Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Tararua District

Laid back and easy booking and house access. Vaughn was always quick to reply to text messages. Nice rural setting on a farm. Old house, clean and functional. It has everything you need. One of the few accommodation options around that area.

This place was honestly amazing, so close to everything and easy to book and contact the host. Booked for my grandparents and they had a lovely time and they said they are going to book this Airbnb whenever they visit. Thank you

Absolutely loved our stay at Andrew’s, it was so peaceful and surrounded by beautiful native bush, meaning the bird life was bountiful. The house was everything we needed, the fireplaces made us feel at home and cozy. Communication was great, and Catherine was super helpful and always available for questions. We’ll be back for sure!!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The owner was incredibly helpful and kind—she greeted us warmly when we arrived and took the time to explain everything we needed to know about the house. Even though we arrived late at night, the home was warm, cozy, and perfectly prepared for us. The house itself is super cute, very clean, and comfortable. The bedrooms were warm and welcoming, which made a huge difference during our stay. We especially loved waking up to see the three beautiful chickens in the yard—it was such a charming touch! We had a couple of questions during our stay, and the host responded immediately. She even came over to assist us with a few extras and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. This is truly a five-star place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful, cozy, and well-cared-for stay.

We stayed here with 12 friends for my husband’s 30th, and it was absolutely perfect. He loves native bush and birds, so this place was a dream. The house feels like a fairytale—spacious, warm, and beautifully designed. The kitchen is well-equipped and flows easily to the patio, where we barbecued and dined outdoors. There’s a handy kitchen window for passing food outside, and both indoor and outdoor tables made it easy to adapt to the weather. The property sits on 7 acres of native bush with walking tracks, birds like piwakawakas following us, and a magical glow worm walk at night. There's an outdoor fire area with couches, ambient lighting, and a speaker system that connects throughout the house and outside. It’s perfect for reconnecting with friends and nature. We left feeling relaxed, happy, and so grateful. Huge thanks to the hosts for the clear communication and thoughtful touches. If you're thinking of booking—do it. You won’t regret it.

Trudy and Simon were fantastic hosts, the cottage was perfectly set up for us. Really happy with our stay would definitely recommend. Thanks so much Trudy and Simon for your hospitality and local knowledge!

Great place and hosts, couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay

My second stay and I was really happy to be back. This is a lovely, quiet spot with lovely places to walk nearby. The Hokowhitu lagoon is lovely nearby and the Fat Farmer down the road is a great spot

As per usual I had a beautifil stay at Karins country retreat. Thankyou, can’t wait for my next stay.

Fantastic second (thirdish) visit for work. Very comfortable, very homey. Dryer came in very handy after a wet day working in town. Would stay any time.

This place worked out great for us , nice and quiet in a great location . A big thanks to the Bruce,s for thinking of us on our daughters graduation as they had a bottle of bubbly waiting in the fridge.

Good place to stay highly recommend close to town center responsive host and clean facilities.

We had an awesome time and everyone loved the place. The host was very good to deal with. We will recommend this place to our families and friends. Thank you to Lydia and The Victory Team for their hospitality 😊😍

Very peaceful place to stay. Ash was responsive and easy to communicate with. Great comfortable place to stay

The apartment was pristine and cozy! We really appreciated Anna’s attention to detail with all the amenities and household features; the view was beautiful and our stay was absolute bliss.

We had the absolute pleasure of staying in this stunning luxury apartment, and from start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The space was immaculate – spotlessly clean, beautifully presented, and incredibly well-appointed. Every detail had been thoughtfully considered, with stylish décor and high-end finishes throughout. The location was unbeatable, close to everything we needed yet peaceful and private. The apartment had everything we could possibly want and more – from fully equipped amenities to thoughtful personal touches that made it feel like a true home away from home. Our host was outstanding – responsive, warm, and genuinely attentive to every detail, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay. This was hands down one of the best Airbnbs we’ve ever stayed in. We highly recommend it and would return in a heartbeat. An amazing place and a five-star experience all the way.