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Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Aratapu, Northland
  • Tane Mahuta
  • Dargaville Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪77 min drive‬

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Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 8 reviews
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

About the area

Aratapu

Located in Aratapu, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Zizania Hand Made Papers and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. .This apartment is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Dargaville Museum and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Taha Awa Riverside Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Dargaville Museum - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Zizania Hand Made Papers - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 42 min drive - 53.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blah Blah Blah Cafe & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Northern Wairoa Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fast Foods - ‬8 min drive

About this property

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

Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

This STUNNING fully self-contained Guest-Wing is located in one of the most historic buildings in the region: WHARE KURA the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House!

The decor is gorgeous and lavish - nicknamed "Ponsonby Chic" style of embracing the Victorian era with a funky edge ... a truly bespoke and roomy "apartment".

Amenities Include:
> Elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen
> Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer
> Fabulous mezzanine bedroom with Queen, and SofaBed (large Single / small Double)
> Small front-door deck porch
> Generous free parking
> Rural setting

WHARE KURA is a huge 150-yr-old School House, and this fully self-contained Guest-Wing (with its own entrance) is roughly one-quarter of the large historic building.

The decor is STUNNING and fabulous for a Single or Couple wanting quality accommodation in a truly bespoke and authentically unique setting.
Also with the SofaBed, this means the apartment can also accommodate two Singles, or Couple+Single, or Parents with 1-2 children.

LOCATION: POUTO PENINSULA by the KAIPARA HARBOUR
> 1-min to Superette in Te Kopuru
> 5-mins to Dargaville town
> 10-mins to Supermarket
> 10-mins to Glinks Gully Beach
> 20-mins to Baylys Beach
> 30-mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast

POINTS TO NOTE:
> Excellent discounts available here online for stays of 28+ nights.
> Nightly rate is based on two guests sharing the Queen Bed as a couple.
If two single guests require both the Queen and Sofa beds, then an additional one-off $50 Extra Bed fee is payable.
> For stays of 3-Months-plus, an additional standard Rental Hire form is required to be signed.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This apartment features books, designated smoking areas, and ecotours nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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