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Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island

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A wooden deck with wicker furniture overlooking a lake and forested hills.
A pathway leading to a wooden gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.
A set of stone steps surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, a sink, a stove, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Great Barrier Island, Auckland
  • Place, Whangaparapara Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaitoki Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Medlands Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenfern Sanctuary and Whangaparapara Harbour. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Great Barrier Island, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Whangaparapara Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 25 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Blind Bay - 27 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Medlands Beach - 37 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 58 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burger Shack - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Angsana Thai Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paris Texas - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Great Barrier Lodge - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island on Jul 31, 2027 start from $256, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whaler's Cottage - Great Barrier Island located?

Situated in Great Barrier Island, this golf vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Whangaparapara Harbour and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Awana Bay. Blind Bay and Windy Canyon Lookout are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful little cottage. Has everything you could need for a relaxing stay. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

A beautiful peaceful location & clean & well set up cottage. A few functional work arounds, that we had been made aware of, but still a fabulous place to stay. Absolutely recommend the 20 min walk to Kauri falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off grid getaway

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful private location, cozy cottage with a great setup, and the whole family enjoyed our stay. We didn’t get to see Owl Pacino, but were entertained by a chunky kereru’s repeat appearances. Great communication from Fenella and all the info we needed was provided up front. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cottage was cosy, quiet,with beautiful views-easy to get around,with good walks close by.

We would return. The cottage was comfortable and cosy…well equipped and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whalers cottage

Great rustic property, everything as described, very comfortable, beautiful linen. Everything we needed was there. Birds were incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer holiday on Great Barrier

The Whaler’s Cottage is very charming, a bit rustic, but very cozy. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020
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