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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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Otaki, Otaki
  • Place, Otaki River Walks
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Otaki Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Worser Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic brick stables

Come and stay in our Historic Stables. Located at the back of Talisman Nursery in a tranquil setting amongst mature trees.

Built, in the early 1920's with locally made bricks. It was used to house draught horses and equipment, as part of the Mangahao – Haywards power reticulation scheme. The Stables were converted into a beautiful cottage during the late 1980’s with the renovation work being done by a conservation architect.

The Stables sleep up to 3 adults, but is ideal as a nice cosy retreat for a couple or a solo get away. Spend a weekend relaxing and re-energising in our self catering Stables.

Enjoy walks to the nearby Otaki Gorge, Chrystal's Bend, along Otaki River and the beautiful Kapiti Beaches. Bring your own bikes to enjoy the extensive cycle paths along the Kapiti Coast. Other local attractions include; Otaki’s many outlet stores, Sunday market, local restaurants and cafes, art galleries, Otaki Maori Racecourse and Otaki Golf Club. Annual events; Kite Festival, Kapiti Arts Trail, Maoriland Film Festival ...

Alternatively combine a relaxing stay with garden planning. Bring your garden plans and ideas and have a chat with Stephen. View our mature native plants in our arboretum and our wide selection of native plants for sale.
Special conditions:
- Weekend rate applies to Eve of all public holidays
- Single bed made upon request
- NO SMOKING/vaping inside or anywhere on the property
- NO Pets
- NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.
- NO WIFI
Phone coverage usually 2-3 bars for most providers.

For the safety of our family and future guests, please do not come if you are unwell. If your booking is affected by changes to your health please contact us.

Included:
Linen - sheets, towels and tea towels;
Firewood provided from Easter - Labour Weekend;
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house tidy and do the dishes before you leave.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Otaki Museum. The cottage offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace and a living room
  • 7 minutes by car from Otaki Museum and 8 minutes from Otaki Dog Park
Historic brick stables offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Otaki cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The Stables is not consented for under 10 yrs

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Historic Brick Stables Otaki

Historic Brick Stables Cottage

Historic Brick Stables Cottage Otaki

Historic brick stables Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 508 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful place with lots of character. Will hopefully stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hideaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ilaf M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and warm cottage with electric under blankets! Surrounded by peaceful greenery and bird sounds in the morning. Overall a nice cosy stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fireplace not required, kitchen good, everywhere clean and plenty to read. Host friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in this beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot! Would definitely stay here again. Very private surrounded by bush and wildlife. Would love to sat in winter and have the fire going.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away for some quiet nights. Cozy, private, has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the seclusion this property offered, while still being in close proximity to amenities. Fantastically converted building. Comfortable, well situated and all the comforts of home provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the cutest accomodation. It was comfortable and so full of character. We had everything we needed and the surroundings were so peaceful. I just loved staying here. I hope we can return and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
The Stables is a beautiful old brick building that has been brilliantly converted into a bach. The interior has lots of natural wood and homely atmosphere that makes it a great place to relax in, even in bad weather... Great kitchen facilities and comfy beds. Very helpful host as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sandra w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful garden setting, well appointed, comfortable stay. Thank you Karen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Henry M., MISSISSAUGA

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 2nd stay in this unique bach. Very well equipped kitchen. Cozy bedroom and lounge area upstairs. Enjoyed wandering the lovely nursery grounds, especially private as they are closed during the week. Great access to Otaki Forks, Otaki Beach...and outlet shopping!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Lovely location, such easy access we didn't even get a chance to meet our host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming building, possibly the cutest BookaBach we have stayed in, within a beautiful private garden setting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely stay for 2 nights, thank you hosts. Area is so quiet, a lovely private spot. Minor issue was no oven, so cooking pizza was a bit challenging :-) but we managed. Heads up... the staircase is a bit tricky if you're not too mobile. Setting these aside, would certainly stay again, and recommend it if you're looking for a quiet place away from the madding crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and setting. Greenery and life everywhere. Beautifully presented accommodation and perfect for my needs. A place I will return to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a delightful stay! So cosy with the fire on, well stocked with firewood, had everything we needed in the kitchen to cook all our meals. No wifi which was so nice to unplug. Nice and private to have our own space out of sight of the rest of the property. Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend away :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous stay amongst the bluebells. Private but not remote. Character building & lovely comfy bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was so lovely, beautiful building and surroundings. We hope to come back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina G.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great couple of nights here -- very peaceful and relaxing. Enjoyed firing up the woodburner. Likely to stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage in old stable; well appointed; provate and secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely rural retrear

Very cool converted stable in a lovely rural setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

So quiet. So peaceful

Just what we needed for our stay. Relaxing, quiet. Cozy. Karen was great. Very friendly. Easy to communicate with and made us feel comfortable immediately. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

It was our second time staying at The Stables, this time it was during the time period that we could light the fire. It was cozy, relaxing and warmed the house so nicely. We will definatly be back again. Its such a magical place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025