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Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

Apartment in Aratapu with kitchen and patio

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WHARE KURA -  This Guest-Wing is 1/4 of the Old Aratapu School House
Guest-Wing
Lounge with TV Screen you can plug your laptop into (couch sleeps two)
Dining area
Dining Area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 18130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dargaville, Northland
  • Place, Dargaville Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kai Iwi Lakes
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

Huge Upstairs Main Bedroom

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1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Single Futons

Living Room 2

3 Double Sofa Beds

Twin Room off Main Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom-Laundry

Shower only

Separate Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

Fully self-contained and well-equipped "cheap & cheerful" roomy and simple 2-Bedroom Guest-Wing within this large iconic 150-yr-old building in the Kaipara on the Kauri Coast.
(Conservatory able to potentially act as a 3rd Bedroom.)

AMENITIES INCLUDE:
> Own separate porch entry
> Roomy Lounge-Dining-Kitchen (with dishwasher)
> Large conservatory with small outside terrace
> Bathroom with shower, washing-machine & dryer - Separate Toilet
> Huge 8-person upstairs Master Bedroom with Queen bed, and 2 x Double-Single Bunk-Beds, and large Office Desk. (Optional Double and/or King-Single mattresses on the floor)
> Twin bedroom off the Master with 2 x Single Beds (optional extra King Single mattress on the floor)
> Couches in the Conservatory also available for additional 3 guests to sleep on as a 'make-shift' 3rd Bedroom
> Lounge L-couch can sleep 2 guests
> Pleasant rural outlook
> Loads of free parking

LOCATION:
1-Min to local superette in Te Kopuru
5-Mins to Dargaville
10-Mins to Glinks Gully Beach
10-Mins to Countdown Supermarket
15-Mins to Baylys Beach
30-Mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
1-Hour to Tane Mahuta at Waipoua Forest

BEDDING CONFIGURATIONS:
> Standard Nightly Rates are based on two people sleeping in each of the Queen/Double beds.
> A small Extra Bed and/or Extra Bedroom surcharge(s) can be payable for additional beds/bedrooms if Single occupancy is preferred for each bed.
> A reminder there is the huge main upstairs bedroom with multiple beds. Plus a small Twin bedroom up a few stairs off from the huge main upstairs bedroom. Additionally, off the downstairs Lounge, is a conservatory that can act as a makeshift 3rd Bedroom with guest(s) sleeping on a couch(es).

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
> This historic unrenovated Guest-Wing is brimming with odd quirks - and is probably not the right accommodation for anyone fussy.
> This is an old guest-wing that has dated decor and amenities. Things are clean and simple but unable to be immaculately pristine.
> Large executive desk in the huge upstairs main bedroom.

SPECIAL NOTES:
> As one of the oldest functional buildings in the Kaipara today, this wonderful "Old Lady" is rich in history, heritage, quirks and idiosyncracies, featuring relaxed and dated decor - so perhaps not ideal for anyone "fussy"!
> Also, because it is an original Classroom at this heritage-rich historic property that has been converted into Guest-Wings, it may be possible to hear some noise from other Wings at times, not dissimilar to hearing noise from an adjoining apartment - or adjacent classroom! :)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Exterior steps & internal stairs
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Aratapu

Located in Aratapu, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and The Landing, while Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Dargaville, Northland

What's nearby

  • Dargaville Museum - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Zizania Hand Made Papers - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 42 min drive - 53.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fast Foods Dargaville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blah, Blah, Blah Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Matich's Premier Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Zizania Hand Made Papers, Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. Taha Awa Riverside Gardens is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by MARY of Admin

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NOTE: The property is undergoing long-term renovations, which means the property may look slightly different to the photos - but the Amenities listed are correct.

Why they chose this property

Fully self-contained and well-equipped "cheap & cheerful" large 2-Bedroom Guest-Wing within this large iconic 150-yr-old School House - one of the oldest functioning buildings in the Kaipara!

AMENITIES INCLUDE:
> Roomy Lounge-Dining-Kitchen with Netflix on TV and dishwasher in the kitchen
> Large conservatory with small outside terrace
> Bathroom with shower, washing-machine & dryer
> Separate Toilet
> Huge 8-person upstairs Master Bedroom with Queen bed, 2 x Double-Single Bunk Beds, and large Office Desk. (Room can also take a Double and King-Single mattress on the floor.)
> Smaller Twin bedroom off the Master with 2 x Single Beds. (Optional King-Single mattress on the floor.)
> Lounge L-shape Settee can sleep two.
> Conservatory can act as a "3rd Bedroom" sleeping up to three on couches.
> Pleasant rural outlook
> Loads of free parking

LOCATION:
1-Min to local superette in Te Kopuru
5-Mins to Dargaville
10-Mins to Glinks Gully Beach
10-Mins to Countdown Supermarket
15-Mins to Baylys Beach
30-Mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
1-Hour to Tane Mahuta at Waipoua Forest

What makes this property unique

Without doubt the uniqueness is the fact that this building is 150-yrs-old .... she's a beloved Old Lady! We may be the Owners, but we think of ourselves as the custodians. Please don't reserve this large "cheap & cheerful" pre-renovated Guest-Wing if you are a fussy person - because it may be too old and too quirky for your liking.

As one of the oldest functioning buildings in the Kaipara, this is a genuine piece of authentic historic heritage.

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English

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