FAQs
For more detail of these and other policies there is a link at the last of the summaries below, and the details may also be found by looking in the menu items in very light grey at the bottom of each web page on this site.
Yes. You can easily park up to five cars inside - two in the car park and two by our garage area, one in between. More if necessary. No parking charges apply.
We will do guests’ simple laundry on request at their risk for $45 per machine load, returned dried and folded. Water supply and wastewater treatment system requirements limit the volume of washing over our normal daily loadings. We reserve the right to adjust this fee and limit the service without notice.
Except if you book the property on an Exclusive/Private Use basis, Marino Ridge is not a suitable property for children younger than 16 years.
Marino Ridge was not designed or intended for visiting children.
In the Private Use case all responsibility for the behaviour and safety of children of any age and any direct, indirect or consequential damages to themselves or to our own or neighbouring properties that may arise from their actions or inactions of any nature whatsoever lies solely with the principal guest and Marino Ridge disclaims all and any responsibility for their safety or behaviour.
Much as we know the love of our animal friends, sadly your pets are not permitted.
We collect personal information from you, including information about your:
... name
... contact information
... location
... computer or network interactions with us
... billing or purchase information
so that we can fulfil our obligations to you.
You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong.
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What our previous guests have said
We were overwhelmed with the beauty of Marino Ridge but truly touched by the warm hospitality and feeling of home. What an unforgettable start to our honeymoon
JOSH AND SHELLI ... USA
We have both thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Marino Ridge: accommodation, food and welcome have been first class. A wonderful start to our tour of New Zealand.
ALLISON & LLOYD ... NZL
We intended only to stay long enough to acclimatize to NZ. Now, we'd like to stay forever! What a wonderful spot Marino Ridge is. But more than
JILL, DAVID, BEN, DANNY ... USA
After spending an active two weeks hiking and biking and boating in the South Island we were ready to be pampered in the north island. We were delighted to
DAVID AND MICHELE ... USA
We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing views and beautiful property. Thanks for a great start to our Kiwi vacation!!
MICHAEL G ... GBR
Perfection. We couldn't have asked for more…
CAMILLA AND LEE ... AUS
What an amazing way to start our honeymoon! The views, the island, the wine, the generosity of our hosts and their legendary hospitality...we didn't want
RACHEL & JOHN ... USA
Brilliant hosts, exquisite location…
JOHN AND KELLY ... USA
Thank you so much, Peter and Caroline. We arrived as strangers and left as friends. We cannot imagine a more relaxing and stylish place to start our travels in
BEN & BELINDA ... GBR
A wonderful relaxing stay at this lovely place. We have really enjoyed the hospitality, the comfort and design of the place, and the delicious food and wine. A
RELUCA & JOHN ... USA