Kereru Cottage - private bach with sea view

Kereru Cottage is a delightfully quirky, cosy place to stay in the sunny Whangaparaoa peninsula, just 30 minutes from Auckland city. Situated high on a ridge looking northward out across Stanmore Bay, you will enjoy the peaceful, semi-rural setting, with a view out to sea over the tops of the trees. The space Kereru Cottage is in a standalone building with its own entrance, offering your own private space. Suitable for families with young children, couples and small groups. Come up the outside stairs and you enter Kereru Cottage through the sunny conservatory, which provides a warm and sheltered space for summer dining. Inside, find the cosy lounge, master bedroom with queen bed, second bedroom with double bed, and semi-ensuite bathroom (accessible from either bedroom). The sofa in the lounge opens to provide a third bed if required. Wi-Fi is provided via a high speed fibre broadband internet connection, and there's a desk with space for a laptop. The lounge has a Smart TV with access to Netflix included along with broadcast Freeview HD channels. You can stream your own music or videos through the TV and Bluetooth soundbar. A heatpump/air conditioner keeps the space toasty warm in winter and cool in summer. The full kitchen is equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, oven, stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, and a rice cooker. Tea, coffee, milk, basic cooking supplies, plates, cutlery, pots & pans, etc are provided. There is a washing machine located in the bathroom, and a drying rack is provided. Guest access Kereru Cottage is fully self-contained. Guests have exclusive use of the first floor of the building. On the ground floor there is a separate unit where other guests may be staying. (Check our other listing for "Ruru Studio".) The garden and driveway/parking areas are shared between guests in the two units. Your hosts live in the neighbouring property next door. Other things to note - A portacot and highchair are available. - Linen (bedding and towels) is provided. Native birds including tui and fantails frequent the bush around the property. If you're lucky, you might spot the namesake kererū (native woodpigeon) flapping between the trees. Standard check-in time is after 3:00PM but we may be able to accommodate early check-in depending on whether there are other guests departing on the same date; please contact us to confirm.