Karaka Cottage

1 Bedroom (+ sunroom)

  • Karaka has two decks and a verandah with expansive views of mountains and estuary. The outdoor bath, hammocks, barbecue and outdoor furniture are set in a beautiful natural landscape. The divan beds in the sun room can be converted into a king size bed or twin singles on request.

    If you have any trouble with our booking system, feel free to email stay@applepickers.nz.

    • Accommodates up to 4 people

    • Fully equipped kitchen & Weber barbecue on the deck

    • King size bed in main bedroom, either king size bed or twin singles in the second bedroom.

    • Sunny deck overlooking the Waimea Inlet

    • Outdoor bath

    • Private garden

    • Quality bed linen

    • TV and Tivoli bluetooth radio/speaker

    • Free fibre internet/WI-FI

    • Wood burner

    • Air-conditioning/heat pump

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Crystal blue water of the Waimea inlet estuary surrounds the exterior of Karaka Cottage, which is a black and white original 50's Apple Pickers' Cottage. The cottage is surrounded by large gum trees with bright green foliage, and a range of other shr
Cozy living room with wooden walls and floors, a purple sofa with yellow cushions, a patterned rug, a dining table with chairs, and a view of water through large windows and a glass door.
the Sunroom of Karaka Cottage with a sleek corner couch with red, yellow and grey cushions. The original timber panelling of this Apple Pickers' cottage has been retained, and is complimented by the mid-century coffee table in the middle of the room.
An outdoor bath is being run in a peaceful garden area behind Karaka Cottage at the Apple Pickers' Cottages. The bath has a beautiful rustic wooden encasing, and looks out across the garden towards Mapua village across the sea inlet. It is golden hou
Vintage glass folding doors open out onto the dining area of Karaka Cottage which features a set of scandi-style mid century wooden chairs and table. A bowl of fruit is set on the table and through the window you can see the Richmond ranges bathed in
Guest deck overlooking lake and mountains — Mapua accommodation
Black cabin with deck and mountain views — Mapua accommodation at sunset
Karaka Cottage's well equipped kitchen area which features a stainless steel bench, and stylish, modern timber cabinets. The kitchen also includes an oven, fridge and microwave.
The living area of Karaka Cottage at the Apple Pickers' Cottages, with the french doors opening onto the large deck looking towards Mapua Village. A vintage 50's lounge chair with orange stripes is perched outside, overlooking the lush garden and sti
Bright guest bedroom with lake outlook — Mapua accommodation interior
Bright bedroom with large window showing mountains and greenery, wicker chair next to a small colorful table, bookshelf filled with books, and mountain artwork on the wall.
View of a calm tidal inlet with mountains in the distance, seen through large windows from a cozy interior room with wicker chair and partially open door leading outside to a grassy area with trees.
Bathroom with a view of an outdoor bath and landscape through a glass door, with green tiles around the sink, neatly rolled towels on a wooden table, and a shower area with a red shower curtain.
The sunroom made up as second bedroom with king size bed.
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A serene waterfront scene featuring a green leafy tree in the foreground, tall grasses below, and water with distant mountains and blue sky in the background.
A scenic landscape featuring a large body of water, mountain range in the background, and marshy grasslands in the foreground during sunrise or sunset.
A cozy outdoor deck with a hot tub illuminated by candles, next to a cottage with lit interior, surrounded by tall native New Zealand plants and trees at dusk.
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Silhouette of trees near a calm tidal inlet at sunset with a colorful sky and mountains in the background.
Peaceful lakeside at sunset — Tasman scenery near Mapua accommodation
Bush track under blue sky — local walking trail near Mapua
Riverside greenery and distant water — nature near Mapua accommodation
Calm lakeside with mountain views — short drive from Mapua accommodation

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Local breakfast hamper for guests staying in Mapua accommodation

The breakfast box

As an optional extra, we offer a breakfast box, filled with homemade granola, fresh eggs from our hens, seasonal fruit and preserves from our orchard and other delicious local produce. Please enquire with us via email if you would like to add this to your booking. Enough for 2 people for 3 mornings. $120.