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Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House

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A modern kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.
A cozy living area with a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchen with a window and curtains.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and a small seating area.
Exterior detail
A cozy interior with a loft bed, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 3•1 bedroom•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Aratapu, Northland
  • Place, Dargaville Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Upstairs Mezzanine Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom-Laundry

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House

This STUNNING fully self-contained Guest-Wing is located in one of the most historic buildings in the region: WHARE KURA the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House!

The decor is gorgeous and lavish - nicknamed "Ponsonby Chic" style of embracing the Victorian era with a funky edge ... a truly bespoke and roomy "apartment".

Amenities Include:
> Elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen
> Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer
> Fabulous mezzanine bedroom with Queen, and SofaBed (wide Single / small Double - may not be comfortable for tall adults)
> Small front-door deck porch with Table+Chairs
> Generous free parking
> Rural setting

WHARE KURA is a huge 150-yr-old School House, and this fully self-contained Guest-Wing (with its own entrance) is roughly one-quarter of the large historic building.

The decor is STUNNING and fabulous for a Single or Couple wanting quality accommodation in a truly bespoke and authentically unique setting.
Also with the SofaBed, this means the apartment can also accommodate two Singles, or Couple+Single, or Parents with 1-2 children.

LOCATION: POUTO PENINSULA by the KAIPARA HARBOUR
> 1-min to Superette in Te Kopuru
> 5-mins to Dargaville town
> 10-mins to Supermarket
> 10-mins to Glinks Gully Beach
> 20-mins to Baylys Beach
> 30-mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast

POINTS TO NOTE:
> Excellent discounts available here online for stays of 28+ nights.
> Nightly rate is based on two guests sharing the Queen Bed as a couple.
If two single guests require both the Queen and Sofa beds, then an additional one-off $50 Extra Bed fee is payable.
> For stays of 3-Months-plus, an additional standard Rental Hire form is required to be signed.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9874174
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Aratapu

Located in Aratapu, this apartment is in a rural area. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Aratapu, Northland

What's nearby

  • Dargaville Museum - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Zizania Hand Made Papers - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 46 min drive - 54.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Merkabah Cafe Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪D Town Indian Fusion Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pad Thai Takeaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dinny's Bakery U0026 Takeaway Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?

As of 26 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House on 25 Sept, 2026 start from S$160, 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 at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Zizania Hand Made Papers, Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. Taha Awa Riverside Gardens is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by MARY of Booking Admin

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As hosts we live in part of the same 150-yr-old building - on the other far side from the Guest-Wings ... you can fully feel like you are completely in your "own space".

Why they chose this property

Just 5-10mins from Dargaville town, this is a great rural central Kaipara location to both the Pouto Peninsula and Kauri Coast.

What makes this property unique

WHARE KURA - The 150-yr-old Aratapu School House, is one of the oldest buildings in the Kaipara-Pouto-Dargaville-KauriCoast areas ... a genuine piece of authentic New Zealand historic heritage!

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