Cape South Homestead - Character Homestead in a beautiful country setting - Waimarama

7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Waimarama Beach, Waimarama

Waimarama Beach9 min drive
Craggy Range9 min drive
Ocean Beach15 min drive
Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 - Lawn Red Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2 - Ocean Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floral Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Garden Room

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5 - Africa Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 - Guys Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7 - Snug

1 Single Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Red Lawn Room

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 -Ocean Blue

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - Floral

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 - Garden

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5 - Africa

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6 - Guys Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Guest Cloak Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cape South Homestead - Character Homestead in a beautiful country setting

The Homestead at Cape South is a beautiful, graciously designed French colonial-style homestead set within 16 acres of gardens and grounds. It is located within 10 minutes of beautiful sandy beaches and bush reserves, has a swimming pool, spa pool and infrared sauna. There is plenty of room to relax & enjoy the property, while also providing plenty of opportunities for activities & exploring the area.

The Homestead accommodation is warm & welcoming, spacious and elegantly appointed, and beautifully furnished in keeping with the style of the house. The heart of the house is a large open plan kitchen, with butlers pantry, a dining table & living area around a wood burner. Through this room is the formal dining room, and beside that a huge formal living room, with lovely comfortable sofas & an open fire.

Each of the 6 ensuite rooms are very large and all open onto a generous verandah that surrounds the entire homestead. All are beautifully styled, and very warm & cosy. Four of these bedrooms have super king beds which can be split, providing lots of flexibility regarding configuration.
The 7th bedroom in the house is a snug, off the kitchen living area, with a single bed. This bed can be moved to make a triple in one of the other bedrooms if preferred.

There are plenty of private spaces with the property, and the homestead lends itself well three-generation family gatherings or the celebration of special occasions with friends. It is also ideal for corporate groups as many of the beds can be split.

The Cape South Estate includes a magnesium-salt swimming pool, a spa pool, a gym, and an infrared sauna, all which you are welcome to use. There is a separate 2 bedroom cottage beside the homestead, and if this is rented during your stay the facilities will be shared. If you wish for exclusive use of the estate, this can be discussed.

There is also a yoga studio on site, which can also be set up as a meeting or board room. This can be made available at an addition cost.

Catering can also be arranged.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$300.00 per stay); Linen (included); Yoga studio NZ$100 per day)

Property manager

inneswill

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Fabulous property for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly no parties. No more than 6 additional visitors over and above those staying at the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Waimarama

Located in Waimarama, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Birdwoods Gallery and Hawke's Bay Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Splash Planet and Pekapeka Wetlands. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Waimarama Beach, Waimarama

What's nearby

Waimarama Beach - 9 min drive
Craggy Range - 9 min drive
Black Barn Vineyards - 12 min drive
Ocean Beach - 15 min drive
Splash Planet - 20 min drive

Getting around

Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Red Bridge Coffee - 7 min drive
Terroir at Craggy Range - 9 min drive
Jarks Cafe - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cape South Homestead - Character Homestead in a beautiful country setting have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cape South Homestead - Character Homestead in a beautiful country setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cape South Homestead - Character Homestead in a beautiful country setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape South Homestead - Character Homestead in a beautiful country setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cape South Homestead - Character Homestead in a beautiful country setting located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Waimarama Beach, Ocean Beach and Craggy Range. Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve and Wairunga Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M., Wellington

23 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful property, quiet, cozy and close to Havelock North

We stayed at this amazing property with our family. We were surrounded by beautiful scenery and loved our time here. Lots of room and it was super cosy and quiet. Cam and Kate were really easy and great to deal with. We would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

16 Jan 2021

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

It’s a beautiful and quiet house suitable for a big family or several couples.

This house is huge and very quiet. The manager is very friendly and nice to deal with, making our stay even more enjoyable. The swimming pool was the highlight for children and adults to enjoy. Great.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Kirsten M., NZ

15 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spacious property ideal for family and friends

Gorgeous quiet spot with ample space. This place is huge! We didn’t use half the spaces - (formal dining and lounge) as opted to sit and eat outside and enjoy the view. Misunderstood the listing and didn’t realise there would be other people in the cottage beside the homestead sharing the pool and spa facilities. Thought it was an optional add on if the number of people required the extra space. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Joanne A.

27 Dec 2020

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

Great place for family gatherings.

We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Property had great space for a large group allowing for individual space and large enough rooms for everyone to gather. Great facilities. Luxurious enough without feeling uncomfortable and pretentious.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Apr 2020

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

Great weekend

We had a great stay. Organised a chef to come in and cook for us on the Saturday which was a real treat.

About the host

Hosted by inneswill

The original Cape South Homestead was moved to the property in 2003.
The present owners bought it in 2015, and Kate and Cam moved into Cape South early in 2020 primarily to offer yoga and wellness retreats at Cape South. They continue to run these retreats at the property, but also make it available for rental. They feel a deep connection to this property & love to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

Cape South sits quietly amidst the rural Waipuka hills. The roar of the surf, birdcalls from korimako, riroriro, tui and magpie are our usual chorus, and we seldom hear vehicles. There are 16-acres of manicured gardens, herb gardens, vege gardens, and steep wild eucalyptus plantations to explore. The beautiful magnesium-salt swimming pool, hot tub, infra-red sauna, gym and fully-equipped yoga studio add immense value to anyone's stay. There is always something for our guests to explore. Most guests arrive with ideas of making excursions to nearby attractions, but many arrive and don't want to return to their cars until they leave.

What makes this property unique

The location is perfect, being 10 minutes from fabulous beaches, with lovely walks nearby but also being just 15 minutes from the buzz of Havelock North village. There are wineries & restaurants to enjoy, as well as plenty of space to just relax & enjoy the property. There are plenty of private spaces and the homestead lends itself well three-generation family gatherings or the celebration of special occasions with friends.

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