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Waihora Homestead, Martinborough. Minimum 4 guests Please and kids under 10 free

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pirinoa, Wellington
  • Palliser Estate
    18 min drive
  • Martinborough Vineyard
    23 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    72 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    107 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waihora Homestead, Martinborough. Minimum 4 guests Please and kids under 10 free

Waihora Homestead dates from 1918 and is 15 minutes south of Martinborough. Surrounded by an established rose filled garden and tennis court. Five generous bedrooms, large farm house kitchen and reception areas, wrap around veranda and BBQ area.

Waihora has the space, rustic charm, privacy and country comfort to offer just what you and your group need.
We have chickens and friendly sheep on th e property and are near working farms with stock and because of this we don't allow dogs, sorry.
Dean and I are sometimes on site at the back of the property but we are discrete and you will only see us if you need assistance.
Features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 12 mi (19.3 km) from Palliser Bay and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Palliser Estate
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

PhillipaDurkin

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Tennis on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3122 sq ft (290 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waihora Homestead Martinborough. Minimum 4 Guests Please
Waihora Homestead Martinborough. Minimum 4 guests Please.

Waihora Homestead, Martinborough. Minimum 4 guests Please and kids under 10 free Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Great property, great location, great facilities, helpful but unintrusive host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break away
Warm and homely. Host made sure there was plenty of fire wood. And very helpful in her discussion of the properties quirks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homestead stay
We loved this beautiful old homestead but were disappointed to learn 2 days before our arrival that the spa pool (one of the main reasons we booked) had been out of commission since November 2022. The spa pool was still being advertised on the website after we arrived. We were also asked not to run the heat pump over night - the house very cold in the early morning as there was a cold snap during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kierin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Piece of Paradise
A beautiful old homestead full of character, sympathetically restored. Very warm and comfortable. Peaceful location Generous Hosts. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for pre-wedding photos.
Lovely large house with a farmhouse kitchen at the heart of it. We were able to get some lovely pre-wedding photos with a great backdrop.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country charm, this place has soul
Philippa was a perfect host. She shared her family home full of history and her garden full of fresh produce. The rooms had elegant proportions, decor, and space. We liked that all 9 of us could sit around a table to eat. The only bit that made us sweat was the location being advertised as Pirionoa and not receiving the precise address until a couple of days before. We planned to bike 10km for a meal at the local pub but were late because the journey was 17km. Maybe you could tweak the location on the property description. Thanks for the stay we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noeline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic homestead
Made most welcome on arrival. Home beautiful old world charm with vases of flowers to greet us. An absolute beautiful garden with the fragrance of flowers drifting through the doors of the bedrooms. A well equiped home and loved the Dr Who themed shower. The awesome art work a treasure. A fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hadyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful original homestead, great grounds and gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome accomodation
Beautiful rural property. Everything we needed. Thank you Phillipa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery
Beautiful grounds and great experience was had. Home is quaint and quite different. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful homestead which all the family loved as there was plenty of space for the 10 of us.
The kitchen area was a focal point for the family to gather before and after our event. The hosts were super helpful and the homestead had everything we needed. Thank you Phillipa and Dean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

sonia r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful and relaxing
This home is a great place to get away from it all. Surrounded by lots of mature trees it is very peaceful and has a lovely rustic appeal. Plenty of room for everyone in the big bedrooms and living areas, and the verandah with its outdoor furniture is a lovely place to sit and look out to the Tararuas, enjoying the evening sun. Beds all super comfy with good quality linen. Host very helpful and quick to respond to questions. Thank you Phillipa for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guinevere M., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant house for a group of friends
Fantastic house for a group or large family. Very quiet location. Perfect for a catch up with loved ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reuben C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place!
A really lovely place to stay! Great kitchen, living area, bedrooms AND spa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous! Quiet with amazing history and ambience
My partner and I eloped to Waihora and had our wedding there. The grounds and house were a perfect backdrop for photos and for relaxing as newlyweds. The fire in the kitchen is awesome and scale of everything is ideal for a group. The bonus of WiFi, Netflix and a spa just adds to the experience. Phillipa is perfect host and we will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely country stay
Had a great weekend at this spacious, character-filled country estate. Beautiful gardens and a fabulous farmhouse kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural break
Had a lovely rural weekend away with extended family. The large, old farm house was perfect for our needs. Looking forward to visiting again over the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house with huge beautifully furnished rooms and very comfortable bedrooms
We enjoyed everything about the house with great kitchen and lounge rooms with nothing forgotten
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy farmhouse kitchen
We had a lovely time - group of old friends. Fabulous place and such a great time sitting around in the warmth of the kitchen with the fireplace. The only drawback was the twin room wasn’t quite as spacious looking as the photograph - in fact I think it may have been a different room that had the two singles.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous getaway
Lovely farm homestead about 15 min drive from Martinborough. Something to be conscious of if heading in to town for wine tastings. Suited our needs perfectly, so much space and the sunset is incredible. Listing is true that the tennis court is a little older but fully usable and we had a great time playing until it was dark. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A trip back in time
Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely old home. Beautiful peaceful setting. Thank you Phillipa for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character filled charm and comfort
Beautiful property, plenty of charm and character while still being really comfortable. High ceilings and spacious rooms. Beds were great. Location suited us perfectly, out in the countryside, very relaxing. Very helpful, generous, communicative hosts. Insect screens meant we could open up doors and windows. Would be even better if the second bathroom could be included in the house properly. Great for large family groups, we had 3 couples and it worked really well. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house.
Clean, comfortable, lots of personality and well decorated. Hosts are private and friendly. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and pretty
A lovely, peaceful stay. Everything provided for in the kitchen, a pretty garden to enjoy from shady verandah seating, lovely bedrooms with sitting areas. Really enjoyed the break from the city in this attractive, relaxing house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas holiday
A beautiful location, perfect for a few days of total rest and relaxation for the extended family. The house was full of character and provided the plenty of space for our group. We particularly enjoyed the resident sheep and chickens.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021