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Craypot Cottage - Getaway from town or city. Beachfront cottage.

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Dining
Living area
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Riversdale Beach, Masterton
  • Riversdale Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Basil Bodle Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Riversdale Southern Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Craypot Cottage - Getaway from town or city. Beachfront cottage.

A cute cottage on a 1.85 hectare property very private (we live in the main house on the other side of the property)
Relax in a rural setting lots of trees expansive lawn and a short stroll down a path to the beach and rock pools at low tide. (sandy swimming beach 5 mins drive) Great for star gazing on a clear night. No wifi or T.V.
Riversdale Beach has a store with basic groceries, burgers, takeaways, coffee,wine, and beer.
We love our special place in paradise and love sharing a unique part of New Zealand with others. A number of interesting garden artworks can be seen in the large rustic garden.
Castlepoint is a 40 minute drive away - the lighthouse can be seen flashing at night from the property.
Craypot Cottage is situated on a working farm so please follow the signs regarding driving very slowly through the yards and 30 km elsewhere to safeguard animals and keep down dust in dry weather.
Riversdale Beach has lovely walks along the beach and walkways up hills wandering through the new subdivision and southern beach walkway for those wanting a decent climb.
Special conditions:
Rural property. No oven but great microwave and electric cooktop. BBQ at the cottage under cover. Washing machine available at main house for long stays.

Extras: Please leave the cottage as you found it. We don't add a cleaning surcharge. Empty fridge and take away all food and rubbish.
Linen and towels (included)

Property manager

piptt929

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Riversdale

Located in Riversdale, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Castlepoint Rock and Castlepoint Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Riversdale Beach and Basil Bodle Reserve. Surfing/body boarding and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Riversdale Beach, Masterton

What's nearby

  • Riversdale Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Basil Bodle Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Karaka Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Riversdale Southern Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Castlepoint Lighthouse - 62 min drive - 53.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riversdale Beach Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Craypot Cottage - Getaway from town or city. Beachfront cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Craypot Cottage - Getaway from town or city. Beachfront cottage.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Craypot Cottage - Getaway from town or city. Beachfront cottage.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Craypot Cottage - Getaway from town or city. Beachfront cottage. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Riversdale cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Riversdale Beach, Riversdale Beach Golf Course and Basil Bodle Reserve. Karaka Reserve and Riversdale Southern Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha G.

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

Lovely get away

Lovely, tidy, quiet, beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scilla A.

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

Great getaway

Lovely wild beach and comfortable, simple accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Lovely little cottage by the sea

We loved this cottage. Clean and comfortable with everything we could need. Close to the beach for surf casting and play. Nice lawn for children to play ball sports. Lovely welcoming hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

7harlan

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

Amazing property and hosts.

Stayed for a couple of nights with just my partner and had such a relaxing quiet time. Accomodation was perfect get a way and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Peace and quiet at Riverdale

Great location with a lovely view a short distance from Riversdale.Well presented and very comfortable.Will be our destination again when we return to Riversdale.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great Ocean Stay

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE C.

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

Piece of paradise

Beautiful spot, lovely hosts. Very comfy cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandt F.

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

Lovely Getaway

Great little cottage for our 2 night stay with my wife and 2 children. Host was really lovely and easy to communicate with. Though the weather was a bit wet, the the stay was a lot of fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair T.

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

Amazing Place to Stay

Clean, tidy and an amazing location. Great hosts. Thanks for a great stay, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Unplug and relax

A great property in a great location. Perfect for unplugging from everyday life. Excellent communication and easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Fantastic beach location

The property has everything for an enjoyable beach stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fuchsia H.

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

Nye getaway

It was the perfect place for a lovely relaxing New Year’s Eve celebration. The weather wasn’t the best but the cottage felt cosy and had everything we needed, we could also still enjoy walks on the beach. Great hosts and a great property, would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Excellent Accommodation

We had the best long weekend, I recommend and would stay here again. Cheers Pip Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Great stay

Awesome feedback from the friends we booked this for!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kate R.

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

great stay

lovely sea views very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia M.

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

BACK AGAIN

Stayed here about 3 years ago and i still love it. The cottage is very welcoming and the beds are comfortable. Its also very private with lots of grounds and an intetesting part of the beach to explote. Pip and Geoff? are lovely hosts and a pleasure to talk to.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey M.

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

Craypot Cottage Stay

Stunning views - lovely bach - warm and cosy - nice owners
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

Amazing setting

We have stayed here before and brought friends along this time to enjoy it with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hēmi D.

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

Craypot Cottage

Beautiful location, friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ABIGAIL M.

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

So relaxing!

We really enjoyed returning to Craypot Cottage. Even the teenagers had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

End of year retreat!

This was my second time staying at the Craypot Cottage and it did not disappoint. An absolutely beautiful part of the world, the cottage has everything you need for a weekend away from it all to renew and restore energy levels. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

María C.

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

Beautiful cottage, attentive hosts

We had a wonderful time. My partner and I took the train from Masterton and cycled to the cottage. Directions were precise and easy to follow, hosts lovely and attentive. The place is beautiful and even though it rained we enjoyed the BBQ on the gallery and walls on the beach.. loved their dog too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hemi S.

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

Great spot

Great spot, good hosts, good time
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ngai D.

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

Small but Beautiful

This property is a gorgeous little private gem. Perfect for a couple to getaway who just want to kick back and relax at a quiet spot near the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya I.

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

Great spot

Amazing location on the coast. Great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by piptt929

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Why they chose this property

The uninterrupted view of the sea, peaceful, lots of birdlife.

What makes this property unique

Set amongst the trees with quail wandering past the front door. 1.72km drive down a private farm road.