Vacation rentals near Takou Bay

The Starr family's Motupipi cottage on the water in Kerikeri couldn't have been better. It was the perfect spot to reflect on our two months in New Zealand. The cottage had everything we could need for our week's stay and the location on a large inlet was idyllic. Quiet,

Our hosts were a wealth of knowledge and willingly shared valuable information on culture, food, wine and the fabulous walking trails right outside their beautiful back yard. The property was private and exquisite! Their hospitality was warm and the breakfasts were fabulous. The home is beautiful with two bedrooms each with their own bath. The setting is stunning. We loved the nightly conversations and the wine recommendations yet they were sensitive to privacy if desired. An absolute delight!

Nice location in the country. Very comfortable with everything we needed for a few days stay as we ventured off daily to local and regional interests.

From the first moment you walk into this little piece of paradise you can feel a relaxing wrap of tranquility. This is truly a cure for society ills. You’ll spend hours on the deck relaxing in the warm breeze, staring at the rolling waves, and listening to the peaceful sounds of the earth. You’ll forget what a loud siren sounds like, you’ll not remember insane loud muscle cars. Instead, you’ll find yourself again. Don’t pass up the slice of heaven if you need to rejuvenate your soul.

Relaxing with big relaxing areas and large balcony with waterproof shade

Lovely, peaceful setting, a cottage with all the mod cons, designed for comfort and convenience and set up for visitors. Steve and Dot are perfect hosts. We've stayed in many other rentals in Kerikeri over the years and this is our favorite. In fact, it's one of the best VRBO properties we've rented in more than a decade of retirement travel. Highly recommended.

Highly recommend this wonderful, beautifully maintained accommodation. It is remote but sooo worth it. The amenities, the views, nearby beaches-all fantastic.

We are a couple in our 30s and came to unwind for 4 nights. The contact with Silvia was prompt, helpful and friendly. We had full privacy during our stay. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thete is no reception but wifi was good enough to text and check social media. Streaming videos wasn’t always possible. Location: Be aware, it is pretty remote. If you don’t want to cook for yourself it’s a 20min drive to Kerikeri. Keep that in mind when planning your holiday. The property is only accessible via gravel road. Bedroom: As pictured under the roof, which you reach via steep stairs. The mattress is very firm and you get a choice of pillows. In Summer it can get warm at night even with open windows. The blinds don’t stop sunlight coming in, but provide privacy. As soon as the sun is up, it’s bright inside the studio. Kitchen/Lounge: The kitchen is well equipped. It has no microwave or oven but two very efficient cook tops and a fridge. A big sink and plenty of countertop space!!! A table to eat and arm chairs to lounge in. Bathroom: Very modern with a roomy shower. The water pressure is a little bit lower than at home but had no issues to wash out my long hair. Beach: At low tide you can walk through the muddy and smelly mangroves and cross over a sand bank to Tapuaetahi beach. The beach is beautiful, soft sand, flat and clear water, with some big waves breaking further out. Only residents have access to the beach. You must bring your own shade if you want to stay for longer, no natural shade. You can also go on a walk and reach Taronui Bay if you walk through bush across a lot of rocks to reach it. Nice sandy beach but lots of rocks a sea grass here. We would come back and stay again 🙂