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Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui

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TV, DVD player, books
Sun-loungers
2 bedrooms, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Matakana, Matakana
  • Baddeleys Beach
    3 min walk
  • Matakana Country Park
    10 min drive
  • Omaha Beach
    16 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui

A wonderfully private bach retreat at Baddeleys Beach, close to Matakana village. It is a short walk to Baddeley's Beach only two minutes away (Campbell's Beach 10 min walk). Both beaches have safe playground facilities for children. The 55 minute drive from Auckland Harbour Bridge is soon to be reduced further with the completion of the Puhoi motorway section. An elevated picture frame view through native taraire, puriri and nikau trees looks out into Kawau Bay. An extensive decking area adds to indoor/outdoor living. Native bird life abounds in the adjacent bush: wood pigeon (kereru), tui, bellbird, fantail and kaka. Other birdlife includes quail, pheasants and kookaburra.
The single level bach comes with all the necessary fit out to ensure a comfortable stay, whether it be a weekend or a week or two. A gas fired brick BBQ is conveniently located on the deck.
The location is central to many local attractions including Matakana village and Farmer's Market, cinemas, galleries, wineries, Brick Bay sculpture trail, Sculptureum Park and restaurant, Tawharanui and other regional parks, Goat Island, Sawmill Brewery, Sandspit/Kawau ferry, and golf courses at Omaha and Warkworth.
A child safe setting is offered, with a compliant balustrade around the deck perimeter.
Thorough cleaning is carried out after the departure of each group of guests.

Special conditions:
Five night minimum stay from 20 Dec to 10 Jan.
Two night minimum stay other times.
10% off stays of 6 nights or longer (except peak times).
Welcome to arrive from 3 pm on first day.
Check out by 11 am on departure day unless agreed otherwise.
Remove rubbish and leave tidy as found.
Linen available on request at additional cost.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay);
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are required to bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases)
Bedroom 1: one queen bed
Bedroom 2: two king single beds
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Baddeleys Beach. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Baddeleys Beach and 10 minutes by car from Matakana Country Park
Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tawharanui cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

johnon227

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Kereru Cottage Tranquil Setting Beach Matakana
Kereru Cottage Tranquil Setting Beach
Kereru Tranquil Setting Beach Matakana
Kereru Tranquil Setting Beach
Kereru Cottage Tranquil Safe Close to Baddeleys Beach Tawharanui

Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 253 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and lovely
Thank you for sharing your lovely piece of paradise. The bach was just as described, peaceful and relaxing. The deck is awesome with the birds right there. The tuis sang beautifully after dark both nights. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was very well equipped. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Claire v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, and facilities!
Fabulous spot, peaceful, amazing bird life and all the facilities needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baddeleys
Lovely getaway, really enjoyed myself. Clean and private and a short walk to the beach. Would love to come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mini break
Comfortable, well appointed property. Restful and quiet. Very good location for activities in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature & Comfort
Comfortable and super peaceful stay. Large decking area overlooking beautiful sub-tropical bush. Very private. Loved seeing flocks of kaka and other birds. Comfortable beds. Enjoyed local bush walks and short walk to beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of paradise
Fabulous kiwi bach that has everything you could need. Surrounded by trees, birdlife was amazing and two minutes walk to beach. Great communication with host, can’t recommend it enough, will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kereru Cottage
Quiet beautiful bird life.There is a grove of established nikau to view from the deck. A great area from which to explore the Tawharanui Regional Park and the other special parts of this area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing weekend
I stayed with two friends in Kereru cottage for the weekend and we had a wonderful stay. A well appointed cottage, with a beautiful outlook of the sea and forest, hills. Surrounded by bird life. Comfy beds, chairs and new bathroom. Well laid out and very clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bush haven
A lovely little cottage tucked into the nikau palms and puriri trees. The peacefulness is enhanced by birdsong. The cottage is clean, comfortable and well appointed. We would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid Winter Tranquility
Excellent escape pod for a relaxing break. Great base for exploring the surrounds too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

2 Tiki Touring Kiwis

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and a rural touch
A nice space for a winter getaway too. Very well equipped kitchen, made use of that for home cooked birthday dinner. Loved the view to the sea as well as sheep right through the fence. Comfy couch for a (mostly) home based weekend. Great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended weekend near Tawharanui
Well appointed kiwi holiday house with sunshine, bush and a peep view of Baddeley's Bay. Perfect for a short break near Tawharanui. John Hamilton was a responsive host throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We had lovely time staying in the Kereru Cottage. Exactly what we we're looking for. Tucked in the beautiful native bush with native birds and a view of the ocean. Great peaceful, quiet location. Will definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Madelyn H.

Classic Bach Feel
Beautiful location to stay at and has everything you need for a low-maintenance classic stay at a bach. Check-in was easy and had great communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break from the city
Well appointed, comfortable, private and very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful stay!
Beautiful location, very private. We had a lovely stay at the cottage which is fully equipped with everything we needed and very clean. So lovely to be able to sleep with the curtains open and wake up to the sunrise and birds in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely little sleepout/bach in the bush. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely simple stylish Bach with everything required for a break away Will definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning bird life
We didn't manage to do as much snorkelling as we hoped on this trip due to ill health but we had a wonderful time sitting on the deck birdspotting. Kākā, tuī, kererū, robins! it was amazing. very cool location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely classic bach
We had a great stay, the bach had everything we needed. It was easy to get in contact with the owner to sort more bin bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a treehouse
Great spot for a week away with a young family. Toddler loved the stash of books, toys and playing on the deck. The shady verandah was appreciated on the hot days and the trees surrounding the cottage are amazing. But a few mosquitos about - would take mosquito nets next time for sleeping at night
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place to get away from city life
I stayed here by myself for the first night and my family joined me for the second. Communications were top notch, and everything was how it said it would be. We saw a lot of bird life and that was just what I was after. Seeing a Kookaburra for me was a first too! Everything is close by should you need it, and it’s a really peaceful place in the world. I had six swims at 3 different local beaches, did two amazing bush walks, went to one local restaurant, went to the Matakana markets and read two magazines. That is a far cry from a crazy weekend in Auckland. I can’t wait to come back and do it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birds galore
I loved the tranquility, pure nature bliss. Woodpidgeons, Tuis at least 10 at the same time, Kakas, rosellas, kingfisher, fantail and more, I even heard a kookaburra… As I needed time out, this was pure bliss. I loved the outdoor shower, and living down to earth. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
We had a lovely stay here, would gladly come again. Host was great at communicating and it's such an awesome spot, close to Omaha and Tahwaranui. Home has all the amenities needed, the air conditioning/heat pump was a real treat in the hot days too. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
A lovely spot with everything you needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024