Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrian W.
Apr 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Retreat
Adrian W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Entire home
Off the grid and beaten track
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Consider a stay at Off the grid and beaten track and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
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About this property
Off the grid and beaten track
- Our 1900’s recently relocated farm cottage is ideal for people wanting to escape. Off the beaten track up the Northbank valley, fully solar powered, water from freshwater spring, no cell phone service. The setting is peaceful, secluded and you can sit back and view the sun rises & sun sets. The Wairau River is 5 min walk away, and we are located near national parks, and a hour from town from Blenheim
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- On a river
Things to do
- Water sports equipment
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Property does not allow children
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Off the grid and beaten track pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Off the grid and beaten track?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Off the grid and beaten track?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Off the grid and beaten track located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Wairau River and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Mount Richmond. Nautilus Estate and No.1 Family Estate are also within 32 mi (52 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
Dec 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful
If you want a break away from everything, this is the place. Simple, peaceful, time and space. Take everything with you and you won't need to stress over shops, traffic, people! We had the most restful time here and I decorated the house with large bunches of wild flowers. On cold days the log burner was great and we collected kindling from nearby. Friendly horses and Kuni pigs with their babies were so gorgeous! Comfy beds and great shower. Will definitely come to stay again.
Susan H.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Richard K.
Feb 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring the North Bank.
Well located for day trips to the neighboring valleys. The house is basic but comfortable. We really enjoyed our time here.
Richard K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Jenny R.
Nov 30, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful
My husband and I stayed for two nights at the end of our holiday picking it because of proximity to the interislander in Picton.
We loved the old quirkiness of the house, the absolute peace and quiet (apart from the rooster at 5am) and the horses dogs and pigs that shared our weekend.
Jenny R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Hanna K.
Jul 9, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away from it all.
Very quiet and relaxing place, friendly owner, lots of animals. Not a big farm, but access to the riverbed and nearby walking tracks. This would be great with kids or just to unwind.
Hanna K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Olivia B.
May 22, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and great owner
We had a very good stay at the house, Anna was lovely the location and house are lovely too, perfect to disconnect from the world and connect with nature