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Rustic cabin & large kitchen block nestled in a native garden.

Cabin in Western Lake with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
Prairie Holm Farm, nestled among five acres of native garden on the shores of Lake Wairarapa, offers a peaceful retreat. Unwind in a two-bedroom cabin block and separate lounge/kitchen block ideal for large groups. Explore the nearby Featherston township with its quaint shops and cafes or visit the famous Fell Locomotive Museum.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic cabin & large kitchen block nestled in a native garden.

Prairie Holm Farm is located along on the shores of Lake Wairarapa and stretches towards the rugged Remutaka Ranges. We are 13 km along Western Lake Road from Featherston township and 4km south of Cross Creek Road on the Remutaka Cycle Trail.

Cabins are nestled among five acres of regenerating native garden creating a peaceful retreat. The accommodation consists a two bedroom cabin block and separate lounge/kitchen block which is great for large groups.

The bathroom is a unique open "camping style" room attached to the lounge/kitchen block containing two toilets and two "wet floor" showers.

NOTE: There is no Wifi and Prairie Holm is a working Dairy, Sheep & Beef farm.

Featherston provides a wonderful array of quaint shops, cafe’s, a bakery, cheese shop and of course the famous Fell Locomotive Museum. On Saturday mornings there is a very popular fruit and vegetable market with fresh coffee and a local butcher on the BBQ.

Featherston Station has a rail service to Wellington and Masterton (bikes are welcome on the trains).

We are also within half an hour’s drive of Martinborough and Greytown if you’d prefer bustling boutique shops, vineyards, cafes and restaurants.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Rules

Access restricted to cabins and large garden only - (No access permitted to working farm areas)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Any large gatherings are to be approved by owner.

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
Note from host: Any large gatherings are to be approved by owner.
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 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

Rustic Cabin Large Kitchen Block Nestled in a Native Garden
Rustic cabin large kitchen block nestled in a native garden.

About the neighborhood

Map
Western Lake, Featherson, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Fell Locomotive Museum - 31 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 54 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Petone Station - 62 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 81 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic cabin & large kitchen block nestled in a native garden. 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 Rustic cabin & large kitchen block nestled in a native garden.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic cabin & large kitchen block nestled in a native garden.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic cabin & large kitchen block nestled in a native garden. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Featherston Golf Course, Dorset Square, and Cherry Tree Park. Fell Engine Museum and Featherston Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Rustic cabin & large kitchen block nestled in a native garden. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherril A.

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

Everything we needed for a quiet weekend away without great travel distance. Loved the fire.

Perfect rustic getaway. Everything we needed without fuss.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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

Stay

Wonderful stay Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

A Family Roadie

we enjoyed our stay thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard and Lynley K.

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

Ideal for our family

We loved our stay at the cabins! Clean, comfy, plenty of kitchen equipment, cosy fire, beautiful gardens and an enthusiastic welcome from a terrier! What more could we want? Thank you, Rach and Brad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

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

Perfect Spot

Rach and Brad provide a wonderful place to stay and they are so welcoming and accommodating. We brought a group of tamariki and rangatahi and all enjoyed it immensely. Our group had the opportunity for a farm experience with Rach and Brad and loved every moment. Thanks so much - we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ben Z.

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

Unique bush escape in the middle of farm land

Great amenities, kind owners. This is a bit like staying at a nice holiday park. One should be aware this is part of a working farm that operates 24 hours a day. We didn't hear people, but did hear machines. Lovely hosts, happy we stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

Lovely getaway

We loved our stay, we were kindly offered early check in and late checkout at no extra cost which was fabulous and meant that we could really make the most of a short break. The gardens are fantastic, filled with fantails and the call of ruru at night. We loved exploring and finding lots of surprises, and enjoyed a lengthy game of hide and seek! We loved the camping vibes of the separate sleeping block, and were warm and cosy with extra blankets and heaters, perfect after exploring in the rain. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed - including delicious coffee! Thanks to our hosts for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Lovely laze

loved the cabins, the gardens, the bird life, the baby bunnies and the dog. Great weather for lying on the grass with a book and a wine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

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

Haven for Bikers and Trampers

The property was comfortable, spacious and had all the facilities that we needed. Over the long weekend it poured with rain but that didn't affect our ability to get out (and get wet!) and do what we had intended to do by way of tramping and biking, and that was due to the fact that we could come back to the accommodation and get dry, warm and relax. Thoroughly recommended, especially for bikers wanting to do the Rimutaka Cycle Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manjima S.

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

Idyllic getaway

We loved the walks among the native bush.. listening to the birds, kicking ball on the front lawn and just lying on the grass watching the clouds... hanging out with the dog... just living life without looking at the clock.. beautiful way to live...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Kate B.

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

Rustic hideaway, peaceful and relaxing

We had a lovely time at the cabins. Heaps of room and most of the basics were there. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

DENYSE B., Hamilton

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

Rural Getaway

Great communication with hosts, we loved our stay in this rustic setting away from the trappings of city life. Beautiful country setting with everything we needed supplied for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quite & Comfy

This batch is wonderful for a family get away, quite, clean and comfy. Brad & Rach are amazing hosts, they allowed to bring extra guests at last minute notice and they updated the booking accordingly. We also loved the company of Dixy (owners dog). We want to go back again during summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great stay at Prarie Holm

We did a work retreat at the cabins which suited perfectly. The gardens are absolutely amazing and one night we saw 6 Kereru in a tree. Really nice place. 4G cell coverage works on Vodafone but not 2degrees

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

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

Great family weekend

We had a really pleasant stay at this beautiful property over Labour Weekend. Everything was there, all worked well, great outdoor space to relax with a wonderful garden to explore for the kids. The little foxy Dixie was also a delight and a sweet natrued friend to have for a few days. Thanks for the lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome Place

Thank you for the awesome Hospitality and scenic location. It has been a very nice experience and memory for us to get together with our friends in this beautiful location. Thank you Rach. You have done an awesome wirk with your cabins. I strongly recommend everyone and for allowing us to get extra hours on same rate considering our situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosie W.

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

Beautiful retreat

The hosts very very accommodating and good at keeping in contact. Good facilities and nice open living space, fab fire! Beds super comfy, so nice to wake up to the birds. Really lovely garden grounds and adorable dog that will keep you company with cuddles! We drove to the beach to explore...Will be back in the summer! Thanks :)

10/10 Excellent

Zoe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025