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Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town

Family-friendly cottage in Carterton with free breakfast

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Waihakeke Cottage, nestled on a small farm, offers modern accommodation with fantastic rural views of the Tararua Range and Eastern Hills. Enjoy seasonal swimming pool access, lambs and calves in Spring or take a short drive to Greytown's fabulous shops and cafes. Fresh from the Nespresso machine coffee awaits you along with home baking.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is AEDย 361
AEDย 483 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During these times of potential Covid-19 risk we will be doing extra cleaning., and we'll be asking anyone who is unwell to think about coming to stay at a later date.

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 and calves in Spring, sometimes pigs, ducks and chickens. And always our 2 friendly labradors.
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-$5 a dozen subject to the chickens laying!!
No smoking inside

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please ask, but be aware we are a working farm

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waihakeke Fantastic Rural Views
Waihakeke-a Rural Getaway so Close to Town Cottage
Waihakeke-a Rural Getaway so Close to Town Carterton
Waihakeke-a Rural Getaway so Close to Town Cottage Carterton

About the neighborhood

Map
Carterton, Carterton

What's nearby

  • Daysh House Garden - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Alexia Urban Winery - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Gladstone Vineyard - 11 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชWild Oats - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Clareville Bakery - โ€ฌ7 min drive
  • โ€ชAunt Gingerโ€™s Kitchen - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชThe White Swan - โ€ฌ4 min drive
  • โ€ชCorner Cafe - โ€ฌ5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much does it cost to stay at Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town?

As of 8 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town on 9 December 2025 start from $112.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 Cobblestones Village Museum, Stonehenge Aotearoa, and Alexia Urban Winery. Stonehenge Aotearoa and Gladstone Vineyard are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Fantastic place

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Allo B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Piers F.

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

10/10 Excellent

tobin

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

10/10 Excellent

Shuyan W.

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

Animal farm vibe Bach

Very kid friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Waipawa

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

10/10 Excellent

Deloise H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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 ๐Ÿ˜Š
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances T.

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

8/10 Good

Robert J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta G.

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 ๐Ÿ˜€
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Tereska K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan ,Wendy and Annie L.

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

Excellent

Very good thanks

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P.

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

A lovely spot to recharge our batteries

We had a lovely weekend at this property - the hosts were very friendly and welcoming, and the cottage was clean, warm and modern. The (still warm) homemade bread and biscuits were a treat. Our 6 year son absolutely loved the sweet animals, and being able to bottle-feed a tiny lamb was very special!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Short and sweet

The property owner was so lovely and they were amazing hosts. The little cottage is so clean and feels very homey. Love waking up to the view of their farmland and all the animals. The pool was amazing and the facilities were awesome. Very accurate to the listing and no doubt we will be back! Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Lovely family get away

My family enjoyed our stay- so peaceful and a very comfortable and modern cottage! My daughter loved the sweet animals and the gorgeous new pool made it especially hard to leave. Nicole and her fam are an absolute delight. Excellent value.. Hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020