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Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything

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Beach nearby
Interior
Interior
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mission Bay, Auckland
  • Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World
    4 min drive
  • Auckland Domain
    7 min drive
  • Auckland War Memorial Museum
    7 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Auckland

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, within a 10-minute drive of Auckland Ferry Terminal and University of Auckland. .This cottage is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Sky Tower and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Spark Arena.

What's nearby

  • Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World - 4 min drive
  • University of Auckland - 8 min drive
  • Spark Arena - 8 min drive
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Orakei Station - 3 min drive
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Day - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪De Fontein - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sal's Authentic Ny Pizza Mission Bay - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything

Perfectly situated in Mission Bay is this private self-enclosed cottage. This quaint little cottage sits adjacent to the main house and offers two parking space with its own dedicated entrance. The space offers a full kitchen with a two pot stove, dish washer, fridge, washing machine and 42 inch TV with Freeview. The lounge catches a considerable amount of sun and has sliding doors that open on both sides and pour out to a private, wraparound deck that overlooks our garden. There is a Heatpump offering heating and cooling all year around. The couch in the living is a double sleeper/foldout couch so we can accommodate an extra person if needed. There are sheets and towels along with shampoo or toiletries you may need. The bathroom has great water pressure with scorching hot water. All pots, pans and any kitchen utensils you could need are here, if you want to cook please go ahead. There are basic scullery items provided such as oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk on arrival. If you want to shop, Super market and Eastridge shopping Centre is only a few minutes walk from here. If you prefers to dine out then everything you need is a short walk away in Mission Bay. There are great Cafes along side a huge variety of different restaurants offering global cuisines. Unlimited wireless internet is provided in this cottage. The public transport is fantastic here and it is a short walk to catch the bus which will take you in to the city.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central and lovey location
We really enjoyed our stay and will be booking again when we visit Auckland. Very central to Auckland City which helps when getting to appointments.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ami M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great hosts!
Excellent little spot in Mission Bay! Sali and Brendon were friendly and accommodating. The unit is clean, private, and has everything you need (fridge, oven/hob, washing machine, etc.) Plus being able to have our dog stay with us is always a bonus. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael N., Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected
Pros: great location, close to everything, 25 min walk to beach. Cons: very small. The overall footprint of the cottage was smaller than an average hotel room. Fenced backyard was unusable as it was a small putting green with artificial grass. We travelled with 2 dogs so we had to walk them out into the street for their business. Not really suitable accommodation if you bring pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 nights in Mission Bay over new year
Great place to stay in Auckland, highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Auckland
A lovely, tiny, cottage. Clean and neat. Outdoor deck with chairs and table. Close to shops and cafes. Friendly, considerate hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay in a spotless accommodation
An ideal location for our short trip. A bit of a tight squeeze for 3 adults but doable for a short break. Slightly too open plan wrt bathroom to bedroom to living area. That said it was very clean and the owner was extremely helpful, close at hand and generous. I’d recommend this as a good base in a pleasant suburb away from Auckland central - being about 15 minutes away by taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Julie Mitton
This property was perfect for our needs. Location was beautiful, host were available if we needed but respected our privacy. We had a great stay while waiting for our rental. The perfect property in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

colin s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and wonderful hosts
My wife and I wanted a place to stay for two weeks which was nearby Meadowbank Retirement Village where my mother is now staying. We wanted somewhere where we could come and go as we liked, and where we could have breakfast and other meals in if we liked. The cottage fitted all our requirements and there were some nice bonuses with a shopping centre nearby and an easy walk down to Mission Bay for meals including Azabu and the Belgium Beer Cafe. Hosts Sali and Brendon were very friendly and helpful and they even invited us to watch the NZ v Argentina Rugby game on Sunday morning 9th July 2023 with them!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mission Bay/Auckland Oasis
This is a clean and comfortable unit walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The owners are delightful. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ursula C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forest Retreat
This is a perfect small self-contained "sleep-out" with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It adjoins the pool and garden area of the main house but has plenty of privacy. We loved the peaceful outlook from the main room and bedroom - a curtain of native trees including an impressive kahikatea, as well as kanuka, pohutukawa and ti kouka. It felt like a forest retreat in a super handy location for accessing the eastern bays of Auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little retreat
We stayed at Godden Cottage after flying into Auckland from Australia. It was the perfect little hideaway to rest and recuperate before heading off on the rest of our NZ adventure! We had everything we needed to spend the night in and we were super close to shops and Mission Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family video sit.
Very nice and clean and friendly hosts. Thank you Sali and Brendon.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable and well appointed accommodation. Lovely hosts made things easy and hassle free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great place and suited our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Short Stay
Great hosts and Great area. Not really suitable for more than 3 people or it could a bit cramped. Awesome hosts and all the facilities for a quick getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rajan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great place, very clean, all amenities provided. Very friendly hosts. Super fast wifi!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
Absolutely gorgeous wee property with fabulous friendly hosts. Great location and we even woke to bird sing every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philipa B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!
My mother-in-law and partner were very happy with their overnight stay at Godden Cottage and from my perspective communication and check in information were great, thanks so much!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haydn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, handy and super-friendly hosts.
My daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights and were delighted by how clean, comfortable and handiness of location for this bach. Brendan and Sali are lovely, friendly hosts as well :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab experience!
My sister and I had a great night away. Lovely place in a lovely area, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
No address on website
Very private little setting

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
A lovely one bedroom apartment ! White and bright surrounded by trees .. great location and lovely hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded cottage
Lovely peaceful space amongst the trees and Circadas . Great for a couple. Well stocked with everything needed. Only thing which may need changing is that the steps down to the cottage are quite poorly lit - some cheap solar lights would be great. Thank you Salli and Brendan - would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Laurent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Auckland city and beach
Nice stay! Nice city and beach. Citizen really helpful and kindly