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Rosie's cottage in Stanmore Bay , a short walk to beach with a great seaview.

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A modern house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a sign that reads "FAMILY".
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A modern house with a covered porch, a large window, and a sign reading "FROSTES".
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, blue cushions, a wooden coffee table with books, a window with a view of greenery, and a pendant light.
A view of a lush garden through a window with a white frame and decorative trim.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 2 guests, this cottage features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It offers beach views and a patio for outdoor relaxation. Enjoy nearby water sports, swimming, sailing, and motorboating. The property is located near shopping and attractions like Big Manly Beach and Arkles Bay Beach.

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 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Patio
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Whangaparāoa, Auckland
  • Place, Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Orewa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rosie's cottage in Stanmore Bay , a short walk to beach with a great seaview.

Would you like a holiday by the beach with a lovely Seaview? This is such a cute cottage, a short three minute walk to sandy Stanmore Bay beach. Enjoy the beach this summer, white sand & lovely clear water at Stanmore Bay. Comfortable bed with luxury cotton sheets & pillows for your best sleep ever. Couches to relax in and chairs on the veranda to take in the view & enjoy a cuppa or glass of wine. Nikau Palms & native bush surround the cottage which is set back from the road so it nice & quiet. Cafe’s, restaurants and shops are close by in Orewa. It's a great stop off on your way north leading to Matakana and the Bay of Islands. Stanmore Bay beach is a long beach so if you are wanting to get yours steps up walk the length of it to do 5000 steps. You will enjoy the family friendly hosts who live close by if you should need anything.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash the dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9772796
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Whangaparaoa

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Stanmore Bay, a neighbourhood in Whangaparaoa. Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Auckland Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Albany Shopping Centre and Auckland Night Market. Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre and Estuary Arts Centre are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Whangaparāoa, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Orewa Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sky Tower - 41 min drive - 46.1 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 41 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Eden Park - 43 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Karanga-a-Hape Station - 30 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Archer - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Beer Spot Whangaparaoa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Manly Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Spoons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rosie's cottage in Stanmore Bay , a short walk to beach with a great seaview. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rosie's cottage in Stanmore Bay , a short walk to beach with a great seaview. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rosie's cottage in Stanmore Bay , a short walk to beach with a great seaview. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rosie's cottage in Stanmore Bay , a short walk to beach with a great seaview. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rosie's cottage in Stanmore Bay , a short walk to beach with a great seaview. located?

Located in Stanmore Bay, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, Big Manly Beach and Arkles Bay Beach. Estuary Arts Centre and Little Manly Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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. 21 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whangaparāoa Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Perfect accommodations, close to the beach and very quiet and peaceful !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2024
Thanks Lyle, you were the perfect guests and had beautiful weather to enjoy our special place. Thanks for leaving it so lovely. Safe travels. Cheers Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful retreat

My stay was peaceful and relaxing. Loved the cute and quiet environment
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec, 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for leaving it so lovely. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Rosie’s cottage. A real paradise in Stanmore Bay.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
Thanks Peter & Karen, we are glad you enjoyed it so much. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rosies cottage

Cute, peaceful cottage that had everything we needed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2024
Thanks Julie so happy you enjoyed your stay. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage retreat

My husband and I really enjoyed our holiday at Rosie’s cottage. The cottage was lovely and the view was great.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2023
Thanks Kim, so happy you enjoyed your stay and had beautiful weather. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rosies

Our stay was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2023
Thankyou for being lovely guests, so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay in Rosie’s cottage. The cottage is very comfortable and very pleasant. It was nice to have a short walk on the nearby beach each morning. The hosts were very friendly and responsive. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2024
Thanks David, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy place to stay

Nice little cottage with charme, lovely decorated and well equipped. It had everything we needed. Short walk to a nice quiet beach, but way back is steep. We felt at home and loved the little treats like fresh flowers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2025
Thanks Tanje we are so happy you enjoyed your stay & our lovely beach. I'm glad you enjoyed the treats and flowers. Thankyou for being such great guests and leaving everything so nicely. Safe travels & warm wishes. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little character cottage

We stayed here for 3 nights around a family gathering. Would have loved to have spent more time at the cottage itself as it was a comfortable and pleasing space. The place was very clean and the bed comfortable. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2023
Thanks Jenny so lovely to have you stay and thanks for leaving everything so tidy. You are welcome back anytime. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

Nice base for our busy stay. Lovely presentation and comfortable. Access is a bit steep from the parking spot but you can temporarily park down the drive to unload.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2024
Hi Max, glad you enjoyed your stay. I will mention that to other guests that they can unload at the bottom of the driveway. Thanks again for staying and hopefully you can come again sometime. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rosie’s lovely cottage

Gay and Jon were lovely!We stayed for six weeks the cottage was so cute with everything you need and a pleasant veranda!It’s very peaceful, short walk to a great quiet beach and you can walk to the shopping area but I would recommend a car as you really need one.We loved it!!
Stayed 39 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cuteness overload!

Quiet lovely location. Fantastic views!Bed - 10/10. Gay was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful beach walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2025
Thanks Deb & Tony, you were the perfect guests. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, especially loved your message on the blackboard, come again sometime. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

Had a superb time - Rosies was all we could ask for. Lovely welcome gifts and nothing was too much trouble for Gay. The covered part of the verandah was ideal for early morning yoga. Superb views. Will definitely stay again when visiting family. Cannot recommend highly enough
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2024
Thanks Carolyn & Justine you were such lovely guests, it was so ideal your family lived close by. Hoping it’s the start of a great year for you both. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Charmer

Beautiful cottage. Enjoyed awesome view of the spectacular sun rise. Short walk to beach. Lovely place to unwind and relax. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2023
Thanks Craig & Anne-Marie We are so happy you saw the sunrise, a bit special, glad you relaxed & enjoyed staying at Rosie’s. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

A very peaceful place, with all the mod cons we needed, while keeping its comfortable bach character with a shabby chic feel. Great location, an easy walk to the excellent swimming beach (with a steep climb back for a cardio workout!) and short drive to local shops and cafes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2025
Thanks Irene for being the perfect guests and leaving things so nicely. So great you could get together with family members, enjoy the beach & sunshine. Come again. Kind wishes. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little bach

A lovely place to stay and visit family in the area. The cottage has been restored beautifully in a way which respects its history. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed the view from the balcony, and the surrounding garden space with ever present birds. Thanks Gay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
So lovely to have you stay, I hope you will Come again some time. Gay 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

My wife and I stayed at Rosie's cottage for the last week of our five weeks in New Zealand. What a perfect finale to a lovely trip! The cottage was great for the two of us. Cozy, fun and well-equipped. Stanmore Beach is great and only a short walk away. But it was mostly the hospitality which Gay and Jon provided us which made our stay so special. For us it was like visiting old friends we had just met. If we get back to New Zealand we will make every effort to return to Rosie's Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2024
Oh so lovely to meet you both, glad you could share our little piece of paradise, loved chatting with you and I will be listening to the birds more often. Look forward to seeing you again sometime. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rosie's is every bit as cute and charming as the photos suggest. I loved it so much I ended up extending my stay!The cottage was clean and filled with lots of lovely touches. The setting is beautiful and relaxing - it's surrounded by trees and garden, with views out to Stanmore Bay. Although it sits on the same site as the owners' house, it's very private. The only word of warning I have about the location is that people with mobility issues could find the little walkway to the cottage challenging; it's fine for most people, but some would struggle with it.Host Gay was very pleasant and easy to deal with. Thank you, Gay - I hope to return to Rosie's soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2025
I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay. you were the perfect guest & left everything so nice. We hope you come again. Thanks so muich. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage

We had a fantastic stay here for a week. Everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable, I could have been on my own bed. Lovely sitting on the deck, catching the sun and breeze looking at the beautiful ever changing view. A twenty minute walk to New world and coffee. Cooking facilities, washing machine. All new and easy to use. We will definitely be staying here when we are back in the area. Stanmore bay is a treat at any time. Thank you Gay and Jon, you are the perfect hosts. Fran and Roger
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2023
Thanks Fran & Roger you were the perfect guests. We will look forward to seeing you again some time. Take care. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An absolute delight!

Our stay at this lovely little cottage was the icing on the cake for our wonderful long weekend away! We thoroughly enjoyed the layout and style of this lovely space that had clearly been created with love and care by the hosts. The cottage has kept its history and charm and is surrounded by a cute and cosy garden which makes it feel surprisingly peaceful and private. We had everything provided to us that we could possibly need - and more - including lovely fresh flowers and some treats. Personally I felt that staying here was our special little treat. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2023
Thanks Leesa & Sam, you were the perfect guests. We were so happy the weather was gorgeous and that you felt at home and appreciated our cute cottage. You are welcome back anytime. Gay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We ended a three week trip from the US to NZ in this cottage, and it was the perfect place to finish the trip! It is quiet, well-cared for, and perfectly sized. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Gay

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We are a kiwi couple who love doing up houses, we enjoy art & retro styling. We have created a gorgeous garden for you to enjoy surrounding the cottage. We have a great family living close by & enjoy the beach lifestyle of living in Stanmore Bay. We enjoy walking and swimming at our beach about 3 minutes walk away. Hosting is fun and we like to meet people from other countries and hear a little about themselves.

Why they chose this property

The beach is so close by about 3 minutes walk away & it is a white sandy beach with a few waves & clear water. We have sea views & are off the main roads so it is quiet and relaxing. Orewa is close by with all the cafes & restaurants. There are 8 beaches on the Hibiscus Coast so lots of exploring for beach lovers to do.

What makes this property unique

Rosie's cottage is gorgeous, being a refurbished 1950's cottage it is a really kiwi charmer rebuilt seven years ago so it warm & inviting.
It has all the character of an old beach cottage & everything you need to a comfortable stay. Comfortable bed with lovely cotton linens with lots of pillows for comfort. Veranda with chairs to take in the view & enjoy the bush surrounds. Off street parking & easy access.

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