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Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything

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A wooden staircase leading to a building with a dark roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.
A modern house with a covered porch, a dining area with outdoor furniture, and a visible kitchen area.
A beach scene with people walking and sitting on a bench, overlooking the sea.
A modern living space with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a balcony with a glass door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Barfoot & Thompson Stadium
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Mission Bay, Auckland
  • Place, Waitemata Harbour
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Barfoot & Thompson Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything

Perfectly situated in Mission Bay is this private self-enclosed 1 bedroom cottage. This quaint little cottage sits adjacent to the main house and offers two parking space with its own dedicated entrance. The space offers a full kitchen with a two pot stove, dish washer, fridge, washing machine and 42 inch TV with Freeview. The lounge catches a considerable amount of sun and has sliding doors that open on both sides and pour out to a private, wraparound deck that overlooks our garden. There is a Heatpump offering heating and cooling all year around. The couch in the living is a double sleeper/foldout couch so we can accommodate an extra person if needed. There are sheets and towels along with shampoo or toiletries you may need. The bathroom has great water pressure with scorching hot water. All pots, pans and any kitchen utensils you could need are here, if you want to cook please go ahead. There are basic scullery items provided such as oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea, milk on arrival. If you want to shop, Super market and Eastridge shopping Centre is only a few minutes walk from here. If you prefers to dine out then everything you need is a short walk away in Mission Bay. There are great Cafes along side a huge variety of different restaurants offering global cuisines. Unlimited wireless internet is provided in this cottage. The public transport is fantastic here and it is a short walk to catch the bus which will take you in to the city.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20040590
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Auckland

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Orakei, a neighbourhood in Auckland. Queens Wharf and Auckland Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Street Shopping District and Princes Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Mission Bay, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Waitemata Harbour - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barfoot & Thompson Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kohimarama Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Helier's Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Orakei Station - 3 min drive
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamboo Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Azabu At Mission Bay - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BurgerFuel - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Godden Cottage, your perfect getaway space in the heart of everything located?

Located in Orakei, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, Kohimarama Beach and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World. Point To Point Walkway and Remuera Village Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Auckland Orakei Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and very friendly hostsLocation is brilliant We would highly recommend it
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place and hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very cute, compact and well appointed cottage. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly hosts, lovely spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating and the accommodation was clean, tidy, and had everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Both Sali and Brendon were very warm and welcoming. Great hosts. The accommodation was absolutely lovely. Immaculately clean, warm and had everything you could wish for! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 nights in Mission Bay over new year

Great place to stay in Auckland, highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean tidy no hassle .Excellent location transport and great restaurants are within 15 minutes walk
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Central and lovey location

We really enjoyed our stay and will be booking again when we visit Auckland. Very central to Auckland City which helps when getting to appointments.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great little cottage in a very nice part of Auckland

Great little cottage in a very nice part of Auckland. Very well kept and private. Perfect for a couple. We enjoyed our stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mission Bay/Auckland Oasis

This is a clean and comfortable unit walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The owners are delightful. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Julie Mitton

This property was perfect for our needs. Location was beautiful, host were available if we needed but respected our privacy. We had a great stay while waiting for our rental. The perfect property in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and great hosts!

Excellent little spot in Mission Bay! Sali and Brendon were friendly and accommodating. The unit is clean, private, and has everything you need (fridge, oven/hob, washing machine, etc.) Plus being able to have our dog stay with us is always a bonus. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Chic and super convenient

Lovely, boutique, one bedroom. Super convenient for the city and for shopping. The property description wasn’t totally accurate when we arrived but the owners were very responsive in making necessary updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas in Auckland

A lovely, tiny, cottage. Clean and neat. Outdoor deck with chairs and table. Close to shops and cafes. Friendly, considerate hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay in a spotless accommodation

An ideal location for our short trip. A bit of a tight squeeze for 3 adults but doable for a short break. Slightly too open plan wrt bathroom to bedroom to living area. That said it was very clean and the owner was extremely helpful, close at hand and generous. I’d recommend this as a good base in a pleasant suburb away from Auckland central - being about 15 minutes away by taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and wonderful hosts

My wife and I wanted a place to stay for two weeks which was nearby Meadowbank Retirement Village where my mother is now staying. We wanted somewhere where we could come and go as we liked, and where we could have breakfast and other meals in if we liked. The cottage fitted all our requirements and there were some nice bonuses with a shopping centre nearby and an easy walk down to Mission Bay for meals including Azabu and the Belgium Beer Cafe. Hosts Sali and Brendon were very friendly and helpful and they even invited us to watch the NZ v Argentina Rugby game on Sunday morning 9th July 2023 with them!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what we expected

Pros: great location, close to everything, 25 min walk to beach. Cons: very small. The overall footprint of the cottage was smaller than an average hotel room. Fenced backyard was unusable as it was a small putting green with artificial grass. We travelled with 2 dogs so we had to walk them out into the street for their business. Not really suitable accommodation if you bring pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was ein schöner Aufenthalt. Schöne kleine Wohnung und war alles gut zu erreichen. Das Strandbild ist etwas irritierend da dieser etwas weiter weg ist.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forest Retreat

This is a perfect small self-contained "sleep-out" with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It adjoins the pool and garden area of the main house but has plenty of privacy. We loved the peaceful outlook from the main room and bedroom - a curtain of native trees including an impressive kahikatea, as well as kanuka, pohutukawa and ti kouka. It felt like a forest retreat in a super handy location for accessing the eastern bays of Auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little retreat

We stayed at Godden Cottage after flying into Auckland from Australia. It was the perfect little hideaway to rest and recuperate before heading off on the rest of our NZ adventure! We had everything we needed to spend the night in and we were super close to shops and Mission Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family video sit.

Very nice and clean and friendly hosts. Thank you Sali and Brendon.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really comfortable and well appointed accommodation. Lovely hosts made things easy and hassle free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great place and suited our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

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What makes this property unique

Private, peaceful and relaxing making it feel like a Country setting

Languages:

English, Swedish

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