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Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

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Great Barrier Island, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Whangaparapara Harbour - 10 min walk
  • Blind Bay - 26 min drive
  • Medlands Beach - 29 min drive
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 47 min drive
  • Windy Canyon Lookout - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Barrier Lodge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gt Barrier Is Sports Club & Social Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Claris Texas - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Motu - ‬38 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.

Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island

Superbly located on Harpoon Hill, Whangaparapara and 15min from Claris Village and Airport, the Whaler’s Cottage is a unique property in a magical setting. Hidden down a long driveway and surrounded by native bush, you will be greeted by a chorus of native bird life and views of the harbour. The cottage can also be accessed via a track from Whangaparapara Wharf. A short walk leads you up to the house making it ideal for boaties who want to park up for a couple of nights.

Spread across two levels, the Whaler’s Cottage is a comfortable secluded getaway equipped with all the holiday essentials including outdoor furniture, a BBQ, dishwasher, plenty of parking, and a fireplace for those winter stays. A highly specified well equipped off the grid property with water that is piped via a gravity fed water system sourced from a nearby stream The first floor includes the main guest bedroom with a queen size bed, wardrobe and windows that open right up. All bed linen and towels will be supplied. The bathroom includes a shower and a raised luxury bathtub with views of the bush. Have a hot bubble bath and enjoy the tranquil scenery.

A cosy lounge with TV/Computer, free wifi and Netflix, Lightbox, TV1,2,3 on Demand and Spotify for music lovers all set up on a 30inch screen with great speakers. An open plan kitchen with gas stove, oven, and dishwasher and a pot belly fireplace for warmth makes it feel like home. Fully equipped with all crockery and utensils for up to six people. A light table (with extension) and chairs makes it easy for our guests to eat inside or out on the veranda overlooking the water and beautiful sunsets and if you’re lucky, watch the dolphins and whales come out to play while you enjoy your morning coffee. Furry Friends are welcome, just let us know at booking time and smoking is allowed outside only as long as you use the ashtray provided.
The second and third bedrooms are upstairs and accessed via a ladder staircase. The light airy open plan second floor have two superbly comfortable queen size beds with sea views and lovely for big sleep ins. This floor also has a small deck with even better views of the water and perfect for stargazing the dark skies of Great Barrier Island. Bring your telescope!

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the veranda

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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 2:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please discuss with us before booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for 8 years and over. Balconies are low

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
Note from host: Open to discussion and price
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

Property is also known as

Whaler's Cottage Great Barrier Island House
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Whaler's Cottage House
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Frequently asked questions

Is Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island located?

Situated in Great Barrier Island, this golf holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Whangaparapara Harbour and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Awana Bay. Blind Bay and Windy Canyon Lookout are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
A beautiful peaceful location & clean & well set up cottage. A few functional work arounds, that we had been made aware of, but still a fabulous place to stay. Absolutely recommend the 20 min walk to Kauri falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was cosy, quiet,with beautiful views-easy to get around,with good walks close by.
We would return. The cottage was comfortable and cosy…well equipped and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Hastings, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Off grid getaway
Exactly as advertised. Beautiful private location, cozy cottage with a great setup, and the whole family enjoyed our stay. We didn’t get to see Owl Pacino, but were entertained by a chunky kereru’s repeat appearances. Great communication from Fenella and all the info we needed was provided up front. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jo r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whalers cottage
Great rustic property, everything as described, very comfortable, beautiful linen. Everything we needed was there. Birds were incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Dagmar G.

Summer holiday on Great Barrier
The Whaler’s Cottage is very charming, a bit rustic, but very cozy. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful little cottage. Has everything you could need for a relaxing stay. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020