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Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Waipapa, Northland
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fairy Pools
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stone Store
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+2
3 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.

Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.
If you are looking for somewhere private and unique to stay in Waipapa near Kerikeri then have we just got the place for you.
The barn has recently been converted into spacious and cozy living rooms set amongst beautiful gardens and right next to
a popular walking track that takes you to the rainbow falls and the Stone store further along.
Also the perfect spot to explore the Far North region and ideal for smaller groups of people and families looking to stay in a tranquil and relaxed environment.
The sleeping arrangement comes in the form of a shared dormitory set up and sleeps up to 10 people .
Come and check it out and enjoy your stay with us


Your hosts are Louie & Kevin.

Property manager

Lodewyk

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 deadlock

About the area

Waipapa

Located in Waipapa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Rewa’s Village and Kororipo Pa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pure Day Spa and Skindynamique Waxing & Skin Centre. The Parrot Place and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting.
Map
Waipapa, Northland

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Falls - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fairy Pools - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kerikeri Mission House - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Stone Store - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Old Packhouse Market - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrow Boys Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Plough & Feather - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Tractor Café & Trading Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fishbone Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Olive Pizzeria Takeaway and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Rainbow Falls and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bay of Islands. The Parrot Place and Fairy Pools are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located
Large, spacious.... ideally located for group walking te araroa
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Lots of space in the property with all amenities you could ask for. Only negative is lack of phone signal and wifi. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anistus J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Perfect place for booking specially for large groups.Much more space for living.Place is very clean tidy.Property owners are very kind and keen to support. Highly recommend this place for your next vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reka !!!
A very warm and welcoming couple :) easy to talk to and great with communication. Set with a beautiful atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hiraina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Unable to Stay
Unfortunately we were not able to make it to our destination due to an illness in the family. It looked like it would have been a perfect place for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolande V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quite stay
Lovey place, all tou need to have a relaxing time away from your day to day life. Handy to have shops around, 5min radius. Will definitely donthis again. Thank you guys for making it so easy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Hidden Gem for Relaxation..
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful bach with our family. The house was well-equipped, and perfectly located for a relaxing holiday. It truly felt like a home away from home.The hosts were exceptionally nice and super cool, going above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. Their warm hospitality made our holiday even more special.We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable getaway. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shaineel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great place to stay, family loved it. Great hosts too. Highly recommend for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Darren n Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Good deal cold in winter in main area and lack of wifi was an issue for us. Overall a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space and great location
I had a wonderful stay. Very comfortable and great access to Kerikeri and surrounds. Would be great for groups too!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location
We all enjoyed our stay, Lou and Kevin are great 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Very pleasant stay. Neat and tidy. Best hosts ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work Trip
Great communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

priyanka c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome hosts .
Awesome property. Paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt D., Tauranga, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Everything was perfect! The accomodation was awesome and Kevin and Lou were great hosts! Highly recommend
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mira M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
A quirky well spaced property. Absolutely beautiful gardens. Great for the whanau. Wonderful hosts, made you so welcomed will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shed
Wonderful quirky very well re vamped barn heaps of room to swing many cats super neat and tidy and wonderful hosts. Thanks a lot guys !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun property and great location
It was a spacious and comfortable barn. Hosts were great. Kids (and grownups) loved the accomodation. Great location and very comfy even when it rained! Would come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Aucklander
This is a very beautiful place and the hosts are just amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog friendly, Kerikeri
Great property for a group of people who want to bring their dogs with them. Had everything we needed and hosts were very nice. Roosters waking us early morning were a bit hard for townies to handle, but probably to be expected in the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and serene property
Such a lovely space in a beautiful garden with direct access to the river walk trail. The bach was well equipped with everything you could need for creating a meal and enjoying a relaxing stay. I would love to come back with family and friends in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous
We had a fabulous stay at this amazing, quirky Bach. It is HUGE and we all loved it. We watched a family movie and all sat in separate sofas - blissful. I would highly recommend staying here. Kevin and Lou were super lovely and helpful hosts. We had a wonderful stay. A+
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waipapa tranquility
Maurice and I stayed here and everything you see is better in a real stay hopefully come back with a load of family members next visit for dog owners a walk way just at the back of your abode leading you to water falls and it is amongst trees. Kerikeri is 5 mins away and is dog friendly , well we had no complaints, and very reasonably priced . louie and Keven are awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Amphai G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Nice park light settings
The property needs another toilet and Wi-Fi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a Digital detox
Louis and Kevin are fantastic hosts. They were very helpful and kind. The place is at the right distance from what we needed. Amenities, attractions, nature - river, beaches, walkways etc. A digital detox is what we wanted and we experienced it here. We didn’t want internet to intrude into our lives during our stay and that’s what we experienced. It isn’t just a Bach. It’s an experience. Loved every moment we were there. Thanks once again Louis and Kevin.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lodewyk

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Hello every body.
We bought this property about a year ago.
We liked it because of the nice garden and the location.
We have spend the last 6 months preparing the shed for guests.
We are retired dairy farmers and looking forward to our new lifestyle and meeting people this way. We think its the perfect spot as a destination and to relax amongst beautiful gardens and not far from amenities.
Looking forward meeting you .
Cheers Louie & Kevin.

Why they chose this property

Unique, pet friendly , spacious and right next to a popular walkway.