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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, and away from neighbours so it felt like a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoyable, and would gladly stay again. The view and sunny surround was absolutely amazing, as was the stroll down to the jetty. The house does provide all necessary cooking and living amenities to make the stay comfortable. However a coffee table would be really useful as there is no where to put your drink while watching tv. Absolutely fantastic that the property is pet friendly which is why we booked but it probably needs to be aired out before guests arrive as there was a really strong dog smell when we arrived. After airing the house during our 2 day stay the smell was gone by the time we left, and we also had a small dog as well. There is, understandably, a security camera watching the entrance. Although it provides security it should probably be mentioned in the listing for awareness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2024
Hi Victor, thanks for the 4 stars and feedback and glad you enjoyed your stay. FYI we've had 4 new 5 star ratings since you stayed, and I've asked each guest if there is any septic smell in the bathroom or the toilet. They all said there was not, so I stayed there myself and also I can confirm there is zero septic smell in the bathroom or toilet now. But thanks for the heads up and we'll make sure we keep up with the treatments we use each month to ensure the septic system stays healthy, Cheers Steve

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas break
Lovely hilltop location, views are amazing. Quite remote, which is its charm, but far from the beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil getaway
We loved staying here. It is so peaceful. We felt refreshed and rejuvenated after our stay. A great place to unwind. The views are beautiful and the sunrise and sunsets were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great with all the facilities to cook food and wash and dry clothes. Very quiet with outstanding views as the property is located up high on a mountain. The road conditions to the property from the main town were ok with about 20 minutes of steady driving and only a small bit of gravel road for about 6 minutes driving slow. If you need groceries get them before driving out. Make sure you notify the manager if driving to the river and wharf on the property. The road to the wharf is gravel and quite steep and takes between 5 to 10 minutes slowly in dry conditions. The path down to the wharf is very steep
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B., Hokianga

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Such a beautiful secluded place just what i needed beautiful farmlands and water views 😍 nice and tidy place with everything we needed . Thank you Steve i appreciate the extra care you took in cleaning due to my allergies. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anabelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday
Very comfortable relaxed home, great views and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Kiwi bach with great views
We had a lovely stay in this peaceful bach. Great location between Whangārei and Tutakaka. Lovely views over the trees and over the water. Bach had everything we needed for a long weekend. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2023
Very clean and tidy guests and nice people to deal with. Highly recommended. Thanks Lucy !

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely.
we loved this place, Steve was awesome to deal with, fishing off the Jetty was great, we will go back, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Thanks Carol. Nice having you here and glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for leaving the place immaculate and for the food books. See you next time

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Peaceful
What a fantastic view!! So relaxing sitting out on the deck just drinking in the view. The property is so spacious and there is everything you need. Steve is a fabulous host, there if you want him and so helpful. The fishing was great! Really enjoyed our time there and will be sure to book again on our next visit to New Zealand
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2023
Thanks Yvonne, appreciate your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and Steve was able to catch some fish. All the best and safe travels home. Regards Steve and Oscar

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natural Beauty
Lovely warm place outside of Whangerei. Beautiful views and everything you need.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Solana R., Auckland NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Great place to chill and relax and exlore the area. Amazing views from the deck. Easy and friendly communication with host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house
Was an awesome little home to stay at and the view was to die for. Wish I could have stayed longer but plans changed. Steve was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

allan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Batch in excellent condition with beautiful views.
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Say stay and good communicator. Let the house clean and would recommend to others.

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little place was a highlight of our trip. The position and the views were breathtaking! Steven made sure to communicate with us regularly and the little cottage was beautiful. Thank you for such an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Navin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely enjoyed our time at the cottage and only wished for more. We got the peace and serenity we were much longing for and this humble cottage offered that to us in abundance. We truly loved the panoramic view of the bay, the quietness and privacy we got here. Steve is also an amazing host, we gave us such useful and timely information to make our stay a great one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Northland Retreat
Incredible views, lots of wild birds and very quiet. Just what we wanted.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2022
Great to have you here Kay, and thank you for your kind gesture. You and your close ones are always welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly magnificent
For anyone wanting a stay this close to civilisation but almost totally removed from it, this is the spot for you! Incredible view, absolutely quiet and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim and Jana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great thank you
nice

10/10 Excellent

SENTHIL N N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hospitable hosting by Steve. The views are fantastic, especially the sunrise
We had a quiet time away for the family break. Nearby nice spots we visited is the Matapouri beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ngunguru ford road
What a great property with spectacular views of ngunguru harbour. Really private and quiet a great little spot to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2021
Thanks Katherine. Great having you here and thanks for leaving the place clean and tidy. All the best. Steve

8/10 Good

Jane d.

Liked: Cleanliness
No frills bach
Good location for Poor Knights Fishing was good from private jetty Beware owner's dog if you go to the jetty - unfortunately it scratched our cars and scared our kids Good value stay otherwise
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2021
I apologise again for my over exuberant 10 month old Labrador puppy trying to lick you all. Because he loves people I prefer it if quests advise me when they're on their way down to the jetty so I can put him inside. That doesn't always happen so I've implemented measures to ensure he doesn't try to lick anyone again.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Ngunguru
Had a wonderful, relaxing stay in the most tranquil setting. Stunning views, comfortable accommodation and accomodating host. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2021
Thanks Nicola, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and will hopefully see you next time. All the best!! Regards Steve

10/10 Excellent

Finlay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Quiet Spot
Great place to get away, get the necessities and head on up the hill with no worries for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020