Title: Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home Holiday home in Waikanae with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home ![Exterior - Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home (Waikanae Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709400/83709307/46afd38e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home (Waikanae Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709400/83709307/b2bf112a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home (Waikanae Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709400/83709307/f0b90515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer - Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home (Waikanae Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709400/83709307/cda4a1b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home (Waikanae Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709400/83709307/5cab2072.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the charming Waikanae Beach, Cottage on Rutherford offers a serene escape with an open-plan living space, Smart TV with Freeview and complimentary WiFi. Relax on the sheltered patio surrounded by lush greenery or unwind in the plush queen-sized bed after a day at nearby beaches like Paraparaumu or Peka Peka. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home Discover Waikanae Beach and enjoy an impressive outlook of the Tararua Range and beyond from the comfort of this delightful holiday cottage, the perfect place to call home for your next escape with your loved one. Welcome to Cottage on Rutherford! Step through the door to be welcomed into a charming and cosy living space with an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area. On a mid-winter stay, you’ll be sure to stay at the ideal temperature thanks to the electric heating available. Easily slip into holiday mode with a cool beverage or freshly brewed cuppa while you relax on the couch, where you can flick on the Smart TV with Freeview, stay connected on the complimentary WiFi or dive into a good book. Now you’re on holiday! Take your living outdoors where you can enjoy the gorgeous, verdant landscape from the comfort of the sheltered patio, no matter the season. The bedroom here at Cottage on Rutherford offers a relaxing space to unwind at the end of the day, with a plush, queen-sized bed guaranteeing a good night’s sleep. A generous bathroom completes the set-up for your stay. Spend your days revelling in the sunshine and submerging yourself in the waves at Waikanae Beach, only a two-minute drive from home. Being on the Kāpiti Coast, you’ve got a variety of great beaches at your fingertips. Why not make a day trip of it and head to popular beaches Parapararumu, Peka Peka or Te Horo. All a 15-minute or less car journey from home base. If you’re feeling peckish, head four minutes by car to Four Square Waikanae Beach to top up on supplies or dine in at local favourites Long Beach Tavern or TukTuk Waimea for some delicious fare. For a tranquil and memorable stay, Cottage on Rutherford awaits! There is another dwelling on site that will be occupied during your stay.As there is a section of the deck without a barrier with a small drop on to the ground, all guests should take care when using this area due to the risk of falls.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57970000/57968400/57968351/781aea3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Apartment - The Lodge Te Horo Te Horo Beach - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=57968351&PinnedHotelID=57968351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118690000/118682800/118682754/da5b4001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beach Base - Paraparaumu Holiday Home Paraparaumu Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=118682754&PinnedHotelID=118682754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118950000/118947400/118947399/eae633ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Escape: Studio in Macky Street Taita - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning £90 includes taxes & fees 10 Dec - 11 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=118947399&PinnedHotelID=118947399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16160000/16154300/16154231/a39abf7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zenith Boutique Lodge & Spa Brooklyn - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=16154231&PinnedHotelID=16154231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107189900/107189821/4b603689.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private & cosy 1 bedroom. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 611516 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.853855,175.03941&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nkixFikjk%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40U%40S%3FU%40Q%40U%40SBU%40QBUBU%40QBSBSDSBQDUBQDUDQDQDQDUDQFQFQDSFQFQFOHQFQFOHQHMFSHMHOHQHOJMHOJKHOJMHKLOJKHOLKJKJKLKJKLKJILKLILKLGJILGLINILGLELINELENELELENENELCNENALENCNANCN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBN%40NBLDN%40NBLDNDLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLFLHNHLFJHLFLJLHLJJHLJJJLJJJJJLJHNJJJNJJJLHNJJHNJLHNHPHNHLFRHLHPFNFPHPFNFPFPDRFPDPFPDTDPDPDPDTBPDTBPDRBR%40RBPBTBT%40P%40TBR%40T%40P%3FT%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAP%3FTAR%3FTAPATCTARARCRCTCPATCPETCPERCREREPEPERERGREPGPEPGPGPGNIPGPGNIPINGPILINIRILKNILKJINKNKJKLKJINMJKJKLMHKLMJKFMJMHMJMHKFMHOFMHMFMFOFMDMDODMDOFMBODMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40O%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOAOCOAMEOCOEMCOEOCMGMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOIMGMIKGMIMKMIMKKGMKKMMIKMKKMKIOKKMMIKKOIOKKIMKOIMISIOIMGQIOIQGOGQIQGOGQGQEQGQGQESESESEQEQESCSESCQEUCQCUAQCUCSASCSAUAUAQ%3FUASAU%3FQ%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E6MaDwUYEMJaqxHhaRW6uf6rzME=) Waikanae Beach, Wellington - Wairarapa #### What's nearby - Waikanae Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Peka Peka Beach \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Waimeha Domain \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Paraparaumu Beach \- 8 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Raumati Beach \- 9 min drive \- 7.8 miles #### Getting around - Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Maclean Street Fish Supply - ‬12 min drive - ‪Long Beach - ‬4 min drive - ‪Olde Beach Bakery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dark Horse Coffee Espresso Garden - ‬9 min drive - ‪Two Fat Chefs - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home? ### Where is Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Cottage on Rutherford – Waikanae Holiday Home Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rod L. 8 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 72a Rutherford St, Waikanae Tidy wee place suitable for couple or single person. Easy to find, very clean and just a nice place to stay ##### Rod L. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace M. 29 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bliss Very beautiful spot! Close to the beach and stunning view out the window. Comfortable and clean. Highly recommend. ##### Grace M. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alex P. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage on the wetlands Overall the cottage was lovely , we had a nice stay and it was very comfortable - the view onto the wetlands is very nice (lots of mozzies though) , bed seemed soft but was actually comfy. Could use some more bedside and main lamps - and more cups. Neighbour’s visitors parked in our spot one night then seemed ok !! Lots to do in area and great beaches !! ##### Alex P. 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