Title: 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105140000/105136700/105136694/24299e06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105140000/105136700/105136694/505b98db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105140000/105136700/105136694/25ea5e92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105140000/105136700/105136694/c9437d7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105140000/105136700/105136694/462380da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rabbithole guest house offers a quirky retreat amidst the bush, where you can unwind with river views and bird song. This refurbished haven features an arty interior, a cozy open-plan kitchen/dining area with fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen and covered deck under the grape vine leading to your private yard. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Pool - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna Self-contained guest house on shared property with private backyard in a bush setting. Enjoy our quirky and wild surrounds, a dip in the river below, the frogs and bird song and the whisper of the creek - maybe you'll even spot some glow worms on the track down the Rabbithole! Refurbished and warm, you'll love the arty, clean, semi-modern interior amongst the weedy wilderness - we're not pretentious! Bring your pooch!! - Access to our steam sauna (surcharge!) and private fire bath. The space Welcome to the Rabbithole! The latest addition to our range of accommodation options, now at an introductory price while we're adding the very last finishing touches and final trims. You will love entering into the open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area with garden and bush views, kept cozy by a brand new heat pump and indoor fire place (fire wood not provided but can be purchased nearby if you're after some ambience). Cook dinner in the fully equipped kitchen or bring some goodies from the nearby restaurants - then kick back for an evening of movies, reading or board games. Through the sliding doors you step onto your covered deck under the grape vine and into a private yard area that merges into the bush. Soak in the private outdoor bath while watching the goldfish play in the old pool - or string up the hammock on the back porch for a lazy afternoon. Follow the creek 'down the Rabbithole' through a natural bush area to find 'wonderland' in the area below - with fruit trees, paddocks, outdoor kitchen area and river access to a beautiful swimming hole (all shared) There are 2 bedrooms: one with a queen bed featuring clean and arty decor, one with two singles perfect for the kids to share. For additional guests, there's a sofa bed in the lounge. Clean and comfy mattress and white sheets are important to me - and you as well, maybe. Your bathroom facilities include a shower over bath (please note - no separate shower, so you need to step over the edge of the bath) and separate toilet. The wooden flooring throughout and the heat pump with an air purifying setting may be helpful if you're suffering from allergies (please note we do allow pets, but clean thoroughly). There's no TV but we have a screen with HDMI input, chromecast and DVD player, a selection of movies, internet access and a variety of board games, books and toys. If you are looking for a remote work space, we can provide you with some comfortable office chairs to use at the table. The guest house is situated on a 2 acre lifestyle property shared with the owners. There's a private outdoor gas-fired bath, a finnish steam sauna ($25 surcharge) and lots of land to explore. There's a quirky outdoor lounge and pizza oven on the section below and you'll have river access to a semi-private swimming hole with rocks to jump off (access via the neighbor's property on a shared path). We have other listings on the property (a sleep out and a treehouse) so you may see other guests in the shared areas but get to enjoy your private back garden space and tub next to the old pool. Guest access There's parking right outside the door of the property. You come down a sloping, curved driveway and there's a three-point turning area at the bottom. You can reach us by bus on the 110 line from Upper Hutt station with the bus stop a 15 min walk away. Other things to note Access to the house is down a sloping, curved driveway with a three-point turning area at the bottom. The guest house is located next to the main house in which I live with my collies, teenage boys (one of them plays drums but practice is usually no more than once a week and no more than 15 mins... wish he'd take it more seriously!). There are other guests around as well. Please DO NOT BOOK if you don't like dogs, expect perfectly manicured lawns or park-like surrounds or if you are after complete seclusion and privacy. However, if you love a bit of wilderness, friendly folk, border collies, cats, smoothies with dandelion or plantain and a bit of sauna indulgence here and there - you will fit right in!!! Oh - and last not least: ask about my me-time retreat offers!! Whether you want to do some focused planning, need a mental / emotional re-set, work on your life or business goals or simply want to kick start your new health routine with a bit of 'make it stick' support - I'm there to support you. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Slippers - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### 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 2 total pets Note from host: pets allowed by request from the host,,,,,,,,,,,,, ### 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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=-41.084522,175.10349&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dmvyFy%7Bvk%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40Q%40UBS%40U%40QBUBSBSBSBQDUBQDUDQBQDUDQFQDSFQDQFQFQFQFQFSFQHMHSFMHQHOHOHMHQHOJKHOJMHOJKJOJKJMJKLMJIJMLKJKLILKJGLKLILILGLILGNILELGLGNGLENELENELCNENALENCNCNALANCN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBNDL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLFLFLFNDLHLFLHLFLHLHLJLFJJLHLJJJLLJHJLJJJLJJJNJJJNHLJJHNHNHPJLHNHNFPHLFRHLFPFRFPHPDPFLFTDPFRDPDPDTDPBPDTDPBTBPBRBRBRBTBP%40T%40R%40T%40P%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAP%3FTARATATAPATARATCPCTCRCRCRCPCTEPETCPEPETEPEPGPERGRGNEPIPGPGRGPILGPINGPINILKNIPININKJILKNKJKNKJKLKJKLKJMJKJMJMHKJMFMJMHMFMHMHMFMHODMFMDMHODODMDMDOBODM%40ODOBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOCMEOAOEMCOEMEOEMEOIMEMGMEOIMGMIMIMGMIMKKGMKMIKKMKKKKKMMKKKMKKKOKKIOKMIOKKIOIQIOIMIOIQGOIQIMGQGSGQGQGQGSEOGSEQGQEQEUCQEQEUCQEUCQCSCSCSCUAQAUCSAUAQAUAU%3FSAU%3FQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DH9Rsq09tB51jzOGbZi9XI_J6co=) Upper Hutt, Wellington #### What's nearby - Harcourt Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Trentham Racecourse - 13 min drive - 11.8 km - New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 14 min drive - 13.6 km - Staglands Wildlife Reserve - 15 min drive - 16.1 km - Raumati Beach - 49 min drive - 59.0 km #### Getting around - Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 16 min drive - Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Glocal Bistro - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Café Blume - ‬8 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive - ‪Traditional Thai - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna located? > Located in Akatarawa, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hoggard Park, Karapoti Park, and Harcourt Park. Birchville Park and Brown Owl Shops are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tessa R. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Stay Ever! This place is soo beautiful, if you love the bush and river type scenery then you will love this place for sure even just to get out of the hussle and bussle of the cities. The accommodation itself is very nice and quite big perfect for families. Floor standing heatpump can heat the entire place up within 15 minutes, great ventilation, awesome place for dogs, it well and truly is a great experience and i recommend people to try it out. Lovely host family ##### Tessa R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra H. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back in Time Enjoy the theme! The place is basic but just what you need to have some quiet time and space away from the hustle & bustle! Could use some large couches for lounging on & a little tidy up in the porch area. Unfortunately there was too many wasps during the day for me to enjoy it to the fullest. The walk down to river is lovely, so we will be back in summer to enjoy swimming there and to stay again. Parking is sufficient but limited area to turn around. ##### Cassandra H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Caroline Z. Jan 4, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Not as advertised We expected a lovely retreat in the bush but very disappointed to find the accommodation rundown and not clean. The host was elusive and the surroundings had items of old furniture left to rot outside and more junk. The outside bath was not usable. Definitely not worth the 500 we paid for the two nights. ##### Caroline Z. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tangimoana P. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tangimoana P. 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