Heritage homestead, retreat, mountain views, peace | House in East Takaka
6 Bedroom House in Takaka, East Takaka
Fairholme is one of the oldest settler homes in Golden Bay. Built in 1870 and in near original condition still with remnants of early buildings; the outdoor kitchen/bakery and buttery, stables and original East Takaka Post Office. The house is situated up the beautiful farmland of East Takaka Road, the original old coach road. Nestled on 4.5 acres at the base of the Pikikiruna Range and western boundary of Abel Tasman National Park, Gorge Creek on South boundary and main outlook over the lush valley towards mountains and forests of Kahurangi National Park.
This large, gracious home, rich with colonial charm has only a small but functional kitchen but despite this, is an ideal destination for two families or large group.
The wild heritage gardens are filled with trees and birds, and tracks lead through bush and forest to Gorge Creek which in summer is dry except after reasonable rainfall when the swimming hole fills up.
Sunny verandas and an upstairs balcony offer private spaces for barbeques, sunbathing and peace.
The neighbourhood is rural and quiet apart from birdsong. The road from Fairholme to Takaka (10 k’s) is sealed through farmland, passing by the historic church, original school and early settler cemetery of the 1860’s and two private gardens open to public. Egress in the opposite direction, 6 km to the main road is unsealed and windy, passing funky alternative hillside properties.
Fairholme is 5 minutes to the hospital, 10 minutes to Takaka township and Paynes Ford swimming hole and Pohara beach; Rameka Track and the Grove are en route.
The home is furnished in colonial style with a mix of New Zealand artwork including work of the two artist owners, plus historic photographs and a written history of the home and original family.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
No candles inside please.
Small children require attention; uncovered ponds and high verandas.
Pets allowed with prior approval.
Families preferred.
Footwear required on some tracks; historic debris in places.
No parties please . If there is shorter spaces between bookings there may be flexibility on length of stay , please inquire.
Please leave the house in clean condition - or a cleaner can be purchased if you prefer.
Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);
This 6 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with TV, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, 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 6 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms 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 Takaka. Enjoy your stay in Takaka at this House.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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2 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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6 bedrooms
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Fireplace
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Oven
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Mountain biking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Hiking nearby
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TV
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Stereo
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DVD player
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Internet access
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Barbecue grill
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Balcony or patio
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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
