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Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley

Family-friendly farm stay in Waipapa Bay

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Room
Outdoor dining
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$140
avg per night

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Waipapa Bay, Canterbury
  • Place, Okiwi Bay
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohau Point Lookout
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
The current price is NZ$140
avg per night

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About the area

Waipapa Bay

Located in Waipapa Bay, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Okiwi Bay and Ohau Falls, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.
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What's nearby

  • Okiwi Bay - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Ohau Point Lookout - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 38 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 43 min drive - 50.1 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 46 min drive - 51.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Karaka Lobster - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley

Rural farm cottage located in the picturesque Clarence Valley. This is a great base to explore our region and the beautiful Kaikoura coast which is only 10 minutes away. Fishing, diving, biking, walking and much more. You could enjoy a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc on the verandah, or relax with a good book and enjoy the bird song. We are the closest accommodation to the amazing Middle Hill Mountain Bike Park, only 2kms up the road. Unlimited Wi Fi is available.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 2 and under are free.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Okiwi Bay, Ohau Falls and Ohau Point Lookout. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annelise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming. Cottage was a perfect place to recharge on our journey. Clean, cosy and comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous stay we had. Jane and her family went over and above to ensure our comfort. They had the fire lit before we arrived so that the cottage was warm when we arrived, on an unseasonably cold summers day!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutley amazing. The house was amazing and the beds very comfortable. I cant imagine a better place to recharge. Jane was a wonderful host. The beautiful roses fruit and eggs were such a lovely welcome. Will definitley be back. Thank u Lyn
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leimomi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully friendly host, gorgeous location, very relaxing and comfortable house. A great way to get away from the usual tourist route and to see another part of the Kaikoura coast. Loved listening to the ruru at night, watching the quail in the backyard, reading the history of the valley, and hanging out with the sheep. The kitchen was well appointed and easy to work in, the lounge and beds were very comfortable. The only drawback is that the house might be a little tricky for a larger group, as the bath/shower room is a bit of a hallway: it has four doors that open on to it. It's the easiest access to one bedroom, and the only interior access to the loo is through it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

U G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Jane’s cottage. We loved the style and how Jane decorated the house with fresh flowers. Though it was summer we needed the fireplace, because we had some cold days. We loved it! The rooms and the whole house is perfectly equipped. Nothing was missing. Jane gave us hints where to walk in the beautiful environment. Nearby we went rafting on the Clarence river. One day we were allowed to feed the lambs on Jane’s farm with the bottle. It was amazing! The communication with Jane was easy and quick. We recommend Jane’s cottage without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

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

Lovely retreat

Great secluded location. Friendly hosts. Older house but spotlessly clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Quiet and beautiful location

A great country location. Don't forget to visit the seals on Oahu point!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana W.

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

Cosy and beautiful stay

Had an amazing stay. Really beautiful location and loads of space. Highlight was how comfortable and cozy the bed was! Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Idyllic stopover

Great overnight stay between Kaikoura and Blenheim. Very comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Pam H.

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

Farm Cottage

We felt very welcomed. Our hosts were warm and kind. We were greeted by fresh farm eggs and beautiful flowers . Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Relaxing trip to celebrate the new year.

My friends and I had an amazing time staying at this lovely bach over New Year's! The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. Its location was perfect, being close to several scenic walks and hikes which we thoroughly enjoyed. The hosts were fantastic - friendly, accommodating, and quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and we would happily recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William N.

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

Country Valley Retreat

The large house was great to stay in, and located in the lovely Clarence Valley. Typical old farm cottage close to great drives up both sides of the valley
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

John & Alison P.

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

Rustic farm cottage

Quiet location with birdsong.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rianna U.

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

An absolutely charming farmstay ❤️

My hubby, 2 year old daughter and I had a great stay here! Place was spacious, owners were lovely (very flexible and easy to communicate with as well) and we had so much fun exploring the property! They even had the port-a-cot set up for us! Highly recommend especially for families 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria v.

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

Nice farm cottage

Lovely rustic farm cottage with real charm. Little touches like the fresh flowers and fruit made us feel really welcome. It was nice to sit in front of the fireplace and play games.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia Van K.

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

Farmhouse in a beautiful valley.

Gorgeous flowers and birdsong surround you in a beautiful valley. Special touches like fresh plums and flowers made our stay more memorable. Older farmhouse had everything we needed for sleeping and cooking and our hostess was friendly and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Country homestead

Old farm homestead nicely refreshed with beautiful rural outlook
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

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

Farmhouse cottage

Lovely spot in farmland north of Kaikoura. Limited cell service/wifi but beautiful listening to the birds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful little cottage

We wanted to ask Jane more about the history of the cottage as it seems to be over 100 years old at a guess. It has been nicely renovated inside though so is fairly modern. The location is totally remote and very private. We enjoyed a great BBQ on the lovely deck in the evening sun. Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Nostalgic hideaway

Came across this little gem last minute and so glad we did. The cottage took us back to memories of the original kiwi bach experience, all the basics provided, fresh flowers and fruit, comfy beds and a proper homely stay - we even needed the fire which the lovely owners had started for us for our arrival. Definitely recommend for a peaceful break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Awesome Spot!

Fabulous farmhouse and home away from home… In a beautiful and picturesque valley - the hosts were very accommodating and helpful… Lovely flowers, fresh eggs and lemons upon arrival…. Thank you…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaz B.

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

Quiet place to recharge

My sole intention for this visit was to disconnect from the noise & speed of city life, to clear my head and recharge. This location was perfect for that. The cottage is exactly what you would expect as an old farm house, with a modernised kitchen. I loved the farmhouse feel. Flowers, Eggs & Lemons made it feel very welcoming.I have already booked again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa a.

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

country cottage

We enjoyed this country cottage. It was comfortable and has a lot of character. It is surrounded with old trees and beautiful mountains. We were met with flowers, lemons, and local eggs. A wonderful farm experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

JO H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Rustic

We would love to stay again in the future, but would be nice to see an upgrade in the bathroom facilities and locks on the doors. 4 doors into 1 bathroom and no locks made things a bit uneasy!! Great kitchen, able to cook proper meals and great location for the mountain bike tracks 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bob & Mary C., Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bob

We enjoyed our short break at Waipapa Farm cottage. Even though the cottage was basic we so enjoyed the peace and being able to wander around the farm. Our hosts Jane and Ben were very friendly and responded to our requests quickly. There was no lock on the toilet door and the bathroom sink had no plug but these were minor problems that could have been easily solved. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage for two or three people, (there were seven of us). The more people the greater the price as each additional guest incurs an extra charge which makes the cottage expensive for what it is. Apart from that, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024