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Riverbank Cottage

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverbank Cottage

RIVERBANK COTTAGE AWAITS YOU.

Riverbank cottage was originally the lean-to off the main homestead. In 2002 we moved it across the garden rebuilt it and lived there happily while the homestead was renovated. The cottage faces northeast overlooking our vineyard towards the Richmond ranges. It is within a stones throw of the Wairau River.

The space
Guests are welcome to a game of tennis on the court right in front of the cottage and to walk over to the river through the property. Guests can also dine both inside or out with an outside table and chairs set up on the veranda.

Other things to note
The toilet is located through the back door to the cottage under the porch. The way you get to it is undercover but does require you to step outside the back porch to get to it.

Should you wish to bring your pets to stay please note they are welcome but are not allowed to sleep inside the cottage at night. This is to keep the cottage in such a condition for future guests.

We also have two cats and a gsp dog who has free rein of the place. He is great with other dogs but just something to note if your planning on bringing your pet who may not be friendly towards ours.
Thank you.

Property manager

Charlie

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

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
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
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
Rapaura, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • St Clair Winery - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 17 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Omaka Classic Cars - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 20 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blenheim Railway Cafe & Ice Creamery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dodson Street Beer Garden - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Springlands Takeaways - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbank Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Where is Riverbank Cottage located?

Situated in Rapaura, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hunter's Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of St Clair Winery and Matua Wines. Allan Scott Family Winemakers and Cloudy Bay Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Riverbank Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Penny B.

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

Marlborough experience

A lovely spot. The vineyards and wineries were great. Some lovely walks too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Charming cottage in the vineyards

The cottage is lovely, especially the exterior with views and flowers surrounding it. The interior is a bit odd with shower in one room, sink in another and the WC is actually accessed from the exterior so you have to go outside to enter it. Otherwise, the cottage is lovely and well equipped. The sunrise views are amazing and it is quiet and calm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacky H.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025