History @ Renall

Kinny is an exception host and very friendly, she is a caring lady who provides a very comfortable environment.

Exceptional stay.

The breakfast was excellent, a Dutch breakfast. Very filling and delicious. The coffee was great, too. I liked my bedroom with its window seating and beautiful, old, original wooden floors and doors. The light switches and latches on the doors are original in the heritage property. Leon told me the house was the first in Masterton to have electric lighting. I also had my own bathroom and entrance to the house. Plenty of light from the large windows looking onto the garden. The garden is filled with flowers and beautiful roses and a hammock! The hosts, Kinnie and Leon are very friendly and helpful. I found my weekend stay comfortable and relaxing. The house is within walking distance of the CBD with its shops, cafes, bookshop, Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, and the Wool Shed Museum. I loved the lavender in the Queen Elizabeth Gardens.

I have nothing negative to report about this lovely historical bed and breakfast stay.

We loved our stay here! We were only here for a quick overnight but it was very relaxing after a long day of traveling. The house is absolutely beautiful and the garden is just magical. The host was so lovely and had lots of great recommendations for the area. We highly recommend this stay.

The location was great- easy access to main crntre. The rooms were very pretty and clean, beds comfortable. Host was lovely and friendly, giving us lots of information on local attractions and activities to do.

Beautiful old house with an interesting history. Kinnie is a lovely and very welcoming host with great recommendations for places to eat. Handy location close to the town centre

My girlfriend and I had a very pleasant stay at History@Renall in Masterton. This guest house is over 100 years old with lots of character including traditional NZ wooden features (flooring, beams and panelling). The hosts, Leon & Kinnie Vermeulen, were incredibly friendly from the time of arrival to our departure, finishing off with photos. Breakfast was plentiful and an opportunity to meet the other guests. Another good feature of History@Renall is that it’s only ten minutes walk from the heart of Masterton.

room was a bit cluttered. Too much bedding and things like ornaments.

It is traditional and old but a pleasant stay. Spacious room and bed was very comfortable. I personally liked the masala tea provided. Hosts were kind and made us feel welcome.

Separate bathroom/toilet from the bedroom. Hooks or places to hang wet towels could have been provided or made clearer.

Breakfast is okay. Coffee and food were prepared too early. When we eat, coffee is lukewarm, and toast and croissants are a little chewy. The hosts were very warm and welcoming.

The house is clean in general. The coffee mugs in our room were not washed. There were black specks of dirt on the coffee tray. The rug on the floor needs washing or vacuuming. We are not used to staying with the owner, but that was mine.