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AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 70 sq m
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Explore the area
Maunu, Northland
- Town Basin Marina19 min drive
- Whangarei Art Museum19 min drive
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens21 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Lounge
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere
This sunny, warm cottage is situated in an avocado orchard a short drive from Whangarei city. It is surrounded by lush green fruit trees and native plantings, providing a quiet, relaxing environment away from the urban hustle. The self-contained cottage is modern and offers all the conveniences of a motel but with the added extras of peace and privacy. A large wooden deck runs the length of the cottage and overlooks a lawn and the orchard beyond. Kereru (wood pigeons) and tui regularly fly overhead from treetop to treetop and many other bird varieties can be seen among the trees. It's not uncommon to hear the call of the pukeko and to spot rabbits bouncing around the cottage.
AvoStay Cottage is situated about 2km from Maungatapere township which has a service station, convenience store, cafe, art gallery, hairdressers, massage salon, general hardware and post office. Guests can enjoy day trips to the Kauri forests near Dargaville or to the picturesque Bay of Islands and the region's many spectacular beaches and fishing spots.
AvoStay Cottage is situated about 2km from Maungatapere township which has a service station, convenience store, cafe, art gallery, hairdressers, massage salon, general hardware and post office. Guests can enjoy day trips to the Kauri forests near Dargaville or to the picturesque Bay of Islands and the region's many spectacular beaches and fishing spots.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portacots and bedding not supplied.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Maungatapere
Located in Maungatapere, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Native Bird Recovery Centre and Mair Park, while Kiwi North: Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
Maunu, Northland
What's nearby
- Town Basin Marina - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
- Whangarei Art Museum - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
- Northland Event Centre - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
- Whangarei Falls - 26 min drive - 21.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- KFC - 16 min drive
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- Cafe In The Park - 14 min drive
- Cobe Coffee - 12 min drive
- T-Cam - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Karen Clearwater

Having lived in Northland most of our lives, we appreciate everything that it has to offer, particularly enjoying the many bush walks and coastal activities. We have lived at Maungatapere for 17 years.
Why they chose this property
AvoStay was purpose built early in 2018, so it is modern and fresh inside and out. Situated away from the main house, the cottage has a separate driveway making it very private. Wifi is free and all linen is provided. Totally self-contained.
What makes this property unique
The view from the front of the cottage is vey tranquil and calming. During the day you look across the lawn to the avocado orchard and trees beyond. On a clear evening, the night sky is spectacular, with no streetlights to interfere with star gazing. The dawn chorus is a delight to wake up to and during the day, you'll be entranced by the number of native tui, fantails and kereru that enjoy the mostly native plantings.
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English
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