Kauri post cottage, close to everything!

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Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Waipapa, Northland

Rainbow Falls
‪5 min drive‬
Fairy Pools
‪6 min drive‬
Stone Store
‪7 min drive‬
Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Kauri post cottage is tucked away from the road, very close to Kerikeri, Waipapa, and the highway north. A warm quiet space, with shaded outside areas to relax. The cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed. The lounge also has a sofa bed and an extra mattress. The bathroom is all access with wide entry into the bedroom and the full kitchen is light & spacious. The fireplace or heaters make the cottage toasty in winter. Maximum 4 in the cottage. Children all ages welcome.

Property manager

Douglas Astill

Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waipapa

Located in Waipapa, this cottage is in a rural area. Marty's Golf Range and Pure Day Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Islands and Rainbow Falls. The Parrot Place and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

Waipapa, Northland

What's nearby

Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
The Parrot Place - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
Fairy Pools - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Kerikeri Mission House - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Stone Store - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barrow Boys Coffee Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Plough & Feather - ‬7 min drive
‪The Rusty Tractor Café & Trading Store - ‬6 min drive
‪Fishbone Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪The Black Olive Pizzeria Takeaway and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kauri post cottage, close to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kauri post cottage, close to everything!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kauri post cottage, close to everything!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kauri post cottage, close to everything! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Rainbow Falls and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Marty's Golf Range. Bay of Islands and Fairy Pools are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Lyn B.

28 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Bay of Islands

The cottage was very clean, but a little tired. Not quite as convenient for accessing the Bay of Islands as we had hoped. Doug was helpful in providing directions, and with setting up the TV for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

10 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful

The historical significance of the cottage made our 3 night stay all that more special when returning to Aotearoa for a short time. Our family of four enjoyed the peacefulness of the cottage while appreciating being able to access the amenities that Kerikeri and the local surrounds had to offer. We didn’t see our host Doug, but the communication before our arrival was fantastic and we felt welcomed.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Graeme S.

13 Apr 2025

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

Comfy

Comfy quiet spot to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree K.

6 Feb 2025

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

Cute cottage

The cottage is spacious and very well equipped. There is a full kitchen and a washing machine.We were 2 adults and 2 children, one of the kids slept on a matress on the floor in the living room but it was perfect for what we needed.Doug was very responsive when we needed anything. The only slight down side is that it wasn't very private when using the outdoor area.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciara S.

15 Jan 2025

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

Cozy Hideway

The cottage was even cuter in person and was the perfect base to explore the northlands from! I wish we had more time since the sunny porch and living room begged me to sit and read a good book. The historic post office flooring was beautiful and it was cool to learn about its history. Douglas was great with communication and food recommendations too! Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon C.

5 Jan 2025

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

Idyllic and relaxing

Great place to stay, beautiful cottage and close to Kerikeri!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

15 Nov 2024

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

Beautiful Cottage

Wonderful property. Love how it used to be the post office. 10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

30 June 2024

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

Great spot

Great spot to stay with the fire on a winter night keeping us toasty warm. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

1 Apr 2024

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

Tudor family

Great place to stay for a few days - even a historic place! The only thing I would suggest is having a barbecue.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alan H.

17 Feb 2024

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

Good value

Good value and convenient for us as we were visiting relatives in the same road

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ngaire S.

28 Jan 2024

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

Beds very hard.

Lovely little cottage close to our event. Very clean and tidy. Everything we needed was there. Only issue was the poor quality of the beds. They were all very hard. The pull out trundler bed was only a mattress on the floor. We were a family group of 4 older people.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

11 Jan 2024

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

Nice little hideaway

Great property with everything you need. Very clean and well equipped. Comfortable enough for a family of 4. Plenty of info from the owner on what to do in the area and other Northland hotspots which were all within an hours drive. Would recommend as a place close enough to everything but still nice and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Neal C.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Some areas need attention

Overall a good place to stay, tidy cottage and the kitchen setup is great. Lots of positives to this place but a few downsides as well. The oven (which we didn't use) is in real need of a good clean. The armchair cushions need refurbishing, being the lumpiest and most uncomfortable things we've ever tried to sit on. Set in lovely grounds which are in need of a good tidy up.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

María Clara S.

4 Jan 2024

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

Cozy and beautiful place

Nice place to relax and share time with family. Very clean and spacious. Will come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

14 Dec 2023

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

Good-could be great

The grounds are full of beautiful flowering trees and bushes. In some areas a little tidy up would be good especially as you drive in and areas to the far side of the cottage. The host was very attentive to all communications we had with him. Having easy access to the washing machine was a big bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo & Glen W., Tuakau, New Zealand

22 Sept 2023

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

Awesome place with a great history

We really enjoyed staying there ans would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sorayah Z.

8 Feb 2023

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

Wonderful stay

The cottage is so beautiful. It was clean and had everything we needed. We loved reading the history on the cottage and how it came to be. I definitely recommend staying here. I would return in a heart beat if we ever travel north again. Thank you Douglas!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Douglas Astill

An outside person,
at home in the sea, the garden, or trying new languages.

Why they chose this property

Tucked away from the road, this quiet property has easy access to both town and the highway for the amazing beaches north of Kerikeri.

What makes this property unique

The cottage has a full kitchen, rare in 1 bedroom rentals, and the extra beds in the lounge are fine for kids or extended family. Children are welcome and there is a large trampoline for them to let off steam. There is plenty of outdoor living space , perfect for breakfast in the sun. Next to the cottage is a covered garage for guests, making unpacking easier.
At the end off Pungaere road is the amazing Kauri tree board walk in Puketi forest.

Languages:

English, Japanese

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

Common area 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property