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Aotea Homestead

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Homestead
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hinakura, Martinborough
  • Martinborough Vineyard
    51 min drive
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard
    55 min drive
  • Palliser Estate
    57 min drive
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    122 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Large room

+2
1 King Bed, 4 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Room 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Aotea Homestead

The beautiful Aotea Homestead was built in 1914 and has recently been lovingly restored. Aotea Homestead is the prefect place for a getaway with family and friends. Located on a working sheep & beef station in the Hinakura Valley, 25 minutes drive from Martinborough.

With no cell phone reception and limited wifi, it is the perfect place to enjoy quality time with each other. Linen and towels are provided so all you need to bring is your food.

There is an unmarked lawn tennis court, great sandpit for the kids and outdoor games. Guests are welcome to enjoy a walk on the farm, where there are animals to feed especially around springtime. The river is nice and close complete with a lovely swimming hole and the rugged coast line is only a 20 min drive down the road. There are also horse treks 40 mins away. If the weather isn't great there are board games available and sky tv to watch.

There is also seasonal fruit available, and our water is sourced from a natural spring.

The guest wing consists of :-
Kitchen; 2 Lounges; 3 Bedrooms; Bedroom 1, with ensuite, double bed, single bed; Bedroom 2 – (large dorm room) king bed & 3 singles beds; Bedroom 3 double bed; Fold out double sofa bed in the lounge and pop up bed available, sleeps 13.

Your hosts Karen & Clayton Hartnell live on site and are there to help and support you if needed.

We also offer guided hunts for both wild pigs and deer. Please enquire for more details.

We also have Aotea Cottage which sleep 5. Please see our other listing.

Property manager

Dena

Languages

English

Amenities

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Upon approval of owner

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Upon approval of owner
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Hinakura

Hinakura is home to this farm stay. Cobblestones Village Museum is a local landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Te Kairanga Wines and Martinborough Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Hinakura, Martinborough

What's nearby

  • Te Kairanga Wines - 51 min drive
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 51 min drive
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 54 min drive
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 55 min drive
  • Palliser Estate - 57 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aotea Homestead?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aotea Homestead?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aotea Homestead located?

Set in Hinakura, this family-friendly farm stay is within 20 mi (32 km) of Te Kairanga Wines, Martinborough Golf Club and Martinborough Vineyard. Luna Estate Winery and Poppies Martinborough Winery are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tania J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Great location, amazing home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Very peace place to stay and the owners are very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeannie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gre
Very nice owners and a lovely property. We loved the place but found thd directions quite confusing .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aotea Farm Homestay
An interesting historical property that coped well with a large group. The road in is a bit challenging given the loss of the usual route from Martinborough but we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Retreat
We were worried about the road after reading a previous review, but no need to be. Driving was on a normal gravel road, and while it did feel a long time, the road was worth it to get to the lovely old homestead. It gave us townies a real country retreat.and it was a joy to have time with our grown children and their families, all together yet enough space to not feel crowded. We stayed in the cottage also which was great as an overflow for our large numbers. The tennis court and sandpit covered most peoples needs and a good selection of games/toys completed our wants. Well equipped kitchen. Fantastic hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing holiday getaway
A perfect destination for our family gathering... really relaxing and comfortable and accommodated our needs perfectly. Hosts were on site but not at all intrusive and really friendly and helpful at the same time. A great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Blair M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to get away with family
We choose this home as it was a remote location and had no cell phone or internet access - great to get everyone to disconnect. Although access is now more difficult (due to a slip blocking the road out of Martinborough) the journey was worth it. You need to factor in a good 1.5hrs from Carterton depending on the road conditions and be prepared to drive through a farm station. Although long, we loved journeying through the station and appreciating this remote part of rural NZ. The property is as described and the outdoor activities are great for the kids with tennis, cricket, badminton and swimming down the river. The only downside is the property is a little tired and wasn't quite as clean as we would have liked. Also, given the current situation with access you need to take everything you might want - we planned out our meals as it is a 3 hour round trip to Carterton if you forget something. The hosts were very friendly, non-intrusive and only to happy to help with directions to the best river spots etc. They are also relaxed about you exploring their incredible property, the walk to the top is well worth the reward.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul S.

Misleading listing
Listing is misleading as due to long term road closure between Martinborough and the property (expected to be on going for a year) that was not mentioned in the listing or at the time of booking. The actual time on the only other route from Martinborough is well over an hour on a poor road that damaged our car to the extent we had to hire a rental. We would not have booked this place had we known the condition of the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rochelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and relaxing
Thank you for hosting us on your working farm! Owners are relaxed and friendly and while they live on site it’s not intrusive. Bit of a trek to get there but peaceful surroundings when there. Lovely visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Getaway
It was a great spot for our extended family to spend some quality time. Plenty of room, nice and warm and great location for the kids to play and explore. No cellphone or internet reception at the house (worked in some spots around the farm) but this made for a great way to properly relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
The house was great, suited us perfectly and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wairarapa in the Autumn
We all enjoyed our stay at Hinakura, especially the tennis court and the lovely walks on the property. Also the trip to the higher parts of the farm. Special thanks to Clayton.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing old styled farmhouse
We had a great getaway for the weekend from Wellington and felt like we stepped back in time and explored the area,the house was great and surrounding property!~ really enjoyed the stay,super clean and warm, had the fire going both nights and played sum acoustic guitar and had a few glasses of wine! A great weekend in all ,and I will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and the views were amazing.
The house and surrounding ammenities are very nice. Be prepared that there is little to no cell service, starting on the road out of Martinborough. Overall the house was fantastic and the hosts were welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pip A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Retreat
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Accommation as described. Wet weather kept us in more than expected but lots of room and very homey
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hinakura Haven
Great place to stay and play! Clear, friendly and concise comms with owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country retreat
We loved our stay. Clayton very hospitable and friendly. ( Karen was away). We enjoyed the freedom of being able to walk and run on the farm. Keith caught two fish which we are still eating. The old house is beautiful. Nuu you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay
The house is quite good, thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boys weekend
The hosts were amazing, will definitely go again such a beautiful place and part of Nz , everyone loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myriam C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property !
WE enjoyed everyday at the house, the garden is amazing and the house is spacious. We had the best stay and we will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific getaway!
What a fantastic place. It was just wonderful. So cosy too, with the wood burner. We all had lots of fun. We'll be back again. Thank you Karen and Clayton.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old homestead in a tranquil setting
Very relaxing, in a lovely rural setting; a dishwasher and electric blankets for cold nights would have been nice for “urban softies”!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shona J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful homestead - nice and warm and clean - would recommend
Great experience staying at the beautiful homestead - communication great - would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Ralph S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural escape
Fairly remote location suited our needs perfectly. 11 people (2 couldn't make it in the end) with adequate beds for all. Played many games -with the kids- of tennis (no lines on court), croquet (took own set), cricket and nearby (5km trip) swimming hole in stream was a great success given the sunny weather. Took all own food drink - (too far to return to nearest shop for a bottle of milk!) with good cold storage space. Kitchen clean and fairly well-equipped. Good outdoor eating in garden location. Rugged beach not too far away. Owners Karen and Clayton live on site, weren't intrusive and most helpful when needed to assist with any queries,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Taylor-Jayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!!!
The owners were lovely and easy going. This place is perfect for all ages and is great to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. Had a hen's weekend getaway and I highly recommend coming here! No wifi or phone signal which I enjoyed. Clean, warm, spacious and overall a place I would come back again for sure! Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Dena

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What makes this property unique

Only 16km from the rugged Pahaoa coastline

Languages:

English
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