10/10 Excellent
Wilma H.
12 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wilma H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Maunu, Northland
- Botanica & Cafler Park14 min drive
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens16 min drive
- Town Basin Marina16 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Lounge
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere
This sunny, warm cottage is situated in an avocado orchard a short drive from Whangarei city. It is surrounded by lush green fruit trees and native plantings, providing a quiet, relaxing environment away from the urban hustle. The self-contained cottage is modern and offers all the conveniences of a motel but with the added extras of peace and privacy. A large wooden deck runs the length of the cottage and overlooks a lawn and the orchard beyond. Kereru (wood pigeons) and tui regularly fly overhead from treetop to treetop and many other bird varieties can be seen among the trees. It's not uncommon to hear the call of the pukeko and to spot rabbits bouncing around the cottage.
AvoStay Cottage is situated about 2km from Maungatapere township which has a service station, convenience store, cafe, art gallery, hairdressers, massage salon, general hardware and post office. Guests can enjoy day trips to the Kauri forests near Dargaville or to the picturesque Bay of Islands and the region's many spectacular beaches and fishing spots.
AvoStay Cottage is situated about 2km from Maungatapere township which has a service station, convenience store, cafe, art gallery, hairdressers, massage salon, general hardware and post office. Guests can enjoy day trips to the Kauri forests near Dargaville or to the picturesque Bay of Islands and the region's many spectacular beaches and fishing spots.
Property manager
Karen Clearwater
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portacots and bedding not supplied.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Maungatapere
Located in Maungatapere, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Native Bird Recovery Centre and Mair Park, while Kiwi North: Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking.
Maunu, Northland
What's nearby
- Quarry Arts Centre - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
- Botanica & Cafler Park - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
- Town Basin Marina - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
- Whangarei Falls - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- The Office Cafe - 4 min drive
- Jolt Cafe - 9 min drive
- Tui Crescent Takeaways . - 9 min drive
- Whangarei Airport - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Angela C.
17 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property!
Angela C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
29 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural retreat
Chris D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris K.
18 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Chris K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam T.
16 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous hidden gem
Adam T.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
NN J.
9 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cottage
NN J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
John W.
10 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well-presented property in a semi-rural location
John W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bronwyn B.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Haven
Bronwyn B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Louise E.
27 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in orchard
Louise E.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
23 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Escape
Karen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret F., Victoria, B.C., Canada
19 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little hide-away!
Margaret F.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicola H.
18 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Nicola H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Fearn R.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Fearn R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Vivienne D.
25 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star Cottage
Vivienne D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pam H.
1 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Avo Cottage
Pam H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Anthony H.
25 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great tidy relaxing spot
Anthony H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tim & Anne J.
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were impressed with the space & will return.
Tim & Anne J.
10/10 Excellent
Leanna H.
17 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avo. Stay
Leanna H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Debbie P.
17 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
Debbie P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter L.
4 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Peter L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Neica S.
19 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean modern good location
Neica S.
10/10 Excellent
Neica S.
13 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Neica S.
8/10 Good
Peter R.
12 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Quiet place for relax with much nature and nice host
Peter R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
1 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Karen D.
10/10 Excellent
John K., Auckland
24 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil green oasis
John K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
About the host
Hosted by Karen Clearwater
Having lived in Northland most of our lives, we appreciate everything that it has to offer, particularly enjoying the many bush walks and coastal activities. We have lived at Maungatapere for 17 years.
Why they chose this property
AvoStay was purpose built early in 2018, so it is modern and fresh inside and out. Situated away from the main house, the cottage has a separate driveway making it very private. Wifi is free and all linen is provided. Totally self-contained.
What makes this property unique
The view from the front of the cottage is vey tranquil and calming. During the day you look across the lawn to the avocado orchard and trees beyond. On a clear evening, the night sky is spectacular, with no streetlights to interfere with star gazing. The dawn chorus is a delight to wake up to and during the day, you'll be entranced by the number of native tui, fantails and kereru that enjoy the mostly native plantings.
Languages:
English
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