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AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Maunu, Northland
  • Town Basin Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)

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About the area

Maungatapere

Located in Maungatapere, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Clarke Homestead and Native Bird Recovery Centre. .This family-friendly cottage is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Kiwi North: Museum and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Botanica & Cafler Park.
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What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Northland Event Centre - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Whangarei Falls - 26 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe In The Park - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Office Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cobe Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tui Chinese Takeaways - ‬9 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.

AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere

This sunny, warm cottage is situated in an avocado orchard a short drive from Whangarei city. It is surrounded by lush green fruit trees and native plantings, providing a quiet, relaxing environment away from the urban hustle. The self-contained cottage is modern and offers all the conveniences of a motel but with the added extras of peace and privacy. A large wooden deck runs the length of the cottage and overlooks a lawn and the orchard beyond. Kereru (wood pigeons) and tui regularly fly overhead from treetop to treetop and many other bird varieties can be seen among the trees. It's not uncommon to hear the call of the pukeko and to spot rabbits bouncing around the cottage.
AvoStay Cottage is situated about 2km from Maungatapere township which has a service station, convenience store, cafe, art gallery, hairdressers, massage salon, general hardware and post office. Guests can enjoy day trips to the Kauri forests near Dargaville or to the picturesque Bay of Islands and the region's many spectacular beaches and fishing spots.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, 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 safe and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Portacots and bedding not supplied.

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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

AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

AvoStay Cottage

Great spot to spend a few nights. was working in the area and this location was perfect for my needs, handy to everything. Hosts very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and restful

This property was one of the best we have stayed in for our month driving trip to NZ. The host is definitely a Premier Host as we were provided with various extras throughout our stay, including fresh milk in the fridge, an ample supply of towels to choose from, a very comfortable bed, good furniture, a kitchen with extras which helped with our food prep, and a beautiful garden vista. This location was an easy drive to our next day’s visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and a scenic trip from Auckland. Highly recommend this lovely out of the way property if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property!

Had a wonderful stay! The property owners went above and beyond setting us up with a travel cot & linen and a highchair. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural retreat

Beautiful rural setting, quiet, private and a very comfortable modern cottage with everything we needed. Thanks Karen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Z., Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Really Excellent Stay

Really enjoyed everything about this stay - unit excellent - location excellent - hosts excellent - nothing bad to say - the best! - hope to be back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Amazing place. Peaceful and quiet. Very clean and very well equipped. Hosts are very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous hidden gem

Beautiful place to visit, you'll leave your problems behind in this avocado oasis. Was perfect for our 7 monther aswel, great big flat lawn. Comfy firm bird, kitchen had all the bits. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

NN J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cottage

Lovely cottage in the middle of nature. Very friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A well-presented property in a semi-rural location

A great property, in lovely semi-rural location. It was well-worth booking a vacation there. Good value for money. Less than 15km to central Whangarei.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annika H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

A fantastic place to stay for a family, beautifully appointed and practical. We loved our time at Avo stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Haven

Lovely clean, fully equipped, new cottage. Warm home and comfortable beds, great water pressure in the shower. A destination in its self for anyone wanting a restful place to stay or only a short drive to Whangarei township. Great covered deck overlooking a charming developing garden space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H., Champaign, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quiet cottage

This lovely quiet cottage is very clean and well -appointed. It's off the beaten track, so you must take care and follow the hosts directions and signs, but that's also the wonderful charm of the place. I only gave it 4 stars for location just in case you wanted to be closer to the action, but then you wouldn't be looking at a farm property, right? Very friendly and communicative hosts rounded out a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope (Penny) T., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection in Whangarei

Beautiful quiet setting surrounded by greenery. Modern spacious cottage equipped with everything you might need. A short drive to the many attractions of Whangarei. Friendly hosts. One of the nicest places we’ve stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in orchard

We really enjoyed our stay in this cottage. Very clean surrounded with beautiful gardens. Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic Escape

The most beautiful little cottage in picturesque surroundings. The cottage was clean, very well equipped and cosy. Great amenities. An exceptional peaceful and charming property set amongst an avocado orchard. The hosts, Karen and Grant are amazing people who make their guest feel at home. Our stay unfortunately clashed with cyclone Gabrielle and Karen and Grant could not have been more accommodating by letting us stay extra days and ensuring that we were safe and well. They supplied everything in a time of meed and we will be forever grateful for their kindness and friendship. A wonderful place to stay in the country but without being too far to Whangārei. A great find and we will return. Karen & Family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F., Victoria, B.C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little hide-away!

We only stayed one night but it was perfect for us. Wonderful quiet location with beautiful sunset peaking through the orchard. Everything one would need for a stay…open plan, all modern amenities and topped off with a great deck outside. A perfect place to relax. Easy drive to town. I would highly recommend this cosy cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

Super communication & very helpful to suit our needs. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fearn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful spot, super peaceful with everything you need. We really enjoyed our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Star Cottage

Lovely spacious well equipped cottage in beautiful quiet setting only 15 minutes from Whangarei. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Kerikeri, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet and relaxing holiday stay

Very quiet and relaxing holiday stay being only 15 mins or so to the CBD. Property was very well equipped, modern fittings yet homely and clean with plenty of room too. Owners were very friendly and with good communication and flexible allowing us to change our dates without hassle due to the Auckland travel restrictions. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay at Avo Cottage

It was easy to find, very clean and warm on a cold winters night. We really recommend this cottage it was lovely thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a great tidy relaxing spot

Would do it again..cant really say much more. Would have liked to spend more time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim & Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

We were impressed with the space & will return.

The location is totally rural, so no traffic noise. "great" ! The route to the property on highway '14' from Whangarei Was much better than the alternative on '15'.

10/10 Excellent

Leanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Avo. Stay

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021