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THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1076 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

Beach nearby, sun-loungers

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The price is AU$250
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12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Waimarama Beach, Havelock North

What's nearby

  • Waimarama Beach - 9 min walk
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 17 min drive
  • Ocean Beach - 18 min drive
  • Te Mata Peak - 24 min drive
  • Splash Planet - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jarks Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden

We welcome All guests.
The Perfect setting for your romantic get-away or relaxing time-out.
Fully fenced, nestled in organic gardens. Off-street parking.
For 8-10 guests.
Please ask about direct booking with us.
If your family needs more/less room: We also offer our romantic 'Birds-Nest', a 2-4 person accommodation please ask for availability /more can also find us on holiday houses as Teacastle cottage if you need to talk to us first.
Listen to the soothing sounds of the waves from your bedroom , tucked away from the busy summer rush,only a short walk from our long sandy beach where you can enjoy anything you'd expect from your perfect beach holiday : dive, fish,canoe, picnic, play, relax, swim, surf,walk -30 min to 5 hour tours along rock walls or towards a hidden island past the rock pools, gather beach treasures - make summer memories to last.
CHILD friendly, 5min walk to the reserve by the sea and playground,
beautiful rock pools along the beach to explore with kids.

We do have a small but colorful bird park and organic gardens: tours, feeding, fresh eggs, organic fruit and veggies by arrangement.
Genuine Mexican hammock, outdoor fire, 3 seating areas and lots of space for cricket,a kiddy pool,bowling -we also have lots of toys and a number of challenging little vehicles,trikes,body boards, indoor and outdoor games.
Self contained with linen and towels supplied.
Barbeque,TV / DVD / free WiFi.
Own Laundry facilities.
Only 5 min walk to beautiful Waimarama beach, popular in summer and winter for surfers, boaties and fishermen or take leisurely walks on the white sandy beach. Patrolled beach over summer months. Golf course, waterfalls and scenic walks all within 20 range . Well stocked local store with take away and off licence. Good Restaurant in village.
20 min drive to Havelock North.
House is for a family, 2 adults,2-3 children; children under the age of 6 Years are free.
We can arrange catering for you and always try to accommodate any additional wishes to make your holiday a celebration of life.
Christmas and new year (24th Dec-3rd Jan minimum bookings of 5 days ONLY)
Special conditions:
If we are unable to replace a canceled booking the following charges apply: if canceled within 30 days of arrival then 50% of the total cost of the booking will be charged ,after that 100% of the total cost of the booking will be charged.,
- 1 night bookings occur an additional laundry fee of NZ$ 80.-
- Rent is for 1 family/2A+ 2K, additional adults charged at NZ $50.-/night
- 2 Children up to age 6 free.
- Pets on application, please.
- Smoking outside only.

Extras: Cleaning and Laundry (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included); DOGS (Optional, NZ$40.00 per stay);

Property manager

georft245

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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 the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 818 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pets only on prior arangement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Chalet Private Cottage Organic Garden Waimarama Beach
Private Cottage Organic Garden Waimarama Beach
The Private In Organic Garden
THE Chalet Private Cottage in Organic Garden
THE Chalet Private Cottage in Organic Garden
Teacastle Cottage Unique Private Artist Cottage Organic Garden
The Private In Organic Garden
THE Chalet Private Cottage in Organic Garden
The Private In Organic Garden

Frequently asked questions

Is THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden located?

This family-friendly Waimarama cottage is located by the sea, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Waimarama Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve and Wairunga Golf Course. Ocean Beach is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chen E.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun for the kids
Nice spot for a school holiday break, kids enjoyed the garden and the bunk beds 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Funky stay in an artistic garden setting
Our family truly enjoyed our time at this very unique accommodation at Waimarama. The location is very private amongst lovely gardens. The hosts George & Marina were welcoming and clearly made a special effort to create this lovely artisan oasis. Endless attention to detail with every corner. The linen and bedding were top quality too! A short stroll down to Waimarama shop & beach. Friendly dogs nearby on host property… my family really enjoyed our 3 days here. Thank you ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilze B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairytale property
We had a really great time at the chalet! The kids (6 and under) loved the play house, the “tree house bedroom” and all the toys and books to keep them busy. Thank you for the tour of the gardens - we all loved seeing the birds and young chicks and thanks also for the cucumbers and plums from your garden. The property is so child friendly, we could really relax and let the kids explore and enjoy. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise for creative people of all ages
Gorgeous chalet In garden setting with so many sheltered areas to discover. Families of all ages will find this a treat. The garden is also very secluded and securely fenced so we were able to bring our dog along too. It’s a nice walk up to beaches and a dairy. A beautiful place to relax whatever you enjoy. But an absolute fantasy castle for children. So many gorgeous treasures to discover. Thank you for creating and sharing this very special place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kim W.

Review
Lovely spot, owners were really good re extra guests (were all paid for) Could do with a fumigation as there were numerous cockroaches and mice
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Selina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a great time staying here with just a short walk to the fish and chips/store .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Malcolm M.

Great location but somewhat disappointing stay
Pros: Whimsical style of accomodation ideally suit young family with toddlers, we had teenagers unfortunately. Great location, Waimarama Beach township and beach second to none. Fully and well fenced property Cons: Very weak wi fi, parts of inside house without service, dropped in and out frequently losing connection, not great with teenagers. Few missing things in the kitchen. e.g. grater Insufficient toilet paper, dishwashing and washing powder supplied for any length of stay, e.g. x1 dishwasher tablet and x1 sachet of washing powder. Host popped over one to many times during stay. Good batch hosts should be accessible if needed but never visiting multiple times while guests are staying otherwise risks becoming overbearing and intrusive Extraordinary number of cobwebs and flies throughout the batch, few too many cockroaches in the kitchen and BBQ area also. House wasn’t unclean but perhaps a consequence of the free range chicken, rooster and geese bird park enclosure onsite. Upon arrival, but not informed prior, confronted with contract regarding booked and paid for dog, that needed to be signed. Also received text message and personal visit from host during stay seeking contract signing. Originally booked for a dog, no mention of contracts. Dog rules included forbiding leaving our dog in the fully fenced yard for any length of time by its self. This really impacts and limits holiday activities:- beach swims, dinner or brunch out, going to corner store for ice creams or milk, bikes rides around the village, vineyard visits, etc as required to take dog everywhere all of the time, in Hawke’s Bay summer heat that’s not really possible always as way too hot to leave a dog in a car so this surprise rule had a huge impact on our holiday. Had we known there was a page of rules like this for pets, pitched as a contract needing to be signed, we would not have booked this property. Responsible dog owners but felt approach here a bit overbearing and misleading . Property getting a little tired and worn in places, not evident in photos. Noisey roosters, geese and dog on site. kept awake two of the four nights we stayed by hosts dog barking until 11:27pm and 11:00pm respectively, woken every morning in the 5am hour by roosters and geese. Please be aware onsite bird park comes with noise, as does hosts dog. Hosts also live on site. Paid almost two grand for this stay but sadly didn’t leave feeling value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dom A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arty and interesting
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. Very unique, arty and kooky. Kids loved all the areas to play in. Great communication and super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
Great location and quirky cool vibe 👍🏽
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place
The Chalet was excellent and Wiamarama Beach and the surrounding areas was a brilliant place for us and our two dogs. The Chalet and enclosed gardens were well presented and had everything we required. The hosts made our stay very welcoming. Would reccomend staying at the Chalet.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a beautiful place to say. Surrounded by nature and still being somewhat close to neighboring towns. We had a wonderful time. Lots of toys for kids. Seating for adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had an amazing stay at the property
Highly recommend this property, we all had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
It was a lovely spot for children and adults to enjoy. We loved the outdoor fire and bbq. Throughly impressed with hosts. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria Hartley P.

A quirky rest after such a long year
Booked almost a year ago because our dog would be able to stay here and go inside the property, and it looked quirky. It did not disappoint. Plenty of room so we could get away from the snorer, the hammock in the garden was so relaxing, there was a "special spot" for each of us to sit and read. The garden was secure so the dog could wander around, and when the owners' dogs came down for a daily playdate, he thought it was wonderful. If there was a downside it was the kitchen. Even though it was fully equipped there wasn't very much room for preparing meals (my family had dumped most of their stuff on the dining table, we ate at the outside table) or storing food, and washing up was an intimate affair. But it wasn't anything that would spoil our holiday. And the shower was too hot for us (I know, they are usually cold and dribbly) but the owner tried to tweak it straight away.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing birthday weekend!
What a special place this is! So much fun to stay here... We celebrated our daughter's 9th birthday and had an amazing treasure hunt around the beautiful artistic surroundings and garden. The children loved the swing, hammock and sandpit... lots of laughter and fun times. Our hosts were very helpful, we really appreciated their hospitality and generosity. It was a real delight to stay in such an interesting, artistic and beautiful house and garden. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing chalet
Was such an amazing place to stay. Child friendly plenty of room and very comfy home feeling all round. Loved loved the tea castle stay 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most relaxing family holiday ever!
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay at the Cottage, it was the perfect place get away with my Partner, our two boys (16y and 6y) and our boarder collie. We spent time at the beach and walking around Waimarama, and one day we just stayed at the cottage because there was plenty to do. My youngest loved the playhouse and my eldest was happy swinging in the hammock. We cooked on the Barbecue and ate outside every night under the pergola. Our Pup was really spoiled as the Landlords dog was great company for an occasional play. We were so thrilled to get to walk around the food forrest. Thank you George & Marina, we made a bunch of great family memories and we will be back hopefully.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brendan S.

Enjoyable Stay
Good location, with all the amenities. Fully fenced section, with a lovely garden and great outdoor seating options. Friendly dogs - which our children and dog loved as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
George and Marina are just so lovely. The cottage is superb and perfect for us and our two dogs. We loved the art, the architecture and the gardens. Their place is an oasis in paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G.

This was an excellent place to come and unwind. Kinds were in their element exploring
Awesome spot, enjoyed exploring and getting inspired. We'll equipped, close to beach. Was great to have tour of developing gardens too. Kids determined we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicky L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it. It is so great I hope one day I can buy it and live there.
Marina was away as their daughter was in hospital in Auckland. Her husband did a wonderful job of hosting us. There were colourful fresh flowers from their gardens downstairs and a red rose beside the bed upstairs. There were fresh organic eggs on the table and I have prepaid for Duck Eggs to take home next time we stay. I asked if we could view their second property when those guests checked out and loved that too so will also rent that for a funky get away in the next few months. Paul and I both loved it and agreed we would come back and bring our children. Reading through the guest book I also learnt we could bring our dog so I can see why they won a family friendly award afew years back. The tour of the food forest was astounding. I loved seeing all the stunning birds they are breeding, all the lovely flowers, roses and fruit trees. Look forward to bringing friends here when they visit from out of town. Just being there made me happy. Would love to hire both places for a strategic planning retreat for my teaching team too.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful eclectic escape
We had a wonderful weekend at the Chalet, it is a magical escape those that love art and architecture will be very pleased, there are great follies for the kids everywhere in the garden. Oh and of course it is only a 10minute walk to the beach. Thankyou Marina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla L., Lower Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness
Waimarama Chalet
Beautiful chalet, grounds and setting. We had everything we needed. Marina and George are wonderful hosts. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zoe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rare gem: family and pet friendly bach
Children of all ages (and fur children of all ages) will adore this cute-as-a-button bach. Welcoming hosts, George and Marina, are very kind and helpful. Bach is quite cosy but our family (4 adults, 2 kids and 1 black lab) fitted in fine. Highly recommend to families with younger kids.