Character cottage in private garden setting

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A garden pathway surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and flowering plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a microwave, and a sink. There is a skylight above the island and a view of greenery outside.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a piano.
A cozy living room with a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a red floral rug. A kitchen with white cabinets and a window is visible in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Greytown, Greytown
  • Place, Cobblestones Village Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Stonehenge Aotearoa
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexia Urban Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom plus bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Greytown

Located in Greytown, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Fell Locomotive Museum and Vintage Aviation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alexia Urban Winery and Gladstone Vineyard. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Greytown, Greytown

What's nearby

  • Greytown Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stella Bull Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alexia Urban Winery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Offering Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The French Baker - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cahoots - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Character cottage in private garden setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Character cottage in private garden setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character cottage in private garden setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character cottage in private garden setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Character cottage in private garden setting located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Greytown Library and Stella Bull Park. Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great information from the hosts Pleasant stay in a charming cottage .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant weekend stay

Was a wonderfully relax comfortable stay. Short walk into village, quiet street. A lovely retreat. Definitely love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely character cottage

Cottage very cosy , clean and very well equiped .. easy walk to town. Owner was very helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage was just as we wanted. Lovely inside and out. Clean and comfortable and in a great location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing wee place. Perfect!!

The location to the Greytown cafes etc is excellent. Its a well stocked place from kitchenware to DVDs and so many options for sitting around relaxing.Cant wait to return in winter with the cosy fire and spa bath. Definitely will be back and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Superb

Wonderful hosts, the property was super clean, the beds were comfortable and the home oozed charm and character, The garden was just a delight and so private. the perfect retreat. we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful garden

This is a lovely cottage that is so close to Greytowns Main Street. It has the features of proximity while providing a peaceful place to stay. Thanks so much for the wine and for sharing your gorgeous cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

Gorgeous cottage, beautifully finished and super close to town. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid Winter Christmas getaway

A well appointed and beautiful little cottage. Very clean with very good beds and linen. The wood burner provided a very cosy atmosphere for our winter stay. An easy stroll to the main street and shops. great communication with owners. looking forward to staying again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything you need

Nice large accommodation, neat and tidy. Interior décor is a trip back in time. Great garden. Modern kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Everything was just great. Enjoyed sitting on the sunny verandah with a glass of wine
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Only issue was with the security door keypad didn't wk but lovely neighbour had a key
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2023
We are so sorry you had an issue with the key pad Sandra. We thought it must have needed a spray of crc but it did open the first time for us.......if you enter an incorrect number the first time and you didn't clear it will always fail.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Cottage

The cottage is so warm and friendly the moment you walk in. Everything is available and the look, feel and cleanliness is superior. The gardens are great with many areas to sit and enjoy the view and the sunshine. This is our second stay and though a few years apart the quality has been maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We are pleased that you had a good experience at Roses on West. Thank you for your positive comments and for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy we would welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect setting, felt very much at home and lovely warm fire. Thank you for the attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really great place. Excellent location in Greytown, close to the main street but a block away from the heavy traffic and noise. The house itself was lovely, we really liked the incredibly spacious living area, with lots of options for seating and relaxing, along with the wood burner. The garden was also so nice, despite it being a bit later in the seasons. The beds were also really comfortable. What would've made the stay a 5-star would be a few minor things we felt were missing. Would've loved to have had better bath towels, the ones provided were more of a basic bath sheet. There were a couple of things we needed to purchase in the supermarket for our stay that one might expect to have provided (kitchen roll/paper), and some additional toilet roll was needed. How we described the cottage was it was so close to being top level boutique class, with just a couple of really easy tweaks in terms of the amenties provided. We would absolutely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rose on West

Beautiful gardens Fabulous cottage interior / exterior Duvet in second bedroom - candle wick and sheds fluff. Found this to aggravate sinuses.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
Sorry Elaine to hear that the duvet ( there were sheets folded over the duvet ) caused your sinus to flare up we have never received that comment before so we have filed it with another one we had where the guests advised us that the lights are not suitable for craftwork. If duvets and craftwork are an issue please do not book. No mention how we went out of way to drop off clothing you left behind at you sisters house .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We thoroughly enjoyed our Greytown stay.

A very nice place to stay. - both the cottage and the township of Greytown. The cottage had everything we wished for, and that wood fire was so welcome. It was really close to the action on Main Street, and made those shopping and coffee/ cake trips very easy to do. We can recommend a short drive to the Fensham Bush Reserve for a delightful bush walk among birdsong, and babbling brooks. We promise ourselves to return and discover more of the Wairarapa in the near future. - thanking you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in Greytown

Perfect house for two couples, very comfortable beds, a home away from home with beautiful gardens and surroundings. Spotlessly clean, close to town , just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay in Greytown

Lovely cottage, beautifully appointed, lots of nice extra touches. The garden is a delight. Thoroughly recommended for couples or two friends for a stay in Greytown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

Great location and a charming and tranquil cottage. Easy access to all Wairarapa attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful cottage close to everything in Greytown.

The cottage is so appealing from the outside with well tendered gardens. Inside it doesn't disappoint with lovely furnishings and everything you could possibly need for your stay. The bath and bath foam was a real treat and bed super comfortable. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roses on West

Beautiful little cottage with all we needed, great fire. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best so didn’t use the garden area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoroughly relaxing

Had a lovely relaxing time at this property, very homely, sweet cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

The weather was terrible but the cute cottage was super cosy & warm and we had a lovely time. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roses on West

Roses on West is exactly as stated "on the label" - it is very clean, comfortable and well-appointed, and it is very handy to the shopping area. Communication with the owners was easy and timely. We would definitely recommend it without hesitation, and would happily stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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