Fern Valley Cabin - Native Bush Retreat in Otaki Gorge | House in Hautere

10.0 (92 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Tararua Forest Park House | Fern Valley Cabin - Native Bush Retreat in Otaki Gorge

2 Bedroom House in Tararua Forest Park, Hautere

Our private cabin is tucked away in the Otaki Gorge and looks over the Otaki river. You require a 4WD SUV (eg Toyota RAV4 ) no 2WDs are acceptable. From the carpark on Otaki Gorge Road is a 1km drive or walk on a private 4wd track and bridge crossing the Otaki river to the cabin. A perfect getaway for couples. There are plenty of bushwalks and river activities on your doorstep. Or simply relax to the sound of native birdsong.
The cabin is off grid and totally relies on solar power ,it features an open plan kitchen and lounge which opens up to the large deck with views over the river. There is one queen bedroom and a bunk bedroom which sleeps 2. You can step outside to a BBQ area and outdoor bathtub.There is limited cell phone coverage for Spark and 2degrees customers.

This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Air Conditioner, Security/Safety, Entertainment, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Tararua Forest Park. Enjoy your stay in Tararua Forest Park at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors
Activities
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Stereo
  • DVD player
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children. note from host: open water area and rock cliffs need supervision
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking indoors

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Geoffrey S.
Sep 21, 2025 09:21:13 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Just an outstanding place to unplug and recharge. Very comfortable and a spectacular view.
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