Kākā Ridge Retreat Bush Hideaway
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Kākā Ridge Retreat Bush Hideaway in Tāwharanui Peninsula offers a ground-floor apartment with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, and a private bathroom. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy amenities such as a barbecue, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, dining table, outdoor furniture, and a refrigerator. Additional facilities include a microwave, shower, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 97 km from Auckland Airport, the apartment is 9 km from Sculptureum and 48 km from Gibbs Farm. The surrounding area offers scenic views and opportunities for nature trips. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its convenience for nature trips, friendly host, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Allan-downs
New Zealand“Great to be met and shown around. Also a special treat for my birthday.” - Paula
United Kingdom“Such a beautifully appointed retreat, only ten minutes from the beach. Very nice hosts, great location. Thoroughly recommend!” - Sarah United Kingdom“Fabulous location. We lucked out and were upgraded to the cottage from the studio. Facilities are superb. Very comfortable and every amenity has been thought of. Hosts very welcoming.”
- Beate
United States“Great hosts who really went the extra mile to make sure we had an excellent time, comfy bed, being in the middle of nature” - Hope New Zealand“The location was fantastic with a great view on one side and secluded bush on the other. It was rustic but with all the mod cons. John and Katherine were the perfect hosts. I loved my stay here and will definitely book again!”
- Denise New Zealand“Lovely and relaxing, hosts were really lovely, wish we could have stayed another night to really enjoy the peacefulness of nature.”
- Matthew United Kingdom“Lovely bush location. Rustic yet modern facilities in a quiet private space, with balcony to sit and listen to the birds and wooden door to provide seclusion from the main house. Appreciated bathrobes being provided. Owners were very friendly and...”
- Laura New Zealand“For my partner's birthday the host went above and beyond to make him feel special. Very good contact. Stunning location. Surprisingly modern and comfortable spot with everything we could possibly need. We thoroughly enjoyed it there. Would highly...”
- Milesha New Zealand“Great location, a real treat. Very cosy stay and the locally roasted Matakana coffee was beautiful. Room was nicely decorated with a real homely feel.”
Crossan New Zealand“Hosts met us and allowed us to check in half an hour early because we arrived early. They also lent us some torches for our walk in the dark which were really helpful. Very nice hosts. It is a nice place, very peaceful, lovely birdlife all around...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Katherine
9.9
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Katherine
Lovely native bush views an hour north of Auckland on the Tāwharanui Peninsula. On a coastal ridge, Kākā Ridge Retreat Bush Hideaway is a studio apartment offering you privacy and tranquility. A small but cute studio with deck creates a tranquil getaway.
Access to Kākā Ridge Retreat Bush Hideaway is via our driveway and shared parking area with a short walk past the garage. The bush hideaway itself is separate from the house and once there you have can enjoy your peaceful seclusion with only the sound of birdsong to interrupt your thoughts. The vege garden and fencing create visual privacy from the main house.
My husband John and I moved from Auckland city to the Tāwharanui Peninsula in 2015. We love it here and have never missed city living once! We love the peace and quiet and the abundance of bush, birds and sea. We are lucky enough to have a completely separate cottage on our property that we renovated for short term rental during 2016. The cottage is fully ready for travellers looking for privacy, seclusion, the beauty of nature and some luxury.
Prior to living in Tāwharanui John and I had corporate careers in telecommunications and project management. We still do some consulting work from home or travel to Auckland from time to time.
An easy 15 minute drive takes you to the renowned Matakana Village which hosts a weekend farmers’ market, vintage market, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops and a cinema complex. With many vineyards and art galleries in the surrounding area, there is always plenty to do.
If you are a swimmer, surfer, bird lover or bush walker this is the perfect place for you. Kākā Ridge Retreat is only three km from the stunning 600 hectare Tāwharanui Regional Park bird sanctuary and marine reserve. Tāwharanui features fantastic white sand surf beaches, great walks and rare NZ bird-life such as takahē, tīeke and even kiwi, at night. Goat Island is only 25 minutes away for snorkeling or viewing marine life from the glass bottom boat or clear kayaks.
Language spoken: English
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
