Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage - views, privacy, Tāwharanui, Matakana – Home 9253559 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- min stay varies
Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage - views, privacy, Tāwharanui, Matakana – Home 9253559
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 3 mi
- Not suitable for children
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Magnificent sea and native bush views an hour north of Auckland on the Tāwharanui Peninsula.
On a coastal ridge, Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is a two-room cottage offering you the ultimate in privacy and tranquility.
We’re five minutes from Tāwharanui Regional Park and only 15 minutes from the Matakana Village weekend farmers’ market, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops and a cinema complex.
Rest, seclusion and luxury are all yours on the Tāwharanui Peninsula at Matakana. Soak up the morning or afternoon sun, enjoy romantic sunsets or star gaze to your heart’s content with no city lights to dim the Milky Way.
Situated on a coastal ridge with sweeping views, Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage is a hidden treasure. The 60 square metre cottage boasts a bedroom, a living room, a kitchenette, a bathroom, a laundry, decks on three sides, an outdoor bath and a pretty cottage garden, and is designed to provide you with the ultimate getaway.
The luxurious bedroom is French country chic with a super comfortable king bed and premium sheets to ensure you’re well rested.
Your bedroom looks across a gently sloping lawn directly at a huge stand of covenanted native bush, home to many NZ birds. This is a bird lover’s paradise: tūī, kererū, kākā, ruru, pīwakawaka, kōtare, kākāriki and korimako often come to the edge of the decks and into the gardens. If you are lucky at dusk you will see a flock of kākā flying overhead or ruru in the trees catching their puriri moth dinner.
From your living room you have a stunning view of the sea – a 180 vista including near and far islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Kawau seems only a stone’s throw away, while Waiheke and Rangitoto are visible in the distance. On a clear day, you can even see the Auckland Sky Tower peeping over the horizon.
This retro styled room is relaxingly comfortable and includes a small dining area plus fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave / convection oven, nespresso machine, sandwich maker in lieu of a kitchen with a BBQ tucked under the veranda outside; You will have everything you need to put together meals of your own. We provide a selection of local speciality foods on arrival, enough for a couple of breakfasts or lunches. For dinner, we also highly recommend you try one of the many wonderful local restaurants. A laundry and storage room off the living area provides facilities for washing dishes as well as clothes and generous supplies of additional towels and other items you might need.
It’s a strange claim to fame but our visitors have said that we have the best “loo with a view” in Aotearoa. The bathroom feels as though it’s totally immersed in the bush canopy.
Kākā Ridge Retreat Luxury Cottage truly does offer an exceptional escape experience. It would be hard to better this coastal getaway, its expansive views, country location or its ease of access to all the attractions of the Matakana area.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Grill
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Katherine F.
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- New Zealand
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 11 reviews
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11 reviews
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- Very Good
- 1
- Average
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“ONE OF THE BEST!”
When undertaking a "roadie" like we recently did, one experiences many different standards, styles & prices of accommodation and of the ten places we stayed there were several standouts … More
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“Fantastic views of the Tawharanui area”
We made this the last stop of our short tour of the Northland area of NZ. The views were amazing and the birdlife prolific. The only negative for us was the distance from the nearest township, Mataka… More
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“Tranquil Oasis”
Just the thing we needed for a weekend away to relax and recharge. This beautiful oasis met all our expectations. Amazing breakfasts with some of Matakana’s delicious produce . Katherine and Joh… More
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“Magical Escape”
Originally booked through Air BNB although the last lockdown the day before we were due to stay here but a delay on the holiday. The owners Katherine and John were very prompt in contacting us and wer… More
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“Blissful weekend getaway!!”
My partner brought me here for a weekend away to celebrate our 10year anniversary and it was simply stunning! The view is incredible and being able to relax in the outdoor bath was bliss. Breakfast wa… More
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“Paradise found”
Beautiful cottage in exquisite setting. Gorgeous view of the ocean. Surrounded by lush plant life. The place is wonderful and has all the amenities you need. I especially loved the outdoor bathtub. Wi… More
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“Perfect tranquil retreat”
A lovely, spacious, warm and cozy house, that provides everything needed for a relaxing break. Superb views to the coast and beach, nestled in the bush, with bird song the only sound. Comfortable bed … More
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“Amazing place, super welcoming and friendly hosts”
The place is stunning: Sea view, colourful birds singing and flying everywhere, great teraces to enjoy the seaview and quietness. The place is super clean, and the hosts have shared with us great advi… More
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“Wunderbarer Abschluss unserer Neuseeland Reise”
Wir haben eine Nacht bei Katherine und John verbracht und genossen es in vollen Zügen. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und uns fehlte wirklich an nichts. Vom bequemen Bett über Toilette m… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review. We would love you to stay here again if you ever return to New Zealand. I've put the English translation of your review below. Wonderful finale to our New Zealand Trip: We spent one night with Katherine and John and enjoyed it to the fullest. We were warmly welcomed and we really lacked nothing. From the comfortable bed to the toilet with a magical view to the salmon for breakfast, everything was there. A big highlight was that we were invited to the private terrace of the couple to see the Rurus hunting in the evening. We would recommend this property to anyone who needs a little break and just wants to relax and enjoy.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Charming spacious cottage in delightful native bush setting”
Absolutely delightful cottage set amidst your own private gardens and native bush. We enjoyed the plush comfy beds, scrumptious make your own breakfast, the gorgeous views, tranquility, birdcall and m… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for the lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you back here soon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Katherine (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Katherine (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Katherine (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Katherine the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Katherine (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Katherine (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Katherine (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Katherine (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Katherine (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Katherine (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Katherine (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Katherine (the owner) a message.
If Katherine (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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