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MARAMA COTTAGE 2bdrm country charm — home away from home 15 min to CBD

Cottage in Rolleston with kitchen and patio

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A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at MARAMA COTTAGE 2bdrm country charm — home away from home 15 min to CBD. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

MARAMA COTTAGE 2bdrm country charm — home away from home 15 min to CBD

Welcome to Marama Cottage— our slice of heaven. We love watching the seasons transition on our small organic farm. Come visit our animals, have some farm fresh eggs, and try some world class walnuts. At ours, you are only 15 mins from the city but feel like you are worlds away from it all. With 2 cozy bedrooms that comfortably sleep up to 6, toys for the kids, tv, free wifi, laundry, and all the amenities you could need taken care of, staying with us is truly like finding a home away from home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please put all your used towels into the bathtub
Please DO NOT remove duvet covers and matching pillowcases from the bed. Just strip the sheets and put them into the master closet.
Rubbish and recycling are located in two small black bins outside the cottage adjacent to the long raised bed across from the BBQ. Use either bin for either as we empty these after each guest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
All events need to be discussed and coordinated :)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: All events need to be discussed and coordinated :)
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Rolleston, this cottage is in a rural area. Lyttelton Harbour and Port Hills are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre. Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub and Christchurch Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rolleston, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Larcomb Vineyard - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lincoln University - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min drive - 17.6 km
  • University of Canterbury - 14 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station - 8 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bombay Butler - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Mile Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Majestic Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Prebbleton Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MARAMA COTTAGE 2bdrm country charm — home away from home 15 min to CBD pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at MARAMA COTTAGE 2bdrm country charm — home away from home 15 min to CBD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MARAMA COTTAGE 2bdrm country charm — home away from home 15 min to CBD?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is MARAMA COTTAGE 2bdrm country charm — home away from home 15 min to CBD located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Larcomb Vineyard and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lincoln University and Lincoln Event Centre. Air Force Museum of New Zealand and Riccarton Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

MARAMA COTTAGE 2bdrm country charm — home away from home 15 min to CBD Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great place to stay, peaceful and kids could explore around. Cottage was clean and had everything we need for our family. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Excellent place to stay. Clean, tidy, quiet and well appointed. Close to hornby and not far from the city on the motorway yet tucked away in the countryside. Great for a family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Break

An excellent retreat, quiet and very comfortable. The cottage was warm and welcoming on our arrival. Beautiful Golden Pheasants too. Accommodating our 2 dogs was very much appreciated.Thank you Caitlin :)
Golden pheasant wandering
Relaxing and gazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely cottage. The hen welcoming committee comes around a few times a day to see how you're doing, which our infant loved. The love triangle of golden pheasantsbdarting to and fro in the yard was also entertaining. As our stay was for a conference in Lincoln, we made ourselves at home, making full use of the kitchen and laundry. The wi-fi and nice kitchen table made working here comfortable, even with a baby in tow. The quirky but sophisticated decor was also a treat -- we tried to figure out what the creatures were on the Anthropologie rug in the kids' bedroom! Highly recommend this nice cottage, which feels quite secluded despite being mere minutes from shops. We felt like we could have lived here for years!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025