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Tasteful spacious private garden quest house

Golfers can play right on the property while nature lovers soak in the pastoral setting, with historic mural-filled Katikati township just a short drive away

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Baycroft Downs offers a peaceful farmhouse retreat amid rolling hills. Travelers love the spacious, self-contained accommodation with a full kitchen, laundry, and generous lounge/dining area. The covered outdoor space is perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Aongatete, this farm stay is in a rural area. Historical Athenree Homestead and Brain Watkins House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waimarino Adventure Park and Tenpin Tauranga. Travelling with kids? Consider Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Fergusson Park. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Aongatete travel guide
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Katikati, KATIKATI

What's nearby

  • Leveret Estate Winery
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mills Reef Winery
    3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fairview Golf Course
    6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Katikati Murals
    9 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Katikati Bird Gardens
    11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee Club
    13 min drive
  • The Talisman
    10 min drive
  • Robert Harris
    10 min drive
  • Mad Mirchi
    12 min drive
  • Subway
    13 min drive

About this property

Tasteful spacious private garden quest house

  • Family-friendly farm stay in a rural location
  • Consider a stay at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this farm stay include:
    • Tennis courts, a video library and games
    • Books, outdoor furniture and barbecues
    • Smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house feature thoughtful touches, such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs and children's books
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • TVs with DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/cupboards and outdoor lighting

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tasteful spacious private garden quest house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tasteful spacious private garden quest house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tasteful spacious private garden quest house located?

This family-friendly Aongatete farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mills Reef Winery and Leveret Estate Winery. Waitekohekohe Recreational Park and Fairview Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Tasteful spacious private garden quest house Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Martyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and tidy and a great place for us to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Aongatete weekend

Lovely setting for a family weekend in a private garden. Welcoming host who was happy to amend booking numbers
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mateusz J.

Comfortable & clean.

Comfortable & clean.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Gorgeous property, clean, tidy and peaceful, just what we wanted!

Gorgeous property, clean, tidy and peaceful, just what we wanted! Loved the happy hens, the cat and dog. Very comfortable within easy driving distance to amenities and activities. Beautiful, comfortable decor, would love to stay again. Thank you!
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful immaculate tranquil grounds and spacious accommodation.

Beautiful immaculate tranquil grounds and spacious accommodation. Great location being handy to everything in the Bay area. Didn't realise at the time of booking that the accommodation was actually in the same shared house as the owners, and not stand alone, as this was not clear in the description. So as a family with 2 children felt it a bit hard to fully relax being conscious of owners upstairs. However they were very friendly , open and not at all bothered by the kids.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn K.

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

Peaceful

Surrounded by a magnificent garden, a relaxing and peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Scenic retreat

Friendly and welcoming, our hosts set the scene to give us a great time on holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicki N.

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

Property listing and experience

The property was well appointed with a separate bedroom off the lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. What was not clear with the listing is that the property owners reside in the main home and rent out the "flat" which is attached. A downside to the separate bedroom was that there was no on-suite which required a "mid-night" walk outside to enter the main "flat". The accomodation was well appointed and clean. The property owners were very accommodating and friendly permitting early access prior to the allocated time. Lavish gardens to walk around beautifully maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Beautiful Peaceful Retreat

The accomodation is spacious and restful, with beautiful grounds and a peaceful, quiet setting well back from any traffic. Even though it rained it was still delightful.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leon D.

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

Rural stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. Very nice hosts. Liked the avocados.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy v.

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

A relaxing break away

What a lovely place to stay. Amber is so friendly and kind. The unit is immaculate and the kids loved the chickens. Hope to be back next year. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

NYE Getaway

Nice little house with a nice garden
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Paradise

Such a beautiful homestead, the photos don't do it justice. Great host, definitely will be coming back for a bit longer next time, thank you so much for your hospitality, Amber. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

Tranquility

Perfect! When can we move in?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Wonderful place to stay

A peaceful, secluded retreat in amazing setting but still close enough to allow easy access to local amenities and surrounding attractions. Thankyou to the owners for their foresight in providing such charming accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Lovely Bach and good location

Lovely Bach and good location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle F.

Awesome location, beautiful spot

Awesome location, beautiful spot
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lorena T.

The place is lovely and very comfortable, I would definitely recommend it.

The place is lovely and very comfortable, I would definitely recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Babak B.

Beautiful place, like having the garden of paradise in your own backyard.

Beautiful place, like having the garden of paradise in your own backyard. We absolutely loved our stay. Its very comfortable and has everything you need. Amber made it all easy by providing linen and making up the beds for us. We had a special guest every morning. first morning Oscar the dog, then a hen and last day a beautiful cat came quite politely and friendly to greet new guests
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharna A.

Lovely tranquil modern property with beautiful surroundings.

Lovely tranquil modern property with beautiful surroundings. Very well equipped with the bonus of having fresh eggs in the fridge from the chooks roaming the property. Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Whilst the surroundings are gorgeous and the accommodation is lovely the shower is awful.

Whilst the surroundings are gorgeous and the accommodation is lovely the shower is awful. The water dribbles out and after a night out was very disappointing. Would recommend this accommodation if the water pressure is fixed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Devine property among the kiwi fruit.

Devine property among the kiwi fruit. Easy access yet feels miles from anywhere. 5 mins from a restaurant that left us all well feed and very happy
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful property in an ideal location for our needs.

Beautiful property in an ideal location for our needs. Minor plumbing issues - hot water was too hot even with the cylinder turned down, and the toilet needed to be flushed twice every time. But there was plenty of room for the 5 of us and everything was clean and tidy. Would definitely book this property again if the need arose. Thanks!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stayed here for a week with my mum and 3 children under 6.

Stayed here for a week with my mum and 3 children under 6. The grounds are lovely, big and safe for our lot. They loved running around burning off steam. House was well presented. Its attached to main house but we had our own 2 separate doors as couldnt see house from property and they couldnt look n see us. Actually only time we saw the hosts was when i was walking the grounds with children n visiting chickens. Will definitely stay here again when back in Katikati
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Well presented property in a beautiful setting.

Well presented property in a beautiful setting.