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River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location

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A wooden deck with a barbecue grill, a black fence, and a well-lit outdoor area.
A single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a gas stove.
A well-maintained garden with a grassy lawn, a palm tree, and a wooden deck.
A living room with a white leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a Christmas tree.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Waipapa, Kerikeri, NORTHLAND
  • Place, Marty's Golf Range
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Waipapa

Located in Waipapa, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Rewa’s Village and Kororipo Pa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marty's Golf Range and Pure Day Spa. The Parrot Place and Makana Confections are also worth visiting.
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Waipapa, Kerikeri, NORTHLAND

What's nearby

  • Marty's Golf Range - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bay of Islands - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Wharepuke Falls - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • The Parrot Place - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Gallery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Loaded Dock - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Jerusalem - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location on 11 Nov 2027 start from AU$445, 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 River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Marty's Golf Range, Rainbow Falls and Fairy Pools. Wharepuke Falls and Kerikeri River Track are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!! Hosts were so nice to us and nothing was a problem.

Great place to stay, highly recommend it to all.
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2021
Thank you for choosing Riverduck cottage for your stay, lovely quiet quest and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great very clean tidy warm house perfect stay for our family, also kids loved the eels
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Lovely couple, impressed on how clean they left our property. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Great place to stay. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is beautiful, so quiet and peaceful. The hosts were lovely and generous. The only downside is we did not book for longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was very tidy and well furnished with cookware, etc. Beautiful rural setting, very peaceful and wonderful to relax. Friendly hosts who made us feel right at home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage!

Very friendly and helpful couple.Lovely cottage in a quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem - Fantastic property in a beautiful location

Really wonderful place to stay, very peaceful and well thought out. They provide everything you could need, and more, and clearly care about their guests requirements. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, or to recommend to friends & family for future visits. Thankyou so much for a lovely few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful place

One of the best baches we have stayed in. It had everything you need to have a comfortable stay (check the cupboards) and was fenced which was great for letting the kids run around. The house and the location are even better than in the photos
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Duck River Cottage

Our time at Duck River was lovely. The grounds were beautiful and the cottage was neat, clean with all essential amenities. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waipapa

House was perfect for our staff while working at Waipapa. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 46 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2024
Great guest, very quiet. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Llama farm experience

The location and access is excellent. The hosts were very helpful. We will definitely look at staying again when we usually head north in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms. Nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Six days in Kerikeri

Great property. V comfortable and well set up. Easy access to other parts of Bay of Islands. Lots to see and do although some places still limited post cyclone. Thank you Nicole and Jim!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly presented House in a quiet spot

The house was presented immaculately and the owners were just great to deal with. We were on a boys golf trip and the four beds accommodated us well. The property is situated in a really nice quiet area. The house had everything we needed including a nice clean bbq and sky sports. This house is perfect for any group of 4 and I would highly recommend it. We really enjoyed our time there and look forward to coming back again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter weekend stay

Great location, very clean with all necessary amenities. Very quiet and serene. We really enjoyed our stay. Nice space for those with smaller kids as it’s all fenced off and has a cute pond nearby. Only thing I’d add is more dining chairs as there’s only 4 and we were a family of 6 so couldn’t really sit together and didn’t want to use the couches as they are white. This is more of a nice to have and not a criticism. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful & well-appointed

Our family really enjoyed our stay! The location is very peaceful and has a lovely outlook. Only a few minutes from Kerikeri itself. Everything was as pictured - modern and tidy. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

We had a lovely relaxing stay at Duck cottage in Waipapa. Everything was clean and beautiful The beds were extremely comfortable Lots of special touches Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing more required

This was a great place to be our base for Kerikeri & its beautiful surroundings, I would definitely recommend this to others. The house was warm, and comfortable and had lots of mod cons. Just the right size for a family of four, on lovely grounds. We even picked grapefruit on our last day! Thanks for being such great hosts Nicole & Jim.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Lovely property, well maintained, comfortable and had everything we needed. Our girls (4 and 7) loved the grassy area and watching the bunnies out the window. Waipapa has a lot to offer, but also Kerikeri a short drive away. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2022
Absolutely wonderful guest, highly recommend to others. Left our place clean and tidy. We would welcome your lovely family back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family stay

Lovely place to stay for our family Christmas in Kerikeri. Perfect for our family, a home away from home with lots of added extras. Nice peaceful location in a relaxing setting. Very friendly hosts, with great communication. Thanks Jim and Nicole, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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