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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
75th Suprise BIRTHDAY
We loved the accomodation & everthing relating to the property. Definitely recommend as it is an awesome location & neighbourhood.
Thanks
Mark & Vicki
Mark H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jackie C.
19 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, compact and comfortable
Perfect base for us when visiting family. Exactly as described in the listing. The cottage was warmer/better insulated than I expected, which was great. A little road noise can be heard, but not too bad.
Jackie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter W.
23 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Great location and excellent cabin with everything we needed and more.
Very family friendly.
Peter W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. It was wonderful having you as our guests and we look forward to another stay with us.
10/10 Excellent
Wendy R.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
If you want to see the northern part of the north island, this property is ideal. Tranquil and beautiful, close to so many options. Loved our stay.
Wendy R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Karen H., Auckland
11 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was enough for us both
We didn’t realise that the pool which is advertised was separate on another property. That’s not clear on the ad. Didn’t matter to us but if you had kids it might.
Karen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2022
Hello Karen,
Not sure what you mean with the pool being on another property. It is definitely on our property and the same property your cottage was on. Maybe the cottage felt so private that you thought the pool was somewhere else :-).
All the best, Inga
10/10 Excellent
John B.
2 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comments
Fine. Friendly and helpful . Seems that what we got was not what we saw on website.
John B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
Dear John and Wendy,
Thank you for your stay. It was nice having you. We are not sure what you saw online but the cottage you stayed at is exactly the one featured in the listing. We believe the pictures and description is quite accurate. We hope you had a nice stay. Kind regards,
Claes and Inga
10/10 Excellent
Rasa V.
1 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway with family
Was lovely for the kids to play with friendly dogs, pigglets, run around the orchard. They had a blast in the swimming pool.
Rasa V.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Wesley S., Wellington, New Zealand
16 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Private and relaxing
Felt quite at home staying here as the unit was very private and surrounded by orange trees. Very convenient location to use as a base to explore Bay of Islands and Northland. Feeding the pigs and chickens was also nice, especially exciting for our little one. Claes was very accommodating and kept us well supplied with fresh oranges. Highly recommend staying here is you want some privacy and peace.
Wesley S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
1 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation for real
A very enjoyable holiday! Property was immaculately clean. Great swimming pool! Very friendly owner. Absolutely recommended.
Chris B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ann H.
22 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Kerikeri
What a great place to relax and such a friendly reception.
Ann H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Cant wait to go back again
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Cindy W.
25 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet setting
Set back off the road in a quiet position surrounded by trees, it was a lovely quiet place to stay. The host was very friendly and so were the other people staying. So close to kerikeri.
Cindy W.
8/10 Good
Mary R.
3 Jun 2019
Peace and privacy
We spent 3 nights at this little gem which is tucked away from it all on the edge of an organic citrus orchard. Simplicity, all essentials available. We particularly enjoyed being adopted by Nika the black lab who seemed to gravitate to our veranda whenever we were in residence! Would happily stay again.
Mary R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa C.
26 Apr 2019
Beautiful
We loved staying at the cottage with a view of the orchard. Loved the visits from the chickens. Clean and everything we needed there. Would highly recommend.
Vanessa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review Vanessa. It was a pleasure having you as our guests and we hope to see you again in the near future.
8/10 Good
Sam W.
24 Apr 2019
Nice little spot
Was a nice stay
Sam W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your stay. It was nice meeting you.
10/10 Excellent
Keith B., Maidenhead , UK
7 Feb 2019
Peaceful cottage close to amenities
Beautiful wooden unit in the tranquil setting of an orange grove. The host is helpful and friendly. Feeding the pigs is fun and you are never short of a dog to take for a walk around the property!
Keith B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your stay. It was lovely meeting you both. We hope to see you again some day. All the best, Claes and Inga
10/10 Excellent
Brian S., Hamilton/Dundas. Ontario
26 Jan 2019
Excellent rural retreat for 3 days
Lots of room for 2 people. Very clean and tidy. Comfortable bed and ample kitchen space. Surrounded by orange trees and other aspects of a hobby farm - chickens and pigs.
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Great base for Kerikeri and Bay of Islands. Highly recommended.