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Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view

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Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, stereo
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa
  • Little Manly Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orewa Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Long Bay Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Whangaparaoa

Located in Whangaparaoa (Stanmore Bay), this cottage is within a 5-minute drive of Arkles Bay Beach and Little Manly Beach. .This family-friendly cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Big Manly Beach and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Matakatia Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Little Manly Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Big Manly Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Snowplanet - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Orewa Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Long Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Newmarket Station - 36 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Home - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Spot Whangaparaoa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Esquires - ‬3 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.

Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view

Freshly renovated, Kereru Cottage is a delightfully quirky, cosy place to stay in the sunny Whangaparaoa peninsula, just 30 minutes from Auckland city.

Situated high on a ridge looking northward out across Stanmore Bay, you will enjoy the peaceful, semi-rural setting surrounded by trees, with a view of the sea. Kereru Cottage is a standalone building with its own driveway and garden, offering your own private space.

Suitable for families with young children, couples and small groups.

Come up the outside stairs and you enter Kereru Cottage through the sunny conservatory, which provides a warm and sheltered space for summer dining.

Inside, find the cosy lounge, master bedroom with double bed, second bedroom with another double bed, and semi-ensuite bathroom (accessible through either bedroom). The sofa in the lounge opens to provide a third bed if required.

A heatpump/air conditioner keeps the cottage toasty warm in winter and cool in summer. The lounge has a new LED TV with access to Netflix and Freeview HD.

The kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, tea and coffee facilities, and a dishwasher. Some breakfast foods, milk and basic cooking supplies are included.

Linen (bedding and towels) is included. A washing machine is located in the bathroom and free to use.

Kereru Cottage is fully self-contained. Guests have exclusive use of the first floor of the building. On the ground floor there is a separate unit where other guests may be staying. The garden and driveway/parking areas are shared between guests in the two units.

Your hosts live in the neighbouring property next door.

Choice of beaches nearby. Pool and leisure facilities at Stanmore Bay. Shopping at Whangaparaoa Plaza. Restaurants and supermarket up the road.

Native birds including tui and fantails frequent the bush around the property. If you're lucky, you might spot the namesake kereru (native woodpigeon)!

Special conditions: This property is strictly NO SMOKING anywhere on the grounds (inside or outside).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. An LED television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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 not allowed

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Our stay was great, very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Recommend this spot. Great location. The had everything we needed. Thanks Simon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

We had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Treehouse

We were incredibly impressed by this sweet little treehouse, clean, well thought out, with all possible needs accounted for. Thanks again, what a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stanmore Sanctuary

Everything about Kereru Cottage outdid our expectations. Beautifully presented and maintained inside and out with everythjng we could possibly need for our 6 night stay. Appreciated the comfy bed & cotton sheets. The surroundings of native & exotic trees frequented by native birdlife including ruru at night made us forget we were only minutes from a busy motorway. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This was a beautiful property. Great attention to detail and in a great location. If we didn't live halfway around the world, we would come every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cosy little place, spent most of our time in the Sun room. Owner lives next door and easily contactable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil tree house.

Excellent and friendly communication. Beautiful, peaceful location. Well equipped accommodation, bright and spacious. I was happy walking the down and uphill 30 mins to beach and used Uber for short trips. But had family car for longer trips. Would definitely return. Thank you.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place in nature

After a 28 hour travel time from the US, coming to this house/cottage was lovely. It has everything you need to feel at home. We loved it! I was able to cook all our meals with ease and the refrigerator was big!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Always our first choice!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

This is such a cozy place to stay definitely recommend it. The views were amazing especially if you catch the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cottage

A lovely little cottage with a well equipped kitchen and beautiful outlook over trees and sea. This was a relaxing break that felt far from the city but was just a short drive to beaches, cafes, shops and even a cinema.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat Bach

Very happy, Clean and perfect fit for our needs. A real bach. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO we've staying at. Everything we needed was available

Beautiful Cottage, clean and fully stocked kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Hideaway

Nice place to stay that is close to shops and many beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 night stay

Lovely little place! Great view and super comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great peaceful getaway

This property has absolutely everything you need and is very peaceful. You do need a car but its not far from anything and we would nip out and come back multiple times in the day. Can't fault the presentation or facilities. Works best for family with the Jack and Jill bathroom, bit close if you are not overly close. Thanks for the hospitality and hope the issue with checkout was ok, it didn't at all change my impression.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness

review

Nice, clean, spacious & well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Nice Bach, Had place to ourselves as no-one in downstairs unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Syed I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place

It was a good place to stay Quiet & relaxing The property was hot during my time of the stay Might have been better if had a fan or better air cooling system as the current one didn’t help much !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anyta C.

Liked: Cleanliness

kereru cottage

we enjoyed lotza luvly trees n birdsong., warmth n comfort,, tiz close to shopz n cafes n beachz, would definitely stay there again... big thankyew to our hostz...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen.

Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Satisfied customers

Very comfortable, suited our needs perfectly. Beautiful outlook.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duan L.

Good place

Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples get away

The cottage was beautifully presented, clean and tidy, with the enclosed deck area set amongst the trees with a fantastic quiet surrounding, was the perfect get away to hide away for the weekend, everything we could of asked for, cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023