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Riverbank Cottage

Rapaura accommodation with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Rapaura, Marlborough
  • Place, Hunter's Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, St Clair Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cloudy Bay Vineyards
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Rapaura

In Rapaura .At this Rapaura cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Hunter's Winery and 6 miles (10 km) of St Clair Winery. Matua Wines and Allan Scott Family Winemakers are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hunter's Winery - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • St Clair Winery - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Hans Herzog Estate - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Pollard Park - 13 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dodson Street Beer Garden - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Vines Village - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Quench Restaurant at Chateau Marlborough - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverbank Cottage

RIVERBANK COTTAGE AWAITS YOU.

Riverbank cottage was originally the lean-to off the main homestead. In 2002 we moved it across the garden rebuilt it and lived there happily while the homestead was renovated. The cottage faces northeast overlooking our vineyard towards the Richmond ranges. It is within a stones throw of the Wairau River.

The space
Guests are welcome to a game of tennis on the court right in front of the cottage and to walk over to the river through the property. Guests can also dine both inside or out with an outside table and chairs set up on the veranda.

Other things to note
The toilet is located through the back door to the cottage under the porch. The way you get to it is undercover but does require you to step outside the back porch to get to it.

Should you wish to bring your pets to stay please note they are welcome but are not allowed to sleep inside the cottage at night. This is to keep the cottage in such a condition for future guests.

We also have a cat and a speagle dog called Jack who has free rein of the place. He is great with other dogs but just something to note if your planning on bringing your pet who may not be friendly towards ours.
Thank you.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverbank Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 6.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverbank Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Riverbank Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riverbank Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

Is there free parking at Riverbank Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Riverbank Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Riverbank Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Riverbank Cottage to downtown Rapaura?

This cottage is 1.7 mi away from Rapaura.

Riverbank Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic place in an amazing setting - loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veneta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay in late April/ Autumn 2026 with my sons aged 12 to 20. We used the place as a base to explore Marlborough sounds. It's only 30min drive to Picton, 20 if you are hopping on airplane tour from Picton airport (in Koromiko). The cottage is great. The host arranged an extra mattress for us in case we opted to use it and that was done without a prior request or arrangement just on the information of my sons' ages. The place carries the design of an old cottage as others note in their comments/ people used separate rooms for shower, loo and laundry but that did not bother us. The kitchen had everything. The living room is full of light. The outlook is amazing. You literally are on a vineyard with rows of vines in front of you. It got noisy in the morning with a pair of wild birds arguing with the farmer's robotic lawn mower. It was so much fun to watch. We did not let any bugs in the house as we kept the windows shut. We aired in the mornings and were carefull when opening the doors throughout the day so zero bug problem. Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very quiet and wonderful views. The cottage is super cute, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting beside vineyard, very peaceful, great walnuts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was perfect for our stay! Comfortable, very well equipped and close to lots of beautiful wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a beautiful stay at River Cottage. The surroundings are absolutely stunning, and the property has all the amenities you could need — and more. Everything was spotless, and the host was fantastic and very attentive. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is in a beautiful setting beside a vineyard. The surrounding countryside includes views of mountains. The garden in front of the house also had a lovely array of flowers in front of the verandah where there was a table and chairs.The beds were clean and comfortable. The amenities - cooking facilities, washing machine, drying rack, etc, were good.Our only comment is that the toilet was at the end of the building and we had to go outside the back door in order to use it. Which is not ideal especially as there are a lot of insects which congregate once you turn the light on.Apart from that a beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kath P., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to start our South Island roadie. Clean and cozy. Just as pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful little cottage and so quiet and peaceful amongst the vines. Tastefully decorated with lots of hot water and comfy beds. Would definitely like to return and most definitely recommend. Only one tiny quip…please keep the oven clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacky H.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage in the vineyards

The cottage is lovely, especially the exterior with views and flowers surrounding it. The interior is a bit odd with shower in one room, sink in another and the WC is actually accessed from the exterior so you have to go outside to enter it. Otherwise, the cottage is lovely and well equipped. The sunrise views are amazing and it is quiet and calm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marlborough experience

A lovely spot. The vineyards and wineries were great. Some lovely walks too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025