The Cottage Dairy Flat | Farmhouse Country Escape

Unwind in a spacious, serene getaway surrounded by rolling green countryside. Enjoy absolute peace and privacy while remaining just a short drive from Albany Westfield, local cafes, and top schools. Daily essentials are close by, with swift access to State Highway 1 for seamless trips north to beaches or south to the CBD.

☆ Parking | Driveway for 2
☆ Laundry | In-unit washer
☆ Wi-fi | Fast and unlimited
☆ Top Location | Albany at your doorstep
☆ Self-check-in | Book and check in within minutes

Surrounded by rolling green pastures on a working farm, `The Cottage` delivers a charming, rustic farmhouse escape tucked away down a private driveway past the main homestead. Guests enter via a sunny side deck equipped with a cosy bistro table and two chairs, perfect for enjoying a quiet morning coffee while listening to the country breeze. The front ranch slider opens directly into a relaxed open-plan living room and kitchen, thoughtfully designed for casual country living.

The interior features two comfortable bedrooms, ideal for small families or quiet getaways. The main bedroom features a plush Queen bed, while the second bedroom has a versatile King Single bed with a pull-out single trundle. A practical shared bathroom serves both bedrooms. Situated in the tranquil rural pocket of Dairy Flat, this peaceful farm stay offers a genuine country hideaway while keeping you within easy driving distance of local coastal villages, regional parks, and highway links.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THE HOME

✧ Flat-screen 43” TV
✧ Breakfast bar seating for casual meals
✧ Air-conditioning/heat pump in the living space
✧ Full bathroom including a shower, vanity and toilet
✧ Indoor/outdoor flow to the deck area with outdoor seating
✧ Full kitchen includes cooktop, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

Open-plan living room, kitchen, breakfast bar seating, Bedrooms 1 & 2, shared bathroom, ranch sliders onto deck area

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP

All our beds are made with fresh, hotel-grade linen sheets and a triple-sheet technique instead of duvet covers.

Bedroom 1: Queen-sized medium-comfort bed with double wardrobe
Bedroom 2: King-single-sized firm-comfort bed with single-sized firm-comfort trundler bed with single wardrobe

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THE LOCATION

✧ North Harbour Stadium is within a 8-minute drive
✧ Westfield Albany Mall is within a 9-minute drive
✧ Pāremoremo Scenic Reserve is 12-minute drive away for walks
✧ Browns Bay Beach is within a 16-minute drive
✧ Long Bay Beach is within a 18-minute drive
✧ Snowplanet is within a 20-minute drive
✧ Hobsonville is within a 20-minute drive
✧ Riverhead is within a 15-minute drive
✧ Takapuna is within a 24-minute drive
✧ Orewa Beach is within a 26-minute drive
✧ SkyCity is within a 28-minute drive
✧ Whangaparaoa is within a 32-minute drive
✧ Auckland Art Gallery is within a 30-minute drive
✧ Auckland War Memorial Museum is within a 31-minute drive

Note: Driving times are an indication only and may change due to traffic or weather

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THE HOST

Make your stay seamless by choosing us as your accommodation provider. Our dedicated customer support team is just a phone call away, ready to assist you from 8 am to midnight. Whether you need recommendations for local attractions, assistance with reservations, or have any other queries, we are here to help. You can rest easy knowing that you have a reliable and accessible support system at your fingertips.

GUEST ACCESS

✧ Complete and uninterrupted access to the home
✧ This home is located on a working farm, so there may be others around who are working the farm

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS

✧ Before Arrival: We will make sure you have all the information you require to ensure an easy arrival, including clear and detailed self-check-in instructions

✧ After Arrival: We like to message you occasionally during your stay and are happy to provide additional recommendations if asked

✧ Support: In the unlikely event you have an issue with the accommodation, we always respond as soon as possible to guests` messages, so rest assured you`re in good hands

GETTING AROUND

✧ As this is a rural location, you will need a vehicle to get around.
✧ There is driveway parking for 2 vehicles

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

While enjoying this home as your home away from home, we kindly ask you to keep the following in mind:

✧ No breakfast is provided with this listing - please do take the chance to enjoy some of Auckland’s beautiful cafes
✧ Be respectful to the house and neighbours, with no disturbance to the neighbourhood. Violation of this will result in immediate eviction without refund at the host`s decision, regardless of policy and booking in place
✧ Strictly no parties or large gatherings without approval. Violation of this will result in immediate eviction without refund at the host`s decision
✧ No smoking or pets are permitted anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors. This is a 100% smoke-free and pet-free home. A cleaning fee will apply if this rule is violated
✧ A form of government ID, along with a selfie, is required by the host
✧ Exterior CCTV camera in operation
✧ Please be aware that our landscaping, including lawn mowing and gardening, follows a scheduled maintenance plan. Our team may be on-site during your stay to maintain our grounds to the highest standard. We will strive to minimise any inconvenience and complete our tasks promptly
✧ This home is located on a working farm, so there may be others around who are working the farm
✧ There is another home located on the grounds, which has a small dog
Longer Stays:

- Stays longer than 14 days requires a guest to pay for a refresh, clean & linen change on the 14th day and every subsequent 14 days.

Check-In and Check-Out:

- Guests to provide expected check-in time - we will do our best to cater to early check-in requests.
- Guests to provide expected check-out time (latest being 10am) and acknowledge the property will be scheduled for cleaning just after the time they have provided (late check-outs will incur a cleaner turn-away charge or a full day rental).
- Guests must view the check-in guide prior to arrival to familiarise themselves with the check-in process.
- Keys must not be collected prior to the agreed check-in time, and lockboxes (if any) must be left closed and locked.
- Bags or cars must not be stored at the property prior to check-in or after checkout without approval.
- Carpark (if applicable) can only be used from check-in time and must be removed at check-out time.

During Your Stay:

- Please be considerate of the other residents living in the building by being courteous and keeping the noise down after 10 pm.
- Please report any breakages or damage sustained to the apartment during your stay, as it allows us to repair/replace it in time for the next guests.
- Guests to comply with all rules in messages, check-in guides, house manuals or as posted in any building.
- Lockouts: These will incur call-out/building management/security or locksmith charges.
- Lost Property: We will do our best to find and return any reported lost item. All costs involved with returning lost items, including time taken, are chargeable.