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Peace and Tranquillity

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Welcome to Peace andamp; Tranquility
View from Lounge
Lounge with Fireplace
Kitchen and Lounge
Lounge through to Conservatory

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kerikeri, Kerikeri
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fairy Pools
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Stone Store
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Peace and Tranquillity

Peace and Tranquillity is the perfect name for this calm retreat. Go out and about, exploring the Bay of Islands, and come back to a little piece of heaven every afternoon. Or spend whole days here, relaxing in the park-like gardens, rowing on the lake, or visiting the farm animals.

The holiday home is newly-built with modern comforts, but full of character and charm. All year round comfort is assured with log fire, heat pump and air-conditioning. There is plenty of space to park a boat and trailer, and easy access to public launching ramps around the bay.

We are centrally located to enjoy the wider Bay of Islands. Situated ten minutes north of Kerikeri, we are 35 minutes from Paihia and Russell to the South, and 35 minutes from Coopers Beach and Mangonui in the North. And there are many more interesting places to visit in between.

Following our move to New Zealand from the UK, we built a house for family and friends to visit so they could enjoy their own space and privacy. The initial rush is over, and we thought it would fun to welcome new visitors who could relax in our special holiday home.

EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED for your stay to ensure you have nothing to worry about. Free Wireless Broadband, A full SKY package, bedding, towels, cleaning and rubbish removal.

We welcome well- behaved dogs by prior arrangement at a charge of $15 per night.
We love having dogs come to stay, one or two, the more the merrier. Our own Boarder Collie Tui, is very people and dog friendly. The 12 acres of grounds are all fenced with an electric gate. There is a nice new conservatory so your dog can sleep inside safe and secure. We are happy to baby sit (only dogs, not children!) if you would like to go out for the day sailing or fishing in the bay of Islands, and can't take the dog.
Special conditions:
Discount for stays over 7 days
2 nights minimum stay.
Pets with prior approval

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

Dot&Steve
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kerikeri

Located in Kerikeri, this holiday home is on a lake. Marty's Golf Range and Pure Day Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Islands and Rainbow Falls. The Parrot Place and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Kerikeri, Kerikeri

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Falls - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • The Parrot Place - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Fairy Pools - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Kerikeri Mission House - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Stone Store - 12 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrow Boys Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Plough & Feather - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Tractor Café & Trading Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fishbone Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Black Olive Pizzeria Takeaway and Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peace and Tranquillity pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Peace and Tranquillity?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peace and Tranquillity?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Peace and Tranquillity located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Marty's Golf Range and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bay of Islands and Rainbow Falls. Fairy Pools and Wharepuke Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

A great place to stay

Our family of 4 adults stayed 4 nights at Peace & Tranquility. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Steve & Dot were lovely hosts, made even better with Charlie the dog visiting us for pats & for us to play frisbee with him. Steve & Dot gave clear instructions on how to find their place & even offered to do a small grocery shop before we arrived in case we didn't have time on the way!The cottage was well catered, full cooking facilities & plenty of clean towels etc.The cottage was very clean & well maintained. We will hopefully be back in the future.The Ward family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Both beautiful and dog friendly

Lovely accommodation, very friendly hosts, including Charlie the dog. The dog sitting was a great additional bonus and meant we could do a boat trip. Beautiful big garden for us all to roam in. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranee R.

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

Best dog friendly accommodation

Never disappoints. Stayed here several times, Steve and Dot are super friendly and accommodating. The property has everything you need. And resident Charlie dog makes pals with our dogs every time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Y.

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

Definitely Peaceful and Tranquil

Wonderfully kept property, with everything we needed, just as described with great hosts. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

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

Amazing property, lovely people

Steve and Dots place was a amazing place to get away. Nice and relaxing, clean and sophisticated. I think out of the family our dog had the best time playing with Charlie at every opportunity! Will certainly stay again. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

It really is 5 star . Amazing location and very. welcoming. ome

A very peaceful and tranquil place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred M.

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

Visitors to Peace and Tranquility

A perfect place which lives up to its name. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens, the cottage has everything that one could need. There is plenty to do in the region, but it is so delightful here that one can simply stay and enjoy a relaxing time watching the ducks on the lake, fan-tails flitting through the trees, and Charlie the friendly dog waiting for a pat! We would heartily recommend Peace and Tranquility to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Peace and tranquility

The place with really picturesque, Charlie the dog was really friendly. Overall, it was such a relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juergen P.

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

Clean house, beautiful location

'Peace and Tranquility' is a perfect name for this place. Looking out into the green and on the water is very calming. The house is super clean and warm, has everything you need (beds could be more comfortable), and the landlords Dot and Steve were very nice. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

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

Fabulous

So enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. Loved everything about it. You felt like you were on holiday the second you were there with beautiful accommodation and such an amazing view and gardens. So enjoyed sitting on the deck, playing frisbee and ball. And really enjoyed Charlie the dog who was so calm and patient with our little dog who sometimes gets a bit anxious with other dogs. Thanks for such a lovely holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fairytale Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Peace and Tranquillity tremendously. Especially the friendly and playful Border Collie named Charlie who lives in the main residence! The property and house are beautiful, the hosts are lovely, and there is so much light in the house! Note that the house is very close to a small lake and none of the windows have screens in them, so if you leave the windows open for air and to cool the house down as we did, you will get a LOT of bugs inside. Most don't bite, but some definitely do. That's the only criticism we have, everything else was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie J.

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

Magical Spot

We loved staying at Steve & Dots place. It is so beautiful and the hosts are super lovely, providing us fresh eggs from their hens on arrival. So nice to wake up to such a beautiful view and cuddles from the gorgeous Charlie. Thank you for having us ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N.

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

Absolutely fantastic!!

My husband, 2 sons (aged 4 and 3 months) and I stayed at Steve and Dots property for a long weekend to use as a base to visit family in Northland. It was absolutely fantastic - great location, beautiful setting (our 4 year old is obsessed with their dog Charlie) and great hosts. The house was perfect, with everything you need (including Sky to watch the All Blacks and wifi). Steve made us feel at home and welcome. The icing on the cake was sending back a forgotten item within a day and at no charge. We will be using this property as our base on all trips back to Northland in the future :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H., 34/2 Western Springs Road, Auckland

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

The weekend away we all needed!

We had the most wonderful time during our stay. The setting is idyllic and the house was so cosy we felt right at home. Our hosts were amazing and delivered fresh eggs to us each morning! Charlie was super friendly and we loved seeing him around. We would absolutely recommend to others and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Cosy as

Great spot for a getaway with the dogs who had a blast playing with Charlie. The fire was perfect for the rainy days to curl up in front of and everything was taken care of. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee San C.

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

Very relax and stress free holiday

We have a very active 6 months old puppy and she loves to explore the outside world. Recall is not something she is good at when she is sniffing and exploring. I feel safe without have to keep an eye on her when she roam around the property. She also get to play with Charlie, the host dog ! We loves the place, and we will come again for a holiday with our dog! Since so many parks, reserves are not dog friendly even if they are on leash :( So this place is a heaven to her! Running around and meeting other animals! The cottage itself is lovely and we had a very good rest! Kitchen is well equipped and you practically don't have to eat out!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Auckland

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

Peace & Tranquility

This place was exactly what we were needing some peace and quiet amongst the beautiful setting of the lake and farm animals. Hubby & I loved everything about the Bach as did our dog Alfie who had a mate to play with (Charlie Boy). Unless we buy our own piece of Peace & Tranquility in the area..we will definitely return. Steve, Dot & Charlie we’re the best hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Absolute Tranquil heaven

Dot and Steve were super accomodating, explained and showed us around the property upon arrival. They are the sweetest folks! The property is just amazing! Waking up daily by the lake was such a bliss! You won't need to go anywhere, just chill here, plenty of ground to picnic, have drinks, read a book, draw and just hang out with the family. (Its perfect for an introvert like me!) Kip (our doggo) and Charlie (Dot and Steve's doggo) happily played everyday by the lake and were both mucky and happy by end of each day! It was such fun to see! The house is situated just a little way away from the main road, an easy five minutes drive to get groceries and beer in local shops. The bigger main town is about fifteen minutes away. Lots to do around the area, bushwalks, waterfall, cave tours, an easy drive to other beach and towns (drop by Russell for a deink by the beach, its wonderful! ) What else to say except we'll be back! Thank you Dot and Steve, it was truly a most relaxing trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky R.

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

Magic property, everything you could need and more, great for the whole family incl the furry ones!

We had the best 5 days here and didn’t want to leave! Steve and Dot were super helpful with everything we needed and Charlie the dog was just delightful! The cottage is very well equipt and close to KeriKeri town and all the wonderful beaches. It was so peaceful and stress free for our doggos who swam in the lake all day. Totally recommend this as an amazing family get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenice L., WAIPU

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

Relaxing Weekend

An amazing place to chill out with plenty of outdoor activities around the beautiful property for adults and children. Also a bird watches paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

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

Best host ever

A beautiful place to stay
Stayed 44 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecile B.

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

Great gateaway cottage

The weather wasn't great during our stay but the cottage was nice and warm and very well equipped. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Clean well equipped house

Nice clean well equipped house. Dog loved running around with cooper. Have recommended to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Idyllic lakeside cottage in beautiful landscaped gardens, absolute gem!

We had the most wonderful stay in this gorgeous cottage. Every comfort you could possibly need & even wood fire. Our two boarder collies loved the grounds and playing with our hosts puppy. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hoshidar M.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

Very clean and friendly host. A place to go if you just want to relax, close enough to the city township.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dot&Steve

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What makes this property unique

Rural lakeside setting with your own rowing boat

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests