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WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House
Apartment in Aratapu with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 17
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Aratapu, Northland
- Place, Dargaville Museum8 min drive
- Place, The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio8 min drive
- Place, Taha Awa Riverside Gardens10 min drive
- Airport, Whangarei (WRE)70 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 17)
New-Wing Mezzanine Loft Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Old-Wing Huge Upstairs Main Bedroom
+5
1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 6 Single Bunk Beds
Old-Wing small Twin Bedroom off the huge Main Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
New-Wing Bathroom & Laundry
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Old Wing's Separate Toilet
Toilet
Old-Wing Bathroom & Laundry
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
WHARE KURA - Two Interconnecting Guest-Wings at the Old Aratapu School House
WHARE KURA
2 x interconnecting Guest-Wings (both fully self-contained)
[Sleeps up to 17]
Spacious (approx 250sqm) spread over two Guest-Wings - ideal for small to large Groups, and extended multi-generational Families.
"Cheap & Cheerful" pre-renovation Guest-Wing accommodating 2-14 guests.
Plus
"Elegant & opulent" post-renovation Guest-Wing accommodation 1-3 guests.
which gives one vast space(!) including two kitchen-dining-living areas.
LARGER PRE-RENOVATION "OLD" GUEST-WING
Decor is dated and quirky - and NOT ideal for any guest requiring impeccable presentation - it is too old and dated to be imaculate.
> Roomy ground-floor kitchen-dining-lounge-conservatory-terrace area
> Huge upstairs main Dprm Bedroom with Queen bed, 2 x Double-Single bunk-beds, and 2 x Single-Single bunk-beds
> Small attic bedroom up half a flight of stairs from the main Dorm Bedroom, with 2 x Single Beds (that can be pushed together to be made up as a makeshift SuperKing bed).
> Ground floor Bathroom with shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer - and separate toilet.
Optional interconnecting door can be unlocked between the two guest-wings on the ground floor.
SMALLER POST-RENOVATION "NEW" GUEST-WING
Beautifully renovated to a high standard of lavish feeling of opulence.
> Elegant downstairs open-plan Kitchen-Dining-Lounge-Office (which has a connecting door into the other guest-wing).
> Downstairs Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & dryer.
> Gorgeous upstairs loft mezzanine bedroom, with Queen Bed, and Sofa-Bed (large single / small double - not suitable for a tall adult).
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
Because we can't link the two individual guest-wing calendar availability to this double listing, reservations are always by request - but we will promptly reply to say whether both wings are available. :)
MASSIVE SPACE
This creates a truly sizeable combined space for up to 17 for short stays.
(Bearing in mind there are only two bathrooms and two showers, it is better suited for up to about 10 guests for longer stays.)
LOCATION:
> 1-min drive to Diary in Te Kopuru
> 5-min drive to Dargaville
> 10-min drive to Glinks Gully Beach, and local Countdown supermarket
> 15-min drive to Baylys Beach
> 30-min drive to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour drive to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest
Generous free parking available (the property has a large concreted parking area)
BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
Bookings for the first 8 guests are based on sharing the 4 x Queen/Double Beds.
[If any of the first 8 guests don't wish to share a bed, Extra Beds are available at one of cost of $40/Bed per stay]
2 x interconnecting Guest-Wings (both fully self-contained)
[Sleeps up to 17]
Spacious (approx 250sqm) spread over two Guest-Wings - ideal for small to large Groups, and extended multi-generational Families.
"Cheap & Cheerful" pre-renovation Guest-Wing accommodating 2-14 guests.
Plus
"Elegant & opulent" post-renovation Guest-Wing accommodation 1-3 guests.
which gives one vast space(!) including two kitchen-dining-living areas.
LARGER PRE-RENOVATION "OLD" GUEST-WING
Decor is dated and quirky - and NOT ideal for any guest requiring impeccable presentation - it is too old and dated to be imaculate.
> Roomy ground-floor kitchen-dining-lounge-conservatory-terrace area
> Huge upstairs main Dprm Bedroom with Queen bed, 2 x Double-Single bunk-beds, and 2 x Single-Single bunk-beds
> Small attic bedroom up half a flight of stairs from the main Dorm Bedroom, with 2 x Single Beds (that can be pushed together to be made up as a makeshift SuperKing bed).
> Ground floor Bathroom with shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer - and separate toilet.
Optional interconnecting door can be unlocked between the two guest-wings on the ground floor.
SMALLER POST-RENOVATION "NEW" GUEST-WING
Beautifully renovated to a high standard of lavish feeling of opulence.
> Elegant downstairs open-plan Kitchen-Dining-Lounge-Office (which has a connecting door into the other guest-wing).
> Downstairs Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & dryer.
> Gorgeous upstairs loft mezzanine bedroom, with Queen Bed, and Sofa-Bed (large single / small double - not suitable for a tall adult).
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
Because we can't link the two individual guest-wing calendar availability to this double listing, reservations are always by request - but we will promptly reply to say whether both wings are available. :)
MASSIVE SPACE
This creates a truly sizeable combined space for up to 17 for short stays.
(Bearing in mind there are only two bathrooms and two showers, it is better suited for up to about 10 guests for longer stays.)
LOCATION:
> 1-min drive to Diary in Te Kopuru
> 5-min drive to Dargaville
> 10-min drive to Glinks Gully Beach, and local Countdown supermarket
> 15-min drive to Baylys Beach
> 30-min drive to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour drive to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest
Generous free parking available (the property has a large concreted parking area)
BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
Bookings for the first 8 guests are based on sharing the 4 x Queen/Double Beds.
[If any of the first 8 guests don't wish to share a bed, Extra Beds are available at one of cost of $40/Bed per stay]
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Aratapu
Aratapu is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and The Landing, while Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights.
Aratapu, Northland
What's nearby
- Dargaville Museum - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
- The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
- Zizania Hand Made Papers - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
- Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
- Kai Iwi Lakes - 34 min drive - 53.2 km
Restaurants
- D Town Indian Fusion Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Fast Foods Dargaville - 8 min drive
- Blah, Blah, Blah Café - 9 min drive
- Northern Wairoa Hotel Dargaville - 9 min drive
- The Bakehouse Cafe - 9 min drive
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Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by MARY of Booking Admin
Languages:
English
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