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Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town

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A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a metal fence, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a potted plant with yellow flowers, and a building with a corrugated metal exterior.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a window with a view of a field.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a fenced yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Carterton, Carterton
  • Place, Daysh House Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cobblestones Village Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonehenge Aotearoa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Living room

1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town

Waihakeke Cottage, located on a small farm, is for those looking for stand alone modern accommodation away from town.

Our cottage was built in late 2015, and while adjacent to the main house, is private with fantastic rural views over farmland and towards the Tararua Range and Eastern Hills. Clean, and modern with double glazing for warmth in Winter; cool in Summer.

The swimming pool is available for our guests(seasonal). We've got lambs in Spring, sometimes pigs, and chickens. And always our 2 dogs.
A short 5 minute drive to fabulous shops and cafes in Greytown and Carterton, and 20 minutes to Martinborough. Go walking in the Tararuas, sample wines in Gladstone or Martinborough, bike on the rail trail in Greytown or on the country roads. Plenty to do or just relax taking in the views.
We offer complimentary tea/coffee(Nespresso machine), some fresh home baking and eggs from our chickens.
Special conditions:
Ask about buying a dozen eggs from our chickens to take home-$10 a dozen subject to the chickens laying!!
No smoking inside

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Please ask, but be aware we are a working farm
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20040657
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Carterton

Located in Carterton, this cottage is in a rural area. Vintage Aviation Museum and Old Stick & Rudder Company are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Greytown Library - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Daysh House Garden - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Alexia Urban Winery - 7 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clareville Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Offering Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The French Baker - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Greytown Library, Stella Bull Park, and Cobblestones Village Museum. Stonehenge Aotearoa and Alexia Urban Winery are also within 6 miles (10 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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot for our weekend away - Nicole was very helpful and the place was just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely place and great hosts. Above and beyond facilities and little touches, we would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Good location, easy to find the place. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place

Loved the home made bread and eggs thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was brilliant and Nicole was super friendly and providing fresh bread and baking was an unexpected but hugely welcome bonus. My youngest loved the cows too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Nice quiet place to stay also close to town and the children enjoyed seeing the Animals. Awesome Host easy to communicate with Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country stop after Martinborough fair

Great little bach in the country, lots of home made treats and friendly farm dogs and animals. Enjoyed our night away, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

on tour with mum

This was an accessible property close to main road, but peaceful and very well provisioned. We enjoyed using this place as a base for visiting local Wairarapa towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean home. Lots of space between sleeping areas. Friendly animals. Lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Very nice cottage, modern clean and warm. Nicole was really helpful and accommodating for my family. Happy to recommend and will definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2020
Many thanks-lovely family and glad they enjoyed our farm and cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful property and a great location. We really appreciated the hosts allowing our kids to feed the animals and have a swim in the pool. The accommodation was lovely and comfy with everything we needed. We'd love to sray again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The best hostess! She left us fresh bread and cookies as well as farm fresh eggs! the area was beautiful with sheep pastures all around. the cottage was clean and everything updated! Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Animal farm vibe Bach

Very kid friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quite

Great to deal with but because of weather storm we were unable to get there or stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful 2 night base

Serenity is the perfect description for the lovely home to stay in. We were greeted by a gorgeous four legged girl with a red band gumboot as a welcome gift. Meeting the owner was like meeting a old family member. Having the home baked bread, fresh eggs, and homemade jam along with Tea Leaf tea was a winner. Its a great place to stay, we are coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was wonderful. It was a late night arrival after a stormy drive and such a pleasant welcoming. Too cold to try the pool. We were greeted by the owners upon arrival and also saw them when leaving who were very pleasant to chat with, as was the dog that carried a rubber boot around. Everything was modern and easy to use. Of the highlights were the home made bread along with jam and fresh farm eggs left for us, and awaking to see lambs just outside the windows with cattle not far in the pasture. Would recommend to anyone seeking a rural stay in the area. Way better experience than a motel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and lovely place

We had a lovely weekend at this property. Very peaceful and quiet and not far if you want to escape Wellington. Nicole is a great host and very accommodating. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay.

What a lovely place and hosts. The home made bread and biscuits were so yummy yummy and the freshly laid eggs for breakfast were wonderful. We stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A home away from home

We enjoyed this farm experience, with all the comforts of home, beautiful rural scenery, peaceful and quiet, with a lovely welcome of fresh bread, farm eggs and home-made biscuits.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely host

Thanks to the host for being easy around checking out the property beforehand. Real easy process and nice touches added. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient country get-away

Nice property, and good location between Greytown and Carterton, with peaceful views of sheep in the paddocks, and of hills beyond. Set back from SH2, so easy to find, but not noisy. Lovely friendly family hosting, and fresh home baking and eggs were a real treat. Kids enjoyed the books, board games, and fort in the garden 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay - very family friendly

We really enjoyed our stay. The lovely hosts greeted us, gave us fresh bread, cookies and milk. The house was well set up for families and the kids loved the toys and pool! The beds were comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the friendly labradors and looking out to see the cows and farmland
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short n sweet

Nicole and Dr. Dave were fabulous hosts. Fresh farm eggs and homemade bread and biscuits = fantastic. The swimming pool was incredible. Fabulously maintained.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location for a Wairarapa visit

Nicole is a great host. Lovely fresh bread and eggs provided as well as homemade biscuits! Property ticks all the boxes. Beds were comfortable & everything supplied that we needed. Swimming pool was welcome on a hot afternoon. Dogs were lovely and added to the charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Very good thanks

About the host

Hosted by NicoleHe6

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Hi, We've been enjoying this beautiful spot between Carterton and Greytown for about 10 years. We've got 4 boys, and a farm of sheep and beef which keeps us busy. We've travelled quite a bit overseas and in New Zealand but love to return to our peaceful spot with rural views.

Why they chose this property

We built this cottage for family to visit and decided to open it up to other visitors for them to enjoy what we see every day-mountains, paddocks, our animals, and open spaces. Our place has is on a working farm but close to the town.

What makes this property unique

Rural views to the Tarauas and Eastern Hills, on a farm. At times visitors can help with animals or farm activities. The swimming pool is great to cool off after a hot Wairarapa day.

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