Apartment

WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House

Photo gallery for WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House

Living area
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 23

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Aratapu, Northland
  • Dargaville Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tane Mahuta
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

New-Wing Mezzanine Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Old-Wing Huge Upstairs Main Bedroom

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

Old-Wing small Twin Bedroom off the huge Main Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Potential 4th Bedroom - Conservatory off the Old Wing Lounge

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

New-Wing Bathroom & Laundry

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Old Wing's Separate Toilet

Toilet

Old-Wing Bathroom & Laundry

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House

WHARE KURA
2 x interconnecting Guest-Wings (both fully self-contained)
[Sleeps up to 23]

Spacious (approx 250sqm) spread over two Guest-Wings - ideal for small to large Groups, and extended multi-generational Families.

"Cheap & Cheerful" pre-renovation Guest-Wing accommodating 2-19 guests.
Plus
"Elegant & opulent" post-renovation Guest-Wing accommodation 1-4 guests.

which gives one vast space(!) including two kitchen-dining-living areas.


LARGER PRE-RENOVATION GUEST-WING
Decor is dated and quirky - and not ideal for anyone fussy.
> Roomy old kitchen-dining-lounge-conservatory-terrace area with basic Sky TV box (which has a connecting door into the other guest-wing)
> Lounge that can sleep two on the settee
> Conservatory that can sleep three on couches
> Huge upstairs main bedroom with Queen bed, and 2 x Double-Single bunk-beds, plus space to add in a Double mattress and King-Single mattress on the floor
> Twin bedroom off the huge main bedroom with 2 x Single Beds, plus room to add in a King Single mattress.
> Bathroom with shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer. Separate toilet.

SMALLER POST-RENOVATION GUEST-WING
Beautifully renovated to a high standard of lavish feeling of opulence.
> Elegant downstairs open-plan Kitchen-Dining-Lounge-Office (which has a connecting door into the other guest-wing).
> Downstairs Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & dryer.
> Gorgeous upstairs loft mezzanine bedroom, with Queen Bed, and Sofa-Bed (large single / small double).

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
Because we can't link the two individual guest-wing calendar availability to this double listing, reservations are always by request - but we will promptly reply to say whether both wings are available. :)

MASSIVE SET-UP
This creates a truly sizeable combined space!!


LOCATION:
> 1-min drive to Diary in Te Kopuru
> 5-min drive to Dargaville
> 10-min drive to Glinks Gully Beach, and local Countdown supermarket
> 15-min drive to Baylys Beach
> 30-min drive to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour drive to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest


Generous free parking available (the property has a large concreted parking area)


BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
Bookings for the first 8 guests are based on sharing the 4 x Queen/Double Beds.
[If any of the first 8 guests don't wish to share a bed, Extra Beds are available at $40/Bed per stay]

BOOKING UP TO 23 GUESTS:
The AirBNB system only facilitates for reservations up to 16 guests, so beyond that we need to create a Money Request in their system, for the Extra Guest cost of $27pp/night.


Property manager

MARY of Admin

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Special event celebrations must be pre-approved.
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Special event celebrations must be pre-approved.
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

Aratapu

Aratapu is home to this apartment. Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Zizania Hand Made Papers and Skydome Observatory.
Map
Aratapu, Northland

What's nearby

  • Zizania Hand Made Papers - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Dargaville Museum - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Tane Mahuta - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 41 min drive - 41.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blah Blah Blah Cafe & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northern Wairoa Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fast Foods - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House located?

Situated in Aratapu, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Zizania Hand Made Papers, Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and Tane Mahuta are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nivsha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and convenient
We enjoyed our stay here at the Old school house. The old wing does have its own charm but it’s quite old smelling and squeaky compared to the new wing, which is very nicely renovated. The old wing could do with some renovation to eradicate the worn out carpet smell and hinge sounds when you walk upstairs. Otherwise it’s a good stay place for large groups and very close to Dargaville restaurants and supermarket. Would highly recommend staying here when around. Hosts were very easy to communicate with and everything was very well organised
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by MARY of Admin

Host profile image

Languages:

English