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Eco-friendly Te Aute Ridge Cottage

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A small wooden cabin surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.
A wooden structure with a window overlooking a natural landscape.
A wooden room with a bed, a hanging light fixture, and a window.
A wooden cabin with a large sliding door leading to a deck, a small stool, and a wooden bench.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and two windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Breakfast included
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Bethells, Waitakere City
  • Place, Bethells Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitakere Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumeu River Wines
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Bethells Beach

Bethells Beach is home to this cottage. Waitakere Golf Club and Kerr Farm Wine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Crystal Mountain and Bruce Ritchie Performing Arts Centre. Massey Leisure Centre and CraftWorld are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Bethells, Waitakere City

What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 10 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Waitakere Golf Club - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Kumeu River Wines - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Trusts Stadium - 26 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Auckland Zoo - 34 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Swanson Station - 14 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piha Rsa - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Toi Toi - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Guru - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Bobs - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pedro Roast - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-friendly Te Aute Ridge Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Eco-friendly Te Aute Ridge Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eco-friendly Te Aute Ridge Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-friendly Te Aute Ridge Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eco-friendly Te Aute Ridge Cottage located?

Situated in Bethells Beach, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bethells Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Waitakere Golf Club and Crystal Mountain. Kerr Farm Wine and Babich Wines are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 222 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view from cozy balcony. Comfy bed, good linen, well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful little cottage very quiet and peaceful area would definitely recommend and would definitely go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most perfect wee cottage. Everything we needed, peaceful, couldn’t recommend more highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, loved the shower and breakfast included. The cottage has everything you might need, the balcony is perfect for stargazing or relaxing. Its location is very close to the beach and lake as well as walking tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was so welcoming and even let us do some laundry. The views and wildlife here were incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view in a beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute place to stay. Loved the outdoor shower even on the middle of winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, kitchen had everything I needed, and the breakfast was fresh. The bed is comfy and sheets very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fully equipped kitchen with everything we needed for a continental breakfast. Bread was delicious. Breakfast on balcony enjoying the birdlife was just lovely.Comfy bed for a good night's sleep.It lived up to the name - was truly eco-friendly.Margaret was most accommodating and a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Very relaxing. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was so cosy and inviting. Wehad such a nice time there. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The view was stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ambience if you like bush and birds. The rough sawn cottage was a delight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely pleasant stay

Loved the morning mists thru the trees
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

Property was exactly as listed, no surprises - very private, excellent outdoor shower, comfy bed, great relaxing place to stay. Perfect location for us as we were in the area for a wedding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Margaret is a fantastic host in a beautiful location and in an outstanding dwelling on the spectacular West Coast. A superb bush outlook in a most peaceful setting 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful peaceful Cottage surrounded by nature. Thank you Margaret for your hospitality. Jay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bush Eco Stay

Lovely little getaway, highly recommend for anyone wanting quiet getaway out of town, definately will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay in Nz nature

Such a special property with a lot of character and love put into it. Felt very connected to nature in this place and would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic hideaway

Beautiful, rustic little cabin tucked away in lush bush. Peaceful and quiet.We enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Cosy and sorrounded by nature
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Myself and my husband stayed for a few days over our wedding period. It's such a wonderful tranquil little place. Great amenities. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

So peaceful

Such a quiet, relaxing and peaceful place to stay for some much needed time out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely peaceful; slept very well. Loved the quiet, and stayed warm - there was one cold night and the heater, blanket and hottie provided were more than enough!Appreciated the thoughtful touches scattered around, which felt very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage with gorgeous bush views!

Margaret was an incredibly warm and friendly host and the cottage is absolutely charming! Beautiful rustic wood interiors and loved the arch windows and lush bush views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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