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AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Maunu, Northland
  • Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Town Basin Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Lounge

1 Double Sofa 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

AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere

This sunny, warm cottage is situated in an avocado orchard a short drive from Whangarei city. It is surrounded by lush green fruit trees and native plantings, providing a quiet, relaxing environment away from the urban hustle. The self-contained cottage is modern and offers all the conveniences of a motel but with the added extras of peace and privacy. A large wooden deck runs the length of the cottage and overlooks a lawn and the orchard beyond. Kereru (wood pigeons) and tui regularly fly overhead from treetop to treetop and many other bird varieties can be seen among the trees. It's not uncommon to hear the call of the pukeko and to spot rabbits bouncing around the cottage.
AvoStay Cottage is situated about 2km from Maungatapere township which has a service station, convenience store, cafe, art gallery, hairdressers, massage salon, general hardware and post office. Guests can enjoy day trips to the Kauri forests near Dargaville or to the picturesque Bay of Islands and the region's many spectacular beaches and fishing spots.

Property manager

Karen Clearwater
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portacots and bedding not supplied.
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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

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 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

About the area

Maungatapere

Located in Maungatapere, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Native Bird Recovery Centre and Mair Park, while Kiwi North: Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking.
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Maunu, Northland

What's nearby

  • Quarry Arts Centre - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 16 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Office Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jolt Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tui Crescent Takeaways . - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whangarei Airport - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AvoStay Cottage - peaceful orchard setting at Maungatapere located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiwi North: Museum, Native Bird Recovery Centre, and Clarke Homestead. Botanica & Cafler Park and Pou are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annika H.

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

Great place!

A fantastic place to stay for a family, beautifully appointed and practical. We loved our time at Avo stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Every need catered for.

AvoStay Cottage is a wonderful secluded getaway in a delightful rural location where one can enjoy peace and tranquility. Karen and Grant have gone to great lengths to ensure that the cottage has a full range of kitchen / cooking needs, plenty of bed linen, blankets and towels, comfy furniture and beds and many modern amenities as listed in their advertising. On top of that they popped around to introduce themselves and asked if there was anything else we needed, but of course there wasn't as they had already provided everything we could possibly want, including complimentary avocados in the fruit bowl! We had a wonderful five night stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

AvoStay Cottage

Great spot to spend a few nights. was working in the area and this location was perfect for my needs, handy to everything. Hosts very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene I.

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

Wonderful, quiet, hospitable

A wonderful place, quiet between de orchards, beautiful garden, gastvrije hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

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

Peaceful and restful

This property was one of the best we have stayed in for our month driving trip to NZ. The host is definitely a Premier Host as we were provided with various extras throughout our stay, including fresh milk in the fridge, an ample supply of towels to choose from, a very comfortable bed, good furniture, a kitchen with extras which helped with our food prep, and a beautiful garden vista. This location was an easy drive to our next day’s visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and a scenic trip from Auckland. Highly recommend this lovely out of the way property if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Lovely property!

Had a wonderful stay! The property owners went above and beyond setting us up with a travel cot & linen and a highchair. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Rural retreat

Beautiful rural setting, quiet, private and a very comfortable modern cottage with everything we needed. Thanks Karen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Really Excellent Stay

Really enjoyed everything about this stay - unit excellent - location excellent - hosts excellent - nothing bad to say - the best! - hope to be back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Wonderful

Amazing place. Peaceful and quiet. Very clean and very well equipped. Hosts are very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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

Fabulous hidden gem

Beautiful place to visit, you'll leave your problems behind in this avocado oasis. Was perfect for our 7 monther aswel, great big flat lawn. Comfy firm bird, kitchen had all the bits. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

NN J.

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

Peaceful cottage

Lovely cottage in the middle of nature. Very friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

A well-presented property in a semi-rural location

A great property, in lovely semi-rural location. It was well-worth booking a vacation there. Good value for money. Less than 15km to central Whangarei.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn B.

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

Quiet Haven

Lovely clean, fully equipped, new cottage. Warm home and comfortable beds, great water pressure in the shower. A destination in its self for anyone wanting a restful place to stay or only a short drive to Whangarei township. Great covered deck overlooking a charming developing garden space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H., Champaign, IL, USA

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

Lovely quiet cottage

This lovely quiet cottage is very clean and well -appointed. It's off the beaten track, so you must take care and follow the hosts directions and signs, but that's also the wonderful charm of the place. I only gave it 4 stars for location just in case you wanted to be closer to the action, but then you wouldn't be looking at a farm property, right? Very friendly and communicative hosts rounded out a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope (Penny) T., Vancouver, Canada

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

Perfection in Whangarei

Beautiful quiet setting surrounded by greenery. Modern spacious cottage equipped with everything you might need. A short drive to the many attractions of Whangarei. Friendly hosts. One of the nicest places we’ve stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

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

Lovely cottage in orchard

We really enjoyed our stay in this cottage. Very clean surrounded with beautiful gardens. Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Idyllic Escape

The most beautiful little cottage in picturesque surroundings. The cottage was clean, very well equipped and cosy. Great amenities. An exceptional peaceful and charming property set amongst an avocado orchard. The hosts, Karen and Grant are amazing people who make their guest feel at home. Our stay unfortunately clashed with cyclone Gabrielle and Karen and Grant could not have been more accommodating by letting us stay extra days and ensuring that we were safe and well. They supplied everything in a time of meed and we will be forever grateful for their kindness and friendship. A wonderful place to stay in the country but without being too far to Whangārei. A great find and we will return. Karen & Family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F., Victoria, B.C., Canada

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

Lovely little hide-away!

We only stayed one night but it was perfect for us. Wonderful quiet location with beautiful sunset peaking through the orchard. Everything one would need for a stay…open plan, all modern amenities and topped off with a great deck outside. A perfect place to relax. Easy drive to town. I would highly recommend this cosy cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

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

Thank you

Super communication & very helpful to suit our needs. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fearn R.

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

Peaceful getaway

Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful spot, super peaceful with everything you need. We really enjoyed our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne D.

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

5 Star Cottage

Lovely spacious well equipped cottage in beautiful quiet setting only 15 minutes from Whangarei. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Kerikeri, New Zealand

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

Very quiet and relaxing holiday stay

Very quiet and relaxing holiday stay being only 15 mins or so to the CBD. Property was very well equipped, modern fittings yet homely and clean with plenty of room too. Owners were very friendly and with good communication and flexible allowing us to change our dates without hassle due to the Auckland travel restrictions. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

We enjoyed our stay at Avo Cottage

It was easy to find, very clean and warm on a cold winters night. We really recommend this cottage it was lovely thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Anthony H.

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

Was a great tidy relaxing spot

Would do it again..cant really say much more. Would have liked to spend more time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karen Clearwater

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Having lived in Northland most of our lives, we appreciate everything that it has to offer, particularly enjoying the many bush walks and coastal activities. We have lived at Maungatapere for 17 years.

Why they chose this property

AvoStay was purpose built early in 2018, so it is modern and fresh inside and out. Situated away from the main house, the cottage has a separate driveway making it very private. Wifi is free and all linen is provided. Totally self-contained.

What makes this property unique

The view from the front of the cottage is vey tranquil and calming. During the day you look across the lawn to the avocado orchard and trees beyond. On a clear evening, the night sky is spectacular, with no streetlights to interfere with star gazing. The dawn chorus is a delight to wake up to and during the day, you'll be entranced by the number of native tui, fantails and kereru that enjoy the mostly native plantings.

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English

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