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
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Parking available
The current price is AU$191
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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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 transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Free breakfast available
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
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
Smoke-free property
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)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport 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 area
Located in Carterton, this cottage is in a rural area. Vintage Aviation Museum and Old Stick & Rudder Company are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Carterton travel guide
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 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town on 16 Mar 2026 start from AU$191, 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 at Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town?
On-site 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?
Checkout 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 Stonehenge Aotearoa, Cobblestones Village Museum, and Alexia Urban Winery. Stonehenge Aotearoa and Gladstone Vineyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Waihakeke-a rural getaway so close to town Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Great little bach in the country, lots of home made treats and friendly farm dogs and animals. Enjoyed our night away, thank you
Colleen T.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
10 Mar 2024
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.
The accommodation was brilliant and Nicole was super friendly and providing fresh bread and baking was an unexpected but hugely welcome bonus. My youngest loved the cows too!
Jamie H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
James
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot for our weekend away - Nicole was very helpful and the place was just what we needed
James
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie
24 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely place and great hosts. Above and beyond facilities and little touches, we would highly recommend.
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.
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!
Piers F.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
tobin
17 Mar 2023
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!
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.
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.
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 😊
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.
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 😀
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
Nicole and Dr. Dave were fabulous hosts. Fresh farm eggs and homemade bread and biscuits = fantastic.
The swimming pool was incredible. Fabulously maintained.
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.
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!