Perfect Getaway to the lovely Kendall Cottage Kerikeri
Relaxing sunny and newly decorated lovely 2 bedroom cottage. We are situated in the beautiful Bay of Islands town of Kerikeri - we call our paradise! Our gorgeous cottage sits in a beautiful idyllic and peaceful area away from the centre of town, even though its only 5 minutes away! Even though we are in a rural setting, you will still find lots to see and do, with just minutes away from The Parrot Place, the famous historic Kerkeri Stone Store, cafes, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, beauticians, beautiful bushwalks, waterfalls, galleries and much more. This is a great space for you to bring along your family of little ones (or gown up ones), or for a couples getaway, or with a group of friends. It’s even a popular spot for working away from home in Kerikeri - spoil yourselves and stay somewhere you will enjoy coming back to at the end of the day! Make this your base for visiting family and friends in Kerikeri, or while here to see more that the winterless northland has to offer! Warm in winter or cooled down in summer with an air conditioning heat pump. Lovely sun-soaked deck for enjoying a glass of wine while the BBQ is getting ready or just sitting back with a good book that you've been dying to have time to read, and listen to the plentiful bird life. Another bonus is we are only 2 minutes from a good boat ramp, so bring your boat! Filleting table is ready and waiting for that big catch! Oh, don't forget that good sleep! Our beds have quality hotel cotton linen and Bambillo mattress toppers to add that extra comfort. Also in each bedroom are blackout blinds, so you get to have a wee sleep in and fingers crossed so do the kids!
There are great swiming holes, beaches and a school public pool not too far away.
Your own access is down a driveway to the tree lined hideaway of Kendall Cottage.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties or excessive loud noise permitted. Quiet time from 10pm please.
No extra overnight guest that haven't been paid for on the original booking.
No camping on the section.
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Property # 9693177
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 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
About the area
Kerikeri
Located in Kerikeri, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Rewa’s Village and Kororipo Pa are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Parrot Place and The Kauri Workshop. Travelling with kids? Consider Makana Confections and Action World. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Is Perfect Getaway to the lovely Kendall Cottage Kerikeri pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Getaway to the lovely Kendall Cottage Kerikeri?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Getaway to the lovely Kendall Cottage Kerikeri on 20 May 2026 start from AU$148, 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 Perfect Getaway to the lovely Kendall Cottage Kerikeri?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Perfect Getaway to the lovely Kendall Cottage Kerikeri?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Perfect Getaway to the lovely Kendall Cottage Kerikeri?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Perfect Getaway to the lovely Kendall Cottage Kerikeri located?
This family-friendly Kerikeri cottage is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of The Parrot Place and Bay of Islands. Rewa’s Village and Stone Store are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely well appointed cottage, comfortable beds, spotlessly clean, welcoming host and overall wonderful experience!
wendy m.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you for your amazing words! It was lovely to meet and host you both!
You left the cottage so clean and tidy, thank you.
I hope we get to host you again one day (-:
Phenomena stay! Sparkling clean delightful cottage. Thoughtfully set up kitchen. Comfy beds. Host was very contactable and kind without being at all intrusive. Great selection of books and games for kids. We loved our stay!
Linda is such an excellent Host. The cottage is very private and clean. It has everything you need to keep you comfortable and relaxed.A great base to explore Kerikeri and the surrounding area.Highly recommend :)
Fantastic location for exploring Kerikeri - 20 minute walk to wonderful gastropub (Plough and Feather) via the scenic Stone Store gardens.Spotlessly clean and well appointed, comfortable and welcoming accommodation.The kids loved having a trampoline and outdoor toys in the garden which felt really private. Linda was a really communicative and helpful host - thank you so much for providing a really wonderful home from home!
Beautiful property, loved the peaceful setting and convenience to so many local attractions. Our kids loved the outdoor area, perfect place to come back to and relax after a busy day sightseeing. Linda was so welcoming and we had an amazing holiday!
Emma M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2024
Lovely to host you Emma and your family and thank you for your lovely revies. I hope we can accommodate you all again one day soon.
Thank you Linda we had a wonderful stay at Kendall Cottage Close to so many interesting things to do in the Bay of Islands !Everything was Five Star and we highly recommend this property for comfort and privacy and beautiful surrounding!
Lovely stay very centrally located. Highly recommended
Michelle S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
Thank you Michelle and family, so lovely to meet you all. Glad you enjoyed your time at Kendall Cottage and Kerikeri, along with seeing a lot of the far north and bringing back some good memories from time gone by.
We found the cottage to be well appointed, warm and welcoming. It is close to the Te Araroa trail and we were able to enjoy a drink by the river at the end of our section walk, then wander back to the cottage for dinner and a good sleep!
This is such a great spot to spend time relaxing. Refreshingly clean, tastefully decorated, beautifully furnished - everything we needed was there. The cottage itself was plenty spacious for two, and then having the covered deck as well as lots of garden to enjoy - bonus! Hosts were welcoming and hospitable. This is a real gem.
Sheryl A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you for your lovely review Sheryl, means a lot to our family to hear beautiful words and know all our hard work has been worth it. You were the perfect guests and we would love to host you again one day soon!
Spotless and extremely well equipped this is a lovely self contained house at the bottom of Linda’s garden. Definitely 5* Linda’s has thought of everything.
Quiet and perfectly positioned to explore the Bay of Islands area.
Linda was very attentive to our needs but not in the slightest intrusive.
Highly recommended with lovely walks into town and around the area in the bush and by the river.
We had a very nice stay here - comfortable and warm, and very quiet. We also appreciated the unexpected chocolates on arrival, and the very tasty fruit we were given from the orange trees all around the property. The only thing we didn't realise was that the pool wasn't very close to the cottage (actually closer to the owner's house) so we didn't use that. Overall, a nice place and we'd be happy to stay there again.
Peter T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you all again one day. Definetly 5 star guests!
Sorry it was too cold to swim in the pool and we do share our family pool during summer time with our guests if they need to cool off. There are some beautiful swiming holes, beaches and a public school pool not too far away too.
Kendall Cottage is an absolute treasure. Cosy, clean, peaceful yet super close to town and hot spots. Absolutely fantastic for kids with trampoline, cubby house, swings and large yard. Linda and her family were super helpful and made it even more special leaving out toys and books - very thoughtful. Highly recommend and couldn't fault it. We will definitely be back. The Millers :)
Cortley M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Awww thank you for your lovely review Cortley! It was a pleasure to host your beautiful family - you were the perfect guests! We hope to see you all again very soon (-:
Fantastic and quiet location close to points of interests
Kendall cottage presents very well. It has all you typically would expect and then some more. For example, body wash and shampoo were provided as well. There is a dishwasher. All is up to very good standards. All is very well kept up, clean and it's also decorated very nicely, e.g. using flowers, there are small pieces to decorate the walls, colors, materials, all is very well done while still keeping it simple. One cannot other than feeling at home very quickly. If you are into hiking or running, there are tracks not too far, e.g. to Stone House or up to Rainbow falls and beyond. I'm definitely happy to recommend Kendall Cottage. Thank you, Linda and family for doing such an awesome job and making it available!
Manfred L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
Thank you for your lovely review Manfred, so glad you enjoyed our cottage. It was really nice meeting you guys and glad you got to explore sunny Kerikeri.
About the host
Hosted by Linda Uiterwijk
Relocated in 2021, as we went into our second lockdown, we moved from the hustle and bustle of Auckland, to the peace and quiet Kerikeri has to offer. Such a beautiful spot for us to bring along our extended family, so from the age of 4 to 80 :-) We love the outdoors, pottering around landscaping our grounds and gardens with adding pops of colour and flowers for the birdlife. We are enjoying hosting new people from all over New Zealand and also from around the world - we also now love seeing them come back time and time again!
Why they chose this property
Our beautiful cottage is newly decorated and privately located on the back part of our large flat one acre section. Great for the kids to run around and jump on the trampoline, while the adults relax. Very close to a great boat ramp. We are located in a rural area of Kerikeri, so we feel we are out of town, even though we are only a few minutes away. Its a great place to bring up kids, with space to run around and schools very close by.
What makes this property unique
Spoil yourselves and have somewhere lovely to come back too at the end of the day! We are close to town when needing to get some retail therapy, a pamper, wine and dine, or just head out to see the many sights Kerikeri and the rest of the Bay of Island has to offer. Explore further from this base and go right to the top of the north island! We have some beautiful beaches up this way that are just 15 to 35 minutes away! With golf courses nearby and great walks for those trampers that love the outdoors. Explore and also enjoy being at Kendall Cottage!!
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