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MAGIC COTTAGE - romantic riverside retreat, BAY OF ISLANDS

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a natural landscape through a glass door.
A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by trees.
A rustic wooden cabin with a metal roof, situated by a calm lake surrounded by lush greenery.
A lush garden with a variety of tropical plants and a wooden bench.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kerikeri, Northland
  • Place, Takou Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Super King Bed

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Alfresco Claw Foot Bath on the deck

Bathtub

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kaeo

Located in Kaeo, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rewa’s Village and Kerikeri Mission House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bay of Islands Farmers Market and The Old Packhouse Market. The Parrot Place and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Map
Kerikeri, Northland

What's nearby

  • Takou Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bay of Islands - 32 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Haruru Falls - 54 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 60 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 60 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matauri Cafe And Bar - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse - ‬17 min drive
  • Matauri Top shop

Frequently asked questions

Is MAGIC COTTAGE - romantic riverside retreat, BAY OF ISLANDS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MAGIC COTTAGE - romantic riverside retreat, BAY OF ISLANDS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MAGIC COTTAGE - romantic riverside retreat, BAY OF ISLANDS?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MAGIC COTTAGE - romantic riverside retreat, BAY OF ISLANDS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MAGIC COTTAGE - romantic riverside retreat, BAY OF ISLANDS located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Takou Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Marty's Golf Range and Rainbow Falls. Fairy Pools and Whangaroa Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location.Relaxing .Friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene setting was the perfect place for us to wind down after our wedding day 3
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful break

Stunning spot - easily the best place we have stayed for a romantic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic

Such a fabulous location. We loved every minute of our stay. The perfect place to unwind and take a step back from life. I particularly liked being so close to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Hi Meri, Thank you so much for coming to stay at Magic Cottage and we're so pleased you loved your escape! Do come back and stay with us again. Kind regards, Anna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic

Magic cottage is true to its name - absolutely magic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One with nature.

Awesome 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This was nothing like we expected, it was better in every way.

The photos on website doesn't do the location justice is the experience are far better. Anna's response to my messages on the website and the information that I requested was more than expected and responses within a day if not the same day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tranquil and relaxing off of the grid

Beautiful location, tranquil, relaxing. Bath on the river was stunning! Cozy and comfortable. Suggestions: make it clear on the website that there is no phone reception, or wifi to allow guests to prepare and down load movies and music if they wish. Washing facilities were out of order (wasn’t a problem on this visit) and photo of riverside hot tub a bit miss leading. Excellent stay, very enjoyable, would recommended to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Hi Hadley, So glad you loved Magic Cottage! Just to clarify that we only set up the Hot Tub when it's booked for use as it's an optional extra 😊 so it wouldn't have been set up during your stay! Glad you had some sunshine and enjoyed the escape and look forward to welcoming you back again 😀 Anna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quite and Magical place

We stayed for the long weekend clean and tidy place with beautiful environment and eco friendly and so romantic. The place is right beside the river so it’s private you can hear birds singing see the fish and eels, perfect getaways from the business of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

magic

The name says it all - what a great place to visit for some time to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Nice secluded area. Great place to get away from technology and to reconnect with partner with no outside distractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Just what we needed was an amazing weekend away we loved every bit of it. Such a lovely place to stay😄
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Beautiful and relaxing environment, back to basic in a luxury cottage. Absolutely stunning, romantic setting would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bliss at the river

The Magic Cottage was absolutely fantastic and we've had a wonderful stay there. The outdoor bath, the setting by the river and the beautiful gardens were a real highlight of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Just love this placd5

Hidden down a dirt road you arrive in paradise. Room I ready and open for your arrival. You will see one of the owners at some stage but love the fact your left go just relax and enjoy where you are. Stayed 3 days but would have loved to stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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