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Waiora cottage is a recently renovated vacation home in Otaki where guests can make the most of the open-air bath and garden. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The vacation home also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otaki, like canoeing and hiking. Guests at Waiora cottage can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Kapiti Coast Airport is 17 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Otaki

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, peace and quiet, comfortable homely feel
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast had neat homemade content and local produce. Amazing. Location was pleasant. Animals and birds were a joy.
  • 831as
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was perfect and the bed so comfy. I recommend this place to anyone that wants to stay at Waiora Cottage
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good quality breakfast options, cereal, bread, fresh eggs and rhubarb, plus condiments, teas & coffees. Was very peaceful and outdoor bath was a big plus. Will definitely be back
  • Carolyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cute cabin very well stocked and surrounded by gorgeous gardens.
  • Sally
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The semi rural location , friendly dogs & trees n gardens
  • Carina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our stay in a charming rural cottage was nothing short of magical. Nestled in a picturesque landscape, the cottage offered the perfect blend of tranquility and local charm. Surrounded by rolling hills, lush greenery, and the soothing sounds of...
  • Janice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful setting. Very peaceful. Lovely gardens, friendly visiting dogs 🐕❤️
  • Janice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was perfect. It was well stocked, warm and cozy. The host was exceptional. I called on the day and was so happy that my grandson were able to stay. The cottage is so beautiful and the surroundings are peaceful.
  • Clare
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was simple and had the basic fresh items. The visit from the kuri/dog on Sunday was fun friendly and had come to check us out. The weather was wild on the Saturday beautiful views from the cottage and it was so relaxing and restful...

Hosted by Judith Wallace

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Judith Wallace
The land that the Cottage is located on has been in my family for approximately 100 years. When you are staying you will see sheep, lambs, cattle and even a horse in the paddock please respect these animals. Many of my extended family live nearby. As you will notice we all enjoy gardening and have lots of native trees on our properties. As you came up gorge road you will have driven through the famous Totara tunnel. The Eastern boundary of the property is planted with Poplars (commonly used to create shelter belts in the area ) and trees which are a hybrid of Northern Rata and a Pohutakawa. In the northern corner there is a patch of Canadian Redwoods. Next to these is the native block and this leads onto the orchard. The western boundary, from which our prevailing wind comes from has a hedge of Camellia’s The pottery in the garden is the work of two local potters The outside bath is available for you to relax in you just need to fill it with cold water and heat with the gas ring provided. This takes approximately 45 minutes There is a bbq available. In the kitchen there is a microwave, small oven, induction cook top toaster, jug and coffee maker. There are dish washing facilities and a breakfast bar The bathroom has a shower, toilet, heated floor, heated towel rail, heater and fan The bedroom has a queen size bed, a luggage rack a-coat rack, a bookcase which has books, and games. The bed has a lift up bass in this area are addition blankets, towels, portacot and single mattress for a child. Breakfast is available on request. Options include Free range eggs Bread, butter and jam Cereal and frozen fruit grown on the property ( Ruhbarb, Tamarillos, and stewed apple) Waiora B &B is on a sceptic tank. Wipes,sanitary items and nappies must not be put down the toilet. Please place these in containers provided by the toilet. Guests are not allowed to use candles in the cottage or on the veranda as these are a fire risk
The host is excited to be sharing her property with guests, I love living up the gorge and enjoying the river and other ammenities of the gorge. I enjoy gardening and horse riding. I have two cocker spaniel dogs Jess and Murph. Guests are allowed to bring pets but they must be kept within the confines of the B and B at all times. There is a surcharge for pets this can be left on the bench Enjoy your stay
Explore the local area Otaki Gorge - by continuing on up Gorge Road Access to the Tararua Ranges Otaki Beach Otaki River Otaki River Gorge to river mouth Activities Otaki Golf course 2 Old Coach Rd Otaki Swimming Pool - Haruatai Park Mill Road Walking Biking Rafting Canoeing Things to see Rangiatea Church 33 Te Rauparaha St Local Eateries Railway Hotel 33 Te Rauparaha St Kapiti Fisheries 200 Main Highway Otaki Seafood main st Curry Town dine in ot takeaways 57 Main St Family Hotel 30 Main St Antonio’s Bar and Restaurant (Pizza) 4 Arthur St Otaki & District Memorial RSA 9 Raukawa St Supermarkets Otaki New World Main Highway Otaki Countdown Cnr Mill Road & Aotaki St Garden Centres Te Horo Garden Centre Hyde Park Te Horo Beach Rd Watsons Garden Centre 17 Bell St 100 & 1 Garden and House Plants 21 Hinau St
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Waiora cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Spa

  • Open-air bath

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Outdoor & View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 8 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Waiora cottage

  • Waiora cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Waiora cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waiora cottage on this page.

  • Yes, Waiora cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waiora cottage on this page.

  • The prices at Waiora cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Waiora cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Open-air bath
    • Beach
  • Waiora cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Waiora cottage is 4.3 miles from the center of Otaki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.