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Beach & village a stone throw away! Or a 2min walk to Wallingford Homestead!

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Porangahau Beach, Waipukurau
  • Porangahau Beach
    24 min drive
  • Whangaehu Beach
    51 min drive
  • Pourerere Beach
    85 min drive

Room options

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Property grounds

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The price is NZ$147
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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About the area

Wallingford

With a stay at this cottage in Wallingford, you'll be 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Porangahau Beach and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Central Hawkes Bay College. .This family-friendly cottage is 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Whangaehu Beach and 22.1 mi (35.5 km) from Waipawa Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Central Hawkes Bay College - 21 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Porangahau Beach - 24 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Whangaehu Beach - 51 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Mangakuri Beach - 77 min drive - 78.2 km
  • Pourerere Beach - 85 min drive - 72.0 km

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach & village a stone throw away! Or a 2min walk to Wallingford Homestead!

Do you need a break from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives? Want to get away and enjoy the country? Oh the peace and quiet!

Welcome to long Island's Rest Area, a place of comfort and peace.
Come and stay in our farm cottage, enjoy the smaller things in life good for the soul. Spend your days lazying about the section or pop down to our local beach, which is 15min drive. 10mins away is our local village, where there is a pub, diary and coffee cart - what more could you want!

Our aim is to keep holidays AFFORDABLE, to make this happen we have a cheaper nightly rate, but please note: THIS RATE DOES NOT INLCUDE LINEN or CLEANING fees! :) we can supply linen at an extra charge. :)

WE ARE HAPPY TO DO 1 NIGHT STAYS, please ask upon booking, 1 night saty do incurr a surcharge fee of 50% :)


The Cottage is an old girl who has lots of stories to tell, we want you to add yours to it. As neat and tidy as it is, please don't loose sight that it is an old quirky farm home, rough around the edges, but full of character.

Sit back and relax with a good book and have some well deserved time out, or, for the more adventurous types go exploring, build huts and have a great time.

We cater for everyone here at Long Island, no problem is ever too big or too small.

We are a sheep, beef and cropping farm, there is always something happening here in the farm, why not come and have a look!

Our farm has a fabulous track, easy to walk or mountain bike along, walk along the river/stream that flows around the property and see what fish and animals you can see.


We look forward to meeting you, book today your family won't regret it.

Key words: Wallingford, pony, horses, animals, beach, farm, quiet, Porangahau

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$20.00 per person);
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

JessH697

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Long Island's Rest Area Cottage
Long Island's Rest Area Wallingford
Long Island's Rest Area Cottage Wallingford

Beach & village a stone throw away! Or a 2min walk to Wallingford Homestead! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country
Lovely old property and nice a tidy but we were unable to find the pool which it had listed. We just generally felt the property was over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

daninakita

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for kids and dogs
Fantastic spot for the kids and dogs. Close to the beach and town. Jess was a lovely host, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect country get away
Is great for a country get away. Private and relaxed and ideally located to Wallingford Homestead for a fine dining treat if desired and set up to do your own catering the rest of your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage
Jess was a wonderful person to deal with and a gorgeous cottage to stay in, wished we were there for longer Many thanks Sandi
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

dan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to unwind
Jess was amazing with her communication and flexibility when I mucked up my initial booking. The accommodation was perfect for us and had all the comforts we needed, will certainly be coming back with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away
We really enjoyed the stay in this area. Its a great spot being close to the beach and close to a town. We did a day trip to Hastings to take kids to Splash planet. A really cosy and homely farm stay with an amazing bird call at 5am every morning that's sounded so beautiful. We all woke up to this amazing bird call each day. Lovely hosts, made us feel welcomed and looked after. Highly recommend staying here. Would come back again one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful weekend
Lovely old cottage with super log fire. Enjoyed our weekend

10/10 Excellent

Ha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a weekend getaway
Will definitely be back again. Was lovely and warm, and so cosy! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nik F., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, lovely cottage
We stayed here one night and would have happily stayed longer. The cottage is really cosy, clean and well supplied. The location is absolutely stunning and so peaceful. We enjoyed our walk around the wetlands. Communication with Jess was great. Thanks again Jess.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Wind Down Den
Wonderful relaxing home, wish I could pick this up and transplant where ever I go. Cosy and comfortable. Couldn’t be more perfect to recharge the mind and soul. We will be back. Me and the travelling K9
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This place was absolutely amazing and I feel like we should have been charged way more and that weve shortchanged Jess and family because its so cheap. Jess had the fire going and the place was warm and welcoming when we arrived late. Our only regret is staying only one night and are already planning to come back for a long weekend or holiday to experience the rest. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., nz

Liked: Cleanliness
Short and great
I could only stay a short time but it was great to be able to stay there for that period. Its a nice setting on a farm with sheep around and no other houses with people to disrupt your privacy. Two fires and all you need in terms of comfortable satisfying household facilities

10/10 Excellent

Rowan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay
Always a pleasure dealing with Jess. Fantastic place to unwind. Has everything you need and nothing you don't

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, lovely cottage
We had a lovely few nights at Long Island. It gets cold in the area, but there was plenty of firewood. Beds are super comfy, kitchen is well-equipped. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine F.

Perfect
A very peaceful and restful moment for Easter time. The cottage is so pretty, wonderful explorations in the surroundings. Definitely a best for us ! Thank you Jess for your kindness and all your attention Sandrine and Family from Tauranga

10/10 Excellent

Lottie B.

Relaxing and rustic- kids LOVED it!
We have had the most relaxing stay here at this beautiful rustic farmhouse. Not too far away from the town and the beach, it is perfect to explore the local countryside. The farmhouse has a wetland close by filled with birds, which was so much fun to watch from the garden. Lots of wild rabbits came to visit too, and enjoy the veggie scraps we left. Jess is a very warm and attentive host, freshly baked cookies for when we arrived and she invited us to her farm to meet the ponies and feed the pigs. My kids, 2 and 5- thought this was great! Cows and peacocks surrounded us and there was always something to do, pine cone collecting or searching for walnuts- we easily could have stayed longer. This is a kid’s paradise, much to explore, a playhouse outside, dvds and toys too. I would recommend this wholeheartedly for families looking for quiet, peace and a chance to reconnect with one another. We leave today feeling totally relaxed! Thank you Jess. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B., Napier

Beautiful cottage in a quiet and peaceful location
Loved our little break away for a couple of days. The host Jess was lovely and easy to deal with, we will be back! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee d., Auckland

Nice country cottage
We had a good time at the cottage and checking out the surrounding areas, Jess was a great host and very responsive with questions etc
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jo A.

Wonderfully relaxing and peaceful
Our family of four booked the cottage for two nights but stayed for three but we would happily have stayed for longer! The cottage was cozy, light filled and in a beautiful setting. When we arrived the lambs, miniature horse and bunny was waiting to greet us, my kids were over the moon! Jess couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating and we felt very much at home. I would absolutely recommend this lovely place, we hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Havelock North

Fantastic family farm holiday destination - and close to the beach too!!!!
Cute farm cottage with three great sized bedrooms, new kitchen, cosy lounge and awesome location. Great hosts, very friendly animals and only a few kilometres to Porangahau Beach. Perfect holiday destination for a young family with loads to see and do and an awesome rural farm location. Thank you Jess for making our stay so special 😊😊😊