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Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard.

Apartment in Aongatete with kitchen

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Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard. provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard.

2 bedroom, spacious self-contained guesthouse nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard. (Guesthouse is attached to main house, but separate with own entrance - see photos).

The main bedroom has a queen bed and a 2nd small bedroom has a single bed.

The guesthouse is upstairs so as you look out it almost feels like you are nestled in the trees with the birds.

Spacious living area to relax including a small balcony to sit and enjoy the sunshine.

Included Amenities:
Air conditioning
Kettle
Full size fridge
Coffee machine
Toaster
Electric fry pan
Hot plate and pot
Microwave
Small bench top oven (NO full oven).
Continental breakfast for 1st morning
TV including Netflix
WiFi
Bed linen and towel included

Location:
Katikati is a small mural town nestled between the Kaimai Ranges and the Tauranga Harbour. Close to all the Bay of Plenty has to offer - Beaches, bush walks, wineries, rail trail biking, golf, and hot pools. Katikati town centre is less than 10 mins away. Waihi Beach is also just 25 minutes drive north and Tauranga 25 minutes to the south.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • 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 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There’s stairs, a high balcony & no safety latches

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Map
Aongatete, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Waitekohekohe Recreational Park - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fairview Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 30 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 43 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 44 min drive - 71.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Talisman - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Busy Baker - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe On The Balcony - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard. located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Waitekohekohe Recreational Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fairview Golf Course and Mills Reef Winery. Leveret Estate Winery is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Sparrows Nest Guesthouse - nestled in the middle of an avocado orchard. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very pleasantly surprised best accommodation we have had so far in NZ
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Quiet Getaway

It was such a beautiful space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. Would highly recommend this property and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Avo stay

great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Avocado delight

Great property in great location amongst the Avacado trees. Everything you could possibly need for a first class stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay for work

Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week

Stayed in the accommodation 4 times 2 with the current owners who have made some positive improvements.Woukd highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sparrows nest is the best!

Really enjoyed our overnight stay at the Sparrows nest. Beautiful outlook and nice quiet location. The place had everything we needed- even a pod machine for our coffee addiction 😁 Easy check in and check out. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and beautiful spot

Such a peaceful spot. Immaculate ly clean and lots of thoughtful touches.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Sparrows Nest

We loved our stay. Peaceful and a wonderful setting. Our hosts couldn’t have been more helpful. We will be back .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The guest house was absolutely beautiful. Fully eqipped kitchen, dining area and lounge. Very clean inside and surrounding area scenic and peaceful. Property manager kept me informed about acess etc. Continental breakfast provided ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved my stay at Sparrows Nest guesthouse. Communication from Ally was excellent from start to finish, and I felt like a welcomed guest. The continental breakfast and little extras in the guesthouse were such nice touches. It was very quiet, comfortable and relaxing. I would stay here again and would recommend anyone looking for a relaxing getaway to stay at Sparrows Nest guesthouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the orchard

The accommodation was completely comfortable, spick and span, extremely well appointed with so many thoughtful and useful touches. We just loved the avocados provided for us. And the fact that the Wisteria was in full bloom enhanced the beauty of the surroundings. Thanks Ally!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic setting and peaceful nights sleep

We were delighted to see how lovely this carriage house apartment was. Very spacious living/dining/kitchen area with gorgeous views into the avocado orchard and a cute little balcony with chairs. The master bedroom was well appointed with plenty of electrical outlets and a very comfy bed. We only discovered the smaller single bedroom at the end of our stay but it would be fine for a child or small adult. Extra luggage could always go in the lounge. The hosts were exceptionally thoughtful in the well stocked kitchen. Plenty of cooking appliances, utensils, dishes, glasses, etc, plus fresh fruit and avocados, bread, porridge, peanut butter, milk, coffee and tea. The only thing to be aware of is that the shower is extremely small and one of the triangle shaped ones, so if you are a larger person it may not be very user friendly. All in all it was the perfect place to stay for a relaxing getaway and the situation of being upstairs over the garage with a completely separate entrance made it very private as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property hidden away
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024