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Relaxing Retreat, Need Some Time Out, Escape Here!

Unwind in your peaceful retreat with a good book and wine on hand. Explore nearby Otaki’s beaches or take part in exciting activities like fishing.

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

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 or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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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
  • Worser Bay - 12 min drive
  • Otaki Beach - 15 min drive
  • Waikanae Beach - 20 min drive
  • Otaki Gorge - 22 min drive

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. 225 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 261 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

Tracey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sam K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig M., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome holiday
The place was nice and clean. Nice and quiet batch away from the city🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

justine l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing spot
An idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle, this cottage and it’s surrounds provides an instantly relaxing embrace of comfort and peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Bongaree, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
This was my second stay at Pukeko Cottage, as I liked it so much the first time. Clean and comfortable with an amazing peaceful country outlook, yet not far from beach and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Cool place just abit hard to find
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Really good, comfortable, you have everything you need, perfect to get away from the city, not too far, but disconnected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning evening views
Cute little batch with country feels. Loved being out on the deck for morning coffees and in the evenings watching the sun go down. We used the bbq and the outside fire place for s’mores. Great little set up to explore the area and see family close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Lovely spot. Very tidy, clean and had everything you need for a weekend stay. The deck and outdoor fire were well used. If you are looking for something a bit off the beaten track, peace and quite, bird song and stars at night, book here! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tranquil
great quiet hideaway swallows swooping about birdcalls and sheep and cattle breaking up the silence only 5 mins into otaki we felt relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
We loved it here. It had the quiet (other than the birdlife), the solitude and the proximity to a range of activities we were seeking. Very comfortably set up. The nearby helpful/friendly host also provided a great background to the development of the wetland area. But....we never saw the namesake of the cottage...not one Pukeko!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J., Wellington New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private secluded getaway
This location is the ideal place for a breakaway from the hustle of city living. Premises were absolutely perfect and fitted our needs perfectly also the hosts were super helpful. Great bush views, the birdsong and a place to just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Watching the sunsets on the private decks were amazing. The added bonus was watching the trains go past will go and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023