[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Escape to a secluded slice of riverside paradise in central Hawkes Bay, NZ Vacation home in Otane with kitchen and patio ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109524500/109524421/3d2b5b13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109524500/109524421/ce769f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109524500/109524421/777bc6ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109524500/109524421/b3f2853d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109524500/109524421/fd605ee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled by the Tukituki River, Riverstones offers a serene retreat with private patios overlooking tranquil views. Savor early morning birdsong and later explore the riverside or enjoy a swim in summer months. With comfy beds, ensuites and all home conveniences this self-catering cottage is perfect for relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Escape to a secluded slice of riverside paradise in central Hawkes Bay, NZ If you are looking for a country get away, our river-facing cottage is just what you may be looking for. With a private patio overlooking views of the river, casually chic, Riverstones is a self-catering holiday cottage oozing charm and personality with a comfy Queen Bed and private ensuite + the second bedroom has Twin single beds (King Bed on request) and private ensuite as well. ​ Be up at dawn for the early morning birdsong or sleep in, then sip your coffee to the sound of native birds and later explore the riverside. At night, stargaze from the patio and absorb the incredible nightsky and listen out for Morepork. In the summer months enjoy a swim in the river. In the winter months be warm and cozy after exploring or fishing. Flyfishing right on your doorstep and private access to the Tukituki River, this cottage is the perfect getaway. Designed with relaxation, rejuvenation and romance in mind, our cottage has all the conveniences of home. A true Kiwi country tavern 8 mins down the road or pop into our nearest rural town, Waipawa for a great morning breakfast or lunch only 10 mins away. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Safe ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103081300/103081210/1adc80da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'The Phoenix on Miller' Modern loft style Otane - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $104 CA $146 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=103081210&PinnedHotelID=103081210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34634500/34634435/bc8f2d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming and comfortable country cottage in Central Hawkes Bay Otane - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $132 CA $243 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=34634435&PinnedHotelID=34634435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24110000/24107100/24107061/534a4f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tuki Tuki Motel Waipukurau - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 89 reviews CA $100 CA $116 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=24107061&PinnedHotelID=24107061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33563200/33563166/70c23d2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mangarara Station Eco Lodge Central Hawke's Bay District - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Gym - Parking available 10 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=33563166&PinnedHotelID=33563166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321929/1be91f0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Thornton Lodge Motel Waipukurau - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 120 reviews CA $120 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Oct 17 - Oct 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=7321929&PinnedHotelID=7321929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65350000/65343600/65343554/c2db73ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Grade A Heritage 6 bedroom property by MajorDomo Waipukurau - Pool - Tennis court - Parking available - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=65343554&PinnedHotelID=65343554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64150000/64145100/64145051/5321caea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt Vernon Villa Waipukurau - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=64145051&PinnedHotelID=64145051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### 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 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) Note from host: Well behaved pets accepted. Clean fees may apply. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.952423,176.69127&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:piyrFm_mu%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40U%3FQ%40U%40U%40Q%40SBU%40Q%40UBQBUBQBUBQDSBSDQDSBSDQDQFQDQFQFSDOFSFQFQFOHQFOHQFOHQHMHOHMHOHOJMHOJKJOHMJMJKJMJKLKJKJMLKJGLKLILKJILGLILGLINGLILELINELELENGLCNENELCNCLCNCNENAL%3FNCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%3FL%40NDNBNBLBNBNDLDLBNDNFLDLDLHNDLHLFLHLFLHLFLHLJJHLJLFJJLLJJJJJJJLJJJLJLJNHJJNHLHNHNJLHNHLFPHNFPHNFPFNHPFPFRDNFRDPFPDPDPDPDRDRBPDRBRBPBTBPBTBPBT%40P%40T%40RBP%3FT%40T%40P%3FT%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FRAPAT%3FTCPATARAPCTCPCTCPCTCPCTEPCPETEPEPEPEPGREPGPEPGPGPIPGNGPINGPINGPILINKNILINILKNIJKNKNKJKJKNKHKLKJMJKJMFMJKHMJMHMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMDOHODM%40MDODOBMDO%40OBODM%40O%3FOBMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOCM%3FOAOEOCMAOEMCOEOEMAOIMEMEOEMIMEMGOIMGMIMIMGKIMKMIMKKGMKKKKKMMKIKOKKKKIOKOKKIOKMIOIMIOIOIMIQGOIQGOIQGOGQGQGQEQGQGQESGQEQEQCQEUEQCQEUCQCUCQCUCQAUAQCSAUAQAUAU%3FQAS%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=snahNVKVQY9HrHR83d77iZKdiu4=) Otane, Hawke's Bay #### What's nearby - Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum - 9 min drive - 12.0 km - Central Hawkes Bay College - 17 min drive - 21.2 km - Splash Planet - 40 min drive - 53.7 km - Te Mata Peak - 41 min drive - 52.2 km - Mangakuri Beach - 42 min drive - 41.6 km #### Getting around - Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McCauleys Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mutton As Lamb Ball - ‬20 min drive - ‪Mumma G‘S - ‬8 min drive - ‪Espresso Central - ‬7 min drive - ‪Misty River Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape to a secluded slice of riverside paradise in central Hawkes Bay, NZ pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### Where is Escape to a secluded slice of riverside paradise in central Hawkes Bay, NZ located? > Situated in Otane, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum, Waipawa Golf Course, and Lime Rock Wines. Central Hawkes Bay College is 11 mi (17.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Escape to a secluded slice of riverside paradise in central Hawkes Bay, NZ Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bo L. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity and beauty Beautiful bach at a stunning location. Michele and Gavin are wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome.The fly fishing was amazing and this is the percent place to kick back and relax. We thoroughly enjoyed the time with the animals and cannot wait to come back. Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable. ##### Bo L. 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