Aotea Homestead

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A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and flowering trees.
A bedroom with two single beds, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A forested area with a variety of trees and a grassy path.
A cozy living room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, and a large sectional sofa.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace

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Hinakura, Martinborough

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Large room

+2
1 King Bed, 4 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Room 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hinakura

Hinakura is home to this holiday home. Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Te Kairanga Wines and Martinborough Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Hinakura, Martinborough

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aotea Homestead?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aotea Homestead on 1 Nov 2026 start from £176, 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 Aotea Homestead?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aotea Homestead?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aotea Homestead?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aotea Homestead located?

Set in Hinakura, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Te Kairanga Wines, Martinborough Golf Club and Martinborough Vineyard. Escarpment Vineyard and Luna Estate Winery are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend to anyone. Hopefully we have the opportunity to return one day. Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing holiday getaway

A perfect destination for our family gathering... really relaxing and comfortable and accommodated our needs perfectly. Hosts were on site but not at all intrusive and really friendly and helpful at the same time. A great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Very peace place to stay and the owners are very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Great location, amazing home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Aotea Farm Homestay

An interesting historical property that coped well with a large group. The road in is a bit challenging given the loss of the usual route from Martinborough but we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gre

Very nice owners and a lovely property. We loved the place but found thd directions quite confusing .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Retreat

We were worried about the road after reading a previous review, but no need to be. Driving was on a normal gravel road, and while it did feel a long time, the road was worth it to get to the lovely old homestead. It gave us townies a real country retreat.and it was a joy to have time with our grown children and their families, all together yet enough space to not feel crowded. We stayed in the cottage also which was great as an overflow for our large numbers. The tennis court and sandpit covered most peoples needs and a good selection of games/toys completed our wants. Well equipped kitchen. Fantastic hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Misleading listing

Listing is misleading as due to long term road closure between Martinborough and the property (expected to be on going for a year) that was not mentioned in the listing or at the time of booking. The actual time on the only other route from Martinborough is well over an hour on a poor road that damaged our car to the extent we had to hire a rental. We would not have booked this place had we known the condition of the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Perfect location to get away with family

We choose this home as it was a remote location and had no cell phone or internet access - great to get everyone to disconnect. Although access is now more difficult (due to a slip blocking the road out of Martinborough) the journey was worth it. You need to factor in a good 1.5hrs from Carterton depending on the road conditions and be prepared to drive through a farm station. Although long, we loved journeying through the station and appreciating this remote part of rural NZ. The property is as described and the outdoor activities are great for the kids with tennis, cricket, badminton and swimming down the river. The only downside is the property is a little tired and wasn't quite as clean as we would have liked. Also, given the current situation with access you need to take everything you might want - we planned out our meals as it is a 3 hour round trip to Carterton if you forget something. The hosts were very friendly, non-intrusive and only to happy to help with directions to the best river spots etc. They are also relaxed about you exploring their incredible property, the walk to the top is well worth the reward.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely and relaxing

Thank you for hosting us on your working farm! Owners are relaxed and friendly and while they live on site it’s not intrusive. Bit of a trek to get there but peaceful surroundings when there. Lovely visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Country Getaway

It was a great spot for our extended family to spend some quality time. Plenty of room, nice and warm and great location for the kids to play and explore. No cellphone or internet reception at the house (worked in some spots around the farm) but this made for a great way to properly relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

The house was great, suited us perfectly and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wairarapa in the Autumn

We all enjoyed our stay at Hinakura, especially the tennis court and the lovely walks on the property. Also the trip to the higher parts of the farm. Special thanks to Clayton.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing old styled farmhouse

We had a great getaway for the weekend from Wellington and felt like we stepped back in time and explored the area,the house was great and surrounding property!~ really enjoyed the stay,super clean and warm, had the fire going both nights and played sum acoustic guitar and had a few glasses of wine! A great weekend in all ,and I will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property was beautiful and the views were amazing.

The house and surrounding ammenities are very nice. Be prepared that there is little to no cell service, starting on the road out of Martinborough. Overall the house was fantastic and the hosts were welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Accommation as described. Wet weather kept us in more than expected but lots of room and very homey
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hinakura Haven

Great place to stay and play! Clear, friendly and concise comms with owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Country retreat

We loved our stay. Clayton very hospitable and friendly. ( Karen was away). We enjoyed the freedom of being able to walk and run on the farm. Keith caught two fish which we are still eating. The old house is beautiful. Nuu you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to stay

The house is quite good, thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boys weekend

The hosts were amazing, will definitely go again such a beautiful place and part of Nz , everyone loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property !

WE enjoyed everyday at the house, the garden is amazing and the house is spacious. We had the best stay and we will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific getaway!

What a fantastic place. It was just wonderful. So cosy too, with the wood burner. We all had lots of fun. We'll be back again. Thank you Karen and Clayton.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely old homestead in a tranquil setting

Very relaxing, in a lovely rural setting; a dishwasher and electric blankets for cold nights would have been nice for “urban softies”!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful homestead - nice and warm and clean - would recommend

Great experience staying at the beautiful homestead - communication great - would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural escape

Fairly remote location suited our needs perfectly. 11 people (2 couldn't make it in the end) with adequate beds for all. Played many games -with the kids- of tennis (no lines on court), croquet (took own set), cricket and nearby (5km trip) swimming hole in stream was a great success given the sunny weather. Took all own food drink - (too far to return to nearest shop for a bottle of milk!) with good cold storage space. Kitchen clean and fairly well-equipped. Good outdoor eating in garden location. Rugged beach not too far away. Owners Karen and Clayton live on site, weren't intrusive and most helpful when needed to assist with any queries,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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