Come Stay at Blackbird House!

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An open door leading to a living room with a couch, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A wooden deck with a sofa and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small white table, and a wicker chair.
Private kitchen
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Palliser Estate

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Martinborough, Wellington
  • Place, Cambridge Road
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palliser Estate
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ata Rangi Vineyard
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Martinborough

Martinborough is home to this holiday home. Cambridge Road and Schubert Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Messines Memorial Layby and War Memorial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Map
Martinborough, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Road - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palliser Estate - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tirohana Estate - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Poppies Martinborough Winery - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nära - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tonic Bistro & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe Kwong On Takeaways - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Come Stay at Blackbird House! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Come Stay at Blackbird House!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Come Stay at Blackbird House!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come Stay at Blackbird House!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come Stay at Blackbird House! located?

Situated in Martinborough, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridge Road, Schubert Wines and Ata Rangi Vineyard. Palliser Estate and Margrain Vineyard are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property and our stay. I was on a trip with my family and our dog. The weather was a bit cold and we really enjoyed coming home to the fire. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with everything Martinborough has to offer in walking distance. We had a great time here with our family of 4!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fabulous property. All we could want and so close to the square. We loved our stay and would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it here!

Gorgeous house, very modern and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2020
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Blackbird House. We would love to have you come and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way

We loved our stay here - extremely great location. Great space with outdoor area and the fire is absolutely lovely. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2022
Thank you Daisy - the fire really makes the house so cosy! We are glad that you had a wonderful stay and we would love to have you come and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

Fabulous location, lovely well set up home, hosts a pleasure to deal with. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place that is dog friendly 💚

Couldn't fault the place at all. Was perfect for our needs. Fantastic location and had a really love feel to the place. Super modern and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

Great stay in a delightful property. It was clean, well-appointed, and toasty warm. We really enjoyed the little touches like the jar of fresh herbs in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Fantastic location, immaculately presented comfy accommodation with lots of homely touches. Absolutely would stay again. Thanks for sharing with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all just had such a wonderful time. Top notch accommodation. Rebecca the host was so accommodating. Left little treats and plenty of coffee and towels . Even fresh flowers in the rooms. The grounds are so relaxing with plenty of places to sit. Can’t rate it high enough. Thank you for making our weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blackbird House

This is a five star accommodation! The host's attention to detail is wonderful, we were very comfortable, and enjoyed walking around, enjoying the shops and eateries. I highly recommend Blackbird House!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surpassed our expectations

Immaculately clean with the forethought for everything that anyone may require to enjoy their holiday. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We like to think of Blackbird House as a home away from home for our guests. We would love to have you come and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Fantastic property, had everything we needed and located a stones throw from the square. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fabulous 3 bedroom house

Fantastic house, so close to centre of Martinborough and wineries, every comfort and appliance provided, even 4 bikes to ride, easy check-in, super comfortable beds, spa bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blackbird

Lovely property with excellent location to Martinborough Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
Thank you for coming to stay at Blackbird House - we are glad you enjoyed your time there. We hope that you come and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

Owners were very easy to work especially with during changing Covid Levels. Very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2021
Thank you Joline, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome you to come and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay close to the Square

Fabulous house, very tidy. All the things you need. Great BBQ and fire place for warm cozy nights. Plenty of room. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
We love warm cozy nights in front of the fire too - so relaxing! Glad you enjoyed Blackbird House. Looking forward to you coming and staying again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in an amazing location

We recently stayed at Blackbird House with our children aged 5 and 8, along with friends. It's a lovely home with so many thoughtful touches like fresh flowers and herbs inside, and incredibly clean. We also brought our cavoodle and the hosts had left a treat dog biscuit for him, that was so appreciated. Amazing location too, so close to the main square. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best in Martinborough

Blackbird House was amazing. You don't have to take a thing its all there. Lovely and warm with a great fire on the cold days. Bikes to cycle to the vineyards and located almost in the main square. Pet friendly. A great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
Thank you! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Blackbird House. We love the location too - so handy to everything. We hope that you come and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

We had the most wonderful stay at Blackbird House. Communication was excellent, totally hassle free check in process. The house was so well appointed, clean, welcoming, and the most amazing location. 100% recommend this property for anyone travelling to Martinborough. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay at Blackbird House. Highly recommend.

The house was exceptionally clean, everything was well laid out, bathroom, second seperate toilet and seperate shower worked really well. There were too many extra lovely touches to mention and everything to make for an exceptional stay was thought of. The location couldn’t be better, about 3 mins walk to town square. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2021
Thank you for your very kind words about your stay at Blackbird House. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and would be delighted to have you come and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication, check in process, etc. all excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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