Lóistíní saoire ar cíos i dteachín beag ar cíos in Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana

Akatea Hill - Peaceful, secluded, rural hideaway

AirBNB Host Awards Winner 2024 - Best Nature Stay. Escape to your handcrafted cabin in the heart of a preserved remnant of native bush, with views of the rolling farmland and a peep of Mt. Karioi. You can sit in complete privacy, reconnect with nature, and enjoy a hot chocolate or a glass of wine as the Tui, Piwakawaka, and Kereru duck and dive around the trees. This is a unique style of accommodation - coming to stay here is a perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation and tranquility.

Adventurer's Chest - Taiwawe Equipment Included

An active relaxer’s paradise, create adventures from our unique hideaway nestled in the most picturesque location. Nature a plenty surrounds your stay and everything you need to enjoy it is provided. Relax in your very own beach hot pool where thermal water can be found bubbling through the golden sand. If this tiny home is unavailable for your dates, please check Adventurer's Chest Pohutukawa If you have socials, you can follow both our guests and our personal stays at @adventurerschest

The Hilly House, Private Boutique Accommodation

The Hilly House is a hillside property in the heart of the Whitehall district, surrounded by beautiful rural views. Very private. Outdoor baths for relaxing in peace, star gazing with a glass of wine or two. Our friendly and inquisitive llamas will come over to greet you, you can fine their pellets inside the house. There are many lovely walks nearby. Blue Springs in Putaruru, 40 mins. Sanctuary Mt Maungatautari, 35 mins and 10 mins from Lake Karapiro and Cambridge with amazing eateries.

Quail Cottage

A beautiful loft-style cottage on a private property only moments from Cooks Beach. Take in the serenity of this coastal Hamptons style space, complete with a kitchenette, ensuite, lounge area and private deck. Here you can relax and enjoy a drink overlooking the landscaped gardens, with only the native quail birdsong and ocean waves to be heard. Set in a quiet location, local restaurants, convenience stores, tennis courts and nature reserves are all within an easy walking distance.

Blackwood Cabin, Three Streams Raglan

Come and treat yourself to a couple of nights away at the unique Blackwood Cabin. Positioned overlooking a beautiful blackwood bush and lovely walnut tree grove. Put your feet up and relax in the stunning outdoor stone bath with a glass of wine and just enjoy the view. Complete with everything you need for the perfect luxury getaway - stylish, funky and a complete treat. And less than 5 minutes to Raglan township.

Relax on the Kaipara Harbour

A lovely fully equipped modern cottage in a rural setting on the beautiful Kaipara Harbour (only 90 mins north of Auckland). Peaceful and private, you can lounge on the bean bags on the deck, or watch the tui as you soak in the bath. Native bush runs down to an estuary outside your floor to ceiling windows. Sheep, dogs, ducks and birdlife share the property with you as well as the occassional peacock harem.

Misty Mountain Hut - Piha

A tiny isolated hut amidst Kauri and Rimu trees to escape the world, self check in. Outdoor Fire, long drop, outdoor hot shower/bath. Surrounded by Tuis and Wood pigeons the hut is close to Piha and Karekare…or simply stay and enjoy nature. Beaches are 10 minutes away by car. Grocery shopping and gassing up recommended beforehand. Misty Mountain Hut supports local Piha staff by paying $40/hr.

Sunny beautiful artistic guesthouse in paradise

A sunny guesthouse close to the bush, the beach, a waterfall and spring water pools. There is abundant bird life, and the air and water are clean and fresh. We are very close to several beautiful beaches which are safe for swimming. We are within an eco village that is run solely on solar power and is a quiet and restful retreat space. A piece of paradise perfect for total relaxation.

Coromandel Bach @ Otama Beach

Our original Kiwi bach (cabin) overlooks one of the Coromandel Peninsula's most beautiful beaches - Otama. It's like stepping back into another time but with all modern conveniences. Eclectically styled, we're very proud to say we were featured in the December 2016 edition of NZ House & Garden magazine and have been Airbnb Superhosts since the programme began over ten years ago.