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Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River

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Aerial view
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
View from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Northland, Northland
  • Popular LocationTutukaka Marina25 min drive
  • Popular LocationTown Basin Marina27 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatapouri Bay33 min drive
  • AirportWhangarei (WRE)35 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River

You'll be staying in an easy living 2 bedroom cottage on a large bush block set high on a ridgetop with 360 degrees views of the surrounding bush, the Ngunguru River and Ngunguru township. There's a 2.5km driveway down to the Ngunguru River where you'll have access to our private jetty for kayak, swim & fishing (booking required). A beautiful wetland, stunning bush walks, high hill look outs, picnic stop along the way. Please let us know what activities your interested in so we can accommodate as jetty access & kayak require booking. Kayak's available to rent for river exploration upriver mangroves and down river to Ngunguru spit and township. . Please see our house rules for bookings. We are located half way between Whangarei CBD & Tutukaka so you're in a perfect location to explore the local area, the Ngunguru river, and the stunning Tutukaka coast and beaches. Nearest supermarket is at Tikipunga. It's a very quiet rural location that feels secluded but is very convenient. We have been hosting for 3 years so please see our reviews.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside OK

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
1 total pets
Note from host: Please tell us if you are bringing your pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please let us know if your bringing the kids

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Kiripaka

Located in Kiripaka, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Native Bird Recovery Centre and Whangaumu Bay, while Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights.
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What's nearby

  • Whangarei Falls - 20 min drive
  • Tutukaka Marina - 25 min drive
  • Dive Tutukaka - 26 min drive
  • Town Basin Marina - 27 min drive
  • Matapouri Bay - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schnappa Rock - 26 min drive
  • Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - 23 min drive
  • Marina Pizzeria - 26 min drive
  • Salt Air Cafe - 22 min drive
  • Moochas Bistro - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Whangaumu Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Whangarei Falls and A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park. Whangarei Quarry Gardens is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victor F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good stayed
The location is great with amazing view. Short drive to Tutukaka and Ngruguru township. The house is functional with all the amenities and great wifi speed. The toilet and bathroom have smells that needs to be look at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., Oamaru New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace perfect peace
Fantastic place to kick back and get back to nature. The walk was well worth pushing on for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
What a beautiful place to wake up! This is a perfect place to be off the grid and enjoy the outdoors. Cozy cabin with everything you need and Steve was very helpful and welcoming! Our two teens loved all the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful and happy retreat
The property has wonderful views in all directions and lovely grounds. It is comfortable and well maintained with all the necessary facilities for a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect bach!
Everything about the bach was perfect. It's clean, spacious; has stunning view; beds were comfy, etc., It's close to everything. Short drives to Whangarei and beaches. We absolutely had the best time and Steve made sure of that. Thank you very much Steve and hopefully we can go back soon :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert U.

Dissappointed
We are very keen on fishing and booked this accommodation as it included a private jetty, which we expected would have unlimited access for us to enjoy our fishing whenever we chose too. This however is not the case it is restricted access controlled by the host, in that you must text him, every time prior to using the jetty to get permission due to what he deems as health & safety issues!! I would of thought having paid in advance for the week, any health & safety issues would have been addressed prior to guests arrival. I spoke to the host on the Monday and asked whether we could take a look at the jetty to which he replied no, but if it didn't rain overnight it would be fine the next day to go down. We attempted to do this, however when we got to his house which you have to pass to get to the jetty he came out and became quite animated raising his arms in the air, rolling his eyes and shrugging his shoulders (because we hadn't texted even though I had spoken to him the day before) which my wife and I considered rude. The excuse of health & safety issues regarding the jetty is ironic given health & safety issues with the actual accommodation don't seem to matter e.g broken light switch, masking tape around the wiring on the lights in the lounge and dining area, chipped crockery, split in chopping board and raised pieces of decking Restricted access to the jetty should be made clear in the booking information, if we had known this we would not have booked this holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Great
Really third world! Shower was dirty and shower mat dirty. Spare blankets were smelly and not clean. Minimum of cutlery and crockery made meals a hassle for our group. Only two hand towels. No hooks to hang towels in the bathroom. Only one reading light per double bed - tough luck for the unlucky partner. There is nowhere in the spare room to hang anything, nor even a bench to place bags or clothes on. Owner extremely rude to one guest for not texting him before going down to the jetty. Totally unacceptable! The advert states that there was access to the jetty but there seemed to be a problem about us going there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Treasure
Loved the spacious living areas, beautiful decor and the view and outdoor area was amazing would definitely stay again. Host has done a great job at accommodating their guests. Absolutely beautiful hidden treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem
This place is quiet, clean, and really well set out, comfortable. magnificent views, the best comfortable beds, and pillows, tank water is a plus . The host is available, and check in and out was a breeze. Many thanks Steve, hope we can return 1 day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Clean, very comfortable beds, well appointed, helpful property manager, stunning views and sunrises and sunsets. Off the beaten track
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024