10/10 Excellent
Christian G.
13 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parua Bay Stay
Christian G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Rodgers Post - peace, elevation, water, mountains, bush
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Parua Bay, Northland
- Mount Manaia11 min drive
- Town Basin Marina20 min drive
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens22 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
Rodgers Post - peace, elevation, water, mountains, bush
Rodgers Post is a heritage style cottage, newly built, with elevated bush, mountain, and sea views. Bird song include tui, kaka, rosella, quail, and kereru. Wake to Mt Manaia and surrounding mountains as well as a view of the bay. Located just 20 mins from Whangarei city and 1 min to Parua Bay village, (4 Square, 2 x cafes, bottle store, and a garage) with the famous Parua Bay family tavern and boat ramp just down the road. What to do: beautiful beaches, famous walks/hikes, diving and fishing all within easy driving.
Property manager
Gail
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available
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House Rules
Children
Adults only
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Parua Bay
Located in Parua Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Old Library Arts Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Town Basin Marina and Tutukaka Marina. Kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Parua Bay, Northland
What's nearby
- Mount Manaia - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
- Mt Manaia - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
- Town Basin Marina - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 22 min drive - 21.5 km
- Ocean Beach - 27 min drive - 17.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Smith & Local Parua Bay - 2 min drive
- Land & Sea - 44 min drive
- McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - 10 min drive
- Parua Bay Tavern - 2 min drive
- Off the Hook Cafe and Bar - 45 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Gail
Pat and Gail - we are excited to receive visitors to Parua Bay! We've lived here, developing our 3 acre property for the past 32 years and are experts in places to go and things to do around here. Our property is partly covenanted bush (lots of bird life), with harbour water adjoining the land at the end of the shared driveway (no water access this way). The main family house is 50m away but both dwellings are very private. We are a semi-retired couple with both kids having flown the nest, so we're on hand to attend to any extra needs should they arise.
Why they chose this property
We love the area which is a classic kiwi coastal community (not so small any more), with the Parua Bay village only one km down the road. At the village is everything you would need for supplies etc., with arguably the BEST 4 square in NZ! Claire and her team have everything stocked that you could possibly need - no need to go back to Onerahi (only 10 mins drive away). Two cafes and an indian restaurant that serve (again) the best food, are included in the shopping area. You have the choice of walks, mountain climbing, coastal swimming(+ surf), fish n chips on the beach (McCleods Bay takeaways), boating, fishing etc. only 15 minutes or so away. Love it here!
What makes this property unique
The cottage is elevated, quiet, private, and cosy. At the same time, the stacker doors can been thrown open to create air flow on hotter days. High ceilings create a sense of space. There are two areas for outdoor seating, creating alternative places depending on the weather. Both areas have outlooks that evoke peace and tranquility, with a grove of gorgeous pongas, native bush, and water and mountain views - what more could you ask for?
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