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MikiMiki Retreat. Peaceful rural cottage close to Tararua Ranges and Masterton.
2.0 star property
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Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroom130 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Mikimiki, Wellington Region
- Queen Elizabeth ParkPlace, Queen Elizabeth Park31 min drive
- Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife CentrePlace, Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre32 min drive
- Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information CentrePlace, Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre32 min drive
- Paraparaumu (PPQ)Airport, Paraparaumu (PPQ)136 min drive
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About the area
Mikimiki
With a stay at this cottage in Mikimiki, you'll be on a river, and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History. .This cottage is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Shear Discovery and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Queen Elizabeth Park.
What's nearby
- Queen Elizabeth Park - 31 min drive - 25.7 km
- Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre - 32 min drive - 28.9 km
- Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 32 min drive - 26.4 km
- Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History - 32 min drive - 26.4 km
- Vintage Aviation Museum - 35 min drive - 29.6 km
Getting around
- Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 124 min drive
Restaurants
- The Watermill Bakery - 37 min drive
- Salt Streetfood - 28 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
MikiMiki Retreat. Peaceful rural cottage close to Tararua Ranges and Masterton.
Experience the best of the Wairarapa from our tranquil cottage retreat! A
short 20 minute drive from Masterton ( the last 5 mins on a gravel road)
will bring you to our piece of paradise, tucked up against the Tararua
ranges at the end of the picturesque Mikimiki valley.
With many attractions nearby, there is plenty to explore.
Masterton Golden Shears, Castlepoint lighthouse, Pukaha Wildlife Sanctuary, Wairarapa Stonehenge, numerous wineries, deer hunting, tramping, fishing and more.
Or just relax.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a cozy fireplace, spring-fed water, and the sound of the
stream behind the cottage.
Ideal for couples, solo travelers, and business guests.
Night sky perfect for stargazing.
Explore the stream behind the cottage, wander down to the river and
discover the swimming hole, or picnic beside the pond on the property.
Hunters, bring your gear—deer are just up the road in the Tararua ranges!
Enjoy easy access to fly fishing and golf courses, or just relax to the
sound of birdsong.
Kereru, fantails, tui, bellbird, swallows, kingfisher, and more. Often the
call of moreporks can be heard on still nights.
(Tastefully decorated, spacious fully contained 1 bedroom cottage.
Fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge, 1 bathroom, separate toilet and
laundry. Bedroom sleeps 2. (Fold out couch in lounge sleeps additional 1 -2)
100% cotton sheets for your comfort.
Natural, non toxic products.
Children are welcome, but with a pond, stream and river nearby, are 100% the full responsibility of the parents.
short 20 minute drive from Masterton ( the last 5 mins on a gravel road)
will bring you to our piece of paradise, tucked up against the Tararua
ranges at the end of the picturesque Mikimiki valley.
With many attractions nearby, there is plenty to explore.
Masterton Golden Shears, Castlepoint lighthouse, Pukaha Wildlife Sanctuary, Wairarapa Stonehenge, numerous wineries, deer hunting, tramping, fishing and more.
Or just relax.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a cozy fireplace, spring-fed water, and the sound of the
stream behind the cottage.
Ideal for couples, solo travelers, and business guests.
Night sky perfect for stargazing.
Explore the stream behind the cottage, wander down to the river and
discover the swimming hole, or picnic beside the pond on the property.
Hunters, bring your gear—deer are just up the road in the Tararua ranges!
Enjoy easy access to fly fishing and golf courses, or just relax to the
sound of birdsong.
Kereru, fantails, tui, bellbird, swallows, kingfisher, and more. Often the
call of moreporks can be heard on still nights.
(Tastefully decorated, spacious fully contained 1 bedroom cottage.
Fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge, 1 bathroom, separate toilet and
laundry. Bedroom sleeps 2. (Fold out couch in lounge sleeps additional 1 -2)
100% cotton sheets for your comfort.
Natural, non toxic products.
Children are welcome, but with a pond, stream and river nearby, are 100% the full responsibility of the parents.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Paper towels
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- 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
- No lift (single-level property)
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- On a river
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks 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)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,399 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Hand wash any dishes and leave to drain in the dish rack, or dry and put away.
As the water is supplied via a pump please make sure all taps are turned off or the pump will run continuously.
Please make sure all heaters, fans and air conditioner / heat pump are turned off before leaving. Thank you.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents fully responsible for children's safety.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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