10/10 Excellent
Ron H.
8 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Ron H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa
- Little Manly Beach4 min drive
- Orewa Beach13 min drive
- Long Bay Beach31 min drive
- Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)52 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
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).
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).
Property manager
Simon
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Whangaparaoa
Stanmore Bay, a neighbourhood in Whangaparaoa, is home to this cottage. Silverdale Pioneer Village and Bohemian Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield Albany Shopping Centre and Auckland Night Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Auckland Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at North Harbour Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa
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
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
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
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Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Holly M.
6 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Holly M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kat
18 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica T.
21 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Treehouse
Jessica T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hayden O.
24 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Hayden O.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Luke H.
12 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Hideaway
Luke H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica T.
4 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Jessica T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
21 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO we've staying at. Everything we needed was available
Angela G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
11 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Deborah C.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
24 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 night stay
Deborah C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn Alexandra M.
10 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place in nature
Dawn Alexandra M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
6 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Robert K.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robyn G.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen.
Robyn G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alan F.
9 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stanmore Sanctuary
Alan F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Diane H., Baden-Baden
9 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cosy
Diane H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allen S.
13 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Allen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicola O.
28 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cottage
Nicola O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anyta C.
25 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kereru cottage
Anyta C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liam N.
15 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Liam N.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couples get away
Adam B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Syed I.
30 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place
Syed I.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
3 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil tree house.
Deborah C.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth N.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Satisfied customers
Kenneth N.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracey L.
31 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Tracey L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Larissa Anne L.
25 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nest on the hill
Larissa Anne L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Simon
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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