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Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br>

Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br>

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Overview of Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br>

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Frasertown, Hawke's Bay
  • Popular LocationAlexandra Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationTe Urewera National Park42 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Waikaremoana46 min drive
  • AirportGisborne (GIS)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br>

Stable Cottage is a rustic former farm workers' accommodation with heatpump, wifi, Smart TV and a Wifi Speaker.
The cottage has views of the valley and is set in a hectare of grounds laid out by the owner's grandparents. The main bedroom is West looking across the Waiau river; the twin room has french doors opening onto a veranda overlooking the grounds.
A private west-facing verandah overlooks the river directly below, with seating, a dining table, Weber BBQ plus an outdoor bath adjacent.
There is an eco natural swimming pond in the grounds.
The river is suitable for experienced swimmers and kayakers with rainbow & brown trout.
Mahia Beach and or Morere Hot Springs are 50 minutes away
Lake Waikaremoanais a 35-minute drive.
The Cottage is 80 minutes drive from Napier Airport or 60 minutes from Gisborne.

Property manager

John Davey
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Babies welcome - No toddlers through age 13

Events

No events allowed
Guests are welcome

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This property shares the grounds of a working farm

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
Note from host: Guests are welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Frasertown

Located in Frasertown, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gaiety Theatre is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Urewera National Park and Alexandra Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Frasertown, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Alexandra Park - 15 min drive
  • Standring Park - 16 min drive
  • Te Urewera National Park - 42 min drive
  • Lake Waikaremoana - 46 min drive
  • Mahia Beach - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frasertown Tavern - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic retreat in the country
Started with excellent communication prior to arrival. John and Sarah were wonderful hosts. The setting/location is beautiful. This quaint cottage has been tastefully modernised and provided everything we needed for our long weekend stay. Thoroughly recommend this property and the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raima H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay Stables Cottage
Such a peaceful environment with some yesteryear adornments plus rustic and old fashioned furnishings etc. Would recommend this property to everyone .... Xlent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is in a beautiful rural location in the Hawke's Bay region. It's secluded, secure and very comfortable. The manager and owner, John, was very welcoming, friendly and helpful with tips about where to go and what to do. The surrounding area has stunning forests, lakes, beaches and walks of all levels of difficulty. Groceries and other supplies can be bought in the nearest town, Wairoa - about 15 km away. Appliances all worked well and there was plenty of hot water. A car is essential to explore the region. Overall, this was a wonderful place to stay in the New Zealand countryside that was relaxing and comfortable in a beautiful area with many great options for outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work Trip
Stay was good , only there in the evenings as a business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Stable Cottage
Perfectly snug, warm cottage with great facilities. We loved our stay and will be back to take John up on his offer of a walk around the farm. Awesome river views and farmland all around. Peaceful. Everything we needed was on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Davey

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Father was born here; I grew up on the neighbouring farm. I took over managing the farm in 1969 before selling in 1983. My wife Sarah & I bought the property back in 2005.

Why they chose this property

I wanted to return to the river, the trees and the house that I built in 1976.

What makes this property unique

My brothers, sisters & I grew up in these hills, building huts, making dams in the creeks and cutting tracks along the banks. We loved the river and the trees.

Wife Sarah and I enjoy the garden, watching the trees change, and the birds that make their home here.

Languages:

English

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