in the street. Our car was hired so we risk losing some of our damage deposit.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for you feedback we'll look into these issue. Hope you had no issues with the car hire.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and peaceful

Perfect little house in a nice quiet and serene area. Had everything that we could need for our weeks stay, beautifully well equipped kitchen and some very neat antique decor. Not far to the shops, and town. Really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2022
Thanks for your lovely review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't fault it

A wonderful stay at a beautiful home, can't say any more. Thank you!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2022
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay was exceptional. Suited our needs perfectly and the area is perfect for nice walking.

Thank you so much that we could share this beautiful environment and beautiful home. It was perfect. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2022
Aww thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Christmas getaway

We were super happy with our choice of stay for our Christmas holiday, the house and facilities totally exceeded our expectations :) A++
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2022
Thanks for looking after the house so well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimaima N.

The Manager was too awesome. Beautiful clean and tidy home and had everything you need.

Will definitely recommend this home to others..
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2022
Thank you for your kind words..

About the host

Hosted by Twin Totara Cottage - Madeleine (manager)

Host profile image
I, Madeleine as your host have managed our family home since my parents left overseas for travelling in 2014. I love interacting with my visitors and, as I only live a few minutes’ drive away am happy to come and assist you whenever you need my help. I am a professional VA, love reading and travelling and actively involved in school and scouting of my two little boys.

What makes this property unique

Listen to the native birds on deck overlooking the garden with its little stream.

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English, Dutch
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