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

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A two-story building with a red roof and white walls, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.
A corner seating area with a bench, multiple cushions, and a view of greenery outside.
A cozy fireplace area with a fire, surrounded by a wooden structure.
A dining table with a vase of flowers and a plate of fruit.
A wooden interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a kitchen visible in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Waimarama Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Breakfast available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Waimarama Beach, Havelock North
  • Place, Waimarama Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Parade
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

lounge area

1 Double Futon

Tree house room

3 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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$30.00 per stay);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets only on prior arangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 20007647
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waimarama

Located in Waimarama, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Wairunga Golf Course and Craggy Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve and Waimarama Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Waimarama Beach, Havelock North

What's nearby

  • Waimarama Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Craggy Range - 21 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Splash Planet - 35 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Napier Beach - 41 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Marine Parade - 45 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jarks Seaside Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jarks Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden on 7 Oct 2026 start from AU$577, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The house feels welcoming and Waimārama is great beach town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, helpful. Really fun house and secure property for kids.
Sandpit and playhouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Waimarama Chalets. We do offer to contact us at any time and would have removed any mice but unfortunately nothing was mentioned on any contact we had with you during your stay. The house is regularly fumigated and trapped! Living in a rural / farm environment these critters take little notice when moving in through keeping windows and doors open! Best wishes. The Chalet team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Waimarama Chalets. It was a pleasure to host you. Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
Thank you for staying with us at the Waimarama Chalets. We would love to see you again. Best wishes. Marina & George.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed family break

Our family (3 adults, 1 teen) spent a lovely chill Christmas week at this quirky and beautiful property which looks as though it has been built and decorated through a labour of love over many years. Colourful and delightful everywhere inside. Plenty of comfy spots to stretch out with a book or board game in the house, deck, lawn or patio. Hammock and loungers under a tree were a particular highlight in blistering HB heat. Beach is about 1km walk away, via ice creams at the dairy. Hosts were super helpful and unobtrusive and very welcoming of our small dog. Visitors should be aware there are a couple of bnbs on the wider property as well as livestock (sheep, goats, ducks, geese, roosters) so there are a few comings and goings outside the fence but it’s all part of the charm. Kitchen doesn’t have a lot of space but we managed a week of family meals including Christmas dinner without much hassle. Would recommend to anyone looking for a wee break in a unique location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Dear Malcolm, yes agreed this wasn't the right property for your expectations. The $ 2000 went to the agency, not to us and we asked you twice throughout the year to view the dog contract and had no reply. The damage your dog left in the flowerbeds unfortunately shows disregard that no contract can save us from. The property has a generous, fully enclosed garden and yet your teenagers had to be asked twice to refrain from trespassing private property, despite a clear: " No Entry " Sign on a gate with a hidden security lock. Yes we are situated in a rural area with domestic and native birds, cattle, sheep around us and atm have very young vulnerable lifdstock in our backyard. Most of our guest do enjoy a garden tour to see/ feed the ducklings and chicks, and welcome fresh eggs and organic produce straight from the source. We are unclear where we intruded as we always try to welcome guests and ask if you are comfortable, we came a second time to install a hammock for your kids. In the welcome book and welcome message we ask to contact us anytime if you want any thing and yet you chose not to do so despite meeting me a few times outside the laundry building. We are saddened that we couldn't help make your holiday a happy experience and remain with best wishes for a Happy Year 2023.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

Great location and quirky cool vibe 👍🏽
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had an amazing stay at the property

Highly recommend this property, we all had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Thank you for your feedback Victoria, we have long planned to add a good sized sideboard for guests foodstorage, it just went in . Best wishes The Chalet team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
Thank you for staying with us at the Waimarama Chalets. We would love to see you again. Best wishes. Marina & George.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2021
Thank you Peter and most of all for the wonderful surprise of leaving the house so clean. It was a pleasure to meet you. Best wishes. George & Marina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing unique accommodation, very well set up for kids and lovely hosts!

Amazing unique accommodation, very well set up for kids and lovely hosts! Would definitely stay again.

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Fresh flowers on arrival, eggs & FRESH ORGANIC SUPPLIES for sale when IN SEASON

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