MAGNOLIA HOUSE in Featherston provides adults-only accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge. This homestay provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The homestay offers garden views and a sun terrace. The units in the homestay are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. With a shared bathroom equipped with bathrobes, units at the homestay also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a patio. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Featherston, like hiking. The homestay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 69 km from MAGNOLIA HOUSE.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.7
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  • Ross
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast was good. We used the communal kitchen to eat cereal and make toast. It was a quiet spot and very clean. We were within walking distance to downtown and restaurants.
  • Toni
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was absolutely perfect for our overnight stay. Everything was well appointed, felt fresh and clean. Really nice having a fridge in our room, complete with tea and coffee making facilities, milk in the fridge and a wee sweet bonus of a...
  • Coaster1
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very central location, very clean room and facilities, well appointed kitchen. It is a great option if you want to ride the Rimutaka Rail Trail as you can catch the train to Maymorn and ride back to Featherston.

Hosted by Bronwyn and Phillip

8.9
8.9
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Bronwyn and Phillip
Magnolia House was a community centre for 20 odd years, until we renovated and converted it into a co-living boarding property. Magnolia House is sister to Turret House, both of which are on the same property. There are 5 rooms in Magnolia House, 3 currently have longterm tenants in them. The other 2 are available for short term stays. The property is right next to the railway line so you will hear the trains, however, apart from the occasional trains it is very peaceful. This room is a double bedroom. It has a set of drawers, 2 bedside tables, a chair and wardrobe rack. The room has keypad entry and has a heatpump with heat/cool functions. The living spaces are very large and there are multiple outside areas where you can sit and enjoy all-day sun. The kitchen is brand new and flows into the lounge and out onto the back deck, where the spa pool is located. The bathroom/kitchen/lounge areas are shared, however this is a large property and as the 3 main tenants primarily work in hospo, often you will have the place to yourself. There are two full bathrooms with toilet and showers, and an additional toilet near the lounge/kitchen and an outside toilet. The property is an easy walk to Featherston shops with the local Supervalue being 250m away.
Featherston is New Zealands Booktown so you have many book stores to choose from! The Wairarapa is a stunning region with lots on offer. It is home to beautiful vineyards in Martinborough, picturesque views of the mountains which gather snow in winter, nearby Lakes (Lake Wairarapa & Lake Ferry) and beaches (Ocean Beach, Castlepoint, Riversdale Beach etc), the local Tauherenikau horse races which often have New Years meetings. You can swim in the rivers or enjoy a drive out to see some other beautiful coastal spots like the diggers in Ngawi, the light house in Cape Palliser or the remote Tora. Magnolia House is located on the street behind the main road so 200m from Featherston shops. There is a supervalue located in Featherston, alternatively there is a large supermarket 13km away in Greytown. Beautiful Martinborough 16km away. Masterton is roughly 30km away, as is Upper Hutt. Wellington is 60km.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of MAGNOLIA HOUSE
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
Fast free WiFi 141 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    MAGNOLIA HOUSE takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about MAGNOLIA HOUSE

    • MAGNOLIA HOUSE is 200 yards from the centre of Featherston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • MAGNOLIA HOUSE offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Bicycle rental

    • Check-in at MAGNOLIA HOUSE is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at MAGNOLIA HOUSE may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.