Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

South Head (Kaipara), Helensville

Kaipara Harbour

1 min walk

Matakana Village

1 min walk

Orewa Beach

87 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Only one hour 20 minutes drive from central Auckland, Fig Tree Cottage is located at the very end of the South Head Road. You will need your own transport. There is NO public transport to our farm. Please make sure you have a full tank of petrol/diesel. We are a large working farm, farming beef, sheep, deer and crops. We have no immediate neighbours.

Local attractions:
The South Head Golf Course is only a 20 minute drive away.
There are Auckland Council Parks in close proximity for walking.
Lake Rototoa is a 15 minute drive away.
The Parakai Thermal Hotsprings are a 45 minute drive away.
Our nearest town is Helensville and is a 45 minute drive away.

Once you have arrived at Fig Tree Cottage, you will find many amazing walks with expansive views of the Kaipara Harbour and our private beach access brings you to the very northern tip of the South Head Peninsular. We have an ashphalt tennis court ,so bring your rackets. This is a great opportunity to observe from the cliff, Papakanui Spit, home to a variety of birdlife including the Godwit, NZ Dotterel, Oyster catchers and the endangered NZ Fairy Tern.
Once you are here you won't want to leave!!
Special conditions:
- This is a working farm and all health and safety rules must be adhered to. A list of these will be in the cottage and you can ask us any questions you may have.
- Please respect the owners privacy and property.
- No smoking inside only outside.
- Please remove shoes before entering cottage.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included); Minimum 2 night stay

Property manager

SharonWa17

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Water view

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Kitchen

Washer

Parking available

Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the cottage thanks.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Head

Located in South Head, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shelly Beach and Atiu Creek Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parakai Aquatic Park and Parakai Springs. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

South Head (Kaipara), Helensville

What's nearby

Shelly Beach - 35 min drive
Muriwai Beach - 83 min drive
Orewa Beach - 87 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Shelly Beach.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

16 July 2024

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

Nice spot, great walks, LOADS of birds

Really enjoyed our break there, cosy and warm with the fire going (bit smoky to start with but worth it once it's roaring), and the walk along the South Head beach is superb. Not another soul for kilometers.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloise G.

13 April 2024

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

Gorgeous peaceful spot

Lovely, remote location with stunning coastal walks. Cabin is very clean with cute decor.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin h.

2 April 2024

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

Amazing

We had an amazing stay at this wonderful spot. Thanks for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

27 January 2024

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

Very special place

What a wonderful remote and beautiful spot. Sharon is a terrific host!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

16 July 2023

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

Idyllic farm cottage

We loved our stay at Fig Tree cottage. Stunning views, lovely hosts, great walks, fun relaxing by the fire. Everything we needed. Thoroughly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott l.

23 April 2023

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

South Head

Fantastic location, heaps to do, great hosts, easy access and short travel times. Wilderness views

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter f.

18 April 2023

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

A place to relax with great views.

The cottage was very comfortable with excellent beds everything you required for cooking. Wild walks with plenty of bird life. Lovely views . We all enjoyed the stay and would return again . Hilary Peter Archie shropshire England.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

29 January 2023

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

Wonderful rural cottage

Fantastic farm cottage experience in a beautiful location

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waratah T.

23 January 2023

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

Best spot in the Kaipara

Had the absolute best stay here. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a break from the business of life. A massive property with lots of exploring and the place was really comfortable with everything needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

4 November 2022

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

Hidden Auckland

Great place to relax and walk with fantastic views

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

VIPUL U.

30 August 2022

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

Excellent stay

Very nice hosts. excellent property with all facilities. beautiful surrounds. lovely walks, plenty of bird life, great views. Peace and tranquility. highly recommend. lots of fruits, fresh farm eggs generosity of the hosts. Sure to return. V & N

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

27 April 2022

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

Coming back!

Great spot, and as there is still more to do, we'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni C.

20 April 2022

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

What a spot!

Amazing locativo, very clean and warm house. Great hosts, super kind and friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

19 April 2022

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

Worthy of a return trip

No higher praise than to say that we'd love to go back some time. Even though it rained (almost) all the time, we got in a couple of secluded walks and enjoyed the quintessential Kiwi bach, delightfully decorated. Then there was the smoked fish passed across the fence for dinner...!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

18 February 2022

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

A quiet retreat

The cottage is well equipped and comfortable, and we were made to feel very welcome. Fantastic to be able to walk down the inlet to Papakanui Spit - this isolated place is well worth a visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon O.

7 February 2022

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

Great place to get away from it all

Cute little cottage placed at the end of South Head on a working farm. Amazing views from the walks along the ridge. Family friendly and with great hosts. Cottage is well appointed and has a nice nostalgic charm to it.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastiaan v.

5 December 2021

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

Exactly what we needed

We wanted to get away from the busy Auckland life, and this was perfect! Great views, nice walks, decent size cottage and good outdoor area. The little things like fresh flowers on the bedside tables and fresh herbs in the kitchen made it an ideal relaxing weekend that we were hoping for. Highly recommend for people who want to get away from it all and be 'in the middle of nowhere' for a while!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

26 May 2021

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

What a great spot

Had a great time staying at this cozy cottage, great spot To get away from it all

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

18 January 2021

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

Great weekend

Nice and relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

M M.

7 August 2020

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

Peaceful and picturesque countryside

Great place for quiet time in natural surroundings. Friendly hosts.

8/10 Good

Jacki R.

18 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disconnect from stress

I was looking for somewhere I could immerse myself in nature, having just lost my mother to cancer. The peace, the solitude, the views, were fantastic. Beach access was an adventure in itself. Having a firebox was a pure delight, cosy, and relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

12 July 2020

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

Great spot at South Head

Amazing little cottage right out on the headland. Hosts were friendly and super helpful. Their farm had some great walks along the cliffs and down to the beach. Added bonuses were the tennis court and Pip the friendly labrador.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

nathan T.

7 August 2018

Truly no where else like it

Fantastic, down to earth hosts in a gorgeous cabin nestled in paradise. I can't say how much how I enjoyed this location and the head land below. Most mornings we catch glimpses of kaka's in the pines, I had only seen them at Tawharanui before, as well as farm and wildlife. If you're adventurous you may want to head down the headland and walk around the coast. The cabin itself was cosy, warm and homely and we found everything where it should be! Loved this place, we'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carsten B.

22 November 2022

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

Perfekter Ort für Vogelgucker

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt bei Sharon & Neil sehr genossen. Watvögel und Seeschwalben "auf der Sandbank gegenüber", Singvögel rund um das Cottage und auch auf den Teichen auf der Farm einiges zu entdecken - da lacht das Ornithologen-Herz. Die Gastgeber sind jederzeit ansprechbar und können (auch über das lokale Vogelleben) einiges erzählen. Das Cottage selbst ist zwar ein altes Gebäude, aber uns hat es darin an nichts gemangelt. Wir hoffen, dass wir unseren Besuch irgendwann noch einmal wiederholen können.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein D.

1 February 2021

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

Time Out

Gorgeous cottage perfect for time out and walks on the beach. The kitchen has all the facilities for home cooking making it an ideal place to recharge the batteries. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by SharonWa17

What makes this property unique

Expansive views of the Kaipara Harbour from the very northern tip of the peninsular.
Remote and peaceful on a large working farm.
Private beach access.
Beautiful historic cottage that is comfortable and private.