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The Forest House, Martinborough

Vacation home in Pirinoa with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games
Exterior
Property grounds
Escape to the scenic South Wairarapa region at this rural retreat. With plenty of space for family, friends, and pets, you can unwind in the laidback country lifestyle or explore nearby attractions like Lake Ferry and Martinborough town square. Enjoy open plan living with polished wooden floors, a fully equipped kitchen featuring a gas Smeg oven and outdoor dining suite.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is AED 602
AED 917 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 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.

The Forest House, Martinborough

A rural escape. A forest, a stream, an orchard, paddocks. Come here to get away from it all. There's plenty of space too, so bring the family or friends, and bring the dogs. Located approximately 20kms away from the Martinborough town square, and approximately 14kms away from the wild coastline at Lake Ferry, you can base yourself here to explore this scenic corner of South Wairarapa. Or you can stay in, and enjoy the laidback country lifestyle.

Newly decorated open plan living, dining and kitchen, polished wooden floors throughout the house. The kitchen is complete including a stunning 5 burner gas smeg oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and soda stream. Bathrooms with underfloor heating.

The facilities
- Deck, outdoor lounge suite, outdoor dining suite
- 65 inch smart television, and board games.
- Toasty warm in winter, cool in summer. A fireplace, and heaters in every room.
- Three bathrooms, walk-in showers, two with overhead satin jets shower heads plus a free-standing claw bath.
- Fully equipped laundry including dryer, iron, ironing board and clothesline.

The rooms
- The Master bedroom has a super-king bed, walk-in wardrobe with shelving, heater, ensuite and walk-on access to outside.
- Bedroom 2 has a super-king bed, wardrobe, heating, Bedroom 2 uses the main bathroom. Opens onto deck.
- Bedroom 3 has a super-king bed, Bedroom 3 uses the main bathroom. Heater. Opens onto the deck.
- Bedroom 4 has two double bunks (sleeps 3 each bunk), A single children's cabin bed. Heater.

You'll have access to the entire house and property

Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.

The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region

The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region

No Parties!
Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.

Security cameras are being used on this property to monitor the entranceways
No parties!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

148548

About the neighborhood

Map
Pirinoa, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Coney Wines - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Muirlea Rise - 21 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Palliser Estate - 21 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Cambridge Road - 22 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 28 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forest House, Martinborough pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Forest House, Martinborough?

As of 28 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forest House, Martinborough on 30 November 2025 start from $249.60, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Forest House, Martinborough located?

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

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The Forest House, Martinborough Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Miimetua D.

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