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The Forest House, Pirinoa

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A two-story house with a large deck, a covered porch, and a garage.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, white cabinetry, and a view to an outdoor patio with seating.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.
A gravel path leading to a building surrounded by dense greenery.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pirinoa, Wellington
  • Place, Coney Wines
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Palliser Bay
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Palliser Estate
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pirinoa

Located in Pirinoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fell Locomotive Museum and Maori Treasures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cambridge Road and Palliser Estate.
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Pirinoa, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Coney Wines - 18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Palliser Bay - 22 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Palliser Estate - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 29 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 32 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 56 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Land Girl - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cahoots - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Label Room - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forest House, Pirinoa pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at The Forest House, Pirinoa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Forest House, Pirinoa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Forest House, Pirinoa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Forest House, Pirinoa located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Palliser Bay, Cambridge Road and Palliser Estate. Ata Rangi Vineyard and Tirohana Estate are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work trip accommodation

Awesome property, great set up and very peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Native bush splendor

A restorative and relaxing few days in this beautifully restored character home. We loved having our fur baby with us and the house is well set up for that. The native bush-lined driveway is magical, and we loved walking around the property's gorgeous grounds to the sounds of birds singing. Paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A peaceful environment with great facilities

Comfortable beds, plenty of towels, and plenty of outdoor seating. Superb range of cooking vessels, plates etc. We would recommend having more chairs or couches in the living room... what was there were not particularly comfortable and seating was not sufficient for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday

The house was beautiful the lawns could have been mowed. We couldn’t fine the BBQ and wish we had the internet couldn’t fine the hair dryer but apart from those things was a lovely stay we would recommend to family and friends thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forest House is warm, comfortable, spacious and attractively furnished. It is in a private and quiet setting close to Lake Ferry and Martinborough. The cleaning fee was on the high side for just 2 people, but it was very clean and well maintained and there was no problem keeping warm in winter with the fire and Air conditioning. Great communication, enjoyed our time at Forest House. Only thing we missed was a normal sized oven tray and a normal sized cheese grater! Other than that, perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely bog home but very unkept and dirty. Outside, lawns weren't mowed, definitely needed to water blast as slime build up, made surfaces slipery, outdoor furniture covers were ripped also. Inside, mold in the milk throffer, inside the kichen bins, most window cills were covered in cob webs, spiders, flys and very dirty. Wall paper lifting. Dark hair found in beds that weren't slept in. Loved the place but definitely needs work and a proper clean and upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you loved the home itself and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re disappointed to read your comments regarding cleanliness and upkeep, as this is not the standard we aim to provide. Your feedback has been passed directly to our cleaning and maintenance teams so these items can be reviewed and addressed, including outdoor maintenance and specific areas you’ve mentioned inside the home. The property is in a rural setting, and while regular exterior maintenance is carried out, weather conditions can contribute to quicker build-up on outdoor surfaces. IT has been raining consistently so lawns can not be mowed when grass is continuously wet. That said, we take your comments seriously and will ensure these areas receive closer attention. We appreciate honest feedback, as it helps us improve, and we thank you again for staying with us. Taylors Property
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