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Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10 
Excellent
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 18130 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area

Dargaville, Northland
- Dargaville MuseumPlace, Dargaville Museum8 min drive
- Taha Awa Riverside GardensPlace, Taha Awa Riverside Gardens11 min drive
- Kai Iwi LakesPlace, Kai Iwi Lakes42 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)Airport, Whangarei (WRE)77 min drive
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About the area
Aratapu
Located in Aratapu, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Dargaville Museum. .This apartment is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Zizania Hand Made Papers and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Taha Awa Riverside Gardens. 
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
- Fast Foods Dargaville - 8 min drive
- Blah, Blah, Blah Café - 9 min drive
- Subway - 10 min drive
- The Bakehouse Cafe - 9 min drive
- Matich's Premier Restaurant - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cheap & Cheerful 1-3Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House
Fully self-contained and well-equipped "cheap & cheerful" roomy and simple 2-Bedroom Guest-Wing within this large iconic 150-yr-old building in the Kaipara on the Kauri Coast.
(Conservatory able to potentially act as a 3rd Bedroom.)
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
> Own separate porch entry
> Roomy Lounge-Dining-Kitchen (with dishwasher)
> Large conservatory with small outside terrace
> Bathroom with shower, washing-machine & dryer - Separate Toilet
> Huge 8-person upstairs Master Bedroom with Queen bed, and 2 x Double-Single Bunk-Beds, and large Office Desk. (Optional Double and/or King-Single mattresses on the floor)
> Twin bedroom off the Master with 2 x Single Beds (optional extra King Single mattress on the floor)
> Couches in the Conservatory also available for additional 3 guests to sleep on as a 'make-shift' 3rd Bedroom
> Lounge L-couch can sleep 2 guests
> Pleasant rural outlook
> Loads of free parking
LOCATION:
1-Min to local superette in Te Kopuru
5-Mins to Dargaville
10-Mins to Glinks Gully Beach
10-Mins to Countdown Supermarket
15-Mins to Baylys Beach
30-Mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
1-Hour to Tane Mahuta at Waipoua Forest
BEDDING CONFIGURATIONS:
> Standard Nightly Rates are based on two people sleeping in each of the Queen/Double beds.
> A small Extra Bed and/or Extra Bedroom surcharge(s) can be payable for additional beds/bedrooms if Single occupancy is preferred for each bed.
> A reminder there is the huge main upstairs bedroom with multiple beds. Plus a small Twin bedroom up a few stairs off from the huge main upstairs bedroom. Additionally, off the downstairs Lounge, is a conservatory that can act as a makeshift 3rd Bedroom with guest(s) sleeping on a couch(es).
FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
> This historic unrenovated Guest-Wing is brimming with odd quirks - and is probably not the right accommodation for anyone fussy.
> This is an old guest-wing that has dated decor and amenities. Things are clean and simple but unable to be immaculately pristine.
> Large executive desk in the huge upstairs main bedroom.
SPECIAL NOTES:
> As one of the oldest functional buildings in the Kaipara today, this wonderful "Old Lady" is rich in history, heritage, quirks and idiosyncracies, featuring relaxed and dated decor - so perhaps not ideal for anyone "fussy"!
> Also, because it is an original Classroom at this heritage-rich historic property that has been converted into Guest-Wings, it may be possible to hear some noise from other Wings at times, not dissimilar to hearing noise from an adjoining apartment - or adjacent classroom! :)
(Conservatory able to potentially act as a 3rd Bedroom.)
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
> Own separate porch entry
> Roomy Lounge-Dining-Kitchen (with dishwasher)
> Large conservatory with small outside terrace
> Bathroom with shower, washing-machine & dryer - Separate Toilet
> Huge 8-person upstairs Master Bedroom with Queen bed, and 2 x Double-Single Bunk-Beds, and large Office Desk. (Optional Double and/or King-Single mattresses on the floor)
> Twin bedroom off the Master with 2 x Single Beds (optional extra King Single mattress on the floor)
> Couches in the Conservatory also available for additional 3 guests to sleep on as a 'make-shift' 3rd Bedroom
> Lounge L-couch can sleep 2 guests
> Pleasant rural outlook
> Loads of free parking
LOCATION:
1-Min to local superette in Te Kopuru
5-Mins to Dargaville
10-Mins to Glinks Gully Beach
10-Mins to Countdown Supermarket
15-Mins to Baylys Beach
30-Mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
1-Hour to Tane Mahuta at Waipoua Forest
BEDDING CONFIGURATIONS:
> Standard Nightly Rates are based on two people sleeping in each of the Queen/Double beds.
> A small Extra Bed and/or Extra Bedroom surcharge(s) can be payable for additional beds/bedrooms if Single occupancy is preferred for each bed.
> A reminder there is the huge main upstairs bedroom with multiple beds. Plus a small Twin bedroom up a few stairs off from the huge main upstairs bedroom. Additionally, off the downstairs Lounge, is a conservatory that can act as a makeshift 3rd Bedroom with guest(s) sleeping on a couch(es).
FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
> This historic unrenovated Guest-Wing is brimming with odd quirks - and is probably not the right accommodation for anyone fussy.
> This is an old guest-wing that has dated decor and amenities. Things are clean and simple but unable to be immaculately pristine.
> Large executive desk in the huge upstairs main bedroom.
SPECIAL NOTES:
> As one of the oldest functional buildings in the Kaipara today, this wonderful "Old Lady" is rich in history, heritage, quirks and idiosyncracies, featuring relaxed and dated decor - so perhaps not ideal for anyone "fussy"!
> Also, because it is an original Classroom at this heritage-rich historic property that has been converted into Guest-Wings, it may be possible to hear some noise from other Wings at times, not dissimilar to hearing noise from an adjoining apartment - or adjacent classroom! :)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave. 
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden. 
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking. 
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 0.5 bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Patio
- Terrace
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 3 steps to reach entrance
- 6 accessible parking spaces
- Area rugs in public areas
- Handrails in stairways
- No lift
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- 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
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Garden
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Recycling
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Unit size: 1,399 square feet
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
Note from host: Exterior steps & internal stairs
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
THE OLD Aratapu School House Aratapu
THE OLD Aratapu School House Apartment
THE OLD Aratapu School House Apartment Aratapu