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Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Northland, Northland
  • Popular LocationTutukaka Marina25 min drive
  • Popular LocationTown Basin Marina27 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatapouri Bay33 min drive
  • AirportWhangarei (WRE)35 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Kiripaka

On river.At this Kiripaka vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Whangaumu Bay and 9 miles (15 km) of Whangarei Falls. A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park and Whangarei Quarry Gardens are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whangarei Falls - 20 min drive
  • Tutukaka Marina - 25 min drive
  • Dive Tutukaka - 26 min drive
  • Town Basin Marina - 27 min drive
  • Matapouri Bay - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Moochas Bistro - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River

You'll be staying in an easy living 2 bedroom cottage on a large bush block set high on a ridgetop with 360 degrees views of the surrounding bush, the Ngunguru River and Ngunguru township. There's a 2.5km driveway down to the Ngunguru River where you'll have access to our private jetty for kayak, swim & fishing (booking required). A beautiful wetland, stunning bush walks, high hill look outs, picnic stop along the way. Please let us know what activities your interested in so we can accommodate as jetty access & kayak require booking. Kayak's available to rent for river exploration upriver mangroves and down river to Ngunguru spit and township. . Please see our house rules for bookings. We are located half way between Whangarei CBD & Tutukaka so you're in a perfect location to explore the local area, the Ngunguru river, and the stunning Tutukaka coast and beaches. Nearest supermarket is at Tikipunga. It's a very quiet rural location that feels secluded but is very convenient. We have been hosting for 3 years so please see our reviews.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside OK

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please tell us if you are bringing your pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please let us know if your bringing the kids

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Contactless check-in is available.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River to the airport?

This vacation home is 17 mi (35-min drive) away from the Whangarei (WRE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River to downtown Kiripaka?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Kiripaka.

Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victor F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good stayed
The location is great with amazing view. Short drive to Tutukaka and Ngruguru township. The house is functional with all the amenities and great wifi speed. The toilet and bathroom have smells that needs to be look at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., Oamaru New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace perfect peace
Fantastic place to kick back and get back to nature. The walk was well worth pushing on for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
What a beautiful place to wake up! This is a perfect place to be off the grid and enjoy the outdoors. Cozy cabin with everything you need and Steve was very helpful and welcoming! Our two teens loved all the outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful and happy retreat
The property has wonderful views in all directions and lovely grounds. It is comfortable and well maintained with all the necessary facilities for a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect bach!
Everything about the bach was perfect. It's clean, spacious; has stunning view; beds were comfy, etc., It's close to everything. Short drives to Whangarei and beaches. We absolutely had the best time and Steve made sure of that. Thank you very much Steve and hopefully we can go back soon :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert U.

Dissappointed
We are very keen on fishing and booked this accommodation as it included a private jetty, which we expected would have unlimited access for us to enjoy our fishing whenever we chose too. This however is not the case it is restricted access controlled by the host, in that you must text him, every time prior to using the jetty to get permission due to what he deems as health & safety issues!! I would of thought having paid in advance for the week, any health & safety issues would have been addressed prior to guests arrival. I spoke to the host on the Monday and asked whether we could take a look at the jetty to which he replied no, but if it didn't rain overnight it would be fine the next day to go down. We attempted to do this, however when we got to his house which you have to pass to get to the jetty he came out and became quite animated raising his arms in the air, rolling his eyes and shrugging his shoulders (because we hadn't texted even though I had spoken to him the day before) which my wife and I considered rude. The excuse of health & safety issues regarding the jetty is ironic given health & safety issues with the actual accommodation don't seem to matter e.g broken light switch, masking tape around the wiring on the lights in the lounge and dining area, chipped crockery, split in chopping board and raised pieces of decking Restricted access to the jetty should be made clear in the booking information, if we had known this we would not have booked this holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Great
Really third world! Shower was dirty and shower mat dirty. Spare blankets were smelly and not clean. Minimum of cutlery and crockery made meals a hassle for our group. Only two hand towels. No hooks to hang towels in the bathroom. Only one reading light per double bed - tough luck for the unlucky partner. There is nowhere in the spare room to hang anything, nor even a bench to place bags or clothes on. Owner extremely rude to one guest for not texting him before going down to the jetty. Totally unacceptable! The advert states that there was access to the jetty but there seemed to be a problem about us going there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Treasure
Loved the spacious living areas, beautiful decor and the view and outdoor area was amazing would definitely stay again. Host has done a great job at accommodating their guests. Absolutely beautiful hidden treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem
This place is quiet, clean, and really well set out, comfortable. magnificent views, the best comfortable beds, and pillows, tank water is a plus . The host is available, and check in and out was a breeze. Many thanks Steve, hope we can return 1 day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Clean, very comfortable beds, well appointed, helpful property manager, stunning views and sunrises and sunsets. Off the beaten track
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024