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Stonelea, cottage by the sea.

Stonelea, cottage by the sea.

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Large al fresco dining.
North facing

Overview of Stonelea, cottage by the sea.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Kerikeri, Kerikeri
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)17 min drive
  • Popular LocationHaruru Falls28 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Wharf30 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Beach38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Downstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stonelea, cottage by the sea.

A cosy well-protected property down a cul-de-sac beside the sea in a quiet neighbourhood, Stonelea is a 2 storey wooden cottage nestled in a beautiful rock garden.
On the north side is a large covered (and shaded) outdoor living area with a Weber BBQ, great for entertaining.
The upstairs verandah is ideal for enjoying a tipple after a lovely day exploring. There's the Hauparua Inlet by kayak, or walking the country roads around here, or maybe you've been for a drive to one of the many attractions around the Bay of Islands...

On the east side is the perfect sunny morning spot for coffee and croissants.
There's a small well-appointed kitchen for foodies.
The dawn chorus is subtle and beautiful, without roosters! The bird life is always entertaining, with many tui, quail, blackbird and thrush.
"You can smell the serenity"!
Special conditions:
No pets.
Smoking allowed outside only. Please, no butts in gardens.
Tank water, so care of water usage is needed.
Septic tank system, so use only the Eco products provided please.

There are 2 generous double bedrooms, and a small bedroom with a king single. We have a foam mattress that can be made up on the floor anywhere.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Ben Tombs

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum stay 5 days

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kerikeri

Located in Kerikeri, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Te Waimate Mission House and Russell Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kerikeri Mission House and Stone Store. The Kauri Workshop and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Kerikeri, Kerikeri

What's nearby

  • The Parrot Place - 16 min drive
  • Haruru Falls - 28 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 30 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 33 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Istanbul Kebab - 12 min drive
  • Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 32 min drive
  • The Black Olive Pizzeria Takeaway and Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Bad Habits - 31 min drive
  • Plough & Feather - 15 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Absolutely beautiful house
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday with the quails, tūī and kererū
This is a beautiful home surrounded by amazing floral and fauna. We had daily visits from families of quail, tūī and kererū. The Windsor landing boat ramp is a 5 min drive and Kerikeri township is 20 mins. This was certainly a home away from home with enough parking for a car and a ute towing a 7 m boat. Contact with Ben was outstanding. Emails once we booked and before we arrived, along with a welcome text on the day of our arrival. Recommend if you want a relaxing, quiet (except for the noise of the birds and cicadas), and peaceful holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, relaxed place to stay
Beautiful property, very clean in a lovely quiet location. Lots of outdoor chill-out space - sometimes we just wanted to stay and relax rather than go sight-seeing. Very friendly and helpful communication. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot and beautiful home 😊
Great place to stay. Very clean and tidy, easy communication. House had everything we needed. Stunning home and garden. Highly recommend staying here 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded spot for a relaxing holiday
Great place for a breakaway. We got there earlier than planned, and Ben was really accommodating, showed us around which was really helpful. Towels and linen provided which is great on holiday. Comfortable living spaces and beds, everything you need in the kitchen, and even the necessary electric bug zapper outside - a necessity. We never turned the TV on. Great little harbour beach a 5km hilly walk away (or 5 minutes in the car if you don't want to earn your swim) and concrete boat ramp only a couple of km around the road. Take care if you are towing a bigger boat (6m+), the turn in off the driveway is very tight.... you'll need some skills to back out again too. Nervous trailer backers be warned :-) Finally, the piece de resistance. On the final night we heard a male kiwi calling close by, and female responding. Awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ben Tombs

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We're a couple that loves to get out on the Bay of Islands on our heirloom skipjack Mary of York, Felice has a wonderful garden and studio for making crafty stuff, and Ben is a former boatbuilder now building cabinetry, structural joinery, and curious things that appeal.
Music, good food, wine and conversation is important to both of us.

Why they chose this property

Proximity to the ocean was a key reason to purchase our home in 2008. Good soil and within 10km of Kerikeri (just!). We've been in the district since 1989 and love it here, but realised the greatest asset this area has is the Bay of Islands, and we weren't close enough to it. Now it's only 50m away (at high tide!) and we can keep our vessel about 400m away. Very convenient.
It's a quiet place with no through traffic. The birds are our noisiest neighbours!
Love it.

What makes this property unique

Only 10 minutes from Kerikeri.
Large outdoor living area.
A beautiful garden.
Quiet and peaceful
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