Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
NZ$221
The current price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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About this property
Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House
This STUNNING fully self-contained Guest-Wing is located in one of the most historic buildings in the region: WHARE KURA the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House!
The decor is gorgeous and lavish - nicknamed "Ponsonby Chic" style of embracing the Victorian era with a funky edge ... a truly bespoke and roomy "apartment".
Amenities Include: > Elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen > Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer > Fabulous mezzanine bedroom with Queen, and SofaBed (wide Single / small Double - may not be comfortable for tall adults) > Small front-door deck porch with Table+Chairs > Generous free parking > Rural setting
WHARE KURA is a huge 150-yr-old School House, and this fully self-contained Guest-Wing (with its own entrance) is roughly one-quarter of the large historic building.
The decor is STUNNING and fabulous for a Single or Couple wanting quality accommodation in a truly bespoke and authentically unique setting. Also with the SofaBed, this means the apartment can also accommodate two Singles, or Couple+Single, or Parents with 1-2 children.
LOCATION: POUTO PENINSULA by the KAIPARA HARBOUR > 1-min to Superette in Te Kopuru > 5-mins to Dargaville town > 10-mins to Supermarket > 10-mins to Glinks Gully Beach > 20-mins to Baylys Beach > 30-mins to Kai Iwi Lakes > 1-Hour to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast
POINTS TO NOTE: > Excellent discounts available here online for stays of 28+ nights. > Nightly rate is based on two guests sharing the Queen Bed as a couple. If two single guests require both the Queen and Sofa beds, then an additional one-off $50 Extra Bed fee is payable. > For stays of 3-Months-plus, an additional standard Rental Hire form is required to be signed.
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Located in Aratapu, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and The Landing, while Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Aratapu travel guide
Is Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?
As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House on 15 Nov 2026 start from NZ$221, 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.
How much is parking at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House located?
Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Zizania Hand Made Papers, Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. Taha Awa Riverside Gardens is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away.
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Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Such a cool place. We absolutely loved our stay at the old school house. Lovely and stylishly renovated and close to Dargaville and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Craig
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very comfortable and spacious, with a lot of things provided (laundry, extensive kitchen items, TV, etc.). We found the place nicer than the photos and the reviews suggested it would be. The owners obviously take pride in the unit, as it was very nicely appointed and clean. We would definitely stay here again.
The grounds were lovely, peaceful and private.
The inside was shabby and grubby. Fridge and cupboards, dirty. We were aware and fully accepted that this was a work in progress but soap and water are cheap enough and elbow grease is free
We very much enjoyed our stay here. The schoolhouse has tons of charm. It is very well equipped. We would highly Recommend staying here. There is some traffic noise, So if you are a light sleeper, you might want to bring earplugs. The character Of this house far outweighs, the minor noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Janette
15 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful property - fantastic decor - so many detailed touches. Whoever designed this is VERY talented! Absolutely everything you could need including a full kitchen. Only drawback was road noise - especially logging trucks at speed in early pre-dawn hours - which takes a little to get used to. Hopefully this will reduce as the road hedge thickens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good
Michael D.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Aratapu
Excellent in many ways, clean and tidy and well appointed. It would have been better if there was a toilet on the mezzanine as my wife has to use a walking stick and the bannister did not go all the way to the ground floor. Inconvenient at night if you wished to use the toilet.The road was noisy at times.The booking agency did not provide entry details before we arrived. The neighbours were very helpful.