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Te Rakau Cabins - a wildlife haven and retreat

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Front view of Cabins
Front deck
Dining room view
Entrance to main cabin
Back view kitchen
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Palliser Bay, Wairarapa
  • Popular LocationInterislander Ferry Terminal107 min drive
  • Popular LocationTe Papa109 min drive
  • Popular LocationWellington Zoo115 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Te Rakau Cabins - a wildlife haven and retreat

A peaceful rural location suitable for families who enjoy the natural world. Varied bird life with many bush and beach walking opportunities.. Our landscaped grounds are available for guests to explore and enjoy.
If you love the countryside you will love staying at Te Rakau.
For cyclists on the Rimutaka Cycle Trail we are approx 30 kms south of Cross Creek.
We can also take you on fully guided half or full day bird watching tours for those who want to explore the area in more depth and learn about the bush, wetlands and coastal birds around us. The cost for these tours is $100 pp for 1/2 day tour and $180 pp for a full day tour.
Special conditions:
While pets are welcome we insist that they are under control at all times and that they be kept outside the cabins on the deck. Please let us know when you book if you are bringing a dog.
For cyclists we are willing to supply food for self cook dinners, continental breakfasts and supplies for a packed lunch @ $60pp.
For bigger groups you can book Te Rakau Bunkhouse (44813) as it shares the same site.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

deniie509
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Breakfast available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Ocean Beach

Located in Ocean Beach, this vacation home is in a rural area. Te Papa and Dowse Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cuba Street Mall and Queensgate Shopping Centre. The Weta Cave and Wellington Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Palliser Bay, Wairarapa

What's nearby

  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 107 min drive
  • Te Papa - 109 min drive
  • Cuba Street Mall - 109 min drive
  • Wellington Hospital - 111 min drive
  • Wellington Zoo - 115 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake Ferry Hotel - 58 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sofia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Really lovely and quiet get away, great for kids!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wild south coast
Wonderful break away in a stunning part of the country in perfect “off the beaten track” accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem!
These converted railway carriages are so cute and unique. Everything we needed including heaters that made it toasty in no time. Lovely to walk around the land and feeding Ruby the donkey and Gordon the pig was a highlight. Highly recommended for a unique and quirky awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We stayed at Te Rakau cabins one night during a long weekend in Wairarapa. Denise and Dougal have a lovely spot and have clearly out a lot of time and effort into setting up the accommodation. The communication with them was great and they were very hospital making sure we had everything we needed. Recommend a stay here if you’re doing the Remutaka trail or looking to explore the south coast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing
Lovely stay. Very comfortable. Such a cool idea to convert train wagons. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by deniie509

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What makes this property unique

We offer bird watching tours for adults who like us share a passion for our native flora and fauna.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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