Bankside at Cascadia

Entire home in Kaituna, New Zealand

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
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Hosted by Dan
  1. New Host

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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At-home coffee

Start your morning right with the french press.

Furry friends welcome

Bring your pets along for the stay.
Escape the city to a riverside hideaway made for slow mornings and long overdue catch-ups.

Cook up a feast in the full kitchen, then head out to the wraparound deck, wildflower garden or huge lawns - hammocks swaying, reading nooks waiting, picnic spots scattered for lazy afternoons. Off-grid, unhurried, simply lovely.

Kids will lose themselves in the flying fox, field maze, tree hut and sandpit, while the riverside beach sits just steps away, for when the water calls. Bring your pooch!

The space
Bankside Cottage at Kaituna is an off-grid home set directly on the banks of the Waingawa River in rural west Wairarapa, where the river tumbles down out of the Tararua Ranges. It’s a beautiful, peaceful spot, and one you won’t find quite the same anywhere else in the region.

Inside; the home has bright open-plan living and a modern kitchen, a bathroom with shower, and two bedrooms off the main room. A deck wraps around three sides of the house, with a covered outdoor dining area flanked by roses. A breakfast bar spans your view out over the river.

Native birds abound and you can hear the river from everywhere. Near enough to a large town for quick amenities or restaurants, opposite a large sheep farm for that quintessential Wairarapa view, and flanked by a river gorge, you will feel simply far away from it all.

Guest access
Set on the middle level above the river, the property has park areas, a large field maze below and many outside seating locations to enjoy.

Two seperate swimming locations can be accessed.

Defined areas will be listed in the compendium. The upper driveway is shared.

Please note that the river itself is a public reserve.

Other things to note
This lovely riverside home is off-grid and runs on solar and gas. It's low touch. Please adhere to the power guidance outlined in the compendium.

House linens provided, please bring your own swimming towels.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Beach access
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Private patio or balcony
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Where you’ll be

Kaituna, Wellington Region, New Zealand

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Started hosting in 2026
Speaks English
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