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Sunny garden cottage in seaside location

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Orere Point, Auckland
  • Tapapakanga Regional Park
    10 min drive
  • Rainbow's End
    44 min drive
  • Takanini Station
    39 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    72 min drive

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About the area

Orere Point

Located in Orere Point, this cottage is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Tapapakanga Regional Park and Rautawa Place Reserve. .This cottage is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Kawakawa Bay Library and Health Centre and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Whitford Point Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Tapapakanga Regional Park - 10 min drive
  • Rainbow's End - 44 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 60 min drive
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 61 min drive
  • Coromandel Peninsula - 83 min drive

Getting around

  • Papakura Station - 45 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Yard - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunny garden cottage in seaside location

* Sunny
* Newly-constructed
* Private 3-room suite
* Drive-in garage
* Easy access
*Brand new ensuite bathroom
*new Tattersfield mattress and pillows
*cliffside of Howard Road
* restful outlook onto trees and lawn.
* 5 minutes walk to the beach
* nearby takeaways.

The space
I am a 63-year old art curator who loves living by the beach and enjoying nature. My place is small, so would suit active guests who want to be in the outdoors, enjoying beach walks, cycling, kayaking and birdwatching as the area has plenty of opportunities to enjoy these past times. The guest suite is spotlessly clean with lots of character and is fully sustainable with solar panels, filtered rainwater and double-glazing as well as recycled furniture. Please note that the property is the one downstairs, and closest to the road which has two water tanks attached to it. It has a 10 metre flat driveway leading to the garage. If you go upstairs there is a shared deck area which is closed in by plastic roller blinds. You are welcome to use this area.

While there is a shop in Ōrere Point which sells necessities, if you are staying a couple of days, it is advisable to bring groceries with you as the area is isolated, and it is over an hour's drive to reach a supermarket. Takeaways (fish and chips in Kaiaua are excellent, and liquor is sold in the Ōrere shop) close around 6pm in Ōrere Point store and 7pm at Kawakawa Bay.

Part of my collection of Tongan tapa, paintings, prints and embroideries by some of New Zealand's leading artists is on display.

Guest access
On arrival, you can use the remote control and drive right in to the garage. Make yourself a cup of tea before you get ready for a swim, and walk through the laundry to the bedroom and en suite bathroom.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave, a dishwasher, and a kitchen island. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Linda Tyler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: One dog allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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 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

Property is also known as

Sunny In Seaside Location
Sunny Garden Cottage in Seaside Location Cottage
Sunny Garden Cottage in Seaside Location Orere Point
Sunny Garden Cottage in Seaside Location Cottage Orere Point

Sunny garden cottage in seaside location Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kovilan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
Nice little cosy property. Clean and tidy and affordable. Will be using again. Thank you Linda :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TeMiria K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene vibe with a spectacular view
Close to the beach and lots of lovely scenery made my stay very pleasant. Linda was a wonderful host always ready to help if needed. The cottage was clean and tidy with everything you need. Highly recommend this little spot for a quiet relaxing retreat 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Naylene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were very confused as to where we were to sleep - downstairs was the bathroom but upstairs the towels were on the bed...a neighbour walked into the sun room for a glass of water and said we were supposed to be downstairs.....the write-up on the property said it was an entire house which sleeps 2 people......the upstairs part of the house was open and unlocked so we thought we had the whole house to ourselves. Very confusing. Downstairs was very clean and nice but upstairs was very dated, tattered and cluttered. In the future, the owners should lock and close the upstairs portion of the property and revise the description of the area to be rented. We felt it was overpriced for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place thanks
Love orere point
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small studio in quiet village
The property was accessed via the garage. The kitchen was very basic with nowhere to put wet plates etc after washing up. There is a 2 ring hot plate for cooking which didn’t appear very safe. The washing machine leaked all over the kitchen floor when used. There is no living area, just 2 chairs in the bedroom and storage for clothes is just a small wardrobe in the bathroom. The upstairs had a young couple staying so the shared deck did not seem usable to us. The couple upstairs were quite noisy and could easily be heard moving around upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Orere Point Stay
Very well set up property - quite small so can only be for couple. Quiet location very handy to beach. No TV so bring your laptop if must have news :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
No comfy chairs to relax at night, Just one swivel chair and a couple of old uncomfortable chairs. Luckily took radio as no TV or radio in room Frig was old and not sealing.. Clothes dryer venting into kitchen making floor etc wet. The multiple power boards in the kitchen were also a bit of a concern The redeeming feature was probably the bathroom which was bright and modern except for the wardrobe being in the bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Everything was good, proprietor very responsive, place was clean and tidy. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stay amongst the birds
Very pleasant clean property, lovely to arrive to after a long trip and just as appeared in pictures. Well insulated with good opportunities for good airflow when it’s warm. The owner is very responsive to any requests. The kitchen is very basic, no oven and only basic hobtop, which looks to not have been used for a long time. While there was a tray of kitchen goodies, everything was a little jaded (old tea/coffee etc), luckily had brought my own. Could have used slightly more laundry detergent for a week, but to be fair I extended my stay by 1 day. Otherwise I was very pleased, the bathroom is beautiful and very pleasant to use. Great to have an internal access garage, gave a bit more space for the small dogs. Bed was very comfortable, all linen of good quality. I would definitely rent this property again. The location is lovely, nestled amongst trees, but still sunny, free roaming chickens and a goose as neighbours. 10 minute walk to the beach, and corner store even closer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Stay
Worth what we paid. Would stay again Definitely needs a little bigger deck off the side door, just enough for two chairs. The shared deck doesn't work for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
different
First impression was ''ok''. As we got into the place we were sort of falling over each other. It was too small. Thank goodness we had fine weather The continuous noise from the garage was getting unbearable and the clack clack noise hot water tank at 5.15am in the mornings. The fishing was zilt only stingrays. We were lucky we had a call from home that we had to leave a day early other wise we would have left anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is close to beach shop near by
The bed is awesome slept like a log all 3 nights, bathroom everything you need, cooking facilities superb, we did a coast to coast day trip, collected some shells, bringing the fishing rods next time. Thank you Linda very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Winfred, Vlissingen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
Though I only met Linda once, she communicated with me quickly by messenger and had prepared everything that I needed for a wonderful stay. The apartment was very nice and the process for arrival and departure went very smoothly. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, beautiful spot, fantastic host
Thank you so much, the stay was great. Thank you for being a fantastic host and persevering with our date changes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we arrived property smelled musty, advert was misleading, in that your given the impression you have sole use of property with others from your party. In fact there are people living above , making noise all day, walking around and talking, which can be heard below, the shared patio is full of power tools and clothes from the couple that live above, and can’t be used. When the host was informed her answer was to meet the couple and make friends, or go for a walk on the cliff top. Had we not wanted a weekend away together alone, that could have been an option. But we chose the property solely for a quiet weekend away that was not the case.bedding smelled old and musty, pillows were old and stained under the covers, when replacing the mattress perhaps upgrade the bedding? Totally unhappy would never return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Tauranga, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and convenient
We enjoyed our short stay in the bach. The property was well located and thoughtfully furnished with everything you need for a short relaxing stay. Being able to bring our two small dogs too was a bonus. Linda the host was professional and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

dusty m., Waiuku

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat and quite
The property was clean and tidy. We felt the the description was misleading as the photo of the "Deck" area was not accurate. Half of it now is covered in which is lovely. However this deck is upstairs and is a "Shared " area with the unit upstairs. It is occupied with all their gear and their living space opens straight onto it. The other part of the deck is right outside their bedroom. Therefore we were not prepared to use it as we prefer our private space. It was to late to complain at the time as there was no other Accomadation options in the area so we made do and still had a nice time away from the Kids etc. Orere Point is lovely and quite with a cool sea line.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well provisioned little unit with beautiful art
Well provisioned little unit with comfortable bed, modern bathroom and larger fridge. Check in procedure very easy. Linda has some beautiful art and has added some nice little touches. The neighbourhood is very relaxed and laid back and I enjoyed a long walk along the interesting beach one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillene D., New Zealannd

Liked: Cleanliness
Bijou and had everything we needed.
Very clean and tidy. Quiet neighbourhood. Excellent coffee at the store.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy wee spot
Very small space, great shower, very comfortable bed. A little bit of noise from upstairs tenants made it difficult to relax though. Ended up going home a day early but that's OK. Linda is a great host, excellent communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Easy to find, close to shop and beach. Enjoyed the peacefulness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 bedroom gem
Excellent host. Great location. Smallish space but we'll appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Very neat and tidy. FYI very hard to locate unit at night.....some signals needed....we had difficulty finding which cottage. Pillows were terrible. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rod H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I only needed a comfortable bed for 3 nights - was busy elsewhere during the day. It was perfect.
Spotlessly clean, very comfortable bed, very nice bathroom, nice peaceful location. The room is fairly small, but was fine for me. Internal access garage was great. It's worth noting that if you're coming from the south later in the day there are no food shops open after Matamata, a long way south - maybe the information supplied could point that out..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022