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Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view

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Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Exterior detail

Ruru Studio

Ocean view
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
Ruru Studio
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About the area

Map
Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa

What's nearby

  • Big Manly Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Snowplanet - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Orewa Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • North Harbour Stadium - 23 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Long Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Home - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Spot Whangaparaoa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Esquires - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 Auckland Adventure Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stanmore Sanctuary
Everything about Kereru Cottage outdid our expectations. Beautifully presented and maintained inside and out with everythjng we could possibly need for our 6 night stay. Appreciated the comfy bed & cotton sheets. The surroundings of native & exotic trees frequented by native birdlife including ruru at night made us forget we were only minutes from a busy motorway. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This was a beautiful property. Great attention to detail and in a great location. If we didn't live halfway around the world, we would come every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cosy little place, spent most of our time in the Sun room. Owner lives next door and easily contactable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil tree house.
Excellent and friendly communication. Beautiful, peaceful location. Well equipped accommodation, bright and spacious. I was happy walking the down and uphill 30 mins to beach and used Uber for short trips. But had family car for longer trips. Would definitely return. Thank you.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place in nature
After a 28 hour travel time from the US, coming to this house/cottage was lovely. It has everything you need to feel at home. We loved it! I was able to cook all our meals with ease and the refrigerator was big!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Always our first choice!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
This is such a cozy place to stay definitely recommend it. The views were amazing especially if you catch the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cottage
A lovely little cottage with a well equipped kitchen and beautiful outlook over trees and sea. This was a relaxing break that felt far from the city but was just a short drive to beaches, cafes, shops and even a cinema.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat Bach
Very happy, Clean and perfect fit for our needs. A real bach. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
5 night stay
Lovely little place! Great view and super comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
Nice, clean, spacious & well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Nice Bach, Had place to ourselves as no-one in downstairs unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Syed I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
It was a good place to stay Quiet & relaxing The property was hot during my time of the stay Might have been better if had a fan or better air cooling system as the current one didn’t help much !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anyta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
kereru cottage
we enjoyed lotza luvly trees n birdsong., warmth n comfort,, tiz close to shopz n cafes n beachz, would definitely stay there again... big thankyew to our hostz...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen.
Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfied customers
Very comfortable, suited our needs perfectly. Beautiful outlook.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duan L.

Good place
Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couples get away
The cottage was beautifully presented, clean and tidy, with the enclosed deck area set amongst the trees with a fantastic quiet surrounding, was the perfect get away to hide away for the weekend, everything we could of asked for, cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
A great place to stay. Very well set up and a nice and quiet location. Host was excellent to deal with too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
We had a wonderful stay. Loved everything…. the location, the amenities, and especially the attention to detail. Close to everything yet we felt like we had our own private bit of paradise. A perfect way to end our time in New Zealand,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aneka P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property :)
The property was fabulous, super calming to be in and, helped us feel like we were at home being that, they are on tank water like we are :) Simon was a pleasure to deal with and, super understanding when my kid caused a bit of damage. Thankyou for that and, I hope the replacement item gets to you all soon :) will definitely book again 😊 The Phillips Family :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Diane H., Baden-Baden

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cosy
Good quiet location for local beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023