With a stay at this vacation home in Whareora, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Whangarei Falls and A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park. .This vacation home is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Mair Park and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Claphams Clock Museum.
A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
Mair Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
Town Basin Marina - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles
Hundertwasser Art Centre - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles
Getting around
Whangarei (WRE) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 13 min drive
Essence Cafe - 12 min drive
Turkuaz Cafe - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
The QUAY - 15 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Valley Views Near City & Coast
Just 8 mins to the supermarket and 20 to beautiful beaches, this retreat offers the perfect balance of nature and convenience. Set on 1.5 acres with stunning views, this unique shed home features open-plan living, a spacious bedroom, 3 cozy cabins and a huge lawn, ideal for families or groups. Unwind outdoors with a BBQ, fire pit, and an outdoor bath. Explore the beaches and nearby walking tracks. A comfortable, nature-filled escape that’s still close to everything you need.
Our place is a converted shed that’s been thoughtfully set up to provide a comfortable, rustic stay with everything you need for a relaxed getaway. The shed is insulated, with air conditioning, double-glazed windows, and polished concrete flooring in the dining area, plus rugs to keep things cosy.
Inside the main shed you’ll find:
- Open plan living & dining, 58inch TV, board games, built-in ceiling speakers (Bluetooth), books. - Bathroom & Laundry (Toilet, Shower, Vanity, Washer, Dryer) - One large bedroom with a king-size bed & 50inch TV, walk-in wardrobe with a makeup vanity and office space with a computer screen.
In addition, there are three separate cabins designed with flexibility in mind. Each cabin has:
- A double bed on the lower level. - TV & Chromecast - A single bed on a mezzanine floor above, great for kids or extra guests.
Outdoors you will find: - A large covered patio area with outdoor furniture & outdoor speakers linked to the ones inside (switches on the wall to control indoor/outdoor) - Dart board - An outdoor bath with jets - A fire pit with hanging cooking grill - A BBQ - A vegetable garden - A huge lawn, great for frisbee, cricket etc.
This setup makes the property ideal for families, groups of friends, or anyone looking for a home base to explore the local beaches, walking tracks and greater Whangarei/Northland area. Guest access You will be able to check yourself in at any time using the lockbox at the property — no need to coordinate arrival times. Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you the lockbox code and directions through the booking app.
You will find the keys for the cabins inside the main shed. You will have full access to the property and can come and go as you please.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
National rating
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