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Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br>

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    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.

Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br>

Stable Cottage is a rustic former farm workers' accommodation with heatpump, wifi, Smart TV and a Wifi Speaker.
The cottage has views of the valley and is set in a hectare of grounds laid out by the owner's grandparents. The main bedroom is above the Waiau river; the twin room opens onto a veranda overlooking the grounds.
A private west-facing verandah overlooks the river directly below, with seating, a dining table, Weber BBQ.
There is an eco natural swimming pond in the grounds.
The river is suitable for experienced swimmers and kayakers with rainbow & brown trout.
Mahia Beach and or Morere Hot Springs are 50 minutes away
Lake Waikaremoanais a 35-minute drive.
The Cottage is 80 minutes drive from Napier Airport or 60 minutes from Gisborne.

Property manager

John Davey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Children are welcome
Note from host: No children age 2 - 13. multiple hazard's.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Guests are welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 7334700

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stable Cottage Garden Pond Awaken Sound Rapids House Frasertown
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Stable Cottage a Garden a Pond Awaken to the Sound of Rapids
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About the area

Map
Frasertown, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Alexandra Park - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lambton Square - 16 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Te Urewera National Park - 42 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Lake Waikaremoana - 46 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Mahia Beach - 55 min drive - 63.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frasertown Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br> have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br> pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br>?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br>?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br> located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Alexandra Park, Standring Park and Lambton Square. Gaiety Theatre is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river flowing over rapids. <br><br> Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandre N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage, stunning surrounds!
The Stable Cottage is full of the history of yester-year! Inside is warm and cozy with everything you need to relax and recharge and all the amenities such as air conditioning, BBQ, equipped kitchen and full bathroom. The best part for us were the amazing views across the river, the beautiful sound of the river below and lots of space to walk around and enjoy the property. John is a superb host – warmly greeted us upon arrival and made us feel at home. He gave us some great suggestions to explore the area i.e. different walks / tramps nearby, how to get to Lake Waikaremoana or Mahia Beach. His knowledge of the area and the history of the land was very interesting. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to go back for longer next time! It was so good for the soul and special family time to enjoy and reconnect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic retreat in the country
Started with excellent communication prior to arrival. John and Sarah were wonderful hosts. The setting/location is beautiful. This quaint cottage has been tastefully modernised and provided everything we needed for our long weekend stay. Thoroughly recommend this property and the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raima H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay Stables Cottage
Such a peaceful environment with some yesteryear adornments plus rustic and old fashioned furnishings etc. Would recommend this property to everyone .... Xlent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is in a beautiful rural location in the Hawke's Bay region. It's secluded, secure and very comfortable. The manager and owner, John, was very welcoming, friendly and helpful with tips about where to go and what to do. The surrounding area has stunning forests, lakes, beaches and walks of all levels of difficulty. Groceries and other supplies can be bought in the nearest town, Wairoa - about 15 km away. Appliances all worked well and there was plenty of hot water. A car is essential to explore the region. Overall, this was a wonderful place to stay in the New Zealand countryside that was relaxing and comfortable in a beautiful area with many great options for outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Trip
Stay was good , only there in the evenings as a business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Stable Cottage
Perfectly snug, warm cottage with great facilities. We loved our stay and will be back to take John up on his offer of a walk around the farm. Awesome river views and farmland all around. Peaceful. Everything we needed was on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mika P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beyond description
We feel like we went back in time, to somewhere in the 1931, the atmosphere of the place tells so much History, and we feel like we were part of that history. My little family traveled a lot, but this one will be unforgettable for a very long time! We can never had enough of waking up to that mountain view. So beautiful! 💯%❤️ from the little 🇹🇴family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Can’t speak highly enough of our time here. John was the perfect host: generous, warm and unimposing. The grounds were beautiful and the cottage had everything we needed. We will definitely try to return. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and full of character!
Adorable character cottage in a beautiful location. Learning some history about the local area from John and his book was an added bonus. The whole family loved every moment of our stay. Thanks John :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Quiet and peaceful and lovely home feeling will be back !
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, lovely cottage and environment
We loved our stay here, clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated in lovely furnishings and rustic charm. River put the back and view fabulous and private lawn and trees and flowers in front very beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dora C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic chic with a stunning view
We loved spending five nights at the cottage with our toddler, relaxing on the deck with its stunning view across the river to hills, and enjoying the modernised interior that retains historic artefacts and features. John was a great host, and a fount of local historical knowledge. The surrounding area has lots to offer, from walks at Lake Waikaremoana to beaches at Mahia. So peaceful and relaxing - definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaz A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottage
Was a great stay, very private and secluded from the town. Beautiful views and garden. The cottage itself was great, really warm and had all the facilities needed. Would highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and a great host
Awesome spot to stay out of town. Very clean and easy check in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dion C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waikeremoana holiday
Great place. beautiful outlook and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Whangamata, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful country vista
The Stables Cottage was a most delightful property to stay at. It was easy to find with great communication between the host. Aircon was going when we arove so it was toasty and warm inside which was enjoyable as it was a cold wintery day outside. We will definitely return here its a very lovely place indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pip F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Gem
The cottage is absolutely beautiful, spotlessly clean and well appointed. Beds are comfortable, shower pressure is great. Set in secluded grounds and with a magnificent view of the river from the rear deck, it felt like your own slice of paradise. The owners are lovely people, very accommodating and helpful. The ambience of the cottage is perfect and many of the old trappings of the shed bought back a lot of childhood memories. Thoroughly recommend this wonderful property, and loved the book which John had written on the history of the surrounding area, a copy of which resides at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location
Very friendly host, good communication, overall a fantastic place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful stay
Wonderful place to stay! Stunning Bach and area. Very clean and tidy. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Lovely hosts will definitely return again in future :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overlooking a beautiful river & picturesque farmland
We really enjoyed staying here. The place has lots of character and is all set up with everything we needed. We loved hanging out on the deck overlooking the river and farm land. So peaceful and a great place to get away and recharge. Thank you John & Sarah for the useful local information, and delicious fresh produce!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Beautiful property, unique and very comfortable cottage and wonderful, generous hosts. Highly recommended for a restful and refreshing holiday. And the swimming pond is amazing!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natala G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous private quiet location
Gorgeous private quiet location, wonderful view with the river at back of property. House is full of memorabilia which adds to the history of the house. Owners were great to deal with, I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Faizal K., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome host
John was very helpful through out the stay. Highly recommended..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic
What a gorgeous spot - highly recommended. Superb host. We loved our stay and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gareth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
Lovely cottage, great host, beautiful part of the world
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021