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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1076 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Waimarama Beach, Havelock North

Waimarama Beach9 min walk
Craggy Range14 min drive
Ocean Beach18 min drive
Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)64 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Our family truly enjoyed our time at this very unique accommodation at Waimarama. The location is very private amongst l...

Carrie G.

Mar 27, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

lounge area

1 Double Futon

Tree house room

3 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden

We welcome All guests.
The Perfect setting for your romantic get-away or relaxing time-out.
Fully fenced, nestled in organic gardens. Off-street parking.
For 8-10 guests.
If your family needs more/less room: We also offer our romantic 'Birds-Nest', a 2-4 person accommodation please ask for availability /more can also find us on holiday houses as Teacastle cottage if you need to talk to us first.
Listen to the soothing sounds of the waves from your bedroom , tucked away from the busy summer rush,only a short walk from our long sandy beach where you can enjoy anything you'd expect from your perfect beach holiday : dive, fish,canoe, picnic, play, relax, swim, surf,walk -30 min to 5 hour tours along rock walls or towards a hidden island past the rock pools, gather beach treasures - make summer memories to last.
CHILD friendly, 5min walk to the reserve by the sea and playground,
beautiful rock pools along the beach to explore with kids.

We do have a small but colorful bird park and organic gardens: tours, feeding, fresh eggs, organic fruit and veggies by arrangement.
Genuine Mexican hammock, outdoor fire, 3 seating areas and lots of space for cricket,a kiddy pool,bowling -we also have lots of toys and a number of challenging little vehicles,trikes,body boards, indoor and outdoor games.
Self contained with linen and towels supplied.
Barbeque,TV / DVD / free WiFi.
Own Laundry facilities.
Only 5 min walk to beautiful Waimarama beach, popular in summer and winter for surfers, boaties and fishermen or take leisurely walks on the white sandy beach. Patrolled beach over summer months. Golf course, waterfalls and scenic walks all within 20 range . Well stocked local store with take away and off licence. Good Restaurant in village.
20 min drive to Havelock North.
House is for a family, 2 adults,2-3 children; children under the age of 6 Years are free.
We can arrange catering for you and always try to accommodate any additional wishes to make your holiday a celebration of life.
Christmas and new year (24th Dec-3rd Jan minimum bookings of 5 days ONLY)
Special conditions:
If we are unable to replace a canceled booking the following charges apply: if canceled within 30 days of arrival then 50% of the total cost of the booking will be charged ,after that 100% of the total cost of the booking will be charged.,
- 1 night bookings occur an additional laundry fee of NZ$ 80.-
- Rent is for 1 family/2A+ 2K, additional adults charged at NZ $50.-/night
- 2 Children up to age 6 free.
- Pets on application, please.
- Smoking outside only.

Extras: Cleaning and Laundry (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included); DOGS (Optional, NZ$40.00 per stay);

Property manager

georft245

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets only on prior arangement

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waimarama

Located in Waimarama, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Wairunga Golf Course and Craggy Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Splash Planet and Amazing Maze 'n Maize. Travelling with kids? Consider Pekapeka Wetlands, or check out an event or a game at Hawke's Bay Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.

Waimarama Beach, Havelock North

What's nearby

Waimarama Beach - 9 min walk
Craggy Range - 14 min drive
Black Barn Vineyards - 17 min drive
Ocean Beach - 18 min drive
Te Mata Peak - 24 min drive

Getting around

Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jarks Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is THE CHALET & Teacastle cottage, Unique private artist cottage in organic garden located?

This family-friendly Waimarama cottage is located by the sea, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Waimarama Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve and Wairunga Golf Course. Ocean Beach is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

21 Apr 2024

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

Fun for the kids

Nice spot for a school holiday break, kids enjoyed the garden and the bunk beds 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

27 Mar 2023

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

Funky stay in an artistic garden setting

Our family truly enjoyed our time at this very unique accommodation at Waimarama. The location is very private amongst lovely gardens. The hosts George & Marina were welcoming and clearly made a special effort to create this lovely artisan oasis. Endless attention to detail with every corner. The linen and bedding were top quality too! A short stroll down to Waimarama shop & beach. Friendly dogs nearby on host property… my family really enjoyed our 3 days here. Thank you ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilze B.

26 Jan 2023

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

Fairytale property

We had a really great time at the chalet! The kids (6 and under) loved the play house, the “tree house bedroom” and all the toys and books to keep them busy. Thank you for the tour of the gardens - we all loved seeing the birds and young chicks and thanks also for the cucumbers and plums from your garden. The property is so child friendly, we could really relax and let the kids explore and enjoy. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T., New Zealand

12 Jan 2023

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

Paradise for creative people of all ages

Gorgeous chalet In garden setting with so many sheltered areas to discover. Families of all ages will find this a treat. The garden is also very secluded and securely fenced so we were able to bring our dog along too. It’s a nice walk up to beaches and a dairy. A beautiful place to relax whatever you enjoy. But an absolute fantasy castle for children. So many gorgeous treasures to discover. Thank you for creating and sharing this very special place.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kim W.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Review

Lovely spot, owners were really good re extra guests (were all paid for) Could do with a fumigation as there were numerous cockroaches and mice

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Selina O.

8 Jan 2023

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

Great place

We had a great time staying here with just a short walk to the fish and chips/store .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Malcolm M.

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great location but somewhat disappointing stay

Pros: Whimsical style of accomodation ideally suit young family with toddlers, we had teenagers unfortunately. Great location, Waimarama Beach township and beach second to none. Fully and well fenced property Cons: Very weak wi fi, parts of inside house without service, dropped in and out frequently losing connection, not great with teenagers. Few missing things in the kitchen. e.g. grater Insufficient toilet paper, dishwashing and washing powder supplied for any length of stay, e.g. x1 dishwasher tablet and x1 sachet of washing powder. Host popped over one to many times during stay. Good batch hosts should be accessible if needed but never visiting multiple times while guests are staying otherwise risks becoming overbearing and intrusive Extraordinary number of cobwebs and flies throughout the batch, few too many cockroaches in the kitchen and BBQ area also. House wasn’t unclean but perhaps a consequence of the free range chicken, rooster and geese bird park enclosure onsite. Upon arrival, but not informed prior, confronted with contract regarding booked and paid for dog, that needed to be signed. Also received text message and personal visit from host during stay seeking contract signing. Originally booked for a dog, no mention of contracts. Dog rules included forbiding leaving our dog in the fully fenced yard for any length of time by its self. This really impacts and limits holiday activities:- beach swims, dinner or brunch out, going to corner store for ice creams or milk, bikes rides around the village, vineyard visits, etc as required to take dog everywhere all of the time, in Hawke’s Bay summer heat that’s not really possible always as way too hot to leave a dog in a car so this surprise rule had a huge impact on our holiday. Had we known there was a page of rules like this for pets, pitched as a contract needing to be signed, we would not have booked this property. Responsible dog owners but felt approach here a bit overbearing and misleading . Property getting a little tired and worn in places, not evident in photos. Noisey roosters, geese and dog on site. kept awake two of the four nights we stayed by hosts dog barking until 11:27pm and 11:00pm respectively, woken every morning in the 5am hour by roosters and geese. Please be aware onsite bird park comes with noise, as does hosts dog. Hosts also live on site. Paid almost two grand for this stay but sadly didn’t leave feeling value for money.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dom A.

5 Jan 2023

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

Arty and interesting

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. Very unique, arty and kooky. Kids loved all the areas to play in. Great communication and super friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

18 July 2022

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

Great for families

Great location and quirky cool vibe 👍🏽

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

25 Apr 2022

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Excellent Place

The Chalet was excellent and Wiamarama Beach and the surrounding areas was a brilliant place for us and our two dogs. The Chalet and enclosed gardens were well presented and had everything we required. The hosts made our stay very welcoming. Would reccomend staying at the Chalet.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

27 Feb 2022

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Great stay

It was a beautiful place to say. Surrounded by nature and still being somewhat close to neighboring towns. We had a wonderful time. Lots of toys for kids. Seating for adults.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginette F.

11 Feb 2022

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

Had an amazing stay at the property

Highly recommend this property, we all had an amazing time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kate B.

10 Feb 2022

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

Family reunion

It was a lovely spot for children and adults to enjoy. We loved the outdoor fire and bbq. Throughly impressed with hosts. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria Hartley P.

4 Jan 2022

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A quirky rest after such a long year

Booked almost a year ago because our dog would be able to stay here and go inside the property, and it looked quirky. It did not disappoint. Plenty of room so we could get away from the snorer, the hammock in the garden was so relaxing, there was a "special spot" for each of us to sit and read. The garden was secure so the dog could wander around, and when the owners' dogs came down for a daily playdate, he thought it was wonderful. If there was a downside it was the kitchen. Even though it was fully equipped there wasn't very much room for preparing meals (my family had dumped most of their stuff on the dining table, we ate at the outside table) or storing food, and washing up was an intimate affair. But it wasn't anything that would spoil our holiday. And the shower was too hot for us (I know, they are usually cold and dribbly) but the owner tried to tweak it straight away.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

12 Dec 2021

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An amazing birthday weekend!

What a special place this is! So much fun to stay here... We celebrated our daughter's 9th birthday and had an amazing treasure hunt around the beautiful artistic surroundings and garden. The children loved the swing, hammock and sandpit... lots of laughter and fun times. Our hosts were very helpful, we really appreciated their hospitality and generosity. It was a real delight to stay in such an interesting, artistic and beautiful house and garden. Thank you so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

28 Nov 2021

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Amazing chalet

Was such an amazing place to stay. Child friendly plenty of room and very comfy home feeling all round. Loved loved the tea castle stay 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B.

1 Nov 2021

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The most relaxing family holiday ever!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay at the Cottage, it was the perfect place get away with my Partner, our two boys (16y and 6y) and our boarder collie. We spent time at the beach and walking around Waimarama, and one day we just stayed at the cottage because there was plenty to do. My youngest loved the playhouse and my eldest was happy swinging in the hammock. We cooked on the Barbecue and ate outside every night under the pergola. Our Pup was really spoiled as the Landlords dog was great company for an occasional play. We were so thrilled to get to walk around the food forrest. Thank you George & Marina, we made a bunch of great family memories and we will be back hopefully.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brendan S.

27 Apr 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

Good location, with all the amenities. Fully fenced section, with a lovely garden and great outdoor seating options. Friendly dogs - which our children and dog loved as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

21 Feb 2021

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Perfect!

George and Marina are just so lovely. The cottage is superb and perfect for us and our two dogs. We loved the art, the architecture and the gardens. Their place is an oasis in paradise.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G.

4 Dec 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was an excellent place to come and unwind. Kinds were in their element exploring

Awesome spot, enjoyed exploring and getting inspired. We'll equipped, close to beach. Was great to have tour of developing gardens too. Kids determined we'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicky L.

15 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely loved it. It is so great I hope one day I can buy it and live there.

Marina was away as their daughter was in hospital in Auckland. Her husband did a wonderful job of hosting us. There were colourful fresh flowers from their gardens downstairs and a red rose beside the bed upstairs. There were fresh organic eggs on the table and I have prepaid for Duck Eggs to take home next time we stay. I asked if we could view their second property when those guests checked out and loved that too so will also rent that for a funky get away in the next few months. Paul and I both loved it and agreed we would come back and bring our children. Reading through the guest book I also learnt we could bring our dog so I can see why they won a family friendly award afew years back. The tour of the food forest was astounding. I loved seeing all the stunning birds they are breeding, all the lovely flowers, roses and fruit trees. Look forward to bringing friends here when they visit from out of town. Just being there made me happy. Would love to hire both places for a strategic planning retreat for my teaching team too.

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10/10 Excellent

6 Oct 2020

Amazing unique accommodation, very well set up for kids and lovely hosts!

Amazing unique accommodation, very well set up for kids and lovely hosts! Would definitely stay again.

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10/10 Excellent

6 Oct 2020

Quirky, cosy, comfortable and very clean - we loved The Chalet.

Quirky, cosy, comfortable and very clean - we loved The Chalet. Truly 'toddler safe' as described, which meant we could relax even more and allow our 18 month old to enjoy himself! Friendly and considerate owners whose attention to detail and lots of extra 'little touches' were much appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will no doubt return. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

14 Sept 2020

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Wonderful eclectic escape

We had a wonderful weekend at the Chalet, it is a magical escape those that love art and architecture will be very pleased, there are great follies for the kids everywhere in the garden. Oh and of course it is only a 10minute walk to the beach. Thankyou Marina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020