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Linric Fold - 2 Cottage Br

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A wooden cabin with a black wood stove, a television mounted on the wall, and a wicker basket on the floor.
A small kitchen with wooden walls, a sink, and a window.
A compact kitchen with teal cabinets, a white stove, and a window overlooking greenery.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Horeke, Northland
  • Place, Hokianga Harbour
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangungu Mission House
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lounge

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom.

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Linric Fold - 2 Cottage Br

Fully self contained 2 bdrm cottage on 125 acre lifestyle farm.
We have a small herd of cattle, including several Scottish Highland cattle. The bulk of the land is native bush, with bush walks.
Less than 1 km from the Pou Herenga Tai Twin-coast cycle way, and about 30 mins drive from both Kaikohe & Kerikeri. There is approx. 4km of un-tarsealed road to reach our place.
With a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, dining room/lounge - it is comfortable, warm and homely. There is a wood-burner for those cold nights.
We have cellphone reception (NOTE: phone calls require 4G VoLTE or 4G HD capability - not 3G which is the common one currently).
There is also Freeview TV and limited WiFi.
We have a security camera monitoring the entry gate to the property ONLY - it does NOT monitor the cottage. It operates 24/7 & is motion sensitive.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please close all windows, lock the door and put the key back into the lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
You are welcome to wander our property - be aware of electric fences! Leave gates open or shut, as you find them.
You are welcome to look at our cattle, who are generally friendly. But they don't know you so please don't go into the paddock unless we are with you.
Shoes off inside the house please. There is a place to put them inside the front door. No food or drink of any kind, except water, in the bedrooms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7843565
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Horeke

Located in Horeke, this cottage is in a rural area. Mangungu Mission House and Te Waimate Mission House 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. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Horeke, Northland

What's nearby

  • Hokianga Harbour - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Mangungu Mission House - 22 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Ngawha Springs - 44 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Bay of Islands - 53 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Haruru Falls - 59 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sno's Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Horeke Tavern - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Linric Fold - 2 Cottage Br pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Linric Fold - 2 Cottage Br?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Linric Fold - 2 Cottage Br?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Linric Fold - 2 Cottage Br?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Linric Fold - 2 Cottage Br located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hokianga Harbour, Mangungu Mission House and Wairere Boulders. Te Waimate Mission House and Marsden Estate are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was provided and super comfy. The very charming and amiable hosts lit the fire for us which made for a very cozy evening. Couldn't have wished for a more perfect experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful cottage! Inside was so beautiful with paintings and pictures. comfortable house and our hosts are very kind and responsive for messages and provides all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very tidy cottage Awesome scenery and lovely hostsHighly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay. Just what we wanted.

Clean, comfortable, excellent location, friendly hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely accommodation

Had everything we need and very friendly helpful hosts who gave us our own space but were there when we needed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Lindy and Rick were great, location was amazing. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
We really enjoyed meeting Andrew and his family. They were super friendly and warm. The cottage was left clean & tidy, and we would happily host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect little nest

Thankful for the hospitality, my stay was comfortable, warm and dry, but the location was perfect, being close for our family events
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant and it is surrounded by nature and quiet. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The fire place was very effective. Just a great experience and we highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thank you for hosting us

Comfortable, Reasonably priced, Location was a bit remote for our needs but it was a beautiful setting with great hosts who were very responsive and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Tranquility

Loved this property, it was a peaceful and restful location. The hosts were very accommodating to our needs. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Sue & Debbie were great guests. Very friendly, and respectful of our property with their dogs on-site too. We would happily host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best farm stay

Property is well set up and felt very homely, we a in preparation to come back again, Rick and Lindy are top people. AAA+++
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Alan & his daughter, Shayla, were very warm & friendly. We enjoyed meeting them. They left the cottage very clean & tidy. We would happily host them again & recommend them to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis of calm

A peaceful getaway. Throughly enjoyed a welcome break. Many thanks to the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Lovely place to base ourselves for a wedding in Kerikeri. Very quiet and peaceful with everything we needed. We are animal lovers so were very happy to have Max the dog come for a visit, and enjoyed birdspotting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Brilliant, spacious accommodation. Great location and Lisa and Rick were very friendly hosts. We would love to come back if we can !! There is lots to do in the area, particularly recommend NgaWa springs for bathing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Helen & Robin were just lovely - we very much enjoyed meeting them. They were excellent with communication and left the cottage spotless. We would happily host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded and peaceful

Was perfect, had everything we needed. Great location in the valley, close to the marae. Friendly hosts. Clean and cosy cottage. Thanks Lindy & Rick
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Shontelle and her family were lovely to host. We enjoyed meeting them all very much. They were great with communication, and left our cottage very clean & tidy. We recommend them to other hosts & would happily host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

Thanks to Lindy and Rick for the beautiful cottage. We did really enjoy our stay. The access to this rural property is recommended in a Ute or SUV. The cottage was impeccable and the property is kept to a great standard
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
We really enjoyed meeting & talking to Sergio & his family. It was a pleasure to host them. With regards access to our property; while a 4WD vehicle makes travel on ANY gravel road safer & easier, many (if not most) of our guests arrive in "standard" cars and have no issues whatsoever. There are potholes (find a road in Northland without them!) but as long as you drive carefully you will be just fine.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Love the highland cattle

Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Lindy & Rick were wonderful host, hopeful, empathetic & accommodating. Thankyou both for a beautiful experience. Beautiful views, tranquilit, clean, beds were very comfy, plenty of wood for the fire which was warm & cosy. Would definitely stay again when visiting north.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant restful location

Our family had a wonderful time at this property. Really handy for sightseeing across both coasts in the upper north island. Proximity to Kerikeri is an easy drive and the remote nature of the property was just what we needed. The property is well appointed with everything you need to enjoy a self catered holiday. Highly recommend friendly unobtrusive hosts and property. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had an awesome time relaxing and taking in the scenery. That you never see when your in the city

Refer this place to anyone from all walks of life.Would definitely come back I give it a big10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Lawrence & Sharon were great guests. Warm, friendly and very generous - we really enjoyed meeting them. They left the cottage clean & tidy and we would happily host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy batch

Exceeded our expectations. Clean, cosy house with everything you need. Perfect location for the Twin Coast Cycle Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
We didn't end up actually meeting Sarel, or his group. However they were very easy to accommodate, with great communication. They left our cottage clean & tidy. Would happily host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Lindy and Rick are amazing hosts. Bach is fully contained and has everything if you want to stay for a couple of weeks. It feels like a home away from home peaceful and quiet exactly what we looking for. Had a good chat with the hosts before leaving they were kind enough to spare some time For to show us around. we definitely wanna spend more days next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2024
We enjoyed meeting Baljeet & his family, and showing them a little of our farm life. They were great guests - leaving our cottage clean & tidy. We would happily host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Rural Property

The property is in a lovely, peaceful location. The house has everything you need for an enjoyable stay, and is well looked after and very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay. Check-in instructions were clear and easy to follow and the communication with the owners was excellent.The only thing I would suggest is that it would be helpful for potential guests if it could be pointed out, in the description, that reaching the property by car requires driving for several kilometres on unsealed gravel roads.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northern Trip

Cottage was perfect. Well equipped warm and comfortable. Hosts were welcoming and kept us stocked up with wood for the fire. The Public road may be a bit of a challenge for some - winding and a shingle section with large potholes but lovely private snuggly cottage at the end of the day suited us perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Gail and her sister, Karen, were lovely guests who we would happily host again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax

Just what w needed. Peace and quiet. A nice fire to warm us on a chilly morning. Thanks Rick and Lindy.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lindy Mason & Rick Atkinson

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Rick & Lindy are a couple in their 60s & 70s, who "retired" to Northland from jobs in Wellington. We lived in this cottage up until a few years ago, when we finally completed our new home further up the hill. We have cleared and fenced the land ourselves and now we enjoy the results of our hard work!

Why they chose this property

Initially moving to Northland to be a little closer to family, we chose this property as we loved the bush setting, with the small river at the bottom. We are both from farming backgrounds so this was not completely new to either of us, and we had been looking for a farm further south prior to moving here.

What makes this property unique

The property is set in a tranquil bush setting - away from the hustle of the towns. You can enjoy a peaceful, quiet time at the cottage, or head in to the surrounding towns for more excitement!
Sit on the deck at night and listen to the Morepork all around, or watch the amazing kaleidoscope of stars in the night sky!

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