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Romantic getaway in Te Arai - Peace, Tranquility and Views

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Wellsford, Auckland
  • Mangawhai Village Market
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Omaha Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Wellsford

Located in Wellsford, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Te Hana Reserve and Kaiwaka Library. .This golf cottage is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Kaipara Harbour and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Mangawhai Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Mangawhai Village Market - 15 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Matakana Village - 37 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Pakiri Beach - 45 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Omaha Beach - 47 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Te Hana Service Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Cozy - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wazza's Coffee & Icecream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Padella Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 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.

Romantic getaway in Te Arai - Peace, Tranquility and Views

Relax in the tranquility of Te Arai country living with beautiful bush and country views. Wharfe Cottage, situated on the Wharfe House Property, offers privacy and tranquility for your time away from the rat-race (or your children).
Enjoy a super king bed with 100% cotton sheets.
We're just a 1 hour and 20 mins drive from the Auckland CBD.
You'll have access to some of New Zealand's best beaches such as Mangawhai or Te Arai Beach.
If you like Golf, then you're in the right place with Tara Iti, Te Arai, Mangawhai, Wellsford and Waipu golf courses being close by.
Check out the farmers markets in Mangawhai, Waipu and Matakana.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as bike storage.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

RudiH762

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Note from host: Only a sofa is available to sleep on.

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 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

Romantic getaway in Te Arai - Peace, Tranquility and Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris p., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Bad weather stopped play!

A lovely Bach with great views and perfectly positioned for exploring Manuwhai and surrounding beaches. Unfortunately, Cyclone Tam put paid to our exploring and we had to cut our stay short. Debbie and Rudi were great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

Fabulous stay. Great views, peaceful,great lodgings: very clean, comfortable, inviting. Hosts are welcoming. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage, great location.

We had a wonderfully warm welcome by Rudi who showed us into the lovely cottage. Its a charming cottage, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Rudi had some marvelous recommendations for our trip, each adding to our stay. We had a greatvtime, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet quiet romantic spot

Loved our stay it’s a gorgeous spot.. super quiet and zen Feeding the sheep was a cute highlight ❤️ Rudi has the best foodie tips on where to grab a bite thank you for our stay we return rejuvenated !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay in the country

An enjoyable stay in a peaceful location. The cottage was very comfortable with great amenities and thoughtful touches. Rudi was a helpful, communicative host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very enjoyable stay at the cottage. It’s was incredibly clean and comfortable and provided everything I needed. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a country experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024