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Exterior
Beach
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Property grounds

Overview of Aotea Homestead

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Hinakura, Martinborough
  • Popular LocationTe Kairanga Wines51 min drive
  • Popular LocationMartinborough Vineyard51 min drive
  • Popular LocationAta Rangi Vineyard55 min drive

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About the area

Hinakura

A family-friendly stay in Hinakura awaits you at this farm stay. You'll be 24.6 km (15.3 mi) from Te Kairanga Wines and 24.7 km (15.4 mi) from Martinborough Vineyard. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .This smoke-free farm house offers a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this Hinakura farm house, you'll be 26 km (16.2 mi) from Luna Estate Winery and 26.1 km (16.2 mi) from Poppies Martinborough Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Te Kairanga Wines - 51 min drive
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 51 min drive
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 54 min drive
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 55 min drive
  • Palliser Estate - 57 min drive

About this property

Aotea Homestead

The beautiful Aotea Homestead was built in 1914 and has recently been lovingly restored. Aotea Homestead is the prefect place for a getaway with family and friends. Located on a working sheep & beef station in the Hinakura Valley, 25 minutes drive from Martinborough.

With no cell phone reception and limited wifi, it is the perfect place to enjoy quality time with each other. Linen and towels are provided so all you need to bring is your food.

There is an unmarked lawn tennis court, great sandpit for the kids and outdoor games. Guests are welcome to enjoy a walk on the farm, where there are animals to feed especially around springtime. The river is nice and close complete with a lovely swimming hole and the rugged coast line is only a 20 min drive down the road. There are also horse treks 40 mins away. If the weather isn't great there are board games available and sky tv to watch.

There is also seasonal fruit available, and our water is sourced from a natural spring.

The guest wing consists of :-
Kitchen; 2 Lounges; 3 Bedrooms; Bedroom 1, with ensuite, double bed, single bed; Bedroom 2 – (large dorm room) king bed & 3 singles beds; Bedroom 3 double bed; Fold out double sofa bed in the lounge and pop up bed available, sleeps 13.

Your hosts Karen & Clayton Hartnell live on site and are there to help and support you if needed.

We also offer guided hunts for both wild pigs and deer. Please enquire for more details.

We also have Aotea Cottage which sleep 5. Please see our other listing.

Property manager

Dena

Languages

English

Property amenities

Things to do

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Tennis

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Porch/lanai

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Washing machine

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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Upon approval of owner
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Upon approval of owner For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Aotea Farm Homestead Hinakura
Aotea Farm Homestead Agritourism property
Aotea Farm Homestead Agritourism property Hinakura

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Aotea Homestead?

The closest beach to Aotea Homestead is Riversdale Beach (41.1 km).

Does Aotea Homestead have a pool?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a pool.

Is Aotea Homestead family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise Aotea Homestead is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aotea Homestead?

No, Aotea Homestead does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aotea Homestead?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aotea Homestead?

No, pets are not allowed.

Aotea Homestead Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tania J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Great location, amazing home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Very peace place to stay and the owners are very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeannie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gre
Very nice owners and a lovely property. We loved the place but found thd directions quite confusing .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aotea Farm Homestay
An interesting historical property that coped well with a large group. The road in is a bit challenging given the loss of the usual route from Martinborough but we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Retreat
We were worried about the road after reading a previous review, but no need to be. Driving was on a normal gravel road, and while it did feel a long time, the road was worth it to get to the lovely old homestead. It gave us townies a real country retreat.and it was a joy to have time with our grown children and their families, all together yet enough space to not feel crowded. We stayed in the cottage also which was great as an overflow for our large numbers. The tennis court and sandpit covered most peoples needs and a good selection of games/toys completed our wants. Well equipped kitchen. Fantastic hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing holiday getaway
A perfect destination for our family gathering... really relaxing and comfortable and accommodated our needs perfectly. Hosts were on site but not at all intrusive and really friendly and helpful at the same time. A great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Blair M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to get away with family
We choose this home as it was a remote location and had no cell phone or internet access - great to get everyone to disconnect. Although access is now more difficult (due to a slip blocking the road out of Martinborough) the journey was worth it. You need to factor in a good 1.5hrs from Carterton depending on the road conditions and be prepared to drive through a farm station. Although long, we loved journeying through the station and appreciating this remote part of rural NZ. The property is as described and the outdoor activities are great for the kids with tennis, cricket, badminton and swimming down the river. The only downside is the property is a little tired and wasn't quite as clean as we would have liked. Also, given the current situation with access you need to take everything you might want - we planned out our meals as it is a 3 hour round trip to Carterton if you forget something. The hosts were very friendly, non-intrusive and only to happy to help with directions to the best river spots etc. They are also relaxed about you exploring their incredible property, the walk to the top is well worth the reward.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul S.

Misleading listing
Listing is misleading as due to long term road closure between Martinborough and the property (expected to be on going for a year) that was not mentioned in the listing or at the time of booking. The actual time on the only other route from Martinborough is well over an hour on a poor road that damaged our car to the extent we had to hire a rental. We would not have booked this place had we known the condition of the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rochelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and relaxing
Thank you for hosting us on your working farm! Owners are relaxed and friendly and while they live on site it’s not intrusive. Bit of a trek to get there but peaceful surroundings when there. Lovely visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Getaway
It was a great spot for our extended family to spend some quality time. Plenty of room, nice and warm and great location for the kids to play and explore. No cellphone or internet reception at the house (worked in some spots around the farm) but this made for a great way to properly relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022