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Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

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Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Taumarunui, Manawatu - Wanganui
  • Taumarunui Domain
    8 min walk
  • Raurimu Spiral
    18 min walk
  • Hakiaha Street
    18 min walk

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About the area

Taumarunui

At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Taumarunui Domain and Raurimu Spiral. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a Smart TV. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player in home. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .With a stay at this Taumarunui holiday home, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Hakiaha Street and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Rangaroa Domain.

What's nearby

  • Taumarunui Domain - 8 min walk
  • Raurimu Spiral - 18 min walk
  • Rangaroa Domain - 4 min drive
  • Epic Cycle Adventures - 4 min drive
  • Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine's Cafe & Thai Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bakehouse Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ruddies Place Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

Summary
Comfortable, quiet, warm home-like accommodation in central Taumarunui. There is Lots of Art and Prints on the walls. Much of it is available to buy. Riverlea Cottage is 2km from Cafes & next to a reserve. Good shower, comfy beds, WIFI & Netflix. Off-street parking. 5pm Late Checkouts Sunday available for weekend stays * check first when booking. Pack, go out in the morning, pick up bags in the afternoon, shower, coffee & checkout* . Perfect accommodation for Timber trail, Forgotten World Adventures,
Kayaking, 42 traverse, and other bike trails. Contractors working in town, reasonable weekly rates available by negotiation.

Detail
Everything you need to enjoy your stay is supplied. This includes all Kitchenware, Bedding, and internal Laundry. You will not have to share the house with any other guests. In addition there i slots of games, a Pool table and Dart Board.
• Late Checkout is available for weekend guests staying two nights or more in most instances. (Please check when booking)
• Secure lockable shed for storing Bikes and other equipment. Will fit 6 at a
squeeze
• Full Laundry with Washing machine and Dryer in house.
• Weekender Fridge in Kitchen, Larger Fridge in the Bunkroom off the
Kitchen
• Plenty of off-street parking
• Continental Breakfasts available on request. let us know when booking you'd like this option - Cereal, Bread, Jams and preserves,
Coffee Tea and optional fruit. If you would like this option please let us
know when booking, a small additional charge may apply.
• Inside the cottage is as described, recently painted, new Kitchen and Bathroom, a new Heat pump with a great Shower. The cottage also has comfortable Queen beds, a smart TV with Netflix, Wifi and Stereo. Supplied are plenty of board games and books and magazines for inside days.
•The cottage has lots of heating for winter warmth we've recently upgraded this so each bedroom has a new heater. The lounge has a new Heatpump and the Kitchen Dining room has one of the Tevo heaters for instant heat.
Riverlea Cottage is a comfortable 100-year-old Villa with a cosy home-like feeling. The lounge suites are comfy and overall, it's a great place to come and relax for a weekend or longer.

The only downsides are the house has pale oatmeal-coloured carpets and despite regular carpet cleaning some marks have not quite come out. See Carpet photos in the portfolio. From the photos it is very difficult to see any issue. This does not bother most people but if you are a stickler for perfection then another property might suit you. The other is the bathroom is recently renovated but is compact. This also contains a washing machine in the Laundry Cupboard. Saying that the shower water pressure is excellent and being gas heated the hot water never runs out.

Outside,
The cottage has nice lines and is as you can see in the photos. The Garden is cottage-like, unpretentious, and tidy with fresh flowers in the garden in the Spring-Summer months and early Autumn. At the rear of the house is a functional parking area and next to the back door is a basic well-used outdoor seating area with an outdoor table. There is enough space to park two or three cars and more space along the driveway. We once had a car club park eight cars off-street.

Location
The Cottage is about a 5-minute drive to the Restaurants and Cafes on the Main Street which is about 2km away. The Supermarket is 2.5 km away and closes at 8 pm. The house is located next to a public farm-like reserve and is 150m from the Wanganui River. You can just walk across the paddocks to get to the river and catch trout from the banks. There is a fishing rod supplied with the house. Area: Most of the houses in the area are Taumarunui middle-income 3 and 4-bedroom 1920s bungalows and for the most part are well kept. Except for the eccentric retired Engineer on the Corner is a hoarder - Nice people though.. You can see most people take a degree of pride in their properties.

Neighbours
Looking out from the front of the house there is an attractive view of the poplar trees, willows, rolling hills, and pasture land beyond them. There is a largely empty section on one side of us as their house was destroyed by fire 5 years ago. Behind us and on the other side of us are families with young children. The neighbor on the other side of us is a renter. They are a family with Children who are reasonably quiet bar a bit of play on the trampoline. You can hear them playing outside in the evenings in Summer. overall the neighbours are quiet as a rule.

Quiet
A really big advantage of the location is that the house is protected from train noise by an embankment 50m behind the house which comes through Taumarunui on a regular basis at night. This can keep you awake at night if you are not used to the noise. Many hotels and some BNBs in Taumarunui are exposed to this train noise so that's something to be aware of. If you're looking for a bit of country 5 minutes from eateries and shops this is it. Further out, there aren't any diaries close by if you need something.

Property manager

LynneMark697

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu Taumarunui

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

The closest beach to Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu is Kuratau Jetty (42.8 km).

Does Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

No, Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

No, pets are not allowed.

Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Close to town but on the edge with fields around it on 1 side. Good facilities and great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taumarunui gem
Mark and Lynne were great hosts. Their cottage was very clean, comfortable, warm, and boasts interesting art. It had everything we needed for the long weekend. Mark's help with checking in and out was great, and he has great knowledge of the area. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character cottage
We appreciated the modern kitchen and bathroom. Good sized bedrooms, comfortable lounge and a good location. Check in and check out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for 8 people
Having the hosts near was really helpful. the house is organised well for a group. Well appointed. Art was interesting. I would recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for 8 people
The hosts were near and helpful. the house is well organised for a group and we enjoyed our stay there.

8/10 Good

paul j.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great cottage
A well appointed and very comfortable place to stay. It has plenty of room, comfortable beds, a great kitchen and a super place to sit and watch TV. The area is quiet and 2 mins drive to the shops in town. It was an ideal place to stay for fishing the great local rivers or exploring the superb countryside. A tip cottage and great value
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019