Cabin
River Song Cabin Luxury Studio Nature Escape
- 4 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bathroom
Romantic riverside escape for couples or small families
Sleeps 4 | 35m² studio-style cabin
Tucked beside the peaceful Mangaotaki Stream, River Song is a handcrafted retreat designed for comfort, connection, and slowing down.
A four-poster king bed, cosy sleeping nook, double indoor shower, and outdoor bath set the tone. Outside, the river becomes part of your stay — swim, swing, kayak, or simply sit and watch it flow.
Many guests arrive with plans… there’s so much to explore from here — but often end up staying put.
4+ night stays include a complimentary farm tour. *
Use code STAYAWHILE for 10% off stays of 7 nights or more. *
*Excludes Christmas/New Year periods.
Highlights
Parking
Wireless Broadband Internet
Pictures
Amenities
Pool & spa facilities
Outdoor hot tub, Private unheated outdoor swimming pool
Parking & facilities
Parking, Private garden, Private porch
Policies
Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Children welcome, Pets not allowed, Smoking not allowed, Suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility
Entertainment
Canoe kayak
Kitchen & dining
BBQ gas, Blender, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishwasher, Grill, Kitchen stove, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Spices, Toaster, Vacuum cleaner, Water cooler, Water purifier
Location features
Mountain, River, Rural, Waterfront
Bathroom & laundry
Bed linen, Blow dryer, Clothes dryer, Essentials, Iron and board, Shower, Towel set, Bathtub, Washbasin, Washing machine
Heating & cooling
Ceiling fans, Fireplace, General heating
Internet & office
Wireless Broadband Internet wireless
Home Safety
Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke detector
House Rules
Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed
Credit cards accepted
Children welcome
Suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility
- Check-in03:00 PM
- Check-out10:00 AM
Location
1314 Mangaotaki Road, Mangaotaki, New Zealand
ADDRESS: 1314 Mangaotaki Road, Piopio.
From Piopio, head west up Kaka Street,
Veer left onto Mangaotaki Road.
Continue for 13 km until you see the large Ripples Retreat sign on your right.
Google Maps works best for navigation!
Rates
Policy and notes
Payment Schedule
100% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.
Remaining balance: Due later
Cancellation Policy
100% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 21 day(s) before arrival or earlier.
0% refundable if canceled after.
Security deposit
No security deposit is due.
Availability
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Reviews
About host
Kia ora, I’m Trudy — and together with my husband Brendan and our nearly-grown children Katie, Corban, and Harley, we welcome you to Ripples Retreat, our much-loved riverside haven tucked away on our family farm.
I’ve been an interior designer for over 30 years, and every part of our cabins has been carefully crafted to help you truly relax, reconnect, and unwind. We genuinely care that each guest has a beautiful, memorable stay — the kind of holiday that leaves you feeling restored.
Ripples Retreat sits in a peaceful and often undiscovered part of Aotearoa, where The Hobbit was filmed and nature is all around. We feel so lucky to live here, and it’s a joy to share this special place with others.
Please take a moment to read the kind words from past guests — and make sure to book enough days, because once you arrive, you truly won’t want to leave.
Contact us
- Email:trudy@stayatripples.co.nz
- Phone:+64278268500
- Website:https://www.stayatripples.co.nz/