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Kotare House
Kotare House
Patio to enjoy views of the sea
Welcome
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Tawharanui Peninsula, Matakana
  • Tawharanui Regional Park
    3 min drive
  • Baddeleys Beach
    9 min drive
  • Omaha Beach
    34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful, beautiful setting for this spacious, convenient and modern Lodge

A light, airy space, all on the ground floor and accessible to those with mobility limits. The entry leads to a combined kitchen diner and lounge with sliding doors to the expansive garden. Heating is by underfloor heating, topped up if needed with electric heaters in each room. The house design means that the rooms stay comfortable even in the hot summer days. Outside has large lawns, games, barbeque area, seating, fabulous views and protected bush. Because of our close proximity to Tawharanui Park we are graced by many native bird species which are rare in other places.
The two bedrooms and one bathroom are on the ground floor and accessible to those with mobility limits. Flexible sleeping arrangements mean that Bedroom 1 can be two singles or a Super King Double, Bedroom 2 is a queen double. The large bathroom has a walk-in shower, hand basin, toilet and heated shower rail and toiletries all provided.
Both bedrooms have built in wardrobes and there are spare linen and towels, beach towels and extras to make your stay convenient, and if you have forgotten essentials such as toothpaste, we have an honesty box system with these ready for you. Cots (and linen etc) are also available on request.
The lodge is set in lawned and sculpted gardens with bush walks for the more adventurous. Look out onto Kawau Island and the sea.
Take a stroll to the end of the drive for the Christian Bay beach, or a short drive to some of New Zealand's most beautiful beaches and reserves including Anchor Bay on the Tawharanui Peninsula, Omaha, Goat Island Marine Reserve, Te Arai and Pakiri.
Locally you will find a plethora of vineyards, breweries, cafes and restaurants.
The Matakana Saturday market is a must, and the boutique 3 screen cinema is lovely.
We are conveniently close to some of the most popular wedding venues in the area if that is why you are visiting - but make sure you plan for longer to fully appreciate the area!
If you love art there are galleries and sculpture trails. There is golf at Warkworth and Omaha, sailing, diving and any water sport you can imagine. There are many walking tracks and reserves to be found locally too.

The Lodge is adjoined to Ruru Lodge (above) and the hosts main residence.
The space is tranquil and to keep this we do not accept bookings for party occasions.
and ask for quiet after 11pm. If this is not suitable for you, please cancel the booking and if you do not respect this we will ask you to leave.
Kaka Lodge can be booked as a 2 bed (this listing) or 4 bed option (http://www.bookabach.co.nz/holiday-accommodation/p20044035) depending on how many family and friends you are bringing along. If there are less of you, consider Ruru Lodge (http://www.bookabach.co.nz/holiday-accommodation/p20043474) or Kakariki Rooms (https://www.bookabach.co.nz/holiday-accommodation/p7852907)

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$88.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

AlysnM47

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ruru and Kaka Lodges are adjoined as one larger propery, so noises from other guests or ourselves might be heard.
It is important that you are aware that we are not a party destination and ask for quiet after 11pm.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tawharanui

Located in Tawharanui, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Omaha Beach and Dome Forest, while Matakana Cinemas and Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail are cultural highlights. Action Ninja World and Blue Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Tawharanui Peninsula, Matakana

What's nearby

  • Tawharanui Regional Park - 3 min drive
  • Matakana Country Park - 11 min drive
  • Matakana Village - 12 min drive
  • Omaha Beach Golf Club - 18 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sandspit - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Parsley Pot Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Leigh Fish and Chips - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, beautiful setting for this spacious, convenient and modern Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Peaceful, beautiful setting for this spacious, convenient and modern Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, beautiful setting for this spacious, convenient and modern Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, beautiful setting for this spacious, convenient and modern Lodge located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tawharanui Regional Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Baddeleys Beach and Action Ninja World. Matakana Country Park and Matakana Cinemas are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful spot
So lovely to spend time in This home. Beautiful property in a great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Alysn is a great host! We were provided with everything we needed plus some lovely little extras for our baby when we mentioned we would like a porta cot. Check in and out was easy and the place was nice and warm and had everything we needed. The only thing we found fault in was the shower which didn’t have much pressure and went from hot to cold often but that was no big deal as everything else was excellent. Thanks Alysn & husband, we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely short getaway
Great short holiday near a fantastic beach (Tawharanui). It was pretty cool to hear kiwis at night in the nearby bush.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Alyson was great. It was definitely pet friendly which was important to us. Would return

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Found the owners amazing and so welcoming. If we were in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to try and stay again. The location was very convenient for all the things we wanted to do. Thank you Sue

10/10 Excellent

kerry n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Breakaway
An exquisite property set on the top of a hill in the countryside. The owner was so accommodating and went above and beyond to make our overnight stay special for our family. What an amazing experience, we will definitely be back for a longer stay next time.

10/10 Excellent

katie w.

Wonderful weekend
A wonderful bach in a superb location! We had a gorgeous Easter weekend break at Kotare House. The cottage is immaculate, very comfortable and has beautiful art. There are so many thoughtful added extras from breakfast items to toiletries. Delightful hosts, great lawn games and lovely, gentle dogs for the children to play with. Tawharanui regional park and beach has enough for days and days of interesting walks, bird spotting and beach play. A very relaxing and nurturing break for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M., Coles Bay, Tasmania

Location, Style and Attention to detail
Large 2 bedroom apartment on lower level of large private house. Immaculate inside with modern furnishings, great artwork (some by the host) and excellent kitchen with new appliances - stove, fridge etc. Garden and surround amazing - natural 10 acre(?) bush for wonderful walk, and if you're lucky can see a kiwi. Also a 15 min or so walk to small beach and short drive to other beaches near by. Hosts Alysn and Brian ensure all welcome - families and their dogs.....great company for their own two mature but playful border collies! Perfect for a romantic getaway or fun with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Great location and highly recommended
Great location. Lovely hosts. Clean, spacious and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Comfortable
Lovely comfortable apartment. Gorgeous views. We enjoyed our stay, thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Peaceful, clean with thoughtful touches
A beautiful two bedroom place, clean and tidy. The friendly host were welcoming and provided thoughtful touches to make the stay even more enjoyable. Good facilities and beautiful souroundings with the native bush and bird life. A perfect location, 5mins drive from the stunning Tawharanui beaches. A close to Matakana markets. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

judy e.

great spot, lovely place to stay
Everything is perfectly set up for a lovely stay with thoughtful touches that make you feel right at home. Great spot to stay with lots to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

Superb
Helpful, generous and obliging hosts. Comfortable and well appointed property. Thank you so much, we hope to return to your wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by AlysnM47

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Alysn is an artist in textiles, working from her studio at Kotare House and offers workshops, creative experiences and retreats. Brian works in the city, but enjoys spending his leisure gardening and working around the property. They both love the beaches and walking in the area.

Why they chose this property

Brian and Alysn fell in love with this beautiful area after a surfing lesson at Tawharanui and were very pleased to find such a lovely location overlooking Christian Bay and native bush, with lots of room inside and out to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

The famous Matakana Saturday market. Local food, music, crafts and more.

Languages:

English
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