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Peaceful country cottage close to town

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A wooden deck leading to a covered area with a pool and garden.
A lush garden with a small stream, a wooden fence, and a black building with a blue roof.
A modern, well-lit room with a bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a mirror.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink. There are two windows with blinds, a clock on the wall, and a black refrigerator.
A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Whangārei, Northland
  • Place, Whangarei Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Whangarei

Whau Valley, a neighborhood in Whangarei, is home to this cottage. Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Quarry Arts Centre and Old Library Arts Centre. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Whangārei, Northland

What's nearby

  • Whangarei Falls - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hundertwasser Art Centre - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful country cottage close to town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful country cottage close to town?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful country cottage close to town on Nov 10, 2026 start from $287, 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.

Is Peaceful country cottage close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful country cottage close to town?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful country cottage close to town?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Peaceful country cottage close to town located?

Located in Whau Valley, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Whangarei Quarry Gardens, Mair Park, and Old Library Arts Centre. Claphams Clock Museum and Tuatara Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

Great place for a couple to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Away

Lovely quite location Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

Amazing little hide away in Whangerei! It felt like we were in the country :) not in town, but close to anything we needed. Sarah was great, provided everything we needed .. highly recommend if you are looking for a relaxing "home away from home"
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful stay

We wished we could have stayed longer as it was the most delightful cottage in a peaceful setting. Very well equipped with every comfort. Sarah is a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage, lovely stay

The cottage was perfect for us, had everything we needed and was very comfy. Sarah was easy to communicate with and quick to offer ways to make our stay easy and pleasing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week stay

I was here to visit family. This place was a wonderful peaceful retreat. It was nice and quiet with beautiful gardens. A lovely walk to the Dam.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Beautiful relaxed atmosphere an very private.. Lovely cottage, clean with all you need, close to everything...Great hosts very welcoming...
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful country vibe

Lovely grounds, crossing a cute bridge over the creek was gorgeous. The cottage was warm and well appointed. Lovely hosts too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm & Quiet

Great space for our 3 nights in Whangarei. A peaceful & calming environment especially with the little creek. A lovely, clean & private guest house. We will definitely stay here again if we visit Whangarei in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unwind time

Perfect place for us to relax before we exited the country
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cottage in Beautiful Setting

We were very impressed by this idyllic cottage in a gorgeous garden setting. The cleanliness and furnishings were perfect. The extra touches of home made cookies, fresh eggs, bread & milk were a delightful surprise. So well appointed - exceeded our expectations. The hosts are super approachable and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommended

Quiet and peaceful environment. Great cottage. Private, clean and comfy. Beautiful garden and creek nearby. Sarah was helpful and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in this cute cottage

We enjoyed staying in this cute cottage in a beautiful garden. It had everything we needed. Sarah and Steve were helpful and caring hosts. Sarah did our laundry! What a bonus and very thoughtful. They helped with local places to explore. Terrific place that you will love too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet

A perfect place, close to town, yet looking out from the deck at the end of a stressful day you would never know this. Your view is of birds, trees, fields, and the lovely sound of the running streams. We are so thankful we picked this place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Patrick & Katie. Auckland

We loved it!! It’s a little piece of country paradise; so quiet and peaceful with lots of greenery, yet town is not that far away. The cottage has a modern look, very nicely decorated and so clean and crisp with everything you need. Sarah was a great host. We liked the extra gestures; cookies and muffins, thank you. We would definitely come back and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"Excellent Accommodation: Great Host, Clean, and Quiet"

Quiet and private cottage in a large garden out the back of the main home. We were greeted with a warm personal welcome, umbrella by the entrance (it was raining) and little extras like chocolate and muesli and muffins. Very very clean and tastefully decorated. Great deck overlooking the expansive garden and a bubbling brook. The communication was superb with clear instructions and friendly check-ins. Totally recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Paradise

We have been warmly welcomed. The nice garden house is well equipped with love and we even found bread, butter, eggs, chocolate and cookies for us available. The garden is beautyful. A little wooden bridge (illuminated by night) over an idyllic little stream leads to the part of the garden, where the house with terrasse is located. It is a beautyful place with very kind hosts in a part of NZ that has several highlights. - Highly recommendable!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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We hebben genoten van de mooie tuin rondom de accomodatie. De accomodatie was netjes in een goede buurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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