Located in Waipapa, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Marty's Golf Range and Rainbow Falls. .This cottage is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Bay of Islands and 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Paihia Wharf.
The Rusty Tractor Café & Trading Store - 6 min drive
Fishbone Cafe - 7 min drive
The Black Olive Pizzeria Takeaway and Restaurant - 7 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.
Kauri post cottage, close to everything!
The Kauri post cottage is tucked away from the road, very close to Kerikeri, Waipapa, and the highway north. A warm quiet space, with shaded outside areas to relax. The cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed. The lounge also has a sofa bed and an extra mattress. The bathroom is all access with wide entry into the bedroom and the full kitchen is light & spacious. The fireplace or heaters make the cottage toasty in winter. Maximum 4 in the cottage. Children all ages welcome.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Douglas Astill
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Paper towels
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
DVD player
Books
Outdoor areas
Patio
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Hiking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Ecotours nearby
Power boating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property Kerikeri
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Kerikeri
Kauri post cottage, close to everything! Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Maree K.
6 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
The cottage is spacious and very well equipped. There is a full kitchen and a washing machine.We were 2 adults and 2 children, one of the kids slept on a matress on the floor in the living room but it was perfect for what we needed.Doug was very responsive when we needed anything. The only slight down side is that it wasn't very private when using the outdoor area.
Maree K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ciara S.
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Hideway
The cottage was even cuter in person and was the perfect base to explore the northlands from! I wish we had more time since the sunny porch and living room begged me to sit and read a good book. The historic post office flooring was beautiful and it was cool to learn about its history. Douglas was great with communication and food recommendations too! Thanks so much!
Ciara S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rhiannon C.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic and relaxing
Great place to stay, beautiful cottage and close to Kerikeri!
Rhiannon C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
15 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
Wonderful property. Love how it used to be the post office. 10/10
Mary R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martha M.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great spot to stay with the fire on a winter night keeping us toasty warm. Highly recommended.
Martha M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan T.
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tudor family
Great place to stay for a few days - even a historic place! The only thing I would suggest is having a barbecue.
Jonathan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Lyn B.
28 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bay of Islands
The cottage was very clean, but a little tired. Not quite as convenient for accessing the Bay of Islands as we had hoped. Doug was helpful in providing directions, and with setting up the TV for us.
Lyn B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Alan H.
17 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value
Good value and convenient for us as we were visiting relatives in the same road
Alan H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Ngaire S.
28 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beds very hard.
Lovely little cottage close to our event. Very clean and tidy. Everything we needed was there.
Only issue was the poor quality of the beds. They were all very hard. The pull out trundler bed was only a mattress on the floor. We were a family group of 4 older people.
Ngaire S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
11 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little hideaway
Great property with everything you need. Very clean and well equipped. Comfortable enough for a family of 4. Plenty of info from the owner on what to do in the area and other Northland hotspots which were all within an hours drive. Would recommend as a place close enough to everything but still nice and quiet.
Susan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Neal C.
8 Jan 2024
Some areas need attention
Overall a good place to stay, tidy cottage and the kitchen setup is great. Lots of positives to this place but a few downsides as well. The oven (which we didn't use) is in real need of a good clean. The armchair cushions need refurbishing, being the lumpiest and most uncomfortable things we've ever tried to sit on. Set in lovely grounds which are in need of a good tidy up.
Neal C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
María Clara S.
4 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and beautiful place
Nice place to relax and share time with family. Very clean and spacious. Will come back!
María Clara S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Deborah H.
14 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good-could be great
The grounds are full of beautiful flowering trees and bushes. In some areas a little tidy up would be good especially as you drive in and areas to the far side of the cottage. The host was very attentive to all communications we had with him. Having easy access to the washing machine was a big bonus.
Deborah H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
mary b.
10 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The historical significance of the cottage made our 3 night stay all that more special when returning to Aotearoa for a short time. Our family of four enjoyed the peacefulness of the cottage while appreciating being able to access the amenities that Kerikeri and the local surrounds had to offer. We didn’t see our host Doug, but the communication before our arrival was fantastic and we felt welcomed.
mary b.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jo & Glen W., Tuakau, New Zealand
22 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place with a great history
We really enjoyed staying there ans would stay again
Jo & Glen W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sorayah Z.
8 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The cottage is so beautiful. It was clean and had everything we needed. We loved reading the history on the cottage and how it came to be. I definitely recommend staying here. I would return in a heart beat if we ever travel north again. Thank you Douglas!