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

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Aerial view
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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.
  • In-room 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

About the area

Map
Northland, Northland

What's nearby

  • Tutukaka Marina - 25 min drive
  • Dive Tutukaka - 26 min drive
  • Town Basin Marina - 27 min drive
  • Tutukaka Headland - 27 min drive
  • Matapouri Bay - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

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.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Whangaumu Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Whangarei Falls and Kuihi Island. Ngunguru Library and Whale Tail Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jos D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This is a great batch the views are amazing it is totally private. The beds are great and it has everything you need for a great stay A big thanks to our host Steve great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil getaway
Fabulous quiet bach,our dog loved it,very safe for him.totally recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
My safe haven
Was such a tranquil private place The views are just beautiful Steve provided everything we could want. It was our home away from home. It was warm and so inviting Thank you steve we will most certainly come back
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, and away from neighbours so it felt like a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoyable, and would gladly stay again. The view and sunny surround was absolutely amazing, as was the stroll down to the jetty. The house does provide all necessary cooking and living amenities to make the stay comfortable. However a coffee table would be really useful as there is no where to put your drink while watching tv. Absolutely fantastic that the property is pet friendly which is why we booked but it probably needs to be aired out before guests arrive as there was a really strong dog smell when we arrived. After airing the house during our 2 day stay the smell was gone by the time we left, and we also had a small dog as well. There is, understandably, a security camera watching the entrance. Although it provides security it should probably be mentioned in the listing for awareness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas break
Lovely hilltop location, views are amazing. Quite remote, which is its charm, but far from the beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil getaway
We loved staying here. It is so peaceful. We felt refreshed and rejuvenated after our stay. A great place to unwind. The views are beautiful and the sunrise and sunsets were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great with all the facilities to cook food and wash and dry clothes. Very quiet with outstanding views as the property is located up high on a mountain. The road conditions to the property from the main town were ok with about 20 minutes of steady driving and only a small bit of gravel road for about 6 minutes driving slow. If you need groceries get them before driving out. Make sure you notify the manager if driving to the river and wharf on the property. The road to the wharf is gravel and quite steep and takes between 5 to 10 minutes slowly in dry conditions. The path down to the wharf is very steep
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B., Hokianga

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Such a beautiful secluded place just what i needed beautiful farmlands and water views 😍 nice and tidy place with everything we needed . Thank you Steve i appreciate the extra care you took in cleaning due to my allergies. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anabelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday
Very comfortable relaxed home, great views and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Kiwi bach with great views
We had a lovely stay in this peaceful bach. Great location between Whangārei and Tutakaka. Lovely views over the trees and over the water. Bach had everything we needed for a long weekend. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely.
we loved this place, Steve was awesome to deal with, fishing off the Jetty was great, we will go back, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Peaceful
What a fantastic view!! So relaxing sitting out on the deck just drinking in the view. The property is so spacious and there is everything you need. Steve is a fabulous host, there if you want him and so helpful. The fishing was great! Really enjoyed our time there and will be sure to book again on our next visit to New Zealand
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natural Beauty
Lovely warm place outside of Whangerei. Beautiful views and everything you need.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022