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Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view

Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view

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Entrance
Property grounds
Sunroom
Sunroom
Living Room

Overview of Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Sea viewSea viewSea view

Check out the area

Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa
  • Popular LocationLittle Manly Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Manly Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrewa Beach13 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view

Freshly renovated, Kereru Cottage is a delightfully quirky, cosy place to stay in the sunny Whangaparaoa peninsula, just 30 minutes from Auckland city.

Situated high on a ridge looking northward out across Stanmore Bay, you will enjoy the peaceful, semi-rural setting surrounded by trees, with a view of the sea. Kereru Cottage is a standalone building with its own driveway and garden, offering your own private space.

Suitable for families with young children, couples and small groups.

Come up the outside stairs and you enter Kereru Cottage through the sunny conservatory, which provides a warm and sheltered space for summer dining.

Inside, find the cosy lounge, master bedroom with double bed, second bedroom with another double bed, and semi-ensuite bathroom (accessible through either bedroom). The sofa in the lounge opens to provide a third bed if required.

A heatpump/air conditioner keeps the cottage toasty warm in winter and cool in summer. The lounge has a new LED TV with access to Netflix and Freeview HD.

The kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, tea and coffee facilities, and a dishwasher. Some breakfast foods, milk and basic cooking supplies are included.

Linen (bedding and towels) is included. A washing machine is located in the bathroom and free to use.

Kereru Cottage is fully self-contained. Guests have exclusive use of the first floor of the building. On the ground floor there is a separate unit where other guests may be staying. The garden and driveway/parking areas are shared between guests in the two units.

Your hosts live in the neighbouring property next door.

Choice of beaches nearby. Pool and leisure facilities at Stanmore Bay. Shopping at Whangaparaoa Plaza. Restaurants and supermarket up the road.

Native birds including tui and fantails frequent the bush around the property. If you're lucky, you might spot the namesake kereru (native woodpigeon)!

Special conditions: This property is strictly NO SMOKING anywhere on the grounds (inside or outside).

Property manager

Simon
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Sea view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whangaparaoa

This cottage is located in Stanmore Bay, a neighbourhood in Whangaparaoa. Silverdale Pioneer Village and Bohemian Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield Albany Shopping Centre and Auckland Night Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Smiths Bush Reserve, or check out an event or a game at North Harbour Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Little Manly Beach - 4 min drive
  • Big Manly Beach - 7 min drive
  • Orewa Beach - 13 min drive
  • Long Bay Beach - 31 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Newmarket Station - 36 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Beer Spot Whangaparaoa - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • The Good Home - 3 min drive
  • Pizza Hut - 9 min drive
  • Paraoa Brewing Co. and Events Centre. - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view located?

This family-friendly Whangaparaoa cottage is located in Stanmore Bay, within 3 mi (5 km) of Arkles Bay Beach, Little Manly Beach and Big Manly Beach. Orewa Beach and Matakatia Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard T.

Good location
Well equipped with off road parking, but the water supply, pressure and hot water in the kitchen sink was a problem, the shower was interesting as well. Nice clean unit, ok if you can climb outside stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO we've staying at. Everything we needed was available
Beautiful Cottage, clean and fully stocked kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Hideaway
Nice place to stay that is close to shops and many beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 night stay
Lovely little place! Great view and super comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful getaway
This property has absolutely everything you need and is very peaceful. You do need a car but its not far from anything and we would nip out and come back multiple times in the day. Can't fault the presentation or facilities. Works best for family with the Jack and Jill bathroom, bit close if you are not overly close. Thanks for the hospitality and hope the issue with checkout was ok, it didn't at all change my impression.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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Hosted by Simon

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