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Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views

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Exterior
Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
South Head (Kaipara), Helensville
  • Kaipara Harbour
  • Matakana Village
  • Orewa Beach
    87 min drive

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Property grounds

Secluded house in paradise

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (7)
The price is NZ$613
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Secluded house in paradise

About the area

South Head

With a stay at this cottage in South Head, you'll be on the waterfront, and 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Shelly Beach..This cottage is within the region of Kaipara Harbour and Atiu Creek Regional Park.
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What's nearby

  • Shelly Beach - 35 min drive
  • Muriwai Beach - 83 min drive
  • Orewa Beach - 87 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.

Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views

Only one hour 20 minutes drive from central Auckland, Fig Tree Cottage is located at the very end of the South Head Road. You will need your own transport. There is NO public transport to our farm. Please make sure you have a full tank of petrol/diesel. We are a large working farm, farming beef, sheep, deer and crops. We have no immediate neighbours.

Local attractions:
The South Head Golf Course is only a 20 minute drive away.
There are Auckland Council Parks in close proximity for walking.
Lake Rototoa is a 15 minute drive away.
The Parakai Thermal Hotsprings are a 45 minute drive away.
Our nearest town is Helensville and is a 45 minute drive away.

Once you have arrived at Fig Tree Cottage, you will find many amazing walks with expansive views of the Kaipara Harbour and our private beach access brings you to the very northern tip of the South Head Peninsular. We have an ashphalt tennis court ,so bring your rackets. This is a great opportunity to observe from the cliff, Papakanui Spit, home to a variety of birdlife including the Godwit, NZ Dotterel, Oyster catchers and the endangered NZ Fairy Tern.
Once you are here you won't want to leave!!
Special conditions:
- This is a working farm and all health and safety rules must be adhered to. A list of these will be in the cottage and you can ask us any questions you may have.
- Please respect the owners privacy and property.
- No smoking inside only outside.
- Please remove shoes before entering cottage.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included); Minimum 2 night stay
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

SharonWa17

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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: No smoking inside the cottage thanks.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets

Pets not 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
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Farm Cottage With Spectacular Harbour/rural Views Cottage
Farm Cottage With Spectacular Harbour/rural Views South Head

Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot, great walks, LOADS of birds
Really enjoyed our break there, cosy and warm with the fire going (bit smoky to start with but worth it once it's roaring), and the walk along the South Head beach is superb. Not another soul for kilometers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous peaceful spot
Lovely, remote location with stunning coastal walks. Cabin is very clean with cute decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had an amazing stay at this wonderful spot. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very special place
What a wonderful remote and beautiful spot. Sharon is a terrific host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic farm cottage
We loved our stay at Fig Tree cottage. Stunning views, lovely hosts, great walks, fun relaxing by the fire. Everything we needed. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott l.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Head
Fantastic location, heaps to do, great hosts, easy access and short travel times. Wilderness views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter f.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place to relax with great views.
The cottage was very comfortable with excellent beds everything you required for cooking. Wild walks with plenty of bird life. Lovely views . We all enjoyed the stay and would return again . Hilary Peter Archie shropshire England.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rural cottage
Fantastic farm cottage experience in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waratah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best spot in the Kaipara
Had the absolute best stay here. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a break from the business of life. A massive property with lots of exploring and the place was really comfortable with everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Auckland
Great place to relax and walk with fantastic views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

VIPUL U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Very nice hosts. excellent property with all facilities. beautiful surrounds. lovely walks, plenty of bird life, great views. Peace and tranquility. highly recommend. lots of fruits, fresh farm eggs generosity of the hosts. Sure to return. V & N
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coming back!
Great spot, and as there is still more to do, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a spot!
Amazing locativo, very clean and warm house. Great hosts, super kind and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worthy of a return trip
No higher praise than to say that we'd love to go back some time. Even though it rained (almost) all the time, we got in a couple of secluded walks and enjoyed the quintessential Kiwi bach, delightfully decorated. Then there was the smoked fish passed across the fence for dinner...!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet retreat
The cottage is well equipped and comfortable, and we were made to feel very welcome. Fantastic to be able to walk down the inlet to Papakanui Spit - this isolated place is well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away from it all
Cute little cottage placed at the end of South Head on a working farm. Amazing views from the walks along the ridge. Family friendly and with great hosts. Cottage is well appointed and has a nice nostalgic charm to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastiaan v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed
We wanted to get away from the busy Auckland life, and this was perfect! Great views, nice walks, decent size cottage and good outdoor area. The little things like fresh flowers on the bedside tables and fresh herbs in the kitchen made it an ideal relaxing weekend that we were hoping for. Highly recommend for people who want to get away from it all and be 'in the middle of nowhere' for a while!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great spot
Had a great time staying at this cozy cottage, great spot To get away from it all
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Out
Gorgeous cottage perfect for time out and walks on the beach. The kitchen has all the facilities for home cooking making it an ideal place to recharge the batteries. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

M M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and picturesque countryside
Great place for quiet time in natural surroundings. Friendly hosts.

8/10 Good

Jacki R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disconnect from stress
I was looking for somewhere I could immerse myself in nature, having just lost my mother to cancer. The peace, the solitude, the views, were fantastic. Beach access was an adventure in itself. Having a firebox was a pure delight, cosy, and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot at South Head
Amazing little cottage right out on the headland. Hosts were friendly and super helpful. Their farm had some great walks along the cliffs and down to the beach. Added bonuses were the tennis court and Pip the friendly labrador.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

nathan T.

Truly no where else like it
Fantastic, down to earth hosts in a gorgeous cabin nestled in paradise. I can't say how much how I enjoyed this location and the head land below. Most mornings we catch glimpses of kaka's in the pines, I had only seen them at Tawharanui before, as well as farm and wildlife. If you're adventurous you may want to head down the headland and walk around the coast. The cabin itself was cosy, warm and homely and we found everything where it should be! Loved this place, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekter Ort für Vogelgucker
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt bei Sharon & Neil sehr genossen. Watvögel und Seeschwalben "auf der Sandbank gegenüber", Singvögel rund um das Cottage und auch auf den Teichen auf der Farm einiges zu entdecken - da lacht das Ornithologen-Herz. Die Gastgeber sind jederzeit ansprechbar und können (auch über das lokale Vogelleben) einiges erzählen. Das Cottage selbst ist zwar ein altes Gebäude, aber uns hat es darin an nichts gemangelt. Wir hoffen, dass wir unseren Besuch irgendwann noch einmal wiederholen können.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022