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Rabbiter’s Cottage. Family. Farm Stay. Country.

Escape into nature without being too far away from it all – think beaches, wine country & family-friendly fun in the sun! Feed chickens & collect eggs or play with our friendly lab Tag.

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Experience the charm of rural life at The Rabbiter’s Cottage, nestled next to Te Aratipi Homestead on a century-old sheep and cattle farm. Enjoy a private retreat with activities like croquet, kubb, or tennis amidst beautiful gardens. Explore native bush walks and scenic attractions nearby.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Maraetotara, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Birdwoods Gallery and Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wairunga Golf Course and Craggy Range. Amazing Maze 'n Maize and Splash Planet are also worth visiting. Visit our Maraetotara travel guide
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Maraetotara

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach
    Ocean Beach
    32 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Craggy Range
    Craggy Range
    36 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Marine Parade
    Marine Parade
    55 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Wairunga Golf Course
    6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Waimarama Beach
    21 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jarks Cafe
    18 min drive
  • Jarks Seaside Cafe
    18 min drive

About this property

Rabbiter’s Cottage. Family. Farm Stay. Country.

Farm stay by the sea
Rabbiter’s Cottage. Family. Farm Stay. Country. provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tennis courts, a bike on-site and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Rabbiter’s Cottage. Family. Farm Stay. Country. feature comforts, such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and travel cots
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rabbiter’s Cottage. Family. Farm Stay. Country. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rabbiter’s Cottage. Family. Farm Stay. Country.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Rabbiter’s Cottage. Family. Farm Stay. Country. located?

Situated by the sea, this farm stay is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Wairunga Golf Course and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Waimarama Beach. Ocean Beach and Craggy Range are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Rabbiter’s Cottage. Family. Farm Stay. Country. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

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

Farm

It was lovely for city children to experience a bit of country ie feeding chickens and collecting eggs. Feeding the horse and a lovely bush walk. The weather didn’t play the game so other things we would have enjoyed had to be put on hold
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Rural breakaway

Beautifully presented in a cottage style. We were greeted with a bottle of delightful Rose and fresh muffins. The owners were friendly and welcoming and took us on a farm excursion to a scenic outlook of the Waimarama Valley. Our grandson really enjoyed his first farm experience on the off road farm vehicle, friendly farm dogs and chooks. Thank you for a really memorable stay. One possible improvement could be a small clothesline on the side of the cottage for towels and such like.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025