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Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene

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A deck with a table and chairs, a camper, and a view of a lake.
A small, single-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A window with a green frame, divided into four panes, overlooking a body of water and greenery.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a black stool, and two wall-mounted pictures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hokianga Harbour

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Rawene, Northland
  • Place, Hokianga Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rawene Community Library
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rawene Domain
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Rawene

Rawene is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hokianga Harbour and Rawene Domain, while Manea Footprints of Kupe and Motuti Marae are cultural highlights.
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Rawene, Northland

What's nearby

  • Hokianga Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rawene Community Library - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rawene Domain - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Opononi Beach - 22 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Ngawha Springs - 58 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boatshed Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Koke Pub and Cafe - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Horeke Tavern - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Hokianga Takeaways Rawene - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A New Era Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene on 17 November 2026 start from NZ$413, 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 Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene located?

Situated in Rawene, this cottage is steps away from Hokianga Harbour and Rawene Community Library. Rawene Domain is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a gorgeous property, in a spectacular location. So close to the township and right next to the harbour. Simply stunning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with Gerald, very easy to find the cottage. It was very clean, well stocked with everything we would need , like kitchen equipment ,,appliances, outdoor furniture , plenty of linen. Lots of information on the area with places of interest. Very impressed with the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and romantic house that met our getaway needs with plenty of charm. Would stay there again. The rooms were clean and laundry was available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exactly what we were looking for. A lovely little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rawene stay

All enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Spot

Awesome place, great spot, total get away even though it was used for work, a great location to come back to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Hi Liberio Thank you for the positive feedback. Even better in Summer. Hope you stay again Kind Regards Gerald
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rawene Cottage

Amazing whānau friendly cottage, exactly what we needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and visit whānau for catch ups. Awesome stay, kids had an absolute blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything!! The view of my Hokianga … amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home.

We loved the location, the feel of the house (homely), and glad we weren't distracted by a television. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ken Zhou family stay

We are happy its a historical building, got the nice classical look, yet clean, tidy and has all the Kitchen essentials. Also the town is nice, chilled and pretty. Happy with the stay for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint little cottage

My family of 6 spent 3 nights at the cottage and had a wonderful time...the location is perfect so close to the ferry and laundromat...the locals were friendly and my kids enjoyed no wifi and tv I'd definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Rawene, it was exactly as described - a "good old Kiwi batch". No frills and plenty of heart. Really close to Northland must-do trips like visiting Tane Mahuta, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and Paihia/Russell. We enjoyed being so close to the Rawene shops and the beautiful view. A wonderful place to unwind, would definitely recommend. Nga mihi x
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for a short break.

This is an old character cottage looking out over the harbour. Even when there are mudflats there are grey herons and other sea birds. It is 4 minutes to a charming village, good coffee and friendly locals. We found it a great base to explore the Hokianga.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

A family bach right on the waterfront which so kindly is let out to strangers ia bookabach. It was a real privilege to stay in this lovely home. Time slows right down in Rawene - it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. You enjoyed exactly what the cottage has to offer. Cheers Gerald
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential kiwi bach in a beautiful town - don’t miss this one!

Gerald was an outstandingly responsive host / manager. Comms were great & we absolutely loved our stay. Rawene is such a nice wee village. We would all recommend this cottage to someone looking for that ‘old school’ Kiwi holiday vibe. It’s great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ka pai

Amazing cottage will definitely do again weather was pretty wet but still didn’t dampen our stay . Thank you Gerald and whanau great lil bit of paradise to share 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The cottage was rustic and charming.

Plenty of useful information provided by owner prior to our arrival in Rawene…made our arrival and access to cottage very easy. Good drives to Tane Mahuta and beaches. The cottage is rustic but very comfortable. New shower very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retro bach

Fabulous retro bach with tons of character.Shame about the weather but Rawene is lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Rawene

Beautifully situated by the sea, my family and I enjoyed our 2 nights stay. It was really good there was no wifi or tv... close to the hokianga ferry, yummy fish n chips... woke up to the birds singing and chirping away, a sound i miss so much from back in the islands. Highly recommended if you want to lay back and enjoy the peace away from the busy city life. Thank you Gerald. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Cosy Cottage

Loved the rustic feel. Comfortable beds. Plenty of Linen. Lots of space. On the negative we had problems locating the key but the lovely cleaner made up for the inconvenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Peaceful Character Bach

We absolutely loved staying in this historic character filled typical NZ beach Bach. To lie in bed and watch the tide and the birds and listen to the music of the water lapping the shore is a real holiday. Our only problem was that we were unable to access the online code for entry. However we knew in such a small community we would be sure to find someone who knew the property manager and within a short time we discovered the wonderful Sharon. Full of bounce and caring energy she soon had us in, making sure we had all we needed for a delightful stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Te Kauri Kāinga

Nostalgic Privilege! 280 degree front views of the moana, acres of lush green yonder with hahi, urupā, te waka aa kaihao and peaceful tranquility. Pickering Cottage stay was clean, with cosy nooks, traditional cuboards and their fittings, slanted walls, drift wood curtain rods and door handles. Traditional side draws and dining furnisher, no wall paper present with my favourite being the wide KAURI floors. WOW!! Enjoyed the huge washing utility room that housed everything from washing machine, storage, tools; you name it, they have it!! Oh the new renovated area and foyer entry is beautiful. What did we change? We moved the outside chairs and table to the front balcony. Closer to the sea and great korero with the locals. The Cottage oozed History telling of it's own whakapapa proudly present as photos on it's walls and connections to this whenua. Ngā mihi nui kia kōrua (owners) THANK YOU.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and relaxing

We had a fantastic stay in Rawene! This was a lovely house with everything we needed. Gerald was friendly and easy to deal with. Many thanks, we will be back next time we need a stop in the north!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rawene- sleepy hollow delight

Great stay at very short notice - sorry Gerald. 2night stay while our group attended a breeding cow fair at Broadwood. Well setup Bach didn’t want for anything. Breakfasts at the BoatShed cafe recommended. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Haven on waters edge

Old bach charm. Beautiful views. A really welcoming and cosy base, for our travels. Hot shower a fantastic surprise! Hopeful for longer visits ahead. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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