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MikiMiki Retreat. Peaceful rural cottage close to Tararua Ranges and Masterton.

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mikimiki, Wellington Region
  • Place, Henley Lake
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Stick & Rudder Company
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪121 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.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 33 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Henley Lake - 33 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Shear Discovery - 34 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre - 34 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Old Stick & Rudder Company - 38 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Streetfood - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Watermill Bakery - ‬37 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.
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 (including bathroom fan) 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

MikiMiki Retreat. Peaceful rural cottage close to Tararua Ranges and Masterton. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet location well equipped house, awesome host.We would highly recommend this retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host, Linda, welcomed us like old friends. The cottage was spacious, very clean, and thoughtfully furnished with comfortable seating, a fully equipped kitchen, quality toiletries, and even a woodstove. Outdoors is a slice of rural heaven--mountains, meadows, a stream, and cottage garden. We spotted a 10-point buck several times in the adjacent woods.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't fault anything, it was so easy and comfortable; my partner and I had a wonderful holiday and would be delighted to stay again some time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025