Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views | Cottage in South Head (Kaipara)

10.0 (33 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
South Head Cottage | Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views

2 Bedroom Cottage in South Head, South Head (Kaipara)

Only one hour 20 minutes drive from central Auckland, Fig Tree Cottage is located at the very end of the South Head Road. You will need your own transport. There is NO public transport to our farm. Please make sure you have a full tank of petrol/diesel. We are a large working farm, farming beef, sheep, deer and crops. We have no immediate neighbours.
Local attractions:
The South Head Golf Course is only a 20 minute drive away.
There are Auckland Council Parks in close proximity for walking.
Lake Rototoa is a 15 minute drive away.
The Parakai Thermal Hotsprings are a 45 minute drive away.
Our nearest town is Helensville and is a 45 minute drive away.
Once you have arrived at Fig Tree Cottage, you will find many amazing walks with expansive views of the Kaipara Harbour and our private beach access brings you to the very northern tip of the South Head Peninsular. We have an ashphalt tennis court ,so bring your rackets. This is a great opportunity to observe from the cliff, Papakanui Spit, home to a variety of birdlife including the Godwit, NZ Dotterel, Oyster catchers and the endangered NZ Fairy Tern.
Once you are here you won't want to leave!!
Special conditions:
- This is a working farm and all health and safety rules must be adhered to. A list of these will be in the cottage and you can ask us any questions you may have.
- Please respect the owners privacy and property.
- No smoking inside only outside.
- Please remove shoes before entering cottage.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included); Minimum 2 night stay

This 2 Bedrooms Cottage provides accommodation with Accessibility, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, TV, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in South Head. Enjoy your stay in South Head at this Cottage.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the cottage thanks.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Thin carpet in public areas
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Books
  • DVD player
General
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's toys
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Internet access
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fenced yard
Security/Safety
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking inside the cottage thanks.

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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Janet M.
Feb 19, 2025 06:47:22 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very well-presented and surprisingly spacious cute cottage, great place to forget the rest of the world and read books. Utterly relaxing and the views on the walks, right across the harbour, are impressive.
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