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Discover Waikanae Beach and enjoy an impressive outlook of the Tararua Range and beyond from the comfort of this delightful holiday cottage, the perfect place to call home for your next escape with your loved one. Welcome to Cottage on Rutherford! Step through the door to be welcomed into a charming and cosy living space with an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area. On a mid-winter stay, you’ll be sure to stay at the ideal temperature thanks to the electric heating available. Easily slip into holiday mode with a cool beverage or freshly brewed cuppa while you relax on the couch, where you can flick on the Smart TV with Freeview, stay connected on the complimentary WiFi or dive into a good book. Now you’re on holiday! Take your living outdoors where you can enjoy the gorgeous, verdant landscape from the comfort of the sheltered patio, no matter the season. The bedroom here at Cottage on Rutherford offers a relaxing space to unwind at the end of the day, with a plush, queen-sized bed guaranteeing a good night’s sleep. A generous bathroom completes the set-up for your stay. Spend your days revelling in the sunshine and submerging yourself in the waves at Waikanae Beach, only a two-minute drive from home. Being on the Kāpiti Coast, you’ve got a variety of great beaches at your fingertips. Why not make a day trip of it and head to popular beaches Parapararumu, Peka Peka or Te Horo. All a 15-minute or less car journey from home base. If you’re feeling peckish, head four minutes by car to Four Square Waikanae Beach to top up on supplies or dine in at local favourites Long Beach Tavern or TukTuk Waimea for some delicious fare. For a tranquil and memorable stay, Cottage on Rutherford awaits! There is another dwelling on site that will be occupied during your there is a section of the deck without a barrier with a small drop on to the ground, all guests should take care when using this area due to the risk of note a bond may be charged at certain times of...

Just north from Paraparaumu, Waikanae Beach is a popular holiday destination, loved for it's undisturbed beauty and community vibe. The beach is great for swimming, fishing and kayaking, and there's great bird watching opportunities by the estuary. Visit the nearby Tararua Forest Park for great walking tracks through stunning scenery, or make the short drive to Paraparaumu for a day of shopping and cafe of our Waikanae Beach holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.