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Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views

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Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4581 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

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

Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views

Large self-contained cottage on a rural lifestyle block. The cottage is located on the same property as the owner’s residence . A perfect place to escape the grind and get back to nature.

Property is close to Tangihua Forest where you can go hiking and hunting. Handy location to Whangarei City (22 min), and great for day trips to nearby beaches such as Whangarei Heads, Ruakaka and Dargaville. Get in some fishing at Marsden Point as well where you can also check out the refinery.

Come home afterwards to relax on the deck, and enjoy the sunset and stargazing.


NZ’s iconic Hundertwasser Art Centre and Māori Art Gallery, suited at the Whangarei Town Basin is well worth the visit. There is a cafe and on the top of the gallery is a garden with rare native species.

Property manager

Anita

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 581 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Don’t leave your pet alone in the unit at anytime

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
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Farm Stay - Great Retreat With Panoramic Views Cottage
Farm Stay - Great Retreat With Panoramic Views Wheki Valley

About the neighborhood

Map
Wheki Valley, Northland

What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 26 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 27 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Waipu Caves - 29 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Whangarei Falls - 32 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Ruakaka Beach - 46 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views?

As of May 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views on May 23, 2025 start from $76.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 20 mi (32 km) of Kiwi North: Museum, Native Bird Recovery Centre, and Clarke Homestead. Botanica & Cafler Park and Tuatara Gallery are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Farm stay - Great Retreat with Panoramic Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable stay with beautiful views!

Had a great stay! Directions from Anita were clear and easy to follow. Views were absolutely stunning and we also loved Patrick's art inside the bach. Both hosts were friendly and happy to chat when we crossed paths.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiaan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

It was a very nice venue and Patrick and Anita were great communicators. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manjit S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

Perfect stay. We really love to go back again. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The property was easy to find with accurate directions from Anita.It is fully self contained, tho we found, despite there being tea and coffee facilities, there was no milk provided. Maybe just an oversight,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Rural, quiet and private. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pet friendly holiday

Anita and Patrick were very friendly hosts- available if needed. Bach was clean and cosy and our two dogs were very happy with local trails and bush walks around whangarei. Will definitely go back if in the area good to live simply and out of the city!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manjit S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage to Enjoy Holidays

We are completely satisfied with our stay in the cottage. We love countryside landscapes and sceneries around. This is such a lovely place that we stayed there for 12 weeks. Patrick and Anita are very friendly host. We would love to go back again in future. Thank you
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very idyllic stay, pastoral surroundings

Wonderful stay in beautiful country surroundings. Patrick and Anita were very friendly, delightful and helpful as were their sons James and John. Thank you again Patrick and Anita for the beautiful fresh eggs, they were very much enjoyed!! Was very nice meeting them. Rob and Mary
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liesl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

Great place for a relaxing stay, away from the hustle and bustle of people and cars. Unfortunately the weather wasn't on our side and we had to cut our trip short but we enjoyed our night and the bed was super comfy. Thanks Anita.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Tranquil Rural Location

Well if you want to get away from the madness, this is the place. The cottage is very comfortable with plenty of space, and private. Full fridge, easy to work in kitchen and clean and descent shower. The view outside of the bedroom windows is of green rolling paddocks with trees, stock, cows, horses, birdlife, just so relaxing. The bed is of excellent quality. The hosts are friendly & amenable but do not disturb you. I would highly recommend this location and will certainly be visiting again. Thank you Anita and Patrick
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Countryside comfort

A lovely self contained cabin at the back of the garden. Cows over the fence, kingfishers on the clothesline, sky larks on the fence posts - a magic spot for a countryside break away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ute F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet beautiful country side very relaxing

Close to hikes, gardens, museums ,art shops,If you don't mind gravel roads Good beds,clean and a well set up Place. Would be great to have some more info about the area what to do etc but the I in Whangarei was excellent .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surreal Experience

Will definitely come back to this amazing cottage. Couple who owns it were very nice and welcoming. Stargazing at night, the best. Morning view, stunning. If you're looking for a place to relax and unwind, this is the best place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Dasun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and picturesque.

Nicely tucked away from the crowds and chaos this very clean bach was more spacious than the pictures showed. Everything I needed for my stay was there, including fast Wi-Fi, many cooking utensils and crockery. The bathroom was extremely clean and the shower water pressure was excellent. With beautiful rural valley views and peaceful surroundings this bach is extraordinary value. Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Lovely setting, very clean but absolutely nothing provided for a traveller like milk, or a little salt for when you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

PRITAM C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a good stay.Host is quite responsive

Cozy little place with wonderful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet spot

After all day at the Northland field days it was a nice a relaxing location to come back to. Nice helpful and obliging hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect rural

Perfect rural setting but still not far from Whangarei and beach. Great unit for a peaceful getaway. All you'll need is the food you want to enjoy. Very comfortable bed and wonderfully quiet. Great owners and value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020