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Peaceful, private, stylish rural retreat.French inspired, light, airy, spacious.

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Interior
Dining
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Wheki Valley, Northland
  • Place, Kiwi North: Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarke Homestead
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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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.

Peaceful, private, stylish rural retreat.French inspired, light, airy, spacious.

Beautiful rural, rustic 4 bedroom home set in rolling hills with tuscanesque views.

Stylishly detailed, French vintage farmhouse Large, light bedrooms.
Indoor / outdoor living. Moroccan courtyard with open fire.
Large covered all weather deck overlooking verdant hillsides.
Lovely walks from the house.
Gorgeous grounds with many vintage , upcycled features.
Set in the middle of Northland to be able to easily access our great Kauri forests and lakes to the west, and magnificent pristine beaches to the east.
Only 2 1/2 hours from Auckland,
Enjoy the peace and silence of this paradise hidden away from the chaos of city life, where only the sounds of native birdsong and the wind in the trees break the silence.
Enjoy a glass of wine under the stars in the courtyard beside the fire, and retire to dreamy bedrooms with beautiful crisp white linen and super comfy beds.
Enjoy a cup of tea and breakfast in the sun on the verandah that opens out from a gorgeous, well-equipped kitchen .
There is also a BBQ available on the deck.
There’s plenty of space for everyone with large organic gardens , and a few acres of bush for the more adventurous kids to explore.
There’s also ample parking.
The living area enjoys an open fire for cosy , winter evenings .
The house is run off the grid as much as possible, and conservation of resources is always a priority.
If you think this is your style, come and enjoy the peace and quiet of uninterrupted solitude, and leave refreshed and recharged.
Whangarei is only 20 minutes away, where there are some beautiful waterside restaurants , cafes , markets, and walkways, gardens and waterfalls.
Whangarei is the gateway to stunning untouched beaches, native forests and an hour away from the Bay of Islands.
We are in the process of building a Hundertwasser centre which will be magnificent when finished.
There is so much on offer here in the north, come and explore, you will be glad you did !!

PLEASE NOTE
There is NO WIFI , laptops etc can be tethered and /or just use phones with data.
Also there are no laundry facilities available , but of course there are laundries in town.
Enough wood will be left for a couple of outdoor fires, extra wood can be purchased at $10 a heaped barrowload :)
No dishwasher is available.


I have a young fox terrier named Banjo, who will be kept with me during your stay, unless of course you are dog people , in which case he is allowed to come and play when invited ;)

While guests occupy my home, ( my personal belongings are in the house but in cupboards, books and games are available for guests’ enjoyment) , I stay on the property in my tiny house, during longer stays, particularly in warmer months , I will discretely tend to my garden, water and mow lawns when necessary , and will endeavour to time it during your absence so as not to disturb your peace and quiet.
Thanks
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a fireplace
  • 15 minutes by car from Clarke Homestead and 15 minutes from Native Bird Recovery Centre
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Please leave my home as you found it. Please conserve water at all times. No extra guests at any time besides those booked. Thanks

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please advise if children coming and ages

Events

No events allowed
Only booked guests may be on the property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only booked guests may be on the property
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 not indicated whether 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Peaceful, private, stylish rural retreat.French inspired, light, airy, spacious. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tez and Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable rustic cottage in a stunningly, beautiful location. If you want peace, and to feel at one with the gardens and nature, enjoying birdsong and perhaps an evening fire outside, then this is the perfect place. Tania is a great host and responds immediately to any request or inquiry. Thank you for our wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great for a quiet family stay. Beautiful grounds and interesting house. Tania and Banjo were lovely and welcoming. Beds are comfy and it was lovely having breakfast on the deck and playing cards on the outside table. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrado C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such an amazing place and host

We so enjoyed our stay at Tania'sThe place is just fantastic, quietly immerse in the natureTania is such a great host, she was there for us to help us in every little need we had yet always respectful for our privacythank you Tania!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing hideaway with gorgeous views

The house is just beautiful and Tania is such a wonderful host. Best sleep in years. This is the kind of place that reminds you of weekends away at some relatives huge house in the middle of nowhere (yet close to the city) where all you do is relax, read books and play board games. Lunches on the veranda were just stunning and drinking coffee in front of the fireplace on the chilly mornings even more so. Thank you Tania, the stay was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lilamani d.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Beautiful Setting Away from it All

A beautiful spot in an area that's off the beaten track. Very peaceful surrounded by nature. The beds were very comfortable and the owner very respectful. Self catering with all the pans, plates etc. I would say it's not really appropriate for those who are elderly. They may struggle to get into a shower that's in the bath. Some minor issues with the temperature gage in the shower and the upstairs toilet which I believe is being resolved. Overall a lovely spot, that calms and revitalises.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming home

This delightful home set in a magnificent rambling garden was a joy to relax in for 3 nights. We were welcomed & made very comfortable amongst a life-time of collectable treasures. Sitting by the purpose built outdoor fireplace a great addition. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic home-stay

Beautiful old house in stunning gardens, with very comfortable bedrooms and a gorgeous deck to enjoy meals on. However, the house is full of personal belongings, including food in the fridge /freezer, and the house could do with a deep clean and a bit of maintenance (dirty crockery in the cupboards, dirty cushion covers, out-of-order dishwasher, broken toilet seat etc). It wasn’t quite the standard we were expecting for the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved this place!

The house and its setting, everything about it, was lovely. It felt like something out of a fairy tale. I thought that the home was surely at least a 100 years old, but Tania informed us that she had built it in the 1980s and had designed it to look like an old style farm home. And there was the landscaping--just gorgeously beautiful. It is obvious that this home and its surroundings are a labor of love for Tania. So glad we found this VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful charming cottage

Lovely charming cottage with feel of yester year. Was lovely sitting under the wisteria having a barbecue, or over in the outside fire having wine and cheese. Had a lovely relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Razia N.

Good stay

My friends said it was a beautiful property but they were not allowed to use some of the things on the property. They also said it felt like the place needed some cleaning. Overall good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aidan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

Second time we’ve stayed here and will stay again. Such a beautiful house and so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay!

We loved our stay here! Tania was so welcoming - she had prepared the fire rfor us and gave us some great recommendations for restaurants. The outdoor fire was amazing and we also enjoyed playing boardgames by the fire indoors. It can get slightly cold, as it is a large house with wooden floors, so just bring a pair of slippers if you feel the cold. I would definitely recommend this place though! Thanks again Tania for having us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aidan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis of calm

This place was so beautiful and peaceful. Eating outside under shady vines, sitting round the outdoor fire in the evening. And Tania and her dog are very welcoming. A lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S., Orewa, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Thank you Tania for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We enjoyed the peace and quiet, the fire was warm and cozy at night. Amazing views from the decks. Had a nice relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wend break

Relaxing & peaceful setting Great place to chill out Really appreciated the open fire
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend retreat.

Such a beautiful place to unwind, Roaring fire, inspired decor and beautiful views. See and hear a wide range of native birds in the fantastic gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic, cozy cottage

Really enjoyed our stay! The style of the house and interior are beautiful, and the location is stunning! Beautiful functional kitchen and friendly and helpful host. Can imagine it would be just as good during Summer too! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

What a beautiful property in the countryside. Perfect for our girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taara t.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet get away from city lives

me and my family( 9 people) enjoyed staying at this property. it was peaceful and quiet. good and perfect getaway spot if you want to relax and chill with the sound of birds in the background. the kids enjoyed sitting outside at the fireplace. the house itself is unique. we only met banjo once, such an energetic happy dog. big thanks to Tania for such a warm welcome and letting us to stay at her lovely home.

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply unique and amazing

This place is magical. Cozy beyond words and the owner is a very kind, friendly person who has created a place of real charm and with a very relaxing atmosphere and setting. Fireplaces inside and out were a bonus. Banjo the dog is never far away, so make sure you are ok with dogs. For us, Banjo added to the experience as he was very friendly and got along well with our toddler. Would recommend this rental to all.

10/10 Excellent

Birgit J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Paradies auf Erden! Tania war eine tolle und sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, die uns in ihrem Kleinod empfangen hat. Ein wunderbarer Ort zum Entspannen und Entschleunigen, umgeben von einem liebevoll gepflegten, wunderschönen Garten. Fast märchenhaft. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025