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The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carterton, Wellington
  • Daysh House Garden
    9 min walk
  • Gladstone Vineyard
    8 min drive
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa
    11 min drive
  • Masterton (MRO-Hood)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Carterton

On river.Stay at this Carterton apartment and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Stonehenge Aotearoa and Cobblestones Village Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Gladstone Vineyard and Alexia Urban Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Daysh House Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gladstone Vineyard - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Cobblestones Village Museum - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 25 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clareville Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cuckoo Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mirabelle Catering & Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Aroma India - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton

Welcome to the Alchemist Retreat, a sunny and spacious, uniquely modern, self-contained studio nestled privately in our back garden, with its own limestone meandering pathway entrance. The studio is a separate dwelling from the hosts house with its own access onto a large deck within the garden and mature trees.
The Alchemist Retreat is an ideal getaway for couples looking for style and panache, in addition to peace and tranquility. Located just a 3 minute walk from the Carterton railway station, you have easy access to the town centre and short drive to Greytown, Martinborough and the rest of the wonderful Wairarapa.

Enjoy the unlimited WiFi to stream your favourite shows to watch on your own device. Listen to music on the Bose speaker or the Bluetooth turntable with a small collection of nostalgic vinyl. For those traveler's who don't plan on spending vacation time cooking, choose from the many boutique restaurants, cafes and eateries in and about the local towns, otherwise the kitchenette has a multi-functional microwave oven for heating up your meal or delicacies you have just purchased.
Accessed by a lock code, the studio has WiFi, a stylish bathroom, super comfortable and cosy double bed with quality linen, a kitchenette equipped with an under bench fridge, toaster, kettle, conserves with teas and plunger coffee.
…Did I mention about wine! … the whole region has some of the countries best wineries to visit and purchase.
Sit back with a glass on the deck, watch the sun go down, then marvel at the magical night sky, listen to music and reflect on your day exploring the region.

Property manager

Chrissie Archer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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The Alchemist Retreat, a private Studio in Carterton Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice stay except for the noise
This is a simple little one roomer. Comfortable, clean and tidy. Great location. Just one thing spoilt it for us was all the noise from the owners and their guests during the day while we were trying to relax. I thought the paying guests should have been given more consideration.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Space
Close to town and very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nicely decorated room with deck
A very clean private room with freshly polished flooring located at the end of the garden. The room though small, was well laid out with nice refined artistic decor and touches. It had everything you would need for a short stay. At the front it had a nice private deck with seating which would be lovely in a summer's evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alchemists retreat
Fantastic little place, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great place to get away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Cottage
What a brilliant location. Tucked un at the back of the main section, far away from main house yet not to far. Upon entering we were TOTALLY in awe of the layout and the decorations. Very suitable to the township. Being cosy was right up there. All amenities in excellent order, including a fridge that was tucked away behind a door keeping the usually fridge noise to a minium. Especially not audible during sleeping. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Martinbourough, Geytown, Carterton area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carterton stay
Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. As can happen I didn't get any check in information. When I mentioned this to the husband he told me that Chrissy always sent it out and I needed to learn to read! Not a good start after an 8 hr drive to get there. The bed was very comfortable for 1 but for 2 extremely bouncy so if anyone moved it was like being out at sea in a rubber dingy in a storm. Lounge chairs very uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time. Loud ticking clock - took the batteries out. Take care stepping into the room from outside as the mat slips under your feet on the polished floor. Minuscule amount of milk, coffee and sugar, had to get more ourselves even though we booked for 3 nights. Hubby asked for a replacement for the insect spray as it had run out and was very rudely asked "What are you doing here" when he went to the door. Booked 3 nights but only stayed 3. Very dissapointing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderfully decorated apartment, and beautifully presented. Owners were extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay, will be back!
This b&b is cute and very stylish. Tastefully decorated in a great location. Would highly recommend. I will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotlessly clean
Was spotless and comfy bed but a couple of things I wish I had paid more attention to. Layout meant the bed was close to the fridge which meant I heard humming on and off which along with ticking clock ( I removed battery) was annoying as I’m noise sensitive. I wanted to work on laptop but chairs were not comfortable for working from. Ok for sitting at breakfast for but not suitable for work. Nice shower and water pressure and again spotlessly clean but was a bit chilly with no heater in bathroom. Travelling alone I would have liked a way of securing door from inside as keypad entrance is convenient but meant anyone who knew code could access.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and experience!
We had the great pleasure of staying for two nights in your wonderful home! Would recommend this for anyone interested in a weekend getaway in the Wairarapa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous spot
The property was exactly as it appeared in the photos, gorgeous and had everything we need. Helpful hosts. Would definitely return if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pip O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Very clean and tidy.
Lovely clean property. Nice and private with a very friendly blue tuxedo cat!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway overlooking a beautiful garden and decor to dream off.
Hi Chrissie, I want to say thank you for the lovely stay. It's certainly a place of paradise that you have there. Beautiful decor, stunning garden, and so private. The outdoor deck is just a great place to relax with a wine and cheeseboard after a day of exploring the sites if Martinborough, Lake Ferry, Featherston and Greytown. I enjoyed my time away and I'm happy to recommend your little getaway retreat. Megan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Beautifully presented property in a quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tastefully decorated separate dwelling. Good quality linen etc. Quiet neighbourhood.
Booked online, contactless arrangement.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

A C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely studio
Beautiful studio with everything you need. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to anyone who likes a bit of luxury.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Great place, really nice spot to relax and enjoy yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022