10/10 Excellent
Emma M.
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Emma M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Entire apartment
Nellies Nest - Peaceful 2-Bedroom Stay Northland
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Breakfast included
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Dargaville, Northland Region
- Taha Awa Riverside GardensPlace, Taha Awa Riverside Gardens3 min drive
- The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and StudioPlace, The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio4 min drive
- Dargaville MuseumPlace, Dargaville Museum6 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)Airport, Whangarei (WRE)69 min drive
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About the area
Dargaville
Located in Dargaville, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. .This apartment is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Dargaville Museum and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Zizania Hand Made Papers.
What's nearby
- Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Dargaville Museum - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
- Kai Iwi Lakes - 35 min drive - 42.7 km
- Town Basin Marina - 60 min drive - 71.9 km
Getting around
- Whangarei (WRE) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
- Fast Foods Dargaville - 4 min drive
- Blah, Blah, Blah Café - 3 min drive
- Subway - 3 min drive
- The Bakehouse Cafe - 3 min drive
- Matich's Premier Restaurant - 3 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.
Nellies Nest - Peaceful 2-Bedroom Stay Northland
A quiet peaceful hilltop escape nestled above the Dargaville Township with an easy travel distance to our beautiful West Coast beaches and the stunning Kai Iwi Lakes. Make Nellie's Nest your home away from home, whether it is an escape you are looking for a weekend away or visiting for work - we can accommodate, where luxury casual meets relaxed living.
This is a fully self contained unit on the bottom level of our main home. Completely separate with its own driveway and amenities.
This is a fully self contained unit on the bottom level of our main home. Completely separate with its own driveway and amenities.
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 microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Free breakfast available
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible parking space
- Front entrance ramp
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- In-room accessibility
- No lift
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing 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)
- No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Garden
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: A porta cot is available on request.
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Nellies Nest - Peaceful 2-Bedroom Stay Northland Reviews
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Cleanliness