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Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting

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Sunroom overlooking stream
Tidy kitchen with everything you need to cook
Bedroom 01. Super comfy Queen bed
Lounge looking out to front courtyard
Relax in the private, front courtyard

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Whangarei, Northland
  • Place, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting

Located in a quiet, rural-feeling setting just 6 minutes from Whangarei City Centre, this Central Townhouse is great for a weekend getaway, a home base while exploring everything the area has to offer, or is perfect if you are in the area for work.

Located in Kensington, Whangarei
2hrs from Auckland
5 min walk to the Quarry Cafe
6 min drive to Whangarei City Centre
8 min drive to visit Hundertwasser Art Museum and cafes
35 min drive to Ruakaka, Tutukaka or Matapouri Beaches
Walk to Kensington Stadium and Hockey Turfs
All Whangarei Golf Courses nearby

The space
A compact, two bedroom apartment, with a single bathroom/shower and an open plan living area consisting of kitchen, dining and lounge areas, with sunroom overlooking the bush and stream. Recently repainted and with a bathroom renovation, everything is looking great!

Accommodate up to 6 people** with the following bedroom configuration:

BEDROOMS:
01. master bedroom with Queen sized double bed
02. Long Single beds x 2
Plus 2 x Sofa Beds in Lounge (most comfortable just sleeping 1 person on each)
** Please check out the bedroom/bed configurations in the photos to make sure it's suitable for your group.

BATHROOM:
- shower, toilet and vanity

LIVING ROOM:
- open to the kitchen and dining room
- Smart TV
- 2 x Sofa Beds

KITCHEN:
- open to the living room and dining room
- opens on to the sunroom
- stove, microwave, fridge, NO dishwasher
- basic cooking essentials and equipment
- Plunger coffee, instant coffee, tea, sugar, milk and a few basic herbs & spices

SUNROOM:
- overlooks stream and bush
- has a couple of day couches

OUTDOOR SPACES:
- front deck/patio area (enclosed)
- large permanent umbrella

PARKING:
- onsite for approximately 2 cars and some offroad parking as well

We have set up the guest accommodation to be self sufficient and independent. It is your own space.
We strive to ensure you have everything you need in order to have a comfortable, relaxing and carefree stay. We are here to answer questions and assist in any way we can, and are always happy to help
Those who like privacy will enjoy it here.

As a member of our quiet community, we invite you to have fun and enjoy your stay, but kindly ask that you respect our neighbors by keeping noise levels low. Please note that this is NOT a party house. You'll have views of the stream that runs beside the property and hear it in the background as well. We are very well located to anything you'd want to do in Whangarei. It is the perfect base if you are here supporting visiting sports teams, as it is an easy 5 minute stroll to Kensington Park. Also a short walk to the beautiful Sub Tropical Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe
It would suit 2 couples or a family, however if it's just you, you'll be just as happy.

Your best option for transport here is to have your own car or hire one. There's some nice cafe's and Kensington Sports Park within easy walking distance. But if you'd like to explore the area further a vehicle would be ideal.

We also have a small cabin available to rent at the rear of the property. While the cabin and your space are entirely separate and private, guests may occupy it during your stay. The cabin’s kitchen and bathroom are located below the apartment. If the cabin is unoccupied, you’ll have access to the washing machine (located in the cabin guests kitchen area). Otherwise, we recommend the nearest laundromat for your laundry needs.
- This is a peaceful neighbourhood. Please be respectful of noise.
- Please no shoes in the house.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whangarei

Kensington, a neighbourhood in Whangarei, is home to this holiday home. Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Library Arts Centre and Reyburn House.
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Whangarei, Northland

What's nearby

  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Northland Event Centre - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Whangarei Falls - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Turkuaz Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting located?

Located in Kensington, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Whangarei Quarry Gardens, Pou and Old Library Arts Centre. Quarry Arts Centre and Mair Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mark Neal

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​We have lived ​in the area for 28 years and our children have grown up, left home and are working in Auckland.
We love it here, we are almost a bit rural, but very central to everything in Whangarei City.
Leone is a Secondary School teacher and Mark runs our website design and commercial printing business. We spend as much time as we can, depending on weather, at the beach. Camping, boating, fishing and paddle-boarding are passions of ours.
We are also hockey mad! Our son and daughter both represented NZ in hockey at the Rio Olympics, and our daughter was in the NZ Blacksticks team that won the Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast.
We have stayed at Air BNB's & HomeAways both overseas and in New Zealand while travelling for hockey, and since discovering this form of accommodation, would never go back to motels or hotels.
We love the different places, the homely atmospheres and different people we have met, and look forward to extending the same hospitality with our own short term rental accommodation.

Why they chose this property

We live about a minute walk away from the apartment, and have had a short term rental set up from our home for several years.
When this apartment came up for sale we saw it as an ideal opportunity to convert it into short term rental.
We have given the property a complete makeover and lived here ourselves while doing that - we loved it!
We still have some exterior paint work to do, and are developing the rear garden area by the stream, but the inside and front courtyard are completely remodelled especially for short term rental stays.
Just a 5 minute stroll away are the beautiful Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe. You need to make sure to check it out at least once during your stay!

What makes this property unique

We have fast wifi, unlimited broadband and a Smart TV with Netflix account and Freeview.
There is a lovely private garden and lawn, and this, along with the Waiarohia Stream which runs along the bottom of the garden, make the property quite unique, given it's close location to the city.

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