Perched on a ridge overlooking Stanmore Bay, Kereru Cottage offers a tranquil retreat in the Whangaparaoa peninsula. Enjoy the peaceful setting surrounded by trees and sea views from your private garden, or relax inside with Netflix and Freeview HD on the new LED TV. A heatpump/air conditioner keeps you cozy, while some breakfast foods and basic cooking supplies are included.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view
Freshly renovated, Kereru Cottage is a delightfully quirky, cosy place to stay in the sunny Whangaparaoa peninsula, just 30 minutes from Auckland city.
Situated high on a ridge looking northward out across Stanmore Bay, you will enjoy the peaceful, semi-rural setting surrounded by trees, with a view of the sea. Kereru Cottage is a standalone building with its own driveway and garden, offering your own private space.
Suitable for families with young children, couples and small groups.
Come up the outside stairs and you enter Kereru Cottage through the sunny conservatory, which provides a warm and sheltered space for summer dining.
Inside, find the cosy lounge, master bedroom with double bed, second bedroom with another double bed, and semi-ensuite bathroom (accessible through either bedroom). The sofa in the lounge opens to provide a third bed if required.
A heatpump/air conditioner keeps the cottage toasty warm in winter and cool in summer. The lounge has a new LED TV with access to Netflix and Freeview HD.
The kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, tea and coffee facilities, and a dishwasher. Some breakfast foods, milk and basic cooking supplies are included.
Linen (bedding and towels) is included. A washing machine is located in the bathroom and free to use.
Kereru Cottage is fully self-contained. Guests have exclusive use of the first floor of the building. On the ground floor there is a separate unit where other guests may be staying. The garden and driveway/parking areas are shared between guests in the two units.
Your hosts live in the neighbouring property next door.
Choice of beaches nearby. Pool and leisure facilities at Stanmore Bay. Shopping at Whangaparaoa Plaza. Restaurants and supermarket up the road.
Native birds including tui and fantails frequent the bush around the property. If you're lucky, you might spot the namesake kereru (native woodpigeon)!
Special conditions: This property is strictly NO SMOKING anywhere on the grounds (inside or outside).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Netflix
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Stanmore Bay, a neighbourhood in Whangaparaoa, is home to this cottage. Silverdale Pioneer Village and Bohemian Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield Albany Shopping Centre and Auckland Night Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at North Harbour Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Whangaparaoa travel guide
Is Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view located?
This family-friendly Whangaparaoa cottage is located in Stanmore Bay, within 2 mi (3 km) of Arkles Bay Beach and Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre. Little Manly Beach and Big Manly Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view Reviews
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Loved our stay, which was a lovely break for our wedding anniversary. Had everything we needed as well as a great relaxing atmosphere. Away from it all, yet easy access to everything, from shopping to beautiful walks and beaches. Truly restful, with lots of birdsong.
This was a beautiful property. Great attention to detail and in a great location. If we didn't live halfway around the world, we would come every year!
we enjoyed lotza luvly trees n birdsong.,
warmth n comfort,,
tiz close to shopz n cafes n beachz,
would definitely stay there again...
big thankyew to our hostz...
We were incredibly impressed by this sweet little treehouse, clean, well thought out, with all possible needs accounted for. Thanks again, what a special place.
A lovely little cottage with a well equipped kitchen and beautiful outlook over trees and sea. This was a relaxing break that felt far from the city but was just a short drive to beaches, cafes, shops and even a cinema.
It was a good place to stay
Quiet & relaxing
The property was hot during my time of the stay
Might have been better if had a fan or better air cooling system as the current one didn’t help much !!!!
Everything about Kereru Cottage outdid our expectations. Beautifully presented and maintained inside and out with everythjng we could possibly need for our 6 night stay. Appreciated the comfy bed & cotton sheets. The surroundings of native & exotic trees frequented by native birdlife including ruru at night made us forget we were only minutes from a busy motorway. Would thoroughly recommend.
Excellent and friendly communication. Beautiful, peaceful location. Well equipped accommodation, bright and spacious. I was happy walking the down and uphill 30 mins to beach and used Uber for short trips. But had family car for longer trips. Would definitely return. Thank you.
This property has absolutely everything you need and is very peaceful. You do need a car but its not far from anything and we would nip out and come back multiple times in the day. Can't fault the presentation or facilities. Works best for family with the Jack and Jill bathroom, bit close if you are not overly close. Thanks for the hospitality and hope the issue with checkout was ok, it didn't at all change my impression.
We stayed at Kereru Cottage for one month and found the place to be very clean and all the supplies needed to make our stay a very pleasant one. The enclosed porch was a perfect spot to have meals while enjoying the lush garden surrounding the property.
What we really liked (besides everything!) was its location away from the hustle and bustle of the main area of town. We like the privacy! The kitchen was well stocked with anything I would use, but we found ourselves heading to the town centre for many of our meals. We wanted to taste the flavors of the area. The bed was very comfortable and the use of a washer very handy for us.