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Ica Station Whare, (1 Bedroom Garden Cottage)

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Whareama, RD12 Masterton
  • Otahome Beach
    40 min drive
  • Riversdale Beach
    43 min drive
  • Castlepoint Beach
    53 min drive
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    58 min drive

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About the area

Mangapakeha

With a stay at this chalet in Mangapakeha, you'll be 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Otahome Beach and 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Basil Bodle Reserve. .This chalet is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Riversdale Beach and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Karaka Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Otahome Beach - 40 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Riversdale Beach - 43 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Castlepoint Beach - 53 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Castlepoint Lighthouse - 54 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Castlepoint Rock - 55 min drive - 38.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tinui Cafe & Bar - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Ica Station Whare, (1 Bedroom Garden Cottage)

Ica Station 'Whare' (an original historic Shepherds' Quarters) offers our visitors comfortable, clean, rustic accommodation in a location with interesting early NZ rural character. Situated at the end of a 'no exit' road, simply enjoy the peace and quiet of an early settler 'Whare', in the beautiful country side setting of Ica Station Homestead and grounds.

The unit has a queen bedroom, a living/dining area, kitchenette and inside shower room with flushing toilet. With views over the garden, here you can relax, read a book, have a glass of wine and listen to the birds in the peaceful setting of the unit. Next door is the main homestead with B and B accommodation where ALL our guests have shared use of the swimming pool and spa pool during their stay.

With Riversdale and Otahome Beaches only 15 minutes drive away and the Castlepoint Beach 35 minutes in the opposite direction, this bach is an ideal base for couples to explore the East Coast of the Wairarapa!

There's plenty to see and do in the area. Nearby Riversdale and Castlepoint offer superb Golf Courses, Tennis Courts, Swimming, Fishing, Surfing, Walking, Diving and Boating, plus local store. Or Otahome, where you often have the beach to yourselves. Close by is the village of Tinui that has a Cafe and Bar, Craft Shop, Tinui Tea Rooms and Living Historic Village as well as the oldest Anzac Memorial Cross which now has a public access walkway up to it from the Cemetery (Nov - Apr annually).

Check-in is available from 1.30pm and check-out by 10.00am.

We also run the 'Whareama Coastal Walk' a 2 or 3 day fully catered 'Walking Adventurer' over private farmland and isolated Wairarapa coastline. See the 'Whareama Coastal Walk' website for more details.

Smoking allowed outside only.
Well behaved pets only with prior approval.
No pets, bottles or glass allowed in the Spa Pool or Swimming Pool area.

Please note - there is only limited cellphone reception, but good wifi at the cottage.

Extras: Linen (included); Continental Breakfast Provisions (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carmen Tredwell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside allowed.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Strictly by request only.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Only 1 child allowed.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Ica Station Whare, (1 Bedroom Garden Cottage) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place
Thanks guys. Lynn and I enjoyed our stay greatly. We will be in contact later to enquire about your coastal walk. Steve
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely host, whare just as described
It was great! We were testing out travelling with our indoor cat and it was perfect. A very chill spot with lovely people and a comfy, cozy little whare. The pool was awesome, too, though chilly enough to require a bit of bravery. Lots of tūī, pīwakawaka, riroriro, and happy magpies, too. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We loved this peaceful property - basic but with everything we needed. Lots to do around the area, with good tips from the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Far from the madding crowd
Breathing in and out…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to relax and unwind.
The hosts are amazing and we really enjoyed our stay and it made the start to our 2023 a nice and relaxing one
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

VIVI A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place for retreats
It was one day retreats trip to celebrated my birthday in Castles Points. We had a good time staying here enjoying quietness and tranquility n nice host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Neville H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing.
A very old 1 room - servant's quarters? - building that has been added on to with a kitchen, bathroom/laundry and done in a quite amateurish manner. The floor is several levels, the roof doesn't match, all in all quite a turn off. To call it "rustic" is a euphemism. I expected much better for the price. Never saw any sign of the host at all, we let ourselves in and left again in the morning without so much as a hello.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sukin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
great escape away from the hustle bustle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, cosy and quaint
The property is gorgeous and it was a lovely stay. The bed was really cosy, the place was lovely and everything was super easy. Having the heaters on when we arrived was absolutely lush too. Thank you for the stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay
Nice and quiet, clean, tidy and had everything we needed :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and relaxation
Very easy process. A lovely relaxing time. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Great location, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay.
Lots of swimming, exploring & relaxing for 2 days. Not long enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful and has everything you need.
Everything you need Super friendly host Just Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly hosts, paradise location
Great place to get away from the stresses of modern life.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rainsforth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great peace and quiet
Lovely rural setting not far from great beaches; the hosts are just delightful.

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relax after a long drive
Love to spend more time, simply and very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful get away
If you are wanting peace and quiet in a warm cozy cabin of our early settlers, then you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay here. A beautiful setting so peaceful. Carmen and Dick were wonderful hosts.
Fab spot would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil
We had a fabulous stay with our cocker spaniel accompanying us. Wonderful hosts and an awesome peaceful environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020