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DoLittle Cottage on organic citrus orchard, farm animals, pool, total bliss

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom, and a view of greenery outside.
Two pigs grazing in a grassy area with a wooden building in the background.
A room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a small side table with a vase of flowers, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with greenery.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and white appliances. A dining table with a bowl of fruit and flowers is visible.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This cottage includes a bicycle and an outdoor pool. It accommodates 2 guests and has 1 bathroom. The property features a patio and offers nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and scuba diving. Enjoy golfing in the area or explore attractions such as Marsden Estate and The Old Packhouse Market.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home 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.
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Toys
  • Free internet
  • Patio

Explore the area

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Kerikeri, Kerikeri
  • Place, Marsden Estate
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

DoLittle Cottage on organic citrus orchard, farm animals, pool, total bliss

This charming, very private, self-contained cottage is set in the middle of our organic citrus orchard, just 5 km outside of Kerikeri. Come swim in the pool, feed the friendly farm animals (chickens, kune kune pigs) and take a stroll between the fruit trees. Our DoLittle Cottage is double glazed and fully insulated which makes it nice and warm in winter and cool in summer and extremely quiet. It is uniquely designed and handcrafted from New Zealand grown timber. For some extra comfort our DoLittle Cottage is equipped with screened windows, heat pump, Smart TV with Netflix, DVD, hairdryer, microwave, outside furniture on the private, covered deck, free wifi, tea/coffee and other amenities. We have fiber wifi and quality linen and towels are provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20025539
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kerikeri

Located in Kerikeri, this cottage is in a rural area. Kerikeri Mission House and Stone Store are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marsden Estate and Cottle Hill Winery. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Kerikeri, Kerikeri

What's nearby

  • Marsden Estate - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Stone Store - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Paihia Beach - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 31 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Honey House Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Feast Kerikeri - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Olive - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DoLittle Cottage on organic citrus orchard, farm animals, pool, total bliss have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DoLittle Cottage on organic citrus orchard, farm animals, pool, total bliss pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at DoLittle Cottage on organic citrus orchard, farm animals, pool, total bliss?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DoLittle Cottage on organic citrus orchard, farm animals, pool, total bliss?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DoLittle Cottage on organic citrus orchard, farm animals, pool, total bliss?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DoLittle Cottage on organic citrus orchard, farm animals, pool, total bliss located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Marsden Estate, Makana Confections and The Old Packhouse Market. The Kauri Workshop and Cottle Hill Winery are also within 3 miles (5 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. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2026
Thank you Patrick, glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect

Great wee cabin in perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A must stayz, not often a picture is so spot on, it was perfect. Clean, fresh, situated just out of town.Has a lovely country feel yet close to amenities. Our host made us feel welcome, would go out of there way for you. A must stay.Warm regardsMaria from Perth Australia
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax-a-Lodge : DoLittle Cottage

Nestling in an orange orchard, DoLittle Cottage is a superb place for a relaxing break. Claes is a great host and you are made to feel very welcome upon arrival (including oranges in the fruit bowl). The accommodation is clean and very well appointed with all of the essential amenities. This is a gem in the Kerikeri area and I would highly recommend this accommodation to any solo traveller or couple. DoLittle Cottage should not be missed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

orchards

Tidy wee cottage in the middle of an orchard. Access with the trailer was a bit tight but owners let us park it on another space. There was another couple of cottages on site. No iron or ironing board in the lodge laundry or in cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy resort

Just wonderful very clean and comfortable very friendly hosts nothing to much trouble. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Friendly

Our stay was too short, but sweet. It was beautiful in every way. Waking up to the view of the Orange Groves, playing with the dogs and watching the chickens and pigs potter about their business was quite relaxing. The added bonus is the shower pressure. 20 out of 10!! I can't wait to come back. Thank you for a great Stayz
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing in Wintertime

We had a nice stay even though it was wintertime. We enjoyed visiting the pigs and waking up between the orange trees. Thanks again Claes. We’ll visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The cottage was perfect for my week in Kerikeri. Excellent location for my week of golf. Private setting. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Such a nice property, very friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love the place its so quiet and clean

Beautiful experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review and for your stay. We are glad you enjoyed your time at Relax a Lodge and look forward to welcome you again some day. All the best, Claes and Inga
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic time in among the orange tree's

Great place to stay close to all Kerikeri has on offer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nestled amongst the orange grove gave privacy as well as a beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Space

Super welcoming, amazing space, really private and beautiful.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Dolittle Cottage was great, clean and tidy.

Nice accommodation and grounds, close to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We certainly would come back - well positioned for our needs and really peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2020
Thank you Bob and Mary for your nice review. We are looking forward to welcoming you again some day. All the best, Claes and Inga
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely rural stay yet nice and close to attractions of town.

Lovely rural stay yet nice and close to attractions of town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely 3 night stay.

We had a lovely 3 night stay. The cottage was spotless and very comfortable. Very affordable Thankyou Claes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Doolittle relaxation

We loved the peace and quiet. The bed was very comfy and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. Nika was a favourite and the pigs DID sit on command! Lovely to come home with oranges too. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Orange orchard experience

Great secluded location but not far from the airport or shops in Kerikeri or Waipapa. Just off the main road.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely great stay at Relax A Lodge

Beautiful accomodation in a charming orchard. The place is super clean and quiet and extremely handy for Kerikeri and the coast. The owner was very helpful and maintains the accomodation to the highest standards. Absolutely recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your nice review Ian. It was lovely meeting you both and we hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

orchard stay

light, clean, good location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport and in the midst of an orchard grove. Peaceful with a very helpful host and very friendly animals. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An absolute gem

We had a great stay here. Very relaxing. A modern unit with nice decor. Great for one or two people. It is not to big and not too small. A good base from which to do day trips, from but the cabin is big enough and combined with the orchard and swimming pool, it is a great place for a day of rest and relaxation. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The cabin was very comfortable and warm

The cabin was very comfortable and warm. It had everything we needed. Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Relax_a_Lodge

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What makes this property unique

Whether you come to explore the beautiful Bay of Islands area or just to relax and watch the oranges grow, this is the perfect place to stay. Conveniently located to all tourist attractions and build to European standards to make you want to stay a bit longer.

Languages:

English, German, Swedish

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