Riverside Romantic Cabin • Outdoor Bath • Waitomo

Because it is just beautiful!

Located on the riverbanks of the stunning Mangaotaki River, this Zen-like location is surround by rolling farmland and towering hobbit bluffs. There's so many day trips to be had from Ripples that you can easily holiday here for more than a week.

River Song was the beginning of Ripples, built in 2020, with Cascade following in 2025. I designed both cabins to feel like a giant hug — extraordinarily snug and comforting, while sitting in these huge, beautiful landscapes. They were built with incredible precision and care, with every little detail considered.

Both sit privately beside the Mangaotaki River, with their own river pools, outdoor baths and space to swim, kayak, trout fish or simply do very little.

Stay 4+ nights and, when farm life allows, we’d love to take you on a complimentary private farm tour, including film locations and parts of our farm not open to the public.

For me, it’s the contrast that makes Ripples special — beautifully considered, snug little cabins surrounded by the scale and wild beauty of the valley.

It's stunning location, the quality of the modern cabin build and all its extra amenities, and the attention to detail that we have lavished on the property.

It's unique, beautiful, and healing and our guests simply don't want to leave!