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Marly's Cottage Privately located on an acre of beautiful cottage gardens only a short walk from Otaki Beach, Marly's Cottage is currently undergoing restoration.

Marly's Cottage is a two bedroom cottage situated on an acre of cottage gardens only minutes from Otaki Beach. From the moment you first walk in the door of Marly's Cottage you are taken straight back to the 50's. You can almost feel time rapidly slowing to a stand still. To this day the cottage retains its original charm and character. From the wood panels in the dining room to the formica in the kitchen, there is a real sense of originality about the place, just great to unwind from today's busy world. When you first walk in you enter the kitchen which leads to a dining room with French doors opening out on to a sunny north-east facing patio. This sun trap is a superb place to relax with your morning coffee or to sink a good cup of afternoon tea or glass of w**e in the evenings. If you would prefer to stay indoors there is a spacious lounge that enjoys the afternoon sun. This room has seen many happy gatherings over the years. The master bedroom and second bedroom are located off the hall. Both these rooms are a good size. Off the hall the bathroom includes a hand basin, shower and toilet. There is also an additional separate toilet, shower and laundry off the porch that adjoins the kitchen. This is great for showering off sand after having spent time on the beach.

A Memorial Dedication to our grandfather, great grandfather, and greater grandfather who served in two World Wars and wa...
13/09/2026

A Memorial Dedication to our grandfather, great grandfather, and greater grandfather who served in two World Wars and was in command of the NZ Military Forces in the interwar period from 1926-1931. He retired to Marly's Cottage in 1932, but his military service was not over...

His story...

Major General Robert Young C.B., C.M.G, D.S.O, M.I.S.x5, ChLH

Robert Young was a dentist and father of seven, with another child on the way, when WWI began in 1914. As a trained volunteer, he believed it was his duty to serve.
Landing at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915, he fought at Chunuk Bair, and later led the final evacuation from Gallipoli without loss of life. He then fought on the Western Front where he was wounded at Messines.
His courage and leadership earned him promotions and numerous honours. Young was respected for prioritising troop welfare, leading by example and remaining resolute under fire.
After the war, he was sent to Sling Camp in England to restore order among disgruntled NZEF soldiers. There he authorised the creation of the famous Bulford Kiwi. In 1919, he led New Zealand's troops in London's Victory Parade.
Post-war, Young served as the Southern District Commander. In 1925 he was promoted to Major General and General Officer Commanding, overseeing New Zealand’s entire military, during a critical interwar re-development stage.
Young retired in 1931. Moving to Otaki, he involved himself in local affairs and became the first President of the Otaki RSA, 1934.
During WWII, he came out of retirement, at age 63 to become Director-General of the NZ Home Guard. This challenging role, aimed at counteracting a potential Japanese invasion, ended in 1944, concluding his long military service.

Uncle Arthur's 90th Birthday celebration. For the dare devil life he has lived, he's done amazingly well to make it to 9...
08/09/2026

Uncle Arthur's 90th Birthday celebration. For the dare devil life he has lived, he's done amazingly well to make it to 90! So much fun to celebrate with family this great milestone. We celebrated his mother Marly's 90th Birthday at Marly's Cottage in 1993. He always says he's the favourite, well he's certainly been the favourite mischief maker, devious devil and super schemer in his Mother's eyes! Happy Birthday Arthur Cooper we all love you, and the bit of life you have added to any gathering we have had over the years. Always plenty to laugh about when you're around. đŸ˜˜

We are very grateful to the Kapiti Council District Council (KCDC), for their support in helping us remember a prominent...
27/08/2026

We are very grateful to the Kapiti Council District Council (KCDC), for their support in helping us remember a prominent member of our family. They are pictured standing just outside the RSA area at the Otaki Cemetery where an information board is to be installed.

We look forward to gathering at Otaki Cemetery on Saturday the 6th September for Major General Robert Young's Memorial Dedication. Rising from within the ranks throughout WW1, he was a soldier who led by example, he gained respect through his resiliance and strong leadership, and was to become the head of the NZ Army in the late 1920s, and Officer in Charge of the Home Guard during WWII. Not a lot is recorded of this humble man, so it's going to be very special for our family to have his lifetime of service acknowledged. He and his wife Florence bought Marly's Cottage in 1932.

Otaki Cemetery is proudly cared for by Ben and his team, they do an amazing job.

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Tasman Road
Otaki Beach
5512

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