Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Hot tub
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Waipapa, Northland

Rainbow Falls
‪4 min drive‬
Fairy Pools
‪5 min drive‬
Stone Store
‪6 min drive‬
Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

3 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.
If you are looking for somewhere private and unique to stay in Waipapa near Kerikeri then have we just got the place for you.
The barn has recently been converted into spacious and cozy living rooms set amongst beautiful gardens and right next to
a popular walking track that takes you to the rainbow falls and the Stone store further along.
Also the perfect spot to explore the Far North region and ideal for smaller groups of people and families looking to stay in a tranquil and relaxed environment.
The sleeping arrangement comes in the form of a shared dormitory set up and sleeps up to 10 people .
Come and check it out and enjoy your stay with us

Your hosts are Louie & Kevin.

Property manager

Lodewyk

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Waipapa

Located in Waipapa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Rewa’s Village and Kororipo Pa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pure Day Spa and Skindynamique Waxing & Skin Centre. The Parrot Place and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting.

Waipapa, Northland

What's nearby

Rainbow Falls - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
The Parrot Place - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Fairy Pools - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Kerikeri Mission House - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Stone Store - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barrow Boys Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
‪Plough & Feather - ‬6 min drive
‪The Rusty Tractor Café & Trading Store - ‬8 min drive
‪Fishbone Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪The Black Olive Pizzeria Takeaway and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waitotara Drive riverside garden retreat. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Rainbow Falls and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bay of Islands. The Parrot Place and Fairy Pools are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mylyn T.

7 May 2025

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

everything was neat and tidy. Beautiful gardens maintained by the host.

Host was very helpful and friendly. We would recommended this stay to all our family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hiraina M.

13 February 2025

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

Unable to Stay

Unfortunately we were not able to make it to our destination due to an illness in the family. It looked like it would have been a perfect place for our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla R.

5 February 2025

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

Reka !!!

A very warm and welcoming couple :) easy to talk to and great with communication. Set with a beautiful atmosphere

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolande V.

11 January 2025

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

Great quite stay

Lovey place, all tou need to have a relaxing time away from your day to day life. Handy to have shops around, 5min radius. Will definitely donthis again. Thank you guys for making it so easy and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik S.

1 January 2025

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

A Hidden Gem for Relaxation..

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful bach with our family. The house was well-equipped, and perfectly located for a relaxing holiday. It truly felt like a home away from home.The hosts were exceptionally nice and super cool, going above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. Their warm hospitality made our holiday even more special.We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable getaway. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anistus J.

30 December 2024

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

Highly recommend

Perfect place for booking specially for large groups.Much more space for living.Place is very clean tidy.Property owners are very kind and keen to support. Highly recommend this place for your next vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

24 November 2024

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

Great stay

Lots of space in the property with all amenities you could ask for. Only negative is lack of phone signal and wifi. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

18 August 2024

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

Weekend in Keri

I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the wonderful experience we had at "The Shed" over the weekend. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the spacious and spotless environment that greeted us. It was clear that great care and attention to detail have gone into making "The Shed" a welcoming and comfortable place for guests. The cleanliness and well-maintained spaces truly set the tone for a relaxing stay. Beyond the physical attributes of the space, I also want to extend my gratitude for our warm and gracious hosts. I would highly recommend "The Shed" to anyone looking for a tranquil and inviting retreat. It is a place where one can unwind and feel completely at ease. Thank you once again for everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to the opportunity to visit "The Shed" again in the future. you

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren n Sally S.

16 August 2024

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

Review

Good deal cold in winter in main area and lack of wifi was an issue for us. Overall a great stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles G.

4 August 2024

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

The shed

Wonderful quirky very well re vamped barn heaps of room to swing many cats super neat and tidy and wonderful hosts. Thanks a lot guys !!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

29 July 2024

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

Work Trip

Great communication

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

10 April 2024

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

Waipapa tranquility

Maurice and I stayed here and everything you see is better in a real stay hopefully come back with a load of family members next visit for dog owners a walk way just at the back of your abode leading you to water falls and it is amongst trees. Kerikeri is 5 mins away and is dog friendly , well we had no complaints, and very reasonably priced . louie and Keven are awesome

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

26 February 2024

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

Pleasant stay

Very pleasant stay. Neat and tidy. Best hosts ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

21 February 2024

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

Lovely space and great location

I had a wonderful stay. Very comfortable and great access to Kerikeri and surrounds. Would be great for groups too!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella M.

9 February 2024

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

Peaceful location

We all enjoyed our stay, Lou and Kevin are great 👍

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

priyanka c.

29 January 2024

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

Awesome hosts .

Awesome property. Paradise

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mira M.

16 January 2024

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

Paradise

A quirky well spaced property. Absolutely beautiful gardens. Great for the whanau. Wonderful hosts, made you so welcomed will definitely return

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

12 January 2024

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

Dog friendly, Kerikeri

Great property for a group of people who want to bring their dogs with them. Had everything we needed and hosts were very nice. Roosters waking us early morning were a bit hard for townies to handle, but probably to be expected in the country.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M., Auckland

11 January 2024

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

Absolutely fabulous

We had a fabulous stay at this amazing, quirky Bach. It is HUGE and we all loved it. We watched a family movie and all sat in separate sofas - blissful. I would highly recommend staying here. Kevin and Lou were super lovely and helpful hosts. We had a wonderful stay. A+

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sony P.

3 January 2024

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

Perfect place for a Digital detox

Louis and Kevin are fantastic hosts. They were very helpful and kind. The place is at the right distance from what we needed. Amenities, attractions, nature - river, beaches, walkways etc. A digital detox is what we wanted and we experienced it here. We didn’t want internet to intrude into our lives during our stay and that’s what we experienced. It isn’t just a Bach. It’s an experience. Loved every moment we were there. Thanks once again Louis and Kevin.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D., Tauranga, NZ

10 July 2023

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

Great place

Everything was perfect! The accomodation was awesome and Kevin and Lou were great hosts! Highly recommend

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

1 February 2023

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

Fabulous stay at Kevin and Louis' place!

I can't rate this high enough. Finding a place that allows dogs is hard enough, but when you find one that has hosts as kind and lovely as Kevin and Louis are, then it's an absolute gem. The place itself was very spacious and we loved the large doors creating excellent indoor/outdoor flow. It was comfortable, super clean, and backed right onto a lush river with a short walk that took us to Rainbow Falls. Kevin and Louis not only share their accommodation, but they welcome you into their property, inviting you to walk the grounds and find all the cute little nooks they've created, and secret gardens. Their little doggo is a sweetheart and the roosters were good at letting you know not to waste the day ;-) Can't wait for the next excuse to stay. Christina, Hamish & Aiko

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

18 January 2023

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

So good!

When we first booked this property there were no reviews so we were very curious to see how it would go. We're here to tell you it could not have gone better! Louie and Kevin are fantastic hosts, very kind and accomodating and helpful. More than wonderful to us. The accomodation itself is WILD and so much fun to stay in. The skylights mean you get plenty of light, there's more than enough space even for a big group of friends, and there's just so much to LOOK at. (Including some chickens outside!) Everything was clean, comfortable, tidy. Electronics and cooking implements worked well. Just a note; if you need phone service to make calls/messages, you'll have to walk out from the property a little bit. You should stay here! Do recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

9 January 2023

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

Fun property and great location

It was a spacious and comfortable barn. Hosts were great. Kids (and grownups) loved the accomodation. Great location and very comfy even when it rained! Would come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Amphai G.

5 January 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication

Nice park light settings

The property needs another toilet and Wi-Fi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lodewyk

Hello every body.
We bought this property about a year ago.
We liked it because of the nice garden and the location.
We have spend the last 6 months preparing the shed for guests.
We are retired dairy farmers and looking forward to our new lifestyle and meeting people this way. We think its the perfect spot as a destination and to relax amongst beautiful gardens and not far from amenities.
Looking forward meeting you .
Cheers Louie & Kevin.

Why they chose this property

Unique, pet friendly , spacious and right next to a popular walkway.

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property