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Peace and quiet in a shared house close to town

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Whangarei, Northland
  • Mair Park
    18 min walk
  • Town Basin Marina
    6 min drive
  • Hundertwasser Art Centre
    6 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    9 min drive

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About the area

Whangarei

With a stay at this vacation home in Whangarei (Parahaki), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mair Park and Claphams Clock Museum. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Whangarei Art Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Whangarei Art Museum - 5 min drive
  • Town Basin Marina - 6 min drive
  • Hundertwasser Art Centre - 6 min drive
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Whangarei Falls - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brauhaus Frings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dickens Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 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.

Peace and quiet in a shared house close to town

A shared house that overlooks 10 acres of bush and the harbour. You have the ground floor all to yourself, two bedrooms with 1 queen bed and 2 single beds along with your own bathroom and toilet. You are welcome to share the lounge and outside deck downstairs. It's a 4 minutes drive to the town basin, swimming pool and gym. 10 minutes to airport.

The space
Each room has built in wardrobes. There is fridge for your use if required in the laundry room.

Guest access
The ground floor houses the bedrooms, laundry, bathroom and toilet. This is a no smoking and no pet property.

During your stay
We are sociable people so you are welcome to share our lounge with us along with other areas. If you would prefer to be on your own we will make an effort to keep out of your way. We are available by mobile and email to answer your questions.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ralph Ballinger

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

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 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

Peace and quiet in a shared house close to town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A view
Shared setting has the benefit of a local "guide"
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, peaceful, great views.
Very welcoming, accommodating hosts. Amazing views. Very comfortable. Guests need to be aware that, although guest bedrooms and bathroom are on entry level, there are steep stairs leading down to the living area. Also the shower over the bath requires a level of agility. This was obvious on re-reading the advertising, but important for older or less mobile guests to consider.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet,
Fantastic view, lovely and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was everything as described and yes the views are that stunning
We were a little unsure of the shared house situation when booking, but our generous and kind hosts quickly put us at ease. Private bed, bath and toilet facilities with a shared kitchen, dining and lounge with the hosts. They were very considerate of our needs and offered every assistance when required. The area is beautiful and well located for local walks and attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Day stay in Whangarei
Enjoyed our stay. Good views, roomy accomodation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Whangarei
Very clean and tidy. Hosts very friendly and informative. Amazing views. So much to do in Whangarei.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a view
Beautiful property. Amazing views. Friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pene L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PK T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A homely stay
Great view, great coffee, peaceful and yet not far away from the city. Host was like visiting a family member. We had a great time and shared about life. Thanks for saving the wood from the fire which arrived home for my woodturning project, Ralph.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful spot
Very comfortable house with a lovely outlook and awesome shower. The house is shared with hosts, to be aware of if travelling with family. Ralph made us excellent coffees form his own roast in the morning with interesting chats.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax Stay
Quit sleepover for a night, clean well presented and quiet, lovely view out the window
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Sallie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely views
Family very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most excellent!
From the beginning we felt at home. Ralph and Debbie were very friendly and interesting to chat with. Being the first time for us to venture to Whangarei, Ralph & Debbie were very eager to provide us an array of adventurous places to visit. There was exceptional views from a majority of the house and we really enjoyed Ralph's coffee roasting ritual and coffee they both generously made for us on their high end coffee machine. We highly recommend a stay in this gem of a revitalising hideaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
We were looking for a place a short drive from Auckland for our first night in NZ. Our selection based on VRBO listing was perfect. Everything as described. Best of all were Ralph and Debbie who made us perfectly at ease and were excellent hosts. Special thanks to Debbie who provided an amazing introduction about NZ birdwatching for my 14 year old grandson who is an avid birdwatcher. A great start to our exploration of Northland.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely views
Great hosts wish I had more time to enjoy there company. 1. Debbie made me coffee first morning and shared a splash of milk, plums & yoghurt. We shared a number of common interests of which neither of us had time to enjoy with each other. 2. Ralph (prefer Graeme) is a straight shooter and know surprise there as he was a National NZ Champion in shooting back in the day. He also shared a peanut butter whisky with me called 'Sheepdog,' and I threw in some fruitcake to accompany the drink. 3. Graeme let us park our van & trailer after we checked out whilst running some errands locally. 4. Spare fridge for our food. Suggestions: 1. Shelves in the laundry for dry food would be good or provide space in the kitchen for guests. 2. Hooks on bathroom door for bathrobes. 3. House slippers 4. Guest toilet needs deodorizing. It has a strong odour.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B., Bremerton, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and hosts
The house is in a convenient and quiet location, well kept, and has a beautiful view. The hosts were friendly and made us feel at home. We had a very positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic stay
Ralph is a great host and the accommodations were quite good Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Lovely hosts, amazing views and close to town. Clean rooms and even though the house is shared with the hosts; very private.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Wonderful spot, close to town, very welcoming hosts opening up their home to us and very accommodating after I had mucked up the nights that we we're meant to be staying :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Restful Overnighter
A comfortable, quite accommodation with access to all necessary kitchen facilities, and located close to the airport and Whangarei city center.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and tidy
I checked in and ultimately did not end up staying as my travel plans changed. The house was extremely tidy and as described. I would definitely look to stay there if the opportunity arose
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nona S.

Endroit sympa mais sans plus
Logement bien situé. Par contre, les photos rendent beaucoup mieux qu e' réalité.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024