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Relaxing Retreat, Need Some Time Out, Escape Here!

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Exterior
Interior
TV, fireplace, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing Retreat, Need Some Time Out, Escape Here!

A self contained, extremely well appointed modern cottage surrounded by native bush and farm land. Quiet and secluded with abundant bird life. For added interest, the main trunk railway line is not too far away. The cottage is an easy one hour drive north of Wellington, five minutes north of Otaki.

Come and visit our slice of paradise and the many other attractions Otaki has to offer. The excellent Outlet shops with bargains for all, have a walk on the beach and try some beach combing, with lots of fresh sea air. If you are feeling energetic try a bush walk up Otaki Forks or Crystals Bend and have a swim in the Otaki river.
Try the Otaki Races for a bit of fun or a lazy time fishing on the river or the beach.

Facilities include, BBQ, cook-top and oven, wood burner, spa bath, Covered deck for outdoor dining and to view the native bush and bird life.

Just bring your book, favorite bottle of wine, put your feet up and relax in this quiet secluded getaway.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay of 3 nights on long weekends
Additional Adults $40 per person per night


Smoking allowed outside only

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

Bedroom set-up:
Bedroom 1- Queen-size Bed
Mezzanine Bedroom - Double Bed

Property manager

Barry

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 deadbolt lock
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Otaki, OTAKI

What's nearby

  • Otaki River Walks - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Worser Bay - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Otaki Beach - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 20 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Otaki Gorge - 22 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nga Purapura - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Te Horo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sixty SIX - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪River Stone Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Retreat, Need Some Time Out, Escape Here! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Retreat, Need Some Time Out, Escape Here!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Retreat, Need Some Time Out, Escape Here!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Retreat, Need Some Time Out, Escape Here! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Otaki River Walks, Otane Market, and Otaki Dog Park. Otaki Beach and Worser Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Relaxing Retreat, Need Some Time Out, Escape Here! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 263 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a relaxing quiet retreat but close to ammenities in local Otaki.Well appointed, clean and has some character to add to the holiday vibe. Highly Recommend as a restful retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation & nature retreat
We felt so comfortable and welcomed at this property. The attention to detail in the gardens, lovely amenities and indoor outdoor space provided tranquility and comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

samuel o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Wonderful cosy place, fully recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to unwind
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is very comfortable, well equipped and so peaceful. Loved sitting on the deck looking across the farmland and watching the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena and Gerald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage.
Quite, lovely place to stay. Had everything we needed. Sitting around the fire at night was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking
Simply the most relaxing beautiful stay. Incredible nature, views and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Amazing place, 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great setting, very good value for Money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Very calm surroundings and great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as good the second time
Lovely place. My second visit, and it didnt disappoint. The restored wetland with the kahikatea forest is gorgeoua.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage
Location is great and cottage is clean and tidy . Plenty of firewood and the beds are super comfy . Will definately be staying again .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing oasis in the country
Beautiful location and a lovely cottage. Surrounded by abundant bird life. Thank you for a wonderful saty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing weekend
Lovely spot - peaceful, great surroundings and bird life. Would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pukeko Cottage Otaki
Loved staying on a farm, nice and private and peaceful, beautiful bird sounds, loved cosying up by the fire, clean and quirky. Overall a great stay 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ōtaki hideaway
Lovely house in a great location. Great facilities, deck and garden. If you want to watch DVDs, take your own player because the DVD player doesn't work well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Beautiful property and loca to on with excellent communication and manaakitanga from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very lovely place to stay, peaceful, private, and homely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage Stay
A superb little place to stay - tidy and clean. It was perfect for us for our week away - everything we needed. The owners were so helpful and super to deal with 😊💫
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
It really was a great place to stay! The house is lovely with spectacular view. We even had the opportunity to swim in the pool of the owner and had a nice talk (and beer) with him!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded place to stay, peaceful
Great, will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alani S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
One of the most scenic baches I have stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pukuko Cottage getaway
Lovely secluded location adjacent to a wetlands reserve, visited by many local birds and we sat on the extensive deck. Very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to visit again
Gorgeous rural setting, right next to a stunning wetland. Cosy, comfortable cottage with absolutely everything I needed for a self-sufficient getaway. It was very handy to the shops too, so I got the best of all worlds. Very keen to stay in this bookabach again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway from Wellington
Peaceful outlook and well appointed wee cabin. Perfect for a weekend getaway away from Wellington and closer to nature. Secluded but close to Otaki if you need to pop out. Easy check in and hosts were nearby but allowed me privacy which was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pukeko Cottage
great little getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023