India House - Bookabach Bach of the Year Awards Unique Category Bronze Winner! | Cottage in Whareama
3 Bedroom Cottage in Whareama
India House is a rustic, charming (original 1866) 3 bedroom stand-alone cottage, located in the grounds of the Ica Station Homestead at Whareama, close to the beach resort of Riversdale. Situated at the end of a ‘no exit’ road, simply enjoy the peace and quiet of an early settler cottage, steeped in history, in the beautiful countryside setting of Ica Station. Originally built in 1866, today ‘India House’ offers our visitors comfortable, clean, rustic accommodation and a location with interesting early NZ rural character. The cottage is quaint and still enjoys many of its original features. It has 3 small twin bedrooms (with the option for Bedroom 1 to be a King size), a living room, small dining kitchen and inside bathroom with flushing toilet and an outside flushing toilet. With uninterrupted views over a small lake and beautiful countryside, here you can relax, read a book, have a glass of wine and listen to the birds in the peaceful and extremely private setting of this cottage. All our guests have use of a swimming pool and spa pool at the main Homestead during their stay! With Riversdale and Otahome Beaches only 15 mins drive away and Castlepoint Beach 35 mins in the opposite direction, this bach is an ideal base for surfers, fishermen, golfers, couples or groups of friends 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, a local store for food and basic groceries, Tennis Courts, Swimming, Fishing, Surfing, Walking, Diving and Boating. Or Otahome, where you often have the beach to yourselves. Close by is the village of Tinui that has the oldest ANZAC Memorial Cross you can walk up to (Nov - Apr annually).
Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only please. Well behaved dog considered (not always possible) - strictly by arrangement only, cost $15 per night, please say when booking!. No bottles, glass or pets allowed in the swimming pool/spa pool area. Please note - there is only limited cellphone or wifi coverage at the cottage. Extras: Cleaning (NZ$35.00 per stay); Linen (included); Tea/Coffee provisions (included); Continental breakfast provisions (extra charge); Shared use of Swimming Pool and Spa Pool available - short stroll across the lawns.
Check-in is available from 1.30pm and check-out by 10.30am.
We also run the 'Whareama Coastal Walk' a 2 or 3 day fully catered 'Walking Adventure' over private farmland and isolated Wairarapa coastline. See the 'Whareama Coastal Walk' website for more details.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean up and do the dishes before you leave.
This 3 Bedrooms Cottage provides accommodation with Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Breakfast, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Whareama. Enjoy your stay in Whareama at this Cottage.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Toilet paper
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1 bathroom
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Shower
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3 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Breakfast available for a fee
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Stovetop
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Refrigerator
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Oven
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Toaster
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Onsite parking
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Car required
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Pet friendly
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1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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Welcoming dogs only
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Designated smoking areas
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No elevator (single level property)
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.
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Surfing/body boarding nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Golf nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Swimming nearby
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DVD player
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TV
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English
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In a rural location
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
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First aid kit
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Outdoor pool
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Hot tub
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Shared/communal pool
Policies
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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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