4/10 Poor
Rex and Sheryl
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rex and Sheryl
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Apartment
Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Aratapu, Northland
- Zizania Hand Made Papers8 min drive
- The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio8 min drive
- Dargaville Museum8 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)82 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Upstairs Mezzanine Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom-Laundry
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area
About this property
Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House
This STUNNING fully self-contained Guest-Wing is located in one of the most historic buildings in the region: WHARE KURA the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House!
The decor is gorgeous and lavish - nicknamed "Ponsonby Chic" style of embracing the Victorian era with a funky edge ... a truly bespoke and roomy "apartment".
Amenities Include:
> Elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen
> Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer
> Fabulous mezzanine bedroom with Queen, and SofaBed (large Single / small Double)
> Small front-door deck porch
> Generous free parking
> Rural setting
WHARE KURA is a huge 150-yr-old School House, and this fully self-contained Guest-Wing (with its own entrance) is roughly one-quarter of the large historic building.
The decor is STUNNING and fabulous for a Single or Couple wanting quality accommodation in a truly bespoke and authentically unique setting.
Also with the SofaBed, this means the apartment can also accommodate two Singles, or Couple+Single, or Parents with 1-2 children.
LOCATION: POUTO PENINSULA by the KAIPARA HARBOUR
> 1-min to Superette in Te Kopuru
> 5-mins to Dargaville town
> 10-mins to Supermarket
> 10-mins to Glinks Gully Beach
> 20-mins to Baylys Beach
> 30-mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast
POINTS TO NOTE:
> Excellent discounts available here online for stays of 28+ nights.
> Nightly rate is based on two guests sharing the Queen Bed as a couple.
If two single guests require both the Queen and Sofa beds, then an additional one-off $50 Extra Bed fee is payable.
> For stays of 3-Months-plus, an additional standard Rental Hire form is required to be signed.
The decor is gorgeous and lavish - nicknamed "Ponsonby Chic" style of embracing the Victorian era with a funky edge ... a truly bespoke and roomy "apartment".
Amenities Include:
> Elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen
> Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer
> Fabulous mezzanine bedroom with Queen, and SofaBed (large Single / small Double)
> Small front-door deck porch
> Generous free parking
> Rural setting
WHARE KURA is a huge 150-yr-old School House, and this fully self-contained Guest-Wing (with its own entrance) is roughly one-quarter of the large historic building.
The decor is STUNNING and fabulous for a Single or Couple wanting quality accommodation in a truly bespoke and authentically unique setting.
Also with the SofaBed, this means the apartment can also accommodate two Singles, or Couple+Single, or Parents with 1-2 children.
LOCATION: POUTO PENINSULA by the KAIPARA HARBOUR
> 1-min to Superette in Te Kopuru
> 5-mins to Dargaville town
> 10-mins to Supermarket
> 10-mins to Glinks Gully Beach
> 20-mins to Baylys Beach
> 30-mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast
POINTS TO NOTE:
> Excellent discounts available here online for stays of 28+ nights.
> Nightly rate is based on two guests sharing the Queen Bed as a couple.
If two single guests require both the Queen and Sofa beds, then an additional one-off $50 Extra Bed fee is payable.
> For stays of 3-Months-plus, an additional standard Rental Hire form is required to be signed.
Property manager
MARY of Admin
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Aratapu
Located in Aratapu, this apartment is in a rural area. Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Zizania Hand Made Papers and Skydome Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Aratapu, Northland
What's nearby
- The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 8 min drive
- Dargaville Museum - 8 min drive
- Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 10 min drive
- Tane Mahuta - 17 min drive
- Kai Iwi Lakes - 41 min drive
Restaurants
- Blah Blah Blah Cafe & Bar - 9 min drive
- Subway - 10 min drive
- Bakehouse Cafe - 9 min drive
- Northern Wairoa Hotel - 9 min drive
- Fast Foods - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window7.6/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ash H.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aratapu apartment
Ash H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ash H.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whare Kura
Ash H.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Romitesh N.
16 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
decent accommodation
Romitesh N.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by MARY of Admin
As hosts we live in part of the same 150-yr-old building - on the other far side from the Guest-Wings ... you can fully feel like you are completely in your "own space".
Why they chose this property
Just 5-10mins from Dargaville town, this is a great rural central Kaipara location to both the Pouto Peninsula and Kauri Coast.
What makes this property unique
WHARE KURA - The 150-yr-old Aratapu School House, is one of the oldest buildings in the Kaipara-Pouto-Dargaville-KauriCoast areas ... a genuine piece of authentic New Zealand historic heritage!
Languages:
English
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