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Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ.

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A picnic setup with a bottle of wine, cheese, ham, crackers, and grapes on a wooden table under a wooden pergola with string lights.
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A wooden cabin with a green roof, a wooden porch, and a glass door.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Omokoroa Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Waimarino Adventure Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Puna Quarry Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whakamarama

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Te Puna Quarry Park and Waimarino Adventure Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Omokoroa Beach - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Leveret Estate Winery - 16 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Waimarino Adventure Park - 17 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Te Puna Quarry Park - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Fernland Spa - 24 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mill House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Nourish - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hollywood Bakery Espresso - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cafe On 29 - ‬21 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.

Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ.

In the heart of Tauranga's peaceful countryside lies a treasure tucked away amidst lush greenery.This classic lockwood one bedroom home invites you to unwind and recharge in this peaceful location, cottage is located adjacent but completely separate to our family home on a 1.75ha property.

We invite you to walk to the nearby Puketoki reserve and enjoy nature close up along well marked walking tracks with its meandering streams , glowworms , small waterfalls and birdlife.
The space
A spacious living room that flows into an open-plan kitchen. Large windows fill the space with natural light.
The master bedroom has a queen bed, the lounge has a sofa bed and a dining table. There is a smart TV and. WiFi is provided, cellphone reception is patchy.
Fully self-contained, well equipped and comfortable. The kitchen includes an oven with a stovetop, a fridge/freezer and a microwave.
A bathroom with a bathtub, shower, toilet with a washing machine completes the space.
Guest access
The true charm of this AirBNB is outside, sit on the spacious covered porch and enjoy a cuppa while you watch the sheep grazing on the hillside.You have access to the whole property including the children’s play equipment and lawns .Our property is covered in mature trees which are home to a huge variety of birdlife. Take a walk through the fruit and vege garden and meet our friendly chickens and friendlier black labrador Holly.
Other things to note
For those wanting to explore beach activities, Omokoroa Beach is close and Mount Maunganui Beach is not far away .

Essentials like supermarkets, doctors, pharmacies and service stations are within a 5 to 10 min drive making this a great place to base yourself to explore the region.

For lunch ,Omokoroa is ten minutes away and has many options including The Address Indian kitchen, Musa Sushi and Japanese cuisine,
Omokoroa beach Pizza, Alma Eatery and the Skippers restaurant on the wharf.

Te Puna favourites, the Clarke Road Eatery, Nourish cafe, the White House restaurant and the Te Puna Deli are all within a 15 min drive.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Whakamarama, close to Waimarino Adventure Park, Te Puna Quarry Park, and Minden Lookout. You'll also find Wairere Falls nearby.

Is there parking available at Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ.?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ.?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

This vacation home offers free breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ.?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Tauranga (TRG), which is 17.3 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ.?

Yes, every house at Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ. comes with a patio.

Kereru Cottage-Rural B&B near Tauranga,NZ. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, very well equipt with very helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay ,and will recommend it to our friends. Our host were very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cholladda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice and quiet place included fresh eggs for breakfast. The host and family with Holly, their dog are kind and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross L.

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

Fantastic Start to 2024

Such a friendly and comfortable stay. Immaculate! Thoughtfulness, kindness & attention to detail made it so special. Our boys loved playing with your children & Molly, picking fresh raspberries & so much more. Sad we only stayed 1 night, but we will definitely try to come back. You are fantastic hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024