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Totara On Moroa, Tauwharenikau

Holiday home in Tauherenikau with kitchen and patio

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Totara on Moroa is a fantastic base to explore Wairarapa’s best attractions. Enjoy the morning sun with a coffee, relax by the log fire or take in country scenery at nearby Lake Reserve just 9 minutes away.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Totara On Moroa, Tauwharenikau

Situated conveniently between Featherston (5 mins) Greytown (8mins) and Martinborough (14 mins) you can take your pick of the best Wairarapa has to offer. Whether you're enjoying a coffee in the morning sun or cozying up with the log fire burning the Totara on Moroa is a fantastic place to base yourself. Enjoy Wairarapa's dark sky reserve the right way with the outdoor baths. Because the house is on a rainwater supply with a single tank, be aware of how much water you use. There is enough hot water for two baths because the house is heated by a hot water cylinder, but eventually it can run out until more can be heated!

Greytown honey and gorgeous flower farm is 1 minute up the road with Wicked Secret homewares along further. Take in the country scenery, relax at Lake Reserve (9 mins) even take a dip in the river after exploring the Tauherenikau racecourse 2 minutes up the road.
The house is set up for groups, couples or families to stay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

270316

About the area

Map
Tauwharenikau, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Messines Memorial Layby - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Alexia Urban Winery - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fell Locomotive Museum - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Swan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tin Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brac & Bow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Town And Country - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Totara On Moroa, Tauwharenikau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Totara On Moroa, Tauwharenikau?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Totara On Moroa, Tauwharenikau?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Totara On Moroa, Tauwharenikau?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Totara On Moroa, Tauwharenikau located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Messines Memorial Layby and within 6 miles (10 km) of War Memorial Park and Featherston Library. Cherry Tree Park and Fell Engine Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Totara On Moroa, Tauwharenikau Reviews

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8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hose was lovely & warm in a great farm setting close to Greytown. We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott R.

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

Awesome place

Mint time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zee v.

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

Great getaway

The house is lovely, so lovely in fact that I wouldn't mind living in it permanently as the layout suited our family so perfectly. The first night was very windy, which did make sleeping difficult, but that would have been the case with any house in an open field in that wind. The location was also ideal - close enough to shops and restaurants, but rural enough to feel like a real breakaway from city life. The only thing I would have changed is to maybe have one or two of the wardrobes unlocked so that we didn't have to live out of our suitcases so much and more cleaning supplies (sponges, clothes, and maybe a proper brush and dustpan) to more easily clean up the odd mess.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay.

The oven had an oven tray and grill covered in fat from a previous user. Great hot water and pressure. There wasn’t enough hanging facilities for clothing. Almost all of the wardrobes and the pantry are locked closed. Yes the fridge door opening is annoying. The heat pump was excellent. Tv remote needs new batteries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith B.

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

Excellent, but....

We had a happy time at Totara. The property is very up-to-date with a really comfortable and attractive living area, interesting art and everything (almost) that we required for our two-day stay while attending a family wedding. I thank you for the experience. There are suggestions for a few matters that could improve the stay:Directions: The Tin Hut has gone - there's a new business in the building. it would help to change that in your directions. you say 'not long after the Tin Hut' should be specific - we went sailing past the first time. It would help to know ahead that Moroa Rd is gravel ahead of Totara. The 1st driveway after Line 1 was hard to see with the long grasses.The house: We found the lock box difficult because it is so very low down and shaded by the steps so a torch was needed, and the crouching down only comfortable for our young agile people.Inside: I am sure you know the frig doors are on the wrong side, causing banged knuckles or a high or low reach to get into the frig. A coffee plunger would have been nice.The lighting is harsh. one or two wall lights would be more comfortable at night. The same for the bedrooms (although the main bedroom lighting system was absolutely fine). No single chairs in the bedrooms for sitting on to do up shoes etc. The only way to hang clothes (eg wedding finery etc) was the rack in the main bedroom:). Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025