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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Take a step back in time
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Opaki
Located in Opaki, this cottage is in a rural area. Vintage Aviation Museum and Cobblestones Village Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Johner Estate and Gladstone Vineyard. Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre and Eketahuna Kiwi Country Information Centre are also worth visiting.

Masterton, Masterton
What's nearby
- Queen Elizabeth Park - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
- Henley Lake - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
- Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
- Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
- Museum of Early Childhood - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Restaurants
- The Screening Room - 10 min drive
- RE Burger - 10 min drive
- The Coffee Ride - 10 min drive
- Basil's - 9 min drive
- Tripoli Bistro - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Merilyn M.
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage
Merilyn M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelley F.
5 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worth a stay
Shelley F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wyn S.
4 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend away
Wyn S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy L.
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely
Tracy L.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Dorothy L.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Dorothy L.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
michelle c.
13 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

michelle c.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Will C.
2 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pics are great...but it's better in real life!
Will C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Corinne C.
5 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape from it all
Corinne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monica S.
10 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous little cottage
Monica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Georgia D.
14 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gorgeous cottage! 5 stars.
Georgia D.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John D.
20 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
John D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maia H.
13 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy!
Maia H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Glenn C.
10 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great back to basics experience.
Glenn C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jayde M.
3 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect little getaway
Jayde M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ivan L.
23 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway paradise
Ivan L.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Flavia W.
16 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic memorable trip
Flavia W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Celia S.
19 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pioneer Cottage
Celia S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Kimberley R.
18 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Pioneer cottage
Kimberley R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie S.
12 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Wairarapa Getaway
Katie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen J.
7 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Colleen J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria R.
14 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than the photos!
Victoria R.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen J.
5 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super
Karen J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela Lucy D.
19 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful outlook
Angela Lucy D.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
6 Oct 2020
What a wonderful place! Very basic but that is the charm of it.
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