Cozy guesthouse in stunning garden

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Garden view from verandah
Bedroom with cotton sheets, and feather duvet
Room
Living area
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Otaki, South Manakau
  • Popular LocationOtaki Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaikanae Beach24 min drive
  • AirportParaparaumu (PPQ)26 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtaki Gorge27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy guesthouse in stunning garden

A cozy guesthouse situated in a stunning 2 hectare garden. The guesthouse is fully self contained and well renovated with quality fixtures and fittings. Outdoor furniture and BBQ available so you can make the most of the garden during your stay.
Special conditions:
No smoking allowed sorry.

The property is not suitable for children due to the numerous ponds in the garden.

No cooking spicy or deep fried food that may permeate the curtains and carpet and be unpleasant for future guests.

If you wish to stay one night only please contact us. A $30 surcharge will apply, to be paid on arrival.

Please note we have a very friendly medium-sized dog and a cat who are likely to visit for a pat.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

ruth

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Manakau

Located in Manakau, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Otaki River Walks and Ohau Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Nga Manu Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Map
Otaki, South Manakau

What's nearby

  • Otaki Beach - 14 min drive
  • Waikanae Beach - 24 min drive
  • Otaki Gorge - 27 min drive
  • Raumati Beach - 31 min drive
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Nga Purapura - 11 min drive
  • Cafe Sixty SIX - 11 min drive
  • River Cottage Cafe - 10 min drive
  • River Stone Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Subway - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaye F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little getaway haven
Thank you Ruth and Gary I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The hosts were great. Nothing was a problem, however at the same time, they are very intuitive in gauging how much their guests wish to interact or not. Such a great place to kick back and unwind. Also very handy location to many things if wanting to explore. I 've had a lovely holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerard v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing garden and friendly hosts
This is truly a stunning location. A beautiful getaway to recharge the batteries.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
All good nice place and ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation in lovely gardens
Everything in the house was perfect for a home away from home. The gardens are exquisite and somewhere well worth visiting. Thank you Ruth and Gary for letting us stay in your beautiful holiday home and we will be back to see the gardens in other seasons!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Break.
We enjoyed our stay and had a really good time talking with Ruth and Garry about their extensive gardens. The guest home is comfortable and met all our expectations. We took e-bike rides to Otaki and Waikawa. We hope to be back in Autumn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by ruth

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We are a semi-retired couple, keen travellers and gardeners. We live with a cat and dog, hens and sheep.

Why they chose this property

We love the peaceful environment we live in. We are in a sheltered microclimate, excellent for growing plants, fruit and vegetables. We also enjoy being close to excellent beaches, good golf courses and walking tracks, yet we are still close enough to Wellington to take advantage of what a larger city has to offer.

What makes this property unique

One hours drive to Wellington city or 15 minutes from the suburban train

Languages:

English
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