Holiday houses in Makakahi River

Provence French Cottage - a Wairarapa retreat.

Wonderful eco-sustainable French style cottage built of stone and native timber with picturesque views of the river valley and mountains. Near to Carterton, Greytown and Masterton. Drink pure artesian spring water while listening to abundant birds and sitting on your veranda. Go for a bush walk in the National Park across the river, go biking, play golf - or visit the vineyards and restaurants for a vibrant time. This is an adventure escape that is close to the vibrant Wairarapa 'good life'!

Location · Family · Hiking

Surrounded by Nature

The Tree House is a perfect, off-the-grid retreat for nature lovers, where you can listen to birdsong, see the sunrise from the deck and hear the river flowing in the valley. Two minutes walk and you come to The Watermill Bakery serving delicious pizza on Friday evenings, except during winter. The Tree House is close to a small productive lavender farm, Lavender magic, who sell cut flowers in season, and Mount Holdsworth, where you will be able to access a wide variety of walking tracks.

Family · Location · Solo travel

​5 o'clock Somewhere: Premium Wairarapa Escape

Awesome | escape ​exquisite Architecture, peaceful, completely private, woodland retreat, 7 minutes from Masterton. High-spec, contemporary home, secluded getaway with all-season comfort. ​Clean, minimalist interiors with three bedrooms and two bathrooms (master ensuite). Light-filled rooms and curated design with exquisite landscape garden views. ​Terraced gardens changing with the seasons. Lazy evenings in the spa under the Wairarapa Dark Sky by the outdoor fire with a glass of wine

Value · Family · Hot tub

Burnside Aokautere. A comfortable country escape.

A country escape located 4km’s up the Pahiatua Track. Approximately 8-10 minute drive to the outskirts of town, Massey University, the IPU Tertiary Institute and to our local Summerhill shopping centre with a supermarket, takeaways, laundry, café’s and restaurants. Palmerston North's CBD is about 13 km's. Your private entrance leads to a guest suite attached to our house with a lounge, separate double and single bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchenette with basic supplies for preparing meals.

Family · Location · Bathroom

The View

On a plateau overlooking the Ruamahanga river valley is our cosy two bedroom fully self contained cottage. The views are jaw dropping, backdropped by the Tararua Ranges. On the river flats below, summer crops form a patchwork of different colours. Above, the big sky can be an endless blue or filled with rolling banks of cloud and truly spectacular sunsets. At night the wondrous canopy of stars is why the region is an official International Dark Sky Reserve. It’s all utterly peaceful.

Family · Location · Check-in

Walnut Cottage, a rural idyll

Relax 10 minutes from town in a charming country cottage with all mod cons. Close enough to amenities to explore town but quiet enough to see and hear the tui's, kereru and Ruru (morepork owls) at night. There is a creek running through the bottom paddock for kids to splash in or explore for eels while you enjoy the sun on the patio. It is a great spot for a romantic getaway or a family break in the country. There are lots of walks around, animals to see and the tranquility is unbeatable.

Location · Value · Walkability

South Street Lodge

This beautiful two bedroom guesthouse provides a full kitchen, dining, lounge, work nook, bathroom with separate toilet, and full laundry facilities. Located directly across the road from Manfeild entrance and Kowhai Park, walking distance to the heart of Feilding, and only 15 minutes drive to Palmerston North makes this guesthouse a great choice for those looking to attend a Manfeild event, business meetings, visiting friends or family in the area or simply having a trip away.

Value · Family · Checkout

Seascapes Waterfront 3

Luxury, one of a kind beach front accomodation Breathe, relax and marvel at the expansive views of the ocean on your doorstep and majestic Kapiti Island. Close the door and its your own private getaway. Watch the moonlit ocean and stars on the horizon. Perhaps this just is heaven ! Enjoy this haven with someone you love, or take the solitude, and space to escape This studio has its own walk in shower with rain head and a private spa for your exclusive use.

Location · Value · Air conditioning

Kawau - House Upstairs - private area

Kawau is a new home built in the character style of the 1900's. Situated on 1.5 acres with a large lawn. Take the bridge over the Little Kawau stream to wander the paths of our garden or relax on our covered decks. We are adjacent to Schnell Wetlands walkways. 5 minutes from PN Airport and 10 minutes to Manfeild, the centre of Palmy, or Ashhurst for the famous Gorge Walk. We are unable to accommodate children under the age of 12.

Location · Family · Long stay

Ica View Glamping: Log Off & Relax, Outdoor bath

Ica View Glamping is more than a place to crash for the night. It’s an off the grid glamping experience. Situated on a hill top overlooking the breathtaking Ica Valley. Located 35 minutes east of Masterton towards the beaches. Just over 2 hours from Wellington. With plenty of day time activities close by for those who want to stay multiple nights.

Family · Value · Shared spaces

Your Own Cottage Hideaway

Your cottage hideaway is the perfect place to relax and surround yourselves with the sounds of tui, eastern rosella, kererū and the distant murmur of the Ōtaki River. Located in Hautere, Te Horo, the cottage is less than an hour's drive from central Wellington, privately nestled in our 2.5 acre lifestyle property.

Family · Location · Biking

Bird Cottage

Lovely peaceful two bedroom cottage with kitchen that was formerly a schoolhouse. Nice rural views and lots of bird life. Cottage is located on the grounds of Brookfield House in a private setting. Only 10km from the wonderful Mt Bruce Pukaha bird sanctuary. Close to friendly local tavern.

Family · Value · Comfort