Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything
Perfectly situated in Mission Bay is this private self-enclosed 1 bedroom cottage. This quaint little cottage sits adjacent to the main house and offers two parking space with its own dedicated entrance. The space offers a full kitchen with a two pot stove, dish washer, fridge, washing machine and 42 inch TV with Freeview. The lounge catches a considerable amount of sun and has sliding doors that open on both sides and pour out to a private, wraparound deck that overlooks our garden. There is a Heatpump offering heating and cooling all year around. The couch in the living is a double sleeper/foldout couch so we can accommodate an extra person if needed. There are sheets and towels along with shampoo or toiletries you may need. The bathroom has great water pressure with scorching hot water. All pots, pans and any kitchen utensils you could need are here, if you want to cook please go ahead. There are basic scullery items provided such as oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk on arrival. If you want to shop, Super market and Eastridge shopping Centre is only a few minutes walk from here. If you prefers to dine out then everything you need is a short walk away in Mission Bay. There are great Cafes along side a huge variety of different restaurants offering global cuisines. Unlimited wireless internet is provided in this cottage. The public transport is fantastic here and it is a short walk to catch the bus which will take you in to the city.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); Linen (included);
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property # 20040590
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Auckland
Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Orakei, a neighbourhood in Auckland. Waitemata Harbour and Kohimarama Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World and New Zealand Maritime Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Auckland Orakei Station - 3 min drive
Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
E-Sarn Wok Mission Bay Thai Eatery - 18 min walk
De Fontein - 2 min drive
Good George Brewing Craft House - 2 min drive
Azabu At Mission Bay - 20 min walk
The Coffee Club - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything ?
As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything on 24 Oct 2026 start from AU$328, 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 Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything located?
Located in Orakei, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, Kohimarama Beach and Waitemata Harbour. Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World and Point To Point Walkway are also within 3 miles (5 km). Auckland Orakei Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Both Sali and Brendon were very warm and welcoming. Great hosts. The accommodation was absolutely lovely. Immaculately clean, warm and had everything you could wish for! We will definitely stay again.
Debs S.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tessa
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for our needs. Location was beautiful, host were available if we needed but respected our privacy. We had a great stay while waiting for our rental. The perfect property in a great location.
Lovely, boutique, one bedroom. Super convenient for the city and for shopping. The property description wasn’t totally accurate when we arrived but the owners were very responsive in making necessary updates.
Excellent little spot in Mission Bay! Sali and Brendon were friendly and accommodating. The unit is clean, private, and has everything you need (fridge, oven/hob, washing machine, etc.) Plus being able to have our dog stay with us is always a bonus. 😊
An ideal location for our short trip. A bit of a tight squeeze for 3 adults but doable for a short break. Slightly too open plan wrt bathroom to bedroom to living area.
That said it was very clean and the owner was extremely helpful, close at hand and generous.
I’d recommend this as a good base in a pleasant suburb away from Auckland central - being about 15 minutes away by taxi.
My wife and I wanted a place to stay for two weeks which was nearby Meadowbank Retirement Village where my mother is now staying. We wanted somewhere where we could come and go as we liked, and where we could have breakfast and other meals in if we liked. The cottage fitted all our requirements and there were some nice bonuses with a shopping centre nearby and an easy walk down to Mission Bay for meals including Azabu and the Belgium Beer Cafe. Hosts Sali and Brendon were very friendly and helpful and they even invited us to watch the NZ v Argentina Rugby game on Sunday morning 9th July 2023 with them!
Pros: great location, close to everything, 25 min walk to beach.
Cons: very small. The overall footprint of the cottage was smaller than an average hotel room. Fenced backyard was unusable as it was a small putting green with artificial grass. We travelled with 2 dogs so we had to walk them out into the street for their business. Not really suitable accommodation if you bring pets.
This is a perfect small self-contained "sleep-out" with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It adjoins the pool and garden area of the main house but has plenty of privacy. We loved the peaceful outlook from the main room and bedroom - a curtain of native trees including an impressive kahikatea, as well as kanuka, pohutukawa and ti kouka. It felt like a forest retreat in a super handy location for accessing the eastern bays of Auckland.
We stayed at Godden Cottage after flying into Auckland from Australia. It was the perfect little hideaway to rest and recuperate before heading off on the rest of our NZ adventure! We had everything we needed to spend the night in and we were super close to shops and Mission Bay.
Great hosts and Great area. Not really suitable for more than 3 people or it could a bit cramped. Awesome hosts and all the facilities for a quick getaway.