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Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41507 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Martinborough, Wellington
  • Place, Palliser Estate
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Road
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ata Rangi Vineyard
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Martinborough

Within a short walk of Palliser Estate, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Cambridge Road. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Palliser Estate - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cambridge Road - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Schubert Wines - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tirohana Estate - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Neighbourhood Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alana Estate Vineyard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Martinborough Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Martinborough Brewery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Character Retreat | 2BR, Private Deck & Year-Round Comfort

This gorgeous character house gives you that warm welcoming feeling as soon as you walk through the door. The spacious living, kitchen and dining area means there is plenty of room to cook, relax and eat.
The house is setup with a bedroom and bathroom located at each end of the house, giving guests their separate space, making this place an ideal retreat for two couples or a small family.

The Facilities

- Modern kitchen with everything you need should you wish
to stay in and cook
- Great indoor/outdoor flow with both the dining room and
lounge opening out onto the deck
- Private sheltered and sunny decked outdoor area
- Two heat pumps provide heating and cooling all year round
- Unlimited Wifi, Flatscreen TV
- Two bathrooms with showers, one has a bath

Bedrooms

-The master bedroom features a queen bed, bedside
cabinets, lamps and electric blankets
-The second bedroom features a queen bed bedside
cabinets, lamps

Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.

The square is just a short drive for you to head in and have dinner at Circus Cinema Restaurant, amazing pizza at Little Square Pizza, or tasty burgers at 5711 located in the square, have coffee at Neighbourhood cafe or meet the locals over bacon and eggs at Kitcheners.

Martinborough boasts itself on incredible vineyards... take yourself to some of our favourites - Moy Hall, Colombo Martinborough, Schubert Wines, Luna Estate and On Giants` Shoulders. Great for tastings and for lunch.

Just half an hour`s drive from Martinborough is Lake Ferry, a sleepy beach village on the shores of Lake Onoke where it empties into rugged Palliser Bay.

Go fishing with views of the South Island, try catching whitebait if you`re here in spring - or just enjoy a sunset dinner at the Lake Ferry Hotel. They do fab whitebait fritters and flounder!

The main Square is located just 500m away, where you will find a bus stop which can connect you to the train line if you wish to explore some of what the rest of the Wairarapa has to offer, or head into Wellington.

We also have bicycles for hire, which is the perfect way to get around and explore the vineyards Martinborough is famous for. Send us a message if you want to arrange these.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

148534

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Martinborough, a short 10-minute walk from Palliser Estate and also 18 minutes on foot from Cambridge Road. You'll also find Martinborough Golf Club and Martinborough Vineyard within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Character Retreat | 2BR, Private Deck & Year-Round Comfort?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Character Retreat | 2BR, Private Deck & Year-Round Comfort on Apr 30, 2026 start from $168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Charming Character Retreat | 2BR, Private Deck & Year-Round Comfort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, well located house. It served us (two couples) well for a long weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

James H., Wellington, New Zealand

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Maria N.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communications were great, place was clean & very comfortable. Had a great stay thank you, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth S.

Issue with no hot water, but was resolved by moving to another property. Management personnel very prompt and efficient at resolving the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communication with host good. Air con good, only used the heat setting one night, shops a short drive away. Lovely quiet property. Only one negative, there was mold behind the sliding shower door, all else was excellent. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luisa P., Sydney

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

nick r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good property in a great location, easy walk to the square and everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brigid F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Madeleine

Traveled with family
Bronte house is very cute and has been renovated from its original look. It is located well and the town square is within walking distance. Unfortunately, a few things let it down. If you plan to use the kitchen then you need to bring or buy all cooking ingredients as they only supply salt/pepper, coffee a few tea bags and satchets of sugar. It didnt have things I would expect such as a potato peeler, serving dishes, paper towels/glad wrap, face tissues, broom or vacuum cleaner. It also had some maintenance issues. The main light in the master bedroom had no working light bulbs, the bath to shower diverter was broken, there were huge cobwebs hanging from the bedroom ceiling and the outdoor furniture/ deck needed cleaning/sweeping before we could use it. We did ask for these things to be rectified and a very nice maintenance man came around (with a broom) replaced the light bulbs but did not have the part to fix the shower. We did enjoy our stay in Bronte house but for the amount charged I did expect not to have these issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy Comfort

Very well set up and very comfortable. Brilliant for two Couples. couples
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki R.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brontë House didn’t disappoint

Great spot and house layout made it perfect for us, two bedrooms had common spaces between so we’re able to share but also have own space. Nice deck to hang out on and great to have two AC units as we lucked in with really hot days and nights during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Such a lovely sunny place

Close to town beautiful house with everything we needed for a weekend away. The only down side was the tiled shower was mouldy and felt dirty to shower in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cruise Martinborough

Bronte House was a lovely, clean and comfortable home to stay in for a few days away. Maybe something to take on board for future guests would be a peeler, tin opener and some bbq utensils. Overall would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Serenity

Great location just a few minutes walk to bars, restaurants shops but very private quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accommodation and true to listing and photos

Very comfortable accommodation, clean and tidy. Great location to Martinborough centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

phil m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location, comfortable accommodation

This property was perfect for our weekend stay. Plenty of room for the 3 of us and comfortable walking distance to the shops and hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous place with ACE facilities

The cottage is lovely, just a 10 min walk from the Square and has a private drive. A large deck great for alfresco eating and bbq if needed. Spotless, nice linen and towels as well as full cooking facilities. Heat pumps and circulation fans also in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danno O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Martinborough getaway

Amazing property, phenomenal area. Loved every minute. Comfy as beds, lovely house. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023