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Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home, 15 mins away from Mt Maunganui

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Escape to this charming Devon Cottage in Tauranga, fully refurbished with luxurious carpeting and bamboo hardwood flooring. Indulge in a home away from home experience with 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and private outdoor entertaining area including BBQ and outdoor furniture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home, 15 mins away from Mt Maunganui

We live opposite the holiday home so we are available on-call to help with any problems with regard to extra items required, something not working or advice on local attractions or how to get anywhere!
Generally children are treated as an extra guest as they are still using a bed and all facilities.
A fully furbished 3 bedroom home, all towels and linen supplied, beds made up etc. Just walk in and enjoy a home away from home. We supply corporate/staff accommodation on a regular basis for those companies where it's important that each guest has their own bedroom and space.
Originally designed and built as a Devon Cottage, it has since had an extra bedroom and living area added to it and has been fully refurbished with new luxurious carpeting and bamboo hardwood flooring and art decor.
Very private and generous outdoor entertaining area including outdoor furniture.

It can offer:
· 3 bedrooms (sleeps up to six) (1 bedroom has a queen
bed, 1 has a double and the other, two single beds (a king single
and a single).
foldaway bed in emergencies) all brand new.
· 2 living areas (one for watching TV etc, the other for
reading/wireless internet activity)
· Brand new floor coverings throughout.
· Fully equipped kitchen with all utensils, full size refrigerator,
dishwasher etc
· Laundry complete with washing machine
· Fujitzu aircon/heatpump
· Wheelchair access including shower area and shower chair
Wireless internet access


If you Google the location you can't see the property because it is located up a private ROW. We live on the opposite side of the driveway so we are able to provide security and immediate assistance for any issues that arise.

·All arterial routes (expressway to Mt Maunganui, expressway leading to Rotorua, Whakatane and East Coast, SH29 to Kaimai summit outlook and over to the Waikato, SH2 to Katikati, Waihi and on to Auckland
· 1 kilometre to New World Brookfield
· 2 kilometres to Fernland Spa
· 2 kilometres to Bethlehem Town Shopping Centre and Countdown
· 6 kilometres to Downtown Tauranga
· 13 kilometres to Downtown Mount Maunganui
· 19 kilometres to Palm Beach Plaza, Papamoa
Special conditions:
As we are located in the middle of a quiet residential area, there can't be any loud noise or music - basically no parties! The cottage is booked and paid for based on the number of guests staying. All visitors must be off site by early evening. We can't allow any stay-overs regardless so make sure your visitors are fit and proper to drive or arrange for their safe return home. Check in time normally around 2pm unless by prior arrangement, check out 10am.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Devon Nz A Away From Tauranga
Devon Cottage NZ a home away from home
Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home Tauranga
Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home Private vacation home

About the area

Located in Tauranga, this holiday home is in the city centre. Brain Watkins House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tenpin Tauranga and Waimarino Adventure Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tauranga Domain or Mercury Baypark. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tauranga travel guide
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Tauranga City, Tauranga

What's nearby

  • Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang
    Papamoa Beach
    13 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Mount Maunganui beach panorama
    Mount Maunganui
    19 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Fernland Spa
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tauranga Domain
    6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Huria Marae
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • 88 Chinese Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • BurgerFuel
    4 min drive
  • Tauranga Citizens' Club
    4 min drive
  • Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home, 15 mins away from Mt Maunganui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home, 15 mins away from Mt Maunganui?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home, 15 mins away from Mt Maunganui?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home, 15 mins away from Mt Maunganui?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home, 15 mins away from Mt Maunganui located?

Located in Brookfield, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fernland Spa and Huria Marae. Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Devon Cottage NZ - a home away from home, 15 mins away from Mt Maunganui Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shona A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Friendly, very clean

Brian a wonderful and helpful host. Place spotless and homely. Lovely garden. Would stay again and definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Beautiful home and gardens. The host was very welcoming and accommodated us when we arrived earlier than expected. Was close to amenities around us. Would recommend this place to others. Thank you for the lovely accommodation and hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very well equiped kitchen. Extensive fruit in garden. Handy location to explore Tauranga city, Mount Maunganui, beaches, mineral springs, McLaren Falls Park, and, of course, shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay, spotless place

We had a very comfortable 2 night stay at Brian’s place. We were a family of four, three adults and one toddler under 2. Everything we needed for our stay was available esp kitchen amenities. The house is beautiful with a well maintained lovely garden, and a short drive away from Mount Maunganui. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb accommodation, host Brian met us on arrival to say hello and brought us oranges and kiwi fruit which were delicious, will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy warm and welcoming

Lovely and cozy, good location and excellent, friendly hosts. Would recommend to others (:
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice clean house,lovely gardenyou could not get better hosts,they go above and beyond any expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Chris B.

Very central spot for Bethlehem and Tauranga City

Very central spot for Bethlehem and Tauranga City

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

Calm and restful. Only in New Zealand for a few days, but would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you Brian and Sandy

What a wonderful holiday, in such a beautiful cottage. Really happy with our stay, and Brian and Sandy couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating hosts. We will certainly be booking again on our next trip to NZ!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Had a fantastic stay, accesible accommodation is hard to find as a family of 5 and this place was perfect for us! A little hiccup with wifi password but a text to host and it was very quickly remedied. Will definetly book again in future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas Break

We loved the position which was handy for Bethlehem, Tauranga city and the Mount. The house had a good layout and we particularly enjoyed the air conditioning. Lovely outside area also
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Carel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, beautiful gardens

Very nice place, nice outside deck and beautiful garden. Unfortunately we could not use the barbeque. Very friendly neighborhood cats will stop by for a chat and a cuddle.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santhosh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint, comfortable cottage, spectacular garden

A quaint little cottage with everything you need for a great holiday. The garden is particularly spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Cottage and grounds

Sandy was there to meet us, Brian came over later to check we were ok. As their card says "Home away from Home" and it surely was. The gardens are incredible, all Sandy's work.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend away!

Property was perfect - exactly as advertised and had everything we needed for our weekend. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a great place

Happy with everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

I was looking for a house to stay in, which could also accommodate my Mum who lives in a resthome in Tauranga. Devon Cottage was perfect. Quiet and clean with a lovely garden (I loved the lemons!). I hope to stay again on my next trip. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house in a nice location

House was well set up, good heating and comfortable. The owner was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work Trip Accommodation

Great to have more space than a hotel room, everything provided and easy check in. Very short drive into town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bernadette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay

Nice & comfortable, & had everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Works well

The house worked well for our stay in Tauranga. It was expensive but we left our Easter booking very late. The house is very well fitted out and everything was in working order. Possibly could add some shower soap in a dispenser.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a great host

We enjoyed our stay - its a unique place and well equipped. The host was friendly and helpful. Keen to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean & Tidy

The check in process was pretty easy and the house was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pui Yin Fandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage, just like home!

Thank you so much for Brain and Sandra to accept my booking via Bookabach! You are helpful and provide a very comfortable place for us to stay in Tauranga, just like our home. Even it was a short trip, we enjoy staying in your house which is located in quiet cul de sac, calm, safe and peaceful. I highly recommend Devon Cottage to other customers! Many thanks to Sandra and Brian!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022