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The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton

Riverfront apartment with kitchenette and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Interior
Property grounds
In a serene garden setting, the Alchemist Retreat is a haven for couples seeking style and tranquility. Unwind on the spacious deck surrounded by mature trees, enjoy unlimited WiFi to stream your favorite shows or listen to music on the Bose speaker. Savor local flavors at nearby boutique restaurants or heat up meals in the kitchenette equipped with essentials like an under-bench fridge and plunger coffee.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥12,905
￥17,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton

Welcome to the Alchemist Retreat, a sunny and spacious, uniquely modern, self-contained studio nestled privately in our back garden, with its own limestone meandering pathway entrance. The studio is a separate dwelling from the hosts house with its own access onto a large deck within the garden and mature trees.
The Alchemist Retreat is an ideal getaway for couples looking for style and panache, in addition to peace and tranquility. Located just a 3 minute walk from the Carterton railway station, you have easy access to the town centre and short drive to Greytown, Martinborough and the rest of the wonderful Wairarapa.

Enjoy the unlimited WiFi to stream your favourite shows to watch on your own device. Listen to music on the Bose speaker or the Bluetooth turntable with a small collection of nostalgic vinyl. For those traveler's who don't plan on spending vacation time cooking, choose from the many boutique restaurants, cafes and eateries in and about the local towns, otherwise the kitchenette has a multi-functional microwave oven for heating up your meal or delicacies you have just purchased.
Accessed by a lock code, the studio has WiFi, a stylish bathroom, super comfortable and cosy double bed with quality linen, a kitchenette equipped with an under bench fridge, toaster, kettle, conserves with teas and plunger coffee.
…Did I mention about wine! … the whole region has some of the countries best wineries to visit and purchase.
Sit back with a glass on the deck, watch the sun go down, then marvel at the magical night sky, listen to music and reflect on your day exploring the region.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Property is also known as

The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton Apartment
The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton Carterton

About the neighborhood

Map
Wellington, Carterton

What's nearby

  • Daysh House Garden - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 29 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Trentham Racecourse - 44 min drive - 65.1 km
  • Riversdale Beach - 59 min drive - 89.0 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clareville Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Oats - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Ginger’s Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton ?

As of Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton on Dec 7, 2025 start from ￥12,905, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cobblestones Village Museum, Stonehenge Aotearoa, and Gladstone Vineyard. Alexia Urban Winery and Stonehenge Aotearoa are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Great place to stay in Carterton

The accommodation is fantastic and the owners are lovely people. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

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

Great Little Space

Close to town and very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

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

Alchemists retreat

Fantastic little place, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great place to get away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Beautiful spot

Great place, really nice spot to relax and enjoy yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Beautiful place to stay, will be back!

This b&b is cute and very stylish. Tastefully decorated in a great location. Would highly recommend. I will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderfully decorated apartment, and beautifully presented. Owners were extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris S.

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

A nice stay except for the noise

This is a simple little one roomer. Comfortable, clean and tidy. Great location. Just one thing spoilt it for us was all the noise from the owners and their guests during the day while we were trying to relax. I thought the paying guests should have been given more consideration.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

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

A nicely decorated room with deck

A very clean private room with freshly polished flooring located at the end of the garden. The room though small, was well laid out with nice refined artistic decor and touches. It had everything you would need for a short stay. At the front it had a nice private deck with seating which would be lovely in a summer's evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

Comfy Cottage

What a brilliant location. Tucked un at the back of the main section, far away from main house yet not to far. Upon entering we were TOTALLY in awe of the layout and the decorations. Very suitable to the township. Being cosy was right up there. All amenities in excellent order, including a fridge that was tucked away behind a door keeping the usually fridge noise to a minium. Especially not audible during sleeping. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Martinbourough, Geytown, Carterton area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Carterton stay

Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. As can happen I didn't get any check in information. When I mentioned this to the husband he told me that Chrissy always sent it out and I needed to learn to read! Not a good start after an 8 hr drive to get there. The bed was very comfortable for 1 but for 2 extremely bouncy so if anyone moved it was like being out at sea in a rubber dingy in a storm. Lounge chairs very uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time. Loud ticking clock - took the batteries out. Take care stepping into the room from outside as the mat slips under your feet on the polished floor. Minuscule amount of milk, coffee and sugar, had to get more ourselves even though we booked for 3 nights. Hubby asked for a replacement for the insect spray as it had run out and was very rudely asked "What are you doing here" when he went to the door. Booked 3 nights but only stayed 3. Very dissapointing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and clean, very relaxing with interesting decor. A little oasis after a very long drive 🚗
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spotlessly clean

Was spotless and comfy bed but a couple of things I wish I had paid more attention to. Layout meant the bed was close to the fridge which meant I heard humming on and off which along with ticking clock ( I removed battery) was annoying as I’m noise sensitive. I wanted to work on laptop but chairs were not comfortable for working from. Ok for sitting at breakfast for but not suitable for work. Nice shower and water pressure and again spotlessly clean but was a bit chilly with no heater in bathroom. Travelling alone I would have liked a way of securing door from inside as keypad entrance is convenient but meant anyone who knew code could access.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh T.

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

Great property and experience!

We had the great pleasure of staying for two nights in your wonderful home! Would recommend this for anyone interested in a weekend getaway in the Wairarapa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui N.

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

Fabulous spot

The property was exactly as it appeared in the photos, gorgeous and had everything we need. Helpful hosts. Would definitely return if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pip O.

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

Great location. Very clean and tidy.

Lovely clean property. Nice and private with a very friendly blue tuxedo cat!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Peaceful getaway overlooking a beautiful garden and decor to dream off.

Hi Chrissie, I want to say thank you for the lovely stay. It's certainly a place of paradise that you have there. Beautiful decor, stunning garden, and so private. The outdoor deck is just a great place to relax with a wine and cheeseboard after a day of exploring the sites if Martinborough, Lake Ferry, Featherston and Greytown. I enjoyed my time away and I'm happy to recommend your little getaway retreat. Megan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey E.

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

Beautiful Property

Beautifully presented property in a quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Tastefully decorated separate dwelling. Good quality linen etc. Quiet neighbourhood.

Booked online, contactless arrangement.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

A C.

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

Lovely studio

Beautiful studio with everything you need. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to anyone who likes a bit of luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022