Title: Akatarawa Valley Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Akatarawa Valley Retreat Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114219400/114219334/7c8d179a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114219400/114219334/1ee24c56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114219400/114219334/ece958cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114219400/114219334/f20a9c0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114219400/114219334/37ff6906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Akatarawa Valley Retreat provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Akatarawa Valley Retreat Set in a rural location, a very picturesque valley, this 4 bedroom, 2 lounge, 2 bathroom house surrounded by garden and paddocks to roam, forest and bush to explore, rivers to wade and swim in. Climb the hill, pet the goats and ponies, check out the Alpacas or just stay by the beautifully warm log fire in winter or sit on the deck listening to the birds looking at the beautiful view. Staglands Wildlife Park and the Karapoti Track nearby, Upper Hutt 20 mins and Wellington 50 mins so we have it all! Come and try it! The space Each lounge, one at each end of the house, has a logfire and view out to the garden. TVs are in both lounges with Netflix and a Chromecast. There is also a further TV with Chromecast in one of the double bedrooms.There is a large kitchen plus small kitchenette, 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with a bath and shower. The main bedroom has a king bed looking out to the garden. The second bedroom has bunks plus a king single and a trundler. The third bedroom has a king bed and the fourth bedroom two single beds. Wifi is unlimited. There is no cell phone coverage at the property but if you have wifi-calling you can make and receive cellphone calls and texts over wifi. Guest access The Main entrance is on the left of the house as you come down the drive just past the carport. Parking is right next to your accommodation. Come and go as much as you like.You can let yourself in with the key in the key safe by the door or it will be unlocked for you. If possible we'll make sure you arrive to a warm log fire on those chilly days/nights. Other things to note We aim to offer a taste of rural New Zealand, a glimpse of nature to be treasured for the next generations. There is truly something very special about the Akatarawa Valley with its history and its beauty. Bring your gum boots, river shoes, swimming gear and come and see for yourself. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114211300/114211266/50b4e01c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kapiti Getaway - Fantastic location - Pool, Spa & Tennis Court Paraparaumu Beach - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=114211266&PinnedHotelID=114211266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105140000/105136700/105136694/24299e06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna Akatarawa - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=105136694&PinnedHotelID=105136694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37944800/37944703/598af7d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Twin Palms - Free cleaning,wifi and breakfast, linen and goody basket Waikanae Beach - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 184 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=37944703&PinnedHotelID=37944703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112910000/112900500/112900465/1122bb6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal Waikanae Beach Haven Waikanae Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=112900465&PinnedHotelID=112900465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118959700/118959670/779cd3c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern & New • 3 Beds • 6 Guests Trentham - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi £212 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=118959670&PinnedHotelID=118959670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84080000/84072400/84072316/d3d6ca6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute beachfront home with stunning views in Raumati. 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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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.02362,175.12181&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ppjyFinzk%60%40%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FS%40U%40U%40S%40Q%40UBU%40U%40QBSBSBSBUBQBUDQDUBQDQDUDQFQDQDQFQFSFQFQFQFQFOHQFQHOHMHQHOHOHOHMJOHMJOHMJMJMJKJKJOLKJKJMLIJILKJKLILKLILGLILGLINELGLILENELELENENELGNANELCNENALCNAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FN%40LBN%40NDLBNDN%40LFNDLDNDLDNDLDLHLFNDLHLFLHLFLHLJLHJJLFJLLHJLJJLJJNJJJJJLJLHLJNHLJNHLHNHNHNHPHLHNFPHPFNFPFPFPFPFRFPDPDPFPDPDTDPBPDTDPBTBPBTBRBRBR%40PBT%40T%40T%40P%40R%40T%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRATARATAPATATCRARCRCPCTCTCPCTEPERCREPERERGNEREPGPGPGPGRGPGPGNINGRILINIPININILINKLINKNILKJKNKJKJKNMJKJKJMJKLMFKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMHODMFMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40ODOBMBO%40O%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOAMCOCOEMAOEOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMEMIMGOEMIMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMKKIMKKKKKMKKOKKKKKOKKIMKOIOKMIOIMIOIOIQIOIMGSIOGOGQGQGSGQGQGQEQESGOESESEQCSESEQCUCQCUCUCQCSASASCUAUAQAUASAU%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xMiq81U6j_gSbHR-b76tRAlnvyE=) Upper Hutt, Wellington #### What's nearby - Staglands Wildlife Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles - Trentham Racecourse - 22 min drive - 13.8 miles - Waikanae Beach - 34 min drive - 19.1 miles - Paraparaumu Beach - 38 min drive - 22.9 miles - Raumati Beach - 41 min drive - 24.7 miles #### Getting around - Stokes Valley Pomare Station - 22 min drive - Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Brown Owl Fisheries - ‬11 min drive - ‪Aston Norwood Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bonnet De Douche - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Winchester Club - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Akatarawa Valley Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Akatarawa Valley Retreat? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Akatarawa Valley Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Akatarawa Valley Retreat located? > This family-friendly Upper Hutt holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cloustonville Park and Staglands Wildlife Reserve. Brown Owl Shops and River Valley Shopping Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Akatarawa Valley Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pradeep K. 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A quiet place with beautiful surroundings. great for spent holiday. every thing is you need there. we really enjoyed our stay. thanks. ##### Pradeep K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025