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Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Matakana, Matakana
  • Place, Baddeleys Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Matakana Country Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Matakana Village
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui

A wonderfully private bach retreat at Baddeleys Beach, close to Matakana village. It is a short walk to Baddeley's Beach only two minutes away (Campbell's Beach 10 min walk). Both beaches have safe playground facilities for children. The 55 minute drive from Auckland Harbour Bridge is soon to be reduced further with the completion of the Puhoi motorway section. An elevated picture frame view through native taraire, puriri and nikau trees looks out into Kawau Bay. An extensive decking area adds to indoor/outdoor living. Native bird life abounds in the adjacent bush: wood pigeon (kereru), tui, bellbird, fantail and kaka. Other birdlife includes quail, pheasants and kookaburra.
The single level bach comes with all the necessary fit out to ensure a comfortable stay, whether it be a weekend or a week or two. A gas fired brick BBQ is conveniently located on the deck.
The location is central to many local attractions including Matakana village and Farmer's Market, cinemas, galleries, wineries, Brick Bay sculpture trail, Sculptureum Park and restaurant, Tawharanui and other regional parks, Goat Island, Sawmill Brewery, Sandspit/Kawau ferry, and golf courses at Omaha and Warkworth.
A child safe setting is offered, with a compliant balustrade around the deck perimeter.
Thorough cleaning is carried out after the departure of each group of guests.

Special conditions:
Five night minimum stay from 20 Dec to 10 Jan.
Two night minimum stay other times.
10% off stays of 7 nights or longer (except peak times).
Welcome to arrive from 3 pm on first day.
Check out by 11 am on departure day unless agreed otherwise.
Remove rubbish and leave tidy as found.
Linen available on request at additional cost.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay);
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are required to bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases)
Bedroom 1: one queen bed
Bedroom 2: two king single beds
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Baddeleys Beach. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Baddeleys Beach and 10 minutes by car from Matakana Country Park
As a guest of Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tawharanui cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 592 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Kereru Cottage Tranquil Setting Beach Matakana
Kereru Cottage Tranquil Setting Beach
Kereru Tranquil Setting Beach Matakana
Kereru Tranquil Setting Beach
Kereru Cottage Tranquil Safe Close to Baddeleys Beach Tawharanui

Kereru Cottage, tranquil and safe, close to Baddeleys Beach, Tawharanui Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 301 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Maddy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and the location was nice and quiet with an easy walk to the beach and a play park!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jocelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location to the beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with the host. Very peaceful place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication from the host was great. The cottage was attractive and comfortable, with up-to-date amenities, and the location in the bush was unique.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely kiwi bach in a great setting. Very handy to local sights with plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely peaceful bach, with lots of birdlife, close to the beaches and Matakana.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House & location were great, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jono H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the house was well clean & well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend getaway closeby Auckland
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and secluded cottage that was very well set up. Clear communications. We had terrible rain the weekend we stayed but still enjoyed the location with an easy walk to the beach and short drives to lots of other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful easy stay, this property is all it says it is. Lovely host, good communication, comfy Kiwi bach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very smooth and easy in terms of check-in. The location of the property is beautiful and it was so peaceful. Ideal for a quiet getaway and close enough to everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire v.

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

Great location, and facilities!

Fabulous spot, peaceful, amazing bird life and all the facilities needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Very private and handy location

Excellent cottage and host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great accommodation,

Excellent location, native bird life is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The manager was easy to access. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Great quiet location. Bird life was great. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything to make the stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful bush setting with an impressive array of birdlife. Clean and comfortable, quiet surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jansci K.

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

Weekend stay

Very pleasant and easy for a weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lesley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time. It was so quiet and peaceful and lovely being surrounded by the trees and birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

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

Escape from Hamilton

Family loved our get away. The friendly birds were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice bach! we took some boardgames and DVDs for the evenings to keep the kids entertained and everyone had a great time. Lovely setting and very cosy. Zero hassle stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

tranquil & Peaceful

Great peaceful spot with beautiful birdsong.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ezra B.

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

Lovely place

We loved every bit of it in this order - the night sky - cozy home- stunning views - bird life - gorgeous deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha S.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Great little cottage, with a peaceful surrounding will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely simple stylish Bach with everything required for a break away Will definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024