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Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is a recently renovated holiday home in Tawharanui, where guests can make the most of its open-air bath and garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 9.2 km from Sculptureum, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. The holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. This holiday home is non-smoking and soundproof. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Gibbs Farm is 48 km from Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage. Auckland Airport is 97 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
High score for Tawharanui
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vijay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We were given ample amount local foods which was enough for the breakfast for two people. The property was clean and maintained well. We will be back again soon...
  • Anne
    Canada Canada
    Great location. Ample variety of food for breakfast/lunch!
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and so close to the National Park. The hosts were charming and very helpful. Would definitely book again
  • Gavin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the small and generous gestures to the comfort and facilities on offer, it is by far our best accommodation in NZ so far.
  • Adam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great second visit, set up different than the first visit which was excellent
  • Vernon_lewis
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Peaceful location, lovely views over the Hauraki Gulf and Kawau Island. A good place to stay a short drive from the sights of Matakana. Beautifully appointed accommodation, the kitchen had everything we needed and the welcome pack of local produce...
  • Michael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Warm welcome by hosts. Clean, private and stunning location and view. Tasteful decor and tasty diy breakfast.
  • Ross
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Private, great views and supplied everything required.
  • Hugh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is fantastic - amazing views. A truly luxurious environment to stay in. Welcoming, and very helpful hosts. Great location for the National Park. If you're into bird watching and if you're lucky , like we were, you see Kiwis there at...
  • Ros
    Australia Australia
    The owners were so generous with the breakfast provisions provided

Hosted by Katherine

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Katherine
Magnificent sea and native bush views an hour north of Auckland on the Tāwharanui Peninsula. On a coastal ridge, Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is a two-room cottage offering you privacy and tranquility. A beautiful bedroom, living room, ensuite bathroom, decks and a pretty cottage garden create the ultimate getaway. Access to Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is via our driveway and shared parking area with a short walk past the house. The cottage itself is separate from the house and once there you have exclusive use of this lovely guest accommodation and can enjoy your peaceful seclusion with only the sound of birdsong to interrupt your thoughts. The cottage garden and a large native tree area create space and visual privacy from the main house.
My husband John and I moved from Auckland city to the Tāwharanui Peninsula in 2015. We love it here and have never missed city living once! We love the peace and quiet and the abundance of bush, birds and sea. We are lucky enough to have a completely separate cottage on our property that we renovated for short term rental during 2016. The cottage is fully ready for travellers looking for privacy, seclusion, the beauty of nature and some luxury. Prior to living in Tāwharanui John and I had corporate careers in telecommunications and project management. We still do some consulting work from home or travel to Auckland from time to time.
An easy 15 minute drive takes you to the renowned Matakana Village which hosts a weekend farmers’ market, vintage market, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops and a cinema complex. With many vineyards and art galleries in the surrounding area, there is always plenty to do. If you are a swimmer, surfer, bird lover or bush walker this is the perfect place for you. Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is only three km from the stunning 600 hectare Tāwharanui Regional Park bird sanctuary and marine reserve. Tāwharanui features fantastic white sand surf beaches, great walks and rare NZ bird-life such as takahē, tīeke and even kiwi, at night. Goat Island is only 25 minutes away for snorkeling or viewing marine life from the glass bottom boat or clear kayaks.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Open-air bath
    Food & Drink
    • Fruits
    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Adult only
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage

    • Check-in at Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is 0.9 miles from the centre of Tawharanui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Open-air bath

    • Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage on this page.