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Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North

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Living area
Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North

Charming rustic cottage with private patio & garden area provides the ideal peaceful setting in Waimate North, an area steeped in history.
Upstairs, a queen & two king singles. Downstairs a modern kitchen with everything you need, including washing machine. Through french doors to an outside patio with sunshade there is table seating for 6 and a BBQ. Surrounded by natives and gardens, it is the perfect space to enjoy time with friends and family after a day of. exploring the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Wifi, games, parking for a boat and easy access to Paihia, Kerikeri and Waitangi make it ideal for couples, friends or families.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fully fenced for Dogs and children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
On application
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Consideration appreciated for utilities, Tank water, clearstream sewage system and solar power

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9530652
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

About the area

Waimate North

Located in Waimate North, this holiday home is in a rural area. Te Waimate Mission House and Hundertwasser Public Toilets are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kerikeri Mission House and Stone Store. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Waimate north, Northland

What's nearby

  • Te Waimate Mission House - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 28 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 28 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 28 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Russell Beach - 51 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Okaihau Village Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mahoe Cheese Factory - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪sapphire cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪kiwi kai - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Indian Fusion - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North ?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North on 1 December 2026 start from NZ$323, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Charm, Peaceful, Private, Perfect Waimate North located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Te Waimate Mission House and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Omapere and Ginns Ngawha Springs. Ngawha Springs and Cottle Hill Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful roomy accommodation with everything you need, hosts and family are a lovely, and very hospitable. Convenient for all your adventures in the far north.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are amazing people and cottage has everything you need. Upgrade the sofa bed downstairs and that's a 5/5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathan g.

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

bliss

what an amazing little cottage so spacious aswell as beautiful cant wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEAN Y.

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

DELIGHTFUL STAY

property was very nicely presented, comfortable and warm. Plenty of space to spread out. Kitchen was lovely and the hostess was SUPER helpful. We felt very privileged to have a lovely welcoming home to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2023
Thank you it was a pleasure to host you.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect for exploring the area, and the house itself is lovely—warm, welcoming, and well equipped with everything we needed. The spacious living area and well-stocked kitchen made it easy to relax and feel at home. The bedrooms were beautifully presented with very comfortable beds, just what we needed after a busy day out. The property is private and peaceful, surrounded by beautiful gardens. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely clean and comfy cottage with everything we needed and very kind hosts. We felt very welcome and enjoyed the gardens and space. The area is very well positioned for discovering Northland. Jane and Craig were lovely and even brought my washing in before an unexpected rainstorm. I intend to book the cottage again for my next Northland visit.
Beautiful Waimate North
Beautiful Waimate North
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

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

Highly recommended

Our family had 3nights stay at this very cute Eco friendly cottage! very clean and tidy. Enjoyed our stay there. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2023
Thank you for choosing us, it was a pleasure to host you and we look forward to seeing you in the future 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

Zeno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice living room and yard. There is extra charge if you have your pet with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve L.

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

A great long stay

We stayed 2 months at Jane and Craig cottage. They were very welcoming and made sure we do not miss anything. We felt almost like home. We appreciated the backyard, the light and the country. There was enought place for the family.
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gael H.

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

Home away from home

Fantastic cottage with everything we needed, including some games and story books for the kids. Room to kick a ball around, chickens to visit and dogs to play fetch with. Happy memories. We look forward to coming back again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelein S.

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

Peace and quiet

The property and surroundings were beautiful. The cottage was neat, clean and equipped with everything needed. To get access to the cottage was effortless. The owners were very friendly. A little piece of heaven to get away from the business of every day life. Thank you for an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lekker in de natuur ver van de drukte mooie accommodatie. Alles aanwezig . Communicatie heel fijn.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken & Sharyn S.

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

Great Rural Location Accommodation

The rural property location in central Bay of Islands was ideal for access throughout the North (N,E,S&West). Well presented modern family home with spacious living areas (Kitchen & Lounge). Modern kitchen facilities - whilst no oven that was not an issue. Upstairs bedrooms of more than adequate size. Great place to stay for family of adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2023
Thank you for booking with us 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby S.

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

Truly peaceful

If you're looking for a clean, quiet place to stay, Waimate Cottage is a great option. It's a lovely rural area, but still close to amenities in the area.
Stayed 42 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david r.

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

Excellent property

Very good property clean and comfortable bed well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline r.

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

Everything we needed and more

We were visiting friends in the neighbourhood so location was perfect. The beautiful cattle grazing just at the edge of the property certainly added to the charm of it. The property had all we needed for a short stay. It was clean, warm and cozy and the internet was great. It was also great to have Netflix for nights. Jane and Craig were great hosts, very friendly and helpful and their friendly lab Maia was a welcome playmate for our dog. My children were wishing we could stay longer. If we're looking to stay in the neighbourhood again, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

Great holiday

Awesome holiday with a great hostess who looked after us very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jane Jones

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Craig and Jane moved from Auckland 9 years ago to enjoy the lifestyle that the Bay of Islands has to offer. After Craig built the new house we decided to share the cottage so that guests could come and have a little piece of paradise as well. We love to welcome new visitors and try to give them the best experience that we can. Craig is retired builder and Jane works at the doctors in Kerikeri part time along with many other projects. We enjoy our grandchildren, our dogs, our garden and being involved with the local community.

Why they chose this property

The scene is rural countryside. Often there are cattle in the paddock next door. Despite having dogs there is an abundance of bird life. The private patio off the french doors are surrounded by gardens. The area is steeped in history with the 1st mission church just a short walk away. Perfectly positioned for Kerikeri, Paihia and Waitangi all within 20mins there is so much to do plus our very own geothermal hot pool just 10mins away at Ngawha Springs. We enjoy the fresh air, the peace and country living.

What makes this property unique

It's home away from home. Perfect family space with everything you need for a comfortable stay, comfortable beds and quality linen. Beautiful setting and easy access to all the attractions and activities the area has to offer. Dog friendly allows the whole family to enjoy time together. Plus there is a beautiful Barn wedding venue within walking distance at the Bay of Islands A & P Showground.

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English

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