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Sunny garden cottage in seaside location

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The view from the reserve.
The downstairs bedroom.
The downstairs bathroom.
Desk in the downstairs bedroom.
Downstairs kitchenette.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Orere Point, Auckland

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny garden cottage in seaside location

* Sunny
* Newly-constructed
* Private 3-room suite
* Drive-in garage
* Easy access
*Brand new ensuite bathroom
*new Tattersfield mattress and pillows
*cliffside of Howard Road
* restful outlook onto trees and lawn.
* 5 minutes walk to the beach
* nearby takeaways.

The space
I am a 63-year old art curator who loves living by the beach and enjoying nature. My place is small, so would suit active guests who want to be in the outdoors, enjoying beach walks, cycling, kayaking and birdwatching as the area has plenty of opportunities to enjoy these past times. The guest suite is spotlessly clean with lots of character and is fully sustainable with solar panels, filtered rainwater and double-glazing as well as recycled furniture. Please note that the property is the one downstairs, and closest to the road which has two water tanks attached to it. It has a 10 metre flat driveway leading to the garage. If you go upstairs there is a shared deck area which is closed in by plastic roller blinds. You are welcome to use this area.

While there is a shop in Ōrere Point which sells necessities, if you are staying a couple of days, it is advisable to bring groceries with you as the area is isolated, and it is over an hour's drive to reach a supermarket. Takeaways (fish and chips in Kaiaua are excellent, and liquor is sold in the Ōrere shop) close around 6pm in Ōrere Point store and 7pm at Kawakawa Bay.

Part of my collection of Tongan tapa, paintings, prints and embroideries by some of New Zealand's leading artists is on display.

Guest access
On arrival, you can use the remote control and drive right in to the garage. Make yourself a cup of tea before you get ready for a swim, and walk through the laundry to the bedroom and en suite bathroom.

Property manager

Linda Tyler

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
One dog allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.

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

About the area

Orere Point

Located in Orere Point, this cottage is near the beach. Passage Rock Winery and Poderi Crisci are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clevedon Scenic Reserve and Tapapakanga Regional Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orere Point, Auckland

Getting around

  • Papakura Station - 45 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Yard - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny garden cottage in seaside location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sunny garden cottage in seaside location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny garden cottage in seaside location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny garden cottage in seaside location located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Tapapakanga Regional Park, Rautawa Place Reserve and Kawakawa Bay Library and Health Centre. Whitford Point Reserve and Kawakawa Bay Foreshore are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Naylene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were very confused as to where we were to sleep - downstairs was the bathroom but upstairs the towels were on the bed...a neighbour walked into the sun room for a glass of water and said we were supposed to be downstairs.....the write-up on the property said it was an entire house which sleeps 2 people......the upstairs part of the house was open and unlocked so we thought we had the whole house to ourselves. Very confusing. Downstairs was very clean and nice but upstairs was very dated, tattered and cluttered. In the future, the owners should lock and close the upstairs portion of the property and revise the description of the area to be rented. We felt it was overpriced for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
No comfy chairs to relax at night, Just one swivel chair and a couple of old uncomfortable chairs. Luckily took radio as no TV or radio in room Frig was old and not sealing.. Clothes dryer venting into kitchen making floor etc wet. The multiple power boards in the kitchen were also a bit of a concern The redeeming feature was probably the bathroom which was bright and modern except for the wardrobe being in the bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Winfred

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
When we arrived property smelled musty, advert was misleading, in that your given the impression you have sole use of property with others from your party. In fact there are people living above , making noise all day, walking around and talking, which can be heard below, the shared patio is full of power tools and clothes from the couple that live above, and can’t be used. When the host was informed her answer was to meet the couple and make friends, or go for a walk on the cliff top. Had we not wanted a weekend away together alone, that could have been an option. But we chose the property solely for a quiet weekend away that was not the case.bedding smelled old and musty, pillows were old and stained under the covers, when replacing the mattress perhaps upgrade the bedding? Totally unhappy would never return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Trish H.

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

Our stay

Very neat and tidy. FYI very hard to locate unit at night.....some signals needed....we had difficulty finding which cottage. Pillows were terrible. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

kovilan m.

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

Great Host

Nice little cosy property. Clean and tidy and affordable. Will be using again. Thank you Linda :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TeMiria K.

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

Serene vibe with a spectacular view

Close to the beach and lots of lovely scenery made my stay very pleasant. Linda was a wonderful host always ready to help if needed. The cottage was clean and tidy with everything you need. Highly recommend this little spot for a quiet relaxing retreat 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

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

Awesome place thanks

Love orere point
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Small studio in quiet village

The property was accessed via the garage. The kitchen was very basic with nowhere to put wet plates etc after washing up. There is a 2 ring hot plate for cooking which didn’t appear very safe. The washing machine leaked all over the kitchen floor when used. There is no living area, just 2 chairs in the bedroom and storage for clothes is just a small wardrobe in the bathroom. The upstairs had a young couple staying so the shared deck did not seem usable to us. The couple upstairs were quite noisy and could easily be heard moving around upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Orere Point Stay

Very well set up property - quite small so can only be for couple. Quiet location very handy to beach. No TV so bring your laptop if must have news :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie F.

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

Perfect spot

Everything was good, proprietor very responsive, place was clean and tidy. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie F.

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

A stay amongst the birds

Very pleasant clean property, lovely to arrive to after a long trip and just as appeared in pictures. Well insulated with good opportunities for good airflow when it’s warm. The owner is very responsive to any requests. The kitchen is very basic, no oven and only basic hobtop, which looks to not have been used for a long time. While there was a tray of kitchen goodies, everything was a little jaded (old tea/coffee etc), luckily had brought my own. Could have used slightly more laundry detergent for a week, but to be fair I extended my stay by 1 day. Otherwise I was very pleased, the bathroom is beautiful and very pleasant to use. Great to have an internal access garage, gave a bit more space for the small dogs. Bed was very comfortable, all linen of good quality. I would definitely rent this property again. The location is lovely, nestled amongst trees, but still sunny, free roaming chickens and a goose as neighbours. 10 minute walk to the beach, and corner store even closer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ken T.

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

Good Stay

Worth what we paid. Would stay again Definitely needs a little bigger deck off the side door, just enough for two chairs. The shared deck doesn't work for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

different

First impression was ''ok''. As we got into the place we were sort of falling over each other. It was too small. Thank goodness we had fine weather The continuous noise from the garage was getting unbearable and the clack clack noise hot water tank at 5.15am in the mornings. The fishing was zilt only stingrays. We were lucky we had a call from home that we had to leave a day early other wise we would have left anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

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

The property is close to beach shop near by

The bed is awesome slept like a log all 3 nights, bathroom everything you need, cooking facilities superb, we did a coast to coast day trip, collected some shells, bringing the fishing rods next time. Thank you Linda very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Everything you need

Though I only met Linda once, she communicated with me quickly by messenger and had prepared everything that I needed for a wonderful stay. The apartment was very nice and the process for arrival and departure went very smoothly. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

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

Wonderful stay, beautiful spot, fantastic host

Thank you so much, the stay was great. Thank you for being a fantastic host and persevering with our date changes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Tauranga, NZ

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

Cute and convenient

We enjoyed our short stay in the bach. The property was well located and thoughtfully furnished with everything you need for a short relaxing stay. Being able to bring our two small dogs too was a bonus. Linda the host was professional and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

dusty m., Waiuku

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Neat and quite

The property was clean and tidy. We felt the the description was misleading as the photo of the "Deck" area was not accurate. Half of it now is covered in which is lovely. However this deck is upstairs and is a "Shared " area with the unit upstairs. It is occupied with all their gear and their living space opens straight onto it. The other part of the deck is right outside their bedroom. Therefore we were not prepared to use it as we prefer our private space. It was to late to complain at the time as there was no other Accomadation options in the area so we made do and still had a nice time away from the Kids etc. Orere Point is lovely and quite with a cool sea line.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Well provisioned little unit with beautiful art

Well provisioned little unit with comfortable bed, modern bathroom and larger fridge. Check in procedure very easy. Linda has some beautiful art and has added some nice little touches. The neighbourhood is very relaxed and laid back and I enjoyed a long walk along the interesting beach one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillene D., New Zealannd

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

Bijou and had everything we needed.

Very clean and tidy. Quiet neighbourhood. Excellent coffee at the store.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cosy wee spot

Very small space, great shower, very comfortable bed. A little bit of noise from upstairs tenants made it difficult to relax though. Ended up going home a day early but that's OK. Linda is a great host, excellent communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme M.

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

Nice stay

Easy to find, close to shop and beach. Enjoyed the peacefulness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

1 bedroom gem

Excellent host. Great location. Smallish space but we'll appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rod H.

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

I only needed a comfortable bed for 3 nights - was busy elsewhere during the day. It was perfect.

Spotlessly clean, very comfortable bed, very nice bathroom, nice peaceful location. The room is fairly small, but was fine for me. Internal access garage was great. It's worth noting that if you're coming from the south later in the day there are no food shops open after Matamata, a long way south - maybe the information supplied could point that out..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Linda Tyler

Host profile image
I am a 59 year old art curator who loves nature and bird watching. I live onsite where the holiday house is located in a separate dwelling, and am always available for guided tours.

Why they chose this property

This property has a unique art collection and is furnished with birdwatching binoculars and books. It is close to the Miranda Shorebird Centre and to the 440 Mountain Bike Park.

What makes this property unique

Great views and swimming available nearby and plenty of walks in the regional parks.

Languages:

English
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