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Central Townhouse/Apartment in Rural Setting

Central Townhouse/Apartment in Rural Setting

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Sunroom overlooking stream
Tidy kitchen with everything you need to cook
Kitchen and sunroom overlooking stream and bush
Lounge looking out to front courtyard
Bedroom 1. Super comfy Queen bed

Overview of Central Townhouse/Apartment in Rural Setting

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Whangarei, Northland
  • Popular LocationWhangarei Quarry Gardens6 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhangarei Art Museum5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTown Basin Marina6 min drive
  • AirportWhangarei (WRE)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Central Townhouse/Apartment in Rural Setting

Less than 6 minutes from from the city centre, our Central Townhouse is an oasis. Luxurious open plan living with well equipped kitchen, dining, lounge area, and a sunroom. Bedroom1 has a Queen bed, bedroom 2 has 2x long single beds (can be transformed into a Superking bed). In the lounge are two very comfortable double size sofa beds. There is an awesome outdoor entertainment area as well as a beautiful back garden bordering the Waiarohia Stream. An ideal retreat to recharge and relax.

At an easy 2 hour drive from Auckland, and 6 mins from central Whangarei this delectable slice of kiwi paradise makes the perfect escape for weary city folk looking to recharge their batteries. We have created a private bushland retreat, complete with a pristine fresh water stream, eels and native birds. There is the option for 9 people to stay on this property , by booking the tiny cabin in the corner of the garden which sleeps three. https://www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/26692479?s=51
The unique layout of the house means you can be relaxing in the sunroom, overlooking the bush and stream , and are completely private from the rest of your group watching tv in the lounge. There's a heat-pump to keep you warm in Winter and cool in Summer. You will love the well designed, private courtyard area, complete with deluxe umbrella. Perfect for sunbathing, entertaining or children’s area. The garden beside the stream is a delight. The walnut trees provides a cool outdoor living space - and a tranquil place to picnic, sunbathe, read, relax in the hammock or enjoy a cool drink on a hot day. Downstairs is the laundry (with a Washing machine/ Dryer) and a 2nd toilet which is available on request . This downstairs area is a shared space at times if guests are staying in the Cabin which is in the corner of the garden .

As well as the bathroom in the main apartment, there is a toilet downstairs in the laundry which is available on request . A washing machine and dryer are also available.
This downstairs area is a shared space with guests who book the Cabin ( in the corner of this section. ) This is also listed on Airbnb , should you need accommodation for an extra couple :
https://www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/26692479?s=51

We have set up the guest accommodation to be self sufficient and independent. It is your own space, we live just a 1 minute walk away.
If we are around you will be warmly welcomed here. We are mostly busy and active so tend to do our own thing allowing you to do the same.
Those who like privacy will enjoy it here.

This is a quiet and peaceful home in a lovely neighbourhood. You'll have views of the stream that runs beside the property and hear it in the background as well. We are very well located to anything you'd want to do in Whangarei. It is the perfect base if you are here supporting visiting sports teams, as it is an easy 5 minute stroll to Kensington Park. Also a short walk to the beautiful Sub Tropical Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe
It would suit 2 couples or a family, however if it's just you, you'll be just as happy.

Your best option for transport here is to have your own car or hire one. There's some nice cafe's and Kensington Sports Park within easy walking distance. But if you'd like to explore the area further a vehicle would be ideal.

We have fast wifi, unlimited broadband and a smart TV with Netflix account as well as access to the local TV channels.
- This is a peaceful neighbourhood. Please be respectful of noise.
- Please no shoes in the house.

Property manager

Mark Neal
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Whangarei

This holiday home is located in Kensington, a neighbourhood in Whangarei. Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Library Arts Centre and Reyburn House.
Map
Whangarei, Northland

What's nearby

  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 5 min drive
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 5 min drive
  • Town Basin Marina - 6 min drive
  • Whangarei Falls - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Burger King - 3 min drive
  • Kfc - 4 min drive
  • Suk Jai Thai Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • Little Bamboo Asian Eatery - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Townhouse/Apartment in Rural Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Townhouse/Apartment in Rural Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Townhouse/Apartment in Rural Setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central Townhouse/Apartment in Rural Setting located?

Located in Kensington, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Whangarei Quarry Gardens, Pou and Old Library Arts Centre. Quarry Arts Centre and Mair Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William M., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Stay in Kensington
An excellent well resourced comfortable dwelling in natural surroundings. The host Mark, was very easy to communicate with via messaging and we enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michiel M., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great hosts!
Really nice place in beautiful surroundings. Very responsive and caring hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tania H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Landlords excellent communication...only took one star off for tenant staying in the shed...played loud music and was confrontational with my husband regarding us using the dryer. Place was beautifully located and cleanliness top notch! Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T., Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice apartment in quiet location
The apartment was as described. Clean, tidy, well maintained and comfortable. Good location and easy access to town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location
Great property with central location, property as advertised. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Neal

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​We have lived ​in the area for 28 years and our children have grown up, left home and are working in Auckland.
We love it here, we are almost a bit rural, but very central to everything in Whangarei City.
Leone is a Secondary School teacher and Mark runs our website design and commercial printing business. We spend as much time as we can, depending on weather, at the beach. Camping, boating, fishing and paddle-boarding are passions of ours.
We are also hockey mad! Our son and daughter both represented NZ in hockey at the Rio Olympics, and our daughter was in the NZ Blacksticks team that won the Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast.
We have stayed at Air BNB's & HomeAways both overseas and in New Zealand while travelling for hockey, and since discovering this form of accommodation, would never go back to motels or hotels.
We love the different places, the homely atmospheres and different people we have met, and look forward to extending the same hospitality with our own short term rental accommodation.

Why they chose this property

We live about a minute walk away from the apartment, and have had a short term rental set up from our home for several years.
When this apartment came up for sale we saw it as an ideal opportunity to convert it into short term rental.
We have given the property a complete makeover and lived here ourselves while doing that - we loved it!
We still have some exterior paint work to do, and are developing the rear garden area by the stream, but the inside and front courtyard are completely remodelled especially for short term rental stays.
Just a 5 minute stroll away are the beautiful Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe. You need to make sure to check it out at least once during your stay!

What makes this property unique

We have fast wifi, unlimited broadband and a Smart TV with Netflix account and Freeview.
There is a lovely private garden and lawn, and this, along with the Waiarohia Stream which runs along the bottom of the garden, make the property quite unique, given it's close location to the city.

Languages:

English

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