Title: Erics Cottage, working Deer farm Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Erics Cottage, working Deer farm ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109139000/109138994/d49ce850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109139000/109138994/06252132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109139000/109138994/545ccc51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109139000/109138994/5c544d07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109139000/109138994/9e99ac38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the serene surroundings of Eric's Cottage, set amidst a 120-acre working deer farm. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and private setting just 35 minutes from Auckland city. With nearby access to Orewa Beach or Waiwera Beach, explore local activities during your stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Erics Cottage, working Deer farm We live on a working Deer farm, Eric's cottage is one of the two cottages on the 120 acre property, it is very private and peaceful and the first time for us to share our sanctuary. We are only 35 minutes to Auckland city, and 10min to Silverdale shopping center. From late November our hinds (female) are giving birth to new fawns. And from March through to May is the Roar (mating season) so the boys can be very noisy. There is a gated entrance and the cottage is 200m from the road, with a garage. We are 15 minutes from Orewa Beach or Waiwera Beach. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104090000/104080800/104080750/ccfdcbb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Off Grid Country Cabins: 1 Double Bed in Each Cabin Waitoki - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 1 review £96 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=104080750&PinnedHotelID=104080750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109862600/109862596/61662866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet restful unit with seaviews Manly - Breakfast included - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=109862596&PinnedHotelID=109862596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115834900/115834834/cb9a0615.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nathas' Nest - A small, very cosy and completely private comfortable space. 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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 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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.588596,174.6232&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rih%7EE_byh%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FU%40QBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQ%40QBQDQBQDSBODSDQDQDQDQFSDQFMDSFMFQFOHQFOFMHSHMFOHMHOHOHKJMHOJKHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKLGJILKLILGJILGNILELILENGLELGNCLGNELANELCNENCLANANCNANCLAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40L%40NBNBLDNDN%40LDLFNBLFNDLFLDLHNDLHLFLHJFLHLHLJJFLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJJJJJNJJHNJJHNJJHLHNHNHLHNFLHRFLFNHPFNFPFLDRFLFPDRDPDPFPBPDRDNBRDPBPBPBPBP%40TBP%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPATAP%3FPATAPAPCTAPCPATCPCPCPCPEPCREPEPCPGPEPEREPGPGNEPGNGNGNIPGNGLIRGLININILINILKLILKJINKJKNKJKJIJMJKJKJMLKFMJKHMHMHMHKFMHMHMFODMHMDMFODMFODMDMDO%40ODMDOBOBM%40O%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOCOAOCOAMAOCOEMCOEMAOEMEOEMGMEOGMEMIMEOGMIKIMGMIMKKGMIMKKGMMKKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIMKOIKIOIMIOGOIMISGMGOIQGOGOGOEQGOEQGQESEQEQEQEQCQESCQEQCQAQCQCUCQAQAUCQAQ%3FUAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vM44c3xD1bomqXcRPovKYrW2mcs=) Wainui, Auckland #### What's nearby - Wainui Golf Club - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles - Snowplanet - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles - Orewa Beach - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles - Wenderholm Regional Park - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles - Auckland Ferry Terminal - 39 min drive - 27.8 miles #### Getting around - Waitakere Station - 46 min drive - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Millies - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Joe’s Garage - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Wade - ‬13 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Erics Cottage, working Deer farm pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Erics Cottage, working Deer farm located? > Situated in Wainui, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Wainui Golf Club, Silverdale Pioneer Village and Maygrove Park. Peninsula Golf Club and Victor Eaves Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Erics Cottage, working Deer farm Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelina L. 20 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil and peace Absolutely blown away with cottage. The space makes you feel like you’ve arrived in the woods. Very clean , nice linen, good kitchen equipment and the shower was a dream after our long drive . Loved seeing the deer. Jennifer was very welcoming and we appreciated the walk through at arrival, wonderful hostess 💓 We’ll return again! ##### Angelina L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steph T. 23 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Eric's Cottage We stayed for 3 nights in Erics cottage, and it was such a beautiful place for our family to chill out for a long weekend! Hosts were so friendly, met us at the property for check in and were contactable throughout our stay if required. Comfy beds and furnishings - everything you need to feel right at home. The deer out in the paddocks around the house were a big hit with the kids who had fun watching them from the deck. We would love to come back in the near future :) ##### Steph T. 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