Beautiful spacious home on large private section

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Upper Hutt City, Upper Hutt

Trentham Racecourse6 min drive
Interislander Ferry Terminal21 min drive
Te Papa23 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Single room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This clean, outstanding, get-away-from-it-all home, is built in traditional style and features a large lounge, dining room and kitchen with dining facilities as well as two double bedrooms with antique queen-size beds plus another lovely room with two king single beds in it. The living area opens up to a large deck overlooking the lawn with its surrounding flower beds and Kowhai and Totara trees, frequently visited by Tuis, Bell Birds and Wood Pigeons. Gas fired central heating supplements the romantic wood burner in the lounge. More internal photos available on request.

Pinehaven is a heaven for morning walkers and cyclists. Children's play grounds are within the reserve only some five minutes walk away. Various restaurants, coffee shops and take-aways, a shopping centre with a great New World supermarket, as well as public transport are all within walking distances. Frequent busses and trains will take you to Wellington within 40 minutes, as well as the Hutt Valley and the wider Wellington Region that provides outstanding facilities for cultural events, museums, dining, the arts as well as for all outside and outdoor sports, including golf, hiking, mountain biking, boating and fishing. The wide sunny beaches of the Kapiti Coast as well as the beautiful Wairarapa with its world-famous vineyards are only 45 minutes driving away.

Special conditions:
Minimum stay two nights. Linen and towels provided. We welcome children, but because of the stream and the dense, bush-clad steep slope behind the house our the property is not really suitable for little ones. Absolutely no smokers or pets. No hen, stag or similar parties. Happy to discuss special rates for longer term stays.

Extras: Cleaning (NZ$80 per stay) and a refundable bond of $200 is required for every booking.

Property manager

Twin Totara Cottage - Madeleine (manager)

Languages

Dutch, English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please note there is a stream on the property

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Upper Hutt

This holiday home is located in Pinehaven, a neighbourhood in Upper Hutt, and is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dowse Art Museum and Maori Treasures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wellington City Walkways and Wainuiomata Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Upper Hutt City, Upper Hutt

What's nearby

Trentham Racecourse - 6 min drive
Interislander Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive
Petone Foreshore - 22 min drive
Te Papa - 23 min drive
Cuba Street Mall - 24 min drive

Getting around

Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 6 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Fig Tree Cafe & Delicatessen - 6 min drive
Quinns Post Tavern - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Town & Country Food - 8 min drive
Kuku - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful spacious home on large private section pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful spacious home on large private section?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful spacious home on large private section?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful spacious home on large private section located?

Located in Pinehaven, this golf holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Trentham Racecourse and within 9 miles (15 km) of Maidstone Park and Belmont Regional Park. Wellington City Walkways and Queensgate Shopping Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Miriam J.

23 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Lovely peaceful and comfortable stay. Everything you could need and plenty of room for 6 people.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan V.

29 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil hideaway in Upper Hutt

A charming and very comfortable cottage furnished with antiques in a tranquil native tree setting

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

19 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times had

will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

14 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculately presented home in an attractive, tranquil location

Stayed 5 nights in late Sep/early Oct. I needed a kind of quiet, tranquil haven in order to do some detailed research & writing on a full-time basis over a number of days. Looked at a significant number of accommodation options throughout the Greater Wellington & Kapiti regions & this house was the frontrunner from the start. I wasn't disappointed ... beautifully quiet for the vast majority of time I was there. A very clean, immaculately presented home in really attractive gardens (with a fantastic little babbling brook out front & lots of babbling birds in the trees ... in both cases the sort of sounds I'm more than happy to hear ... beautiful tranquil nature). Loved the quirky stained glass windows too. Also want to emphasise the exceptional value for money (I've seen places that are little more than glorified sheds that charge a higher nightly fee ... whereas this is a gorgeous 3 bedroom home with fantastic expansive gardens & lawn). Suggesting hosts Madeleine et al are reasonable & generous people. Not out to make a quick buck. As with all accommodation (even the very best like Twin Totara Cottage) there were a few minor niggles ... but really too minor to mention ... dwarfed by the overall excellent quality of house & gardens and superb value for money. On a personal note: I must apologise for blotting my copybook right at the end of the stay. I closely followed all the house rules right up to the final 5 mins of my stay ... when - due to tiredness (went to bed far too late) - I reset the house alarm in the wrong sequence ... so the (remarkably loud !!!) alarm went off (wouldn't want to be a burglar in that situation ... eardrums almost bursting :-)) ... hence I ended up inadvertently breaking 2 or 3 house rules right in the last 5 mins of my stay. Entirely my own fault ... no doubt sending my BaB ratings into freefall :-) Overall, though, easily a 5 out of 5 home ... Grab this place with both hands if it becomes available.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

George B.

10 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely ‘Hidden Gem’.

On arrival we had a couple of minor glitches getting in – but Madeleine was available by phone and we got in okay (that time). Inside (yes, some of those are genuine antiques!) we found the security understandable and the furnishings a little intimidating, but we learned to relax with the heirlooms over time. That security system, however… While the heating system instructions were clear, and the clothes-washer, dish-washer, cooktop were of species familiar to us, the oven/griller was not. So on day 2, returning ‘home’, the security system shrieked and played up (a little – we got it right eventually but the NOISE!) and in the evening when I finally got the griller working (It’s ‘two ovens’ – different knobs apply!)) I burned the sausages and the system went off again and automatically called the Fire Brigade. But hey – what we paid for an entire nice, rather formal, house in a beautiful garden in a quiet suburban dendrite, one could have paid for a motel room the size of just the main bedroom. Off-street parking id problematic for cars with low clearance; but street parking availability is no problem. There is a choice of two patios, both pretty private (and a little chilly). It has a small, noisy creek running through the front garden. One tends to pause on the bridge. Adjoining forest walks are ‘private property, keep out’ (and very steep), and the Countdown supermarket is a 2.3km walk each way. On a walk up the street we met friendly neighbours (but this was before that ALARM X2?). If you rejoice in Formal, with no shoes permitted, this place utterly suits. It’s well equipped, some condiments were available, a bewildering array of crockery, etc. In fact, the longer we stayed, the more I liked the place.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Twin Totara Cottage - Madeleine (manager)

I, Madeleine as your host have managed our family home since my parents left overseas for travelling in 2014. I love interacting with my visitors and, as I only live a few minutes’ drive away am happy to come and assist you whenever you need my help. I am a professional VA, love reading and travelling and actively involved in school and scouting of my two little boys.