Located in Aongatete, this country house is in a rural area. Historical Athenree Homestead and Brain Watkins House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waimarino Adventure Park and Tenpin Tauranga. Travelling with kids? Consider Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Fergusson Park. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Wonderful views to a hectare of park-like gardens with mature trees to stroll at your leisure. Views of rural farmland to the sea & the Kaimai ranges. A peaceful, comfortable & secure original farmhouse, perfect for families & professionals alike. Fully self-contained & recently refurbished it includes a complete kitchen & bathroom/Laundry facilities with spacious lounge/dining room & a large covered outdoor entertaining area. The original farmhouse features 2 bedrooms with a third bedroom accessed across a covered outdoor BBQ/patio area. Completely private & only steps away from the original farmhouse, great for couples/ teenagers or grandparents wanting a little more privacy or separation. Central to all main centres in the Bay of Plenty, Baycroft Downs offers privacy & a place to rest for the discerning traveler. Katikati township is known as the "Gateway to the Bay of Plenty" with its Farmers Market [Fridays], historic murals & the famous Haiku walkway. Rotorua, Coromandel, Hamilton, Hobbiton, Cambridge, Whakatane & Ohope only a day trip away. We welcome your enquiry & take pride in providing friendly service. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only Limit noise after 10 pm Strong smelling cooking permitted outside on the BBQ provided No additional quests without prior approval
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$35.00 per stay); Linen (included) but bring your own beach towels if required
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 20022736
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is Tasteful spacious private garden quest house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house?
As of 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house on 24 June 2026 start from AU$262, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Tasteful spacious private garden quest house located?
This family-friendly Aongatete country house is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mills Reef Winery and Leveret Estate Winery. Waitekohekohe Recreational Park and Fairview Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Tasteful spacious private garden quest house Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property was clean and tidy and a great place for us to stay
Martyn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mateusz J.
19 Dec 2017
Comfortable & clean.
Comfortable & clean.
Mateusz J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
12 Oct 2017
Gorgeous property, clean, tidy and peaceful, just what we wanted!
Gorgeous property, clean, tidy and peaceful, just what we wanted! Loved the happy hens, the cat and dog. Very comfortable within easy driving distance to amenities and activities. Beautiful, comfortable decor, would love to stay again. Thank you!
Lovely setting for a family weekend in a private garden. Welcoming host who was happy to amend booking numbers
Lindsey H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Archival
8/10 Good
20 Oct 2015
Beautiful immaculate tranquil grounds and spacious accommodation.
Beautiful immaculate tranquil grounds and spacious accommodation. Great location being handy to everything in the Bay area. Didn't realise at the time of booking that the accommodation was actually in the same shared house as the owners, and not stand alone, as this was not clear in the description. So as a family with 2 children felt it a bit hard to fully relax being conscious of owners upstairs. However they were very friendly , open and not at all bothered by the kids.
The property was well appointed with a separate bedroom off the lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. What was not clear with the listing is that the property owners reside in the main home and rent out the "flat" which is attached. A downside to the separate bedroom was that there was no on-suite which required a "mid-night" walk outside to enter the main "flat". The accomodation was well appointed and clean. The property owners were very accommodating and friendly permitting early access prior to the allocated time. Lavish gardens to walk around beautifully maintained.
The accomodation is spacious and restful, with beautiful grounds and a peaceful, quiet setting well back from any traffic. Even though it rained it was still delightful.
What a lovely place to stay. Amber is so friendly and kind. The unit is immaculate and the kids loved the chickens. Hope to be back next year. Thank you
Such a beautiful homestead, the photos don't do it justice. Great host, definitely will be coming back for a bit longer next time, thank you so much for your hospitality, Amber. 😊
A peaceful, secluded retreat in amazing setting but still close enough to allow easy access to local amenities and surrounding attractions. Thankyou to the owners for their foresight in providing such charming accommodation.
Debbie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
22 July 2018
Lovely Bach and good location
Lovely Bach and good location.
Amanda M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rochelle F.
8 Apr 2018
Awesome location, beautiful spot
Awesome location, beautiful spot
Rochelle F.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lorena T.
9 Feb 2018
The place is lovely and very comfortable, I would definitely recommend it.
The place is lovely and very comfortable, I would definitely recommend it.
Lorena T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Babak B.
29 Jan 2018
Beautiful place, like having the garden of paradise in your own backyard.
Beautiful place, like having the garden of paradise in your own backyard. We absolutely loved our stay. Its very comfortable and has everything you need. Amber made it all easy by providing linen and making up the beds for us.
We had a special guest every morning. first morning Oscar the dog, then a hen and last day a beautiful cat came quite politely and friendly to greet new guests
Babak B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sharna A.
11 Jan 2018
Lovely tranquil modern property with beautiful surroundings.
Lovely tranquil modern property with beautiful surroundings. Very well equipped with the bonus of having fresh eggs in the fridge from the chooks roaming the property. Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Sharna A.
Archival
4/10 Poor
21 Aug 2017
Whilst the surroundings are gorgeous and the accommodation is lovely the shower is awful.
Whilst the surroundings are gorgeous and the accommodation is lovely the shower is awful.
The water dribbles out and after a night out was very disappointing.
Would recommend this accommodation if the water pressure is fixed.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
9 May 2017
Devine property among the kiwi fruit.
Devine property among the kiwi fruit. Easy access yet feels miles from anywhere. 5 mins from a restaurant that left us all well feed and very happy
Archival
8/10 Good
27 Apr 2017
Beautiful property in an ideal location for our needs.
Beautiful property in an ideal location for our needs. Minor plumbing issues - hot water was too hot even with the cylinder turned down, and the toilet needed to be flushed twice every time. But there was plenty of room for the 5 of us and everything was clean and tidy. Would definitely book this property again if the need arose. Thanks!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
18 Jan 2017
Stayed here for a week with my mum and 3 children under 6.
Stayed here for a week with my mum and 3 children under 6. The grounds are lovely, big and safe for our lot. They loved running around burning off steam. House was well presented. Its attached to main house but we had our own 2 separate doors as couldnt see house from property and they couldnt look n see us. Actually only time we saw the hosts was when i was walking the grounds with children n visiting chickens. Will definitely stay here again when back in Katikati