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Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
By the sea, Heron's Rest offers a peaceful retreat with free breakfast and a garden that encourages biodiversity. Kayaking enthusiasts can explore nearby while connecting to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three

Heron's Rest, our fully self-contained ground level flat is quiet and well located with expansive views and lots of birdsong. Miranda, the Shorebird Centre and the Hauraki Rail Trail are almost at the door as is all the natural beauty of the Seabird Coast. All amenities are 20/25 minutes drive to Ngatea/Thames with Auckland/ Hamilton being just under an hour's drive. The flat has a big kitchen dining area, queen-sized bedroom plus a single bed in the living room. We live upstairs. Smoking is not allowed inside or outside. No loud parties. We have a spray-free garden and encourage biodiversity.

Property manager

Maarten van Es

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Property grounds

This beautiful cottage welcomes you with unique br

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Microwave
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (83)
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
This beautiful cottage welcomes you with unique br

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Waitakaruru, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Miranda Hot Springs - 10 min drive
  • Ngatea Water Gardens - 11 min drive
  • Miranda Shorebird Centre - 12 min drive
  • Thames Hospital - 24 min drive
  • Coromandel Peninsula - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodturners Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smoko - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Native Tree Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pink Pig Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Corogate Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three?

As of 8 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three on 9 Feb 2025 start from AU$187.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 12 miles (20 km) of Miranda Hot Springs, Ngatea Water Gardens and Miranda Shorebird Centre. Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki Rail Trail Thames are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Excellent location, close to Miranda Farm Gallery. Friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
A perfect spot for a wind down after a long flight and just an hour or so drive from the airport. Jenny and Maarten added those extra touches ( fresh flowers, herbs and veggies from their garden) that made us feel extra welcomed. What a great beginning to our vacation in this beautiful country.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stop over
Maarten and Jenny's B&B was the perfect location as a stopover for a last-minute getaway with my mum to Katikati. Having informed our hosts that we would be arriving late, they gave us clear instructions to get into the property. Just as well as it was bucketing down with a huge amount of wind. The space is surprisingly big with a single bed in the living room and a double in the back bedroom. Our hosts had kindly left us a breakfast of yoghurt, cereals, and toast and you are sure to be given whatever fruit or veg is in season along with wildflowers straight from the garden. Leaving early, Jenny and Maarten were the perfect hosts wanting to know where we were going and they had a genuine interest in my work and past times. This is a fantastic B & B beautifully situated to the local Bird centre, local walks, and the Hunua Ranges. Maarten and Jenny are absolute stars. Thank you for looking after us and taking us in!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stop
Nice big place in a beautiful location. Very nice hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matarora S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Stay at Peaceful Miranda
My two friends and myself absolutely loved the peace and quiet after coming from Auckland City. Our hosts were very helpful and friendly and the pad suited our needs as 3 females. We worked at an Event at Pukorokoro it was close and just right to come back after being outside all day
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matarora S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hone and Away
This was a very safe space for me and m6 friends as we were working here in the area. Imitially it was for one day but then we all decided to start an extra day as we loved the surrounds, the easiness of the host interchange and the access to Highways beaches and Reserves
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

geoff c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waitakaruru
Jenny was a lovely host who contacted us by phone before our scheduled stay to share details of the b-n-b. Did we like the A2 milk which they sourced from a nearby farm? Did we have any special dietary requirements for the continental breakfast, and so on. Just generally we had a good chat so that it was a pleasure to meet her in person finally and to be greeted with bowls of fresh fruit from the property, and Jenny's sourdough bread when he say down to breakfast in the morning. We stayed overnight in this nicely outfitted b-n-b to attend a party about 6 km distant at the Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre. We'd recommend this b-n-b and can we also recommend a visit to the shorebird centre. It has hides for viewing a wide range of shorebirds, and in particular does international work to preserve the feeding grounds along the shores of the Yalu River - part Chinese, part North Korean - for the godwits as they journey each year from New Zealand Aotearoa to Alaska to breed. I think Jenny sometimes does voluntary work down at the centre. I met Maarten the day of our departure, - a musician, and we had a good chat around that. Interesting that he works with sound, because perhaps the dominant feeling we took away from this lovely Waitakaruru property was how silent the night was. A quiet boon for suburban Aucklanders . . .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Attention to Chillin Out.
Very Easy to Get to this Bach Stay. Warm & Cosy Charm. Jenny & Martin where Friendly & Helpful. To have Surrounding Countryside, was Perfect for Chilled reunion with a Dear Friend visiting from Melbourne. I'd Definitely Recommend, as its Close to Cafés, Highway to Towns. I Would love to Stay here in the Future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place
Very friendly and helpful owners. Comfortable clean and warm accommodation. Loved the bright flowers and the salad greens! A great spot, will definitely be back when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Green Accommodation
The living space is well-thought-out in terms of furniture and furnishings down to selection and variety. My family stayed for 3N4D and felt very comfortable and relaxing. The location is great for us to drive to Coromandel region within a short span of time to explore and enjoy the attractions, especially to the Cathedral Cove, Town Centre and the coastal and hilly areas. Will definitely return in future if opportunity arises.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stay
Great stop over on the way to Auckland airport. The accommodation was very good. Great to have milk, bread, tea etc. provided. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023