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

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TV, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi
Shower, soap, toilet paper
2 bedrooms, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    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 the area

Tawharanui

Campbells Beach stay.With a stay at this Campbells Beach cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Baddeleys Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Matakana Country Park. Action Ninja World and Matakana Cinemas are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Matakana Country Park - 10 min drive
  • Matakana Village - 11 min drive
  • Tawharanui Regional Park - 11 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 16 min drive
  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sandspit - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Parsley Pot Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate Brown - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pete & Mary's Eatery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks - ‬9 min drive

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

Property manager

johnon227

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Spot lovely sweet batch
Loved the views and everything you may need .. all amenities.. very clean and tidy ! Lovely beds too !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evija T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Wonderful place that we thoroughly enjoyed staying at. Very private and quiet, surrounded by lush greenery and native birds. The host was great in responding to our queries and made sure our stay was comfortable. The kiddies (1 and 4 yo) enjoyed the toys and books available there, as well as playing on the deck and picking wildflowers. Thanks for having us, Kereru Lodge!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation,
Excellent location, native bird life is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Came We Saw We Conquered
We came to Kereru Cottage We saw what we were looking for - peace and quiet within nature without people We conquered Aucks (for a couple of days) with our absence Kereru Cottage is completely established, everything you would expect is present and it works well, the cottage has a relaxing atmosphere and privacy is 100%, birds feeding two metres of the deck as you enjoy a couple, end of day ... Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Many thanks to the owners for providing a fabulous base to explore the area. We felt instantly at home and very comfortable. We are very grateful and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private spot in the bush
Nice and easy place to stay, good sized deck they backs onto the bush. Lots of native birds just hanging out metres from the house. Definately recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully peaceful
Clean, tidy& spacious, would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023