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The Forest House, Martinborough

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Escape to the scenic South Wairarapa region at this rural retreat. With plenty of space for family, friends, and pets, you can unwind in the laidback country lifestyle or explore nearby attractions like Lake Ferry and Martinborough town square. Enjoy open plan living with polished wooden floors, a fully equipped kitchen featuring a gas Smeg oven and outdoor dining suite.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

The Forest House, Martinborough

  • A rural escape. A forest, a stream, an orchard, paddocks. Come here to get away from it all. There`s plenty of space too, so bring the family or friends, and bring the dogs. Located approximately 20kms away from the Martinborough town square, and approximately 14kms away from the wild coastline at Lake Ferry, you can base yourself here to explore this scenic corner of South Wairarapa. Or you can stay in, and enjoy the laidback country lifestyle.

    Newly decorated open plan living, dining and kitchen, polished wooden floors throughout the house. The kitchen is complete including a stunning 5 burner gas smeg oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and soda stream. Bathrooms with underfloor heating.

    The facilities
    - Deck, outdoor lounge suite, outdoor dining suite
    - 65 inch smart television, and board games.
    - Toasty warm in winter, cool in summer. A fireplace, and heaters in every room.
    - Three bathrooms, walk-in showers, two with overhead satin jets shower heads plus a free-standing claw bath.
    - Fully equipped laundry including dryer, iron, ironing board and clothesline.

    The rooms
    - The Master bedroom has a super-king bed, walk-in wardrobe with shelving, heater, ensuite and walk-on access to outside.
    - Bedroom 2 has a super-king bed, wardrobe, heating, Bedroom 2 uses the main bathroom. Opens onto deck.
    - Bedroom 3 has a super-king bed, Bedroom 3 uses the main bathroom. Heater. Opens onto the deck.
    - Bedroom 4 has two double bunks (sleeps 3 each bunk), A single children`s cabin bed. Heater.

    You`ll have access to the entire house and property

    Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.

    The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region

    The property is 15km from Lake Ferry, 20 minutes drive to the vineyards at Martinborough, 30 minutes to Ngawi, The Pinnacles and The Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. A great base to explore this wonderful unique region

    No Parties!
    Please call us between 9am and 5pm, 7 days a week during your stay if you have any questions. OR after hours only in an emergency.

    Security cameras are being used on this property to monitor the entranceways
    No parties!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

No parties!

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Pirinoa, this vacation home is in a rural area. Fell Locomotive Museum and Dowse Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coney Wines and Cambridge Road. Visit our Pirinoa travel guide
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Wellington, Pirinoa

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station
    56 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cahoots
    6 min drive
  • The Land Girl
    6 min drive
  • The Label Room
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forest House, Martinborough pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Forest House, Martinborough?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Forest House, Martinborough?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Forest House, Martinborough located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Coney Wines and 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Palliser Bay. Cambridge Road and Palliser Estate are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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The Forest House, Martinborough Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A peaceful environment with great facilities

Comfortable beds, plenty of towels, and plenty of outdoor seating. Superb range of cooking vessels, plates etc. We would recommend having more chairs or couches in the living room... what was there were not particularly comfortable and seating was not sufficient for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Native bush splendor

A restorative and relaxing few days in this beautifully restored character home. We loved having our fur baby with us and the house is well set up for that. The native bush-lined driveway is magical, and we loved walking around the property's gorgeous grounds to the sounds of birds singing. Paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Work trip accommodation

Awesome property, great set up and very peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forest House is warm, comfortable, spacious and attractively furnished. It is in a private and quiet setting close to Lake Ferry and Martinborough. The cleaning fee was on the high side for just 2 people, but it was very clean and well maintained and there was no problem keeping warm in winter with the fire and Air conditioning. Great communication, enjoyed our time at Forest House. Only thing we missed was a normal sized oven tray and a normal sized cheese grater! Other than that, perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely bog home but very unkept and dirty. Outside, lawns weren't mowed, definitely needed to water blast as slime build up, made surfaces slipery, outdoor furniture covers were ripped also. Inside, mold in the milk throffer, inside the kichen bins, most window cills were covered in cob webs, spiders, flys and very dirty. Wall paper lifting. Dark hair found in beds that weren't slept in. Loved the place but definitely needs work and a proper clean and upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miimetua D.

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

Holiday

The house was beautiful the lawns could have been mowed. We couldn’t fine the BBQ and wish we had the internet couldn’t fine the hair dryer but apart from those things was a lovely stay we would recommend to family and friends thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024