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Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Beach towels
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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South Head (Kaipara), Helensville
  • Kaipara Harbour
  • Matakana Village
  • Orewa Beach
    ‪87 min drive‬

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  • Parking available
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for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views

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
You'll find features such as laundry facilities at this cottage. The cottage offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 17.2 miles (27.6 km) from Shelly Beach
As a guest of Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This South Head cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

SharonWa17

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the cottage thanks.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feels wonderfully remote

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning.

A stunning, isolated location in a heavenly part of the Kaipara, very unique. The historic cottage was set up with all amenities,fresh with flowers, warm, comfortable a perfect place to escape the 24/7 hum .....& reset!Sharon and Neil were warm and helpful, salt of the earth.Just lovely, thank you for letting us share your piece of paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W., Glen Eden, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply awesome

Cute retro cottage with beautiful outlook and garden. Lovely views and walks, very remote and private. Will definitely be back to stay again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot, great walks, LOADS of birds

Really enjoyed our break there, cosy and warm with the fire going (bit smoky to start with but worth it once it's roaring), and the walk along the South Head beach is superb. Not another soul for kilometers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloise G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous peaceful spot

Lovely, remote location with stunning coastal walks. Cabin is very clean with cute decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We had an amazing stay at this wonderful spot. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very special place

What a wonderful remote and beautiful spot. Sharon is a terrific host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic farm cottage

We loved our stay at Fig Tree cottage. Stunning views, lovely hosts, great walks, fun relaxing by the fire. Everything we needed. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott l.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Head

Fantastic location, heaps to do, great hosts, easy access and short travel times. Wilderness views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter f.

Liked: Cleanliness

A place to relax with great views.

The cottage was very comfortable with excellent beds everything you required for cooking. Wild walks with plenty of bird life. Lovely views . We all enjoyed the stay and would return again . Hilary Peter Archie shropshire England.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful rural cottage

Fantastic farm cottage experience in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waratah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best spot in the Kaipara

Had the absolute best stay here. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a break from the business of life. A massive property with lots of exploring and the place was really comfortable with everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Auckland

Great place to relax and walk with fantastic views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

VIPUL U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Very nice hosts. excellent property with all facilities. beautiful surrounds. lovely walks, plenty of bird life, great views. Peace and tranquility. highly recommend. lots of fruits, fresh farm eggs generosity of the hosts. Sure to return. V & N
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Coming back!

Great spot, and as there is still more to do, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni C.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a spot!

Amazing locativo, very clean and warm house. Great hosts, super kind and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worthy of a return trip

No higher praise than to say that we'd love to go back some time. Even though it rained (almost) all the time, we got in a couple of secluded walks and enjoyed the quintessential Kiwi bach, delightfully decorated. Then there was the smoked fish passed across the fence for dinner...!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet retreat

The cottage is well equipped and comfortable, and we were made to feel very welcome. Fantastic to be able to walk down the inlet to Papakanui Spit - this isolated place is well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get away from it all

Cute little cottage placed at the end of South Head on a working farm. Amazing views from the walks along the ridge. Family friendly and with great hosts. Cottage is well appointed and has a nice nostalgic charm to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastiaan v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed

We wanted to get away from the busy Auckland life, and this was perfect! Great views, nice walks, decent size cottage and good outdoor area. The little things like fresh flowers on the bedside tables and fresh herbs in the kitchen made it an ideal relaxing weekend that we were hoping for. Highly recommend for people who want to get away from it all and be 'in the middle of nowhere' for a while!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great spot

Had a great time staying at this cozy cottage, great spot To get away from it all
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time Out

Gorgeous cottage perfect for time out and walks on the beach. The kitchen has all the facilities for home cooking making it an ideal place to recharge the batteries. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

Nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

M M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and picturesque countryside

Great place for quiet time in natural surroundings. Friendly hosts.

8/10 Good

Jacki R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disconnect from stress

I was looking for somewhere I could immerse myself in nature, having just lost my mother to cancer. The peace, the solitude, the views, were fantastic. Beach access was an adventure in itself. Having a firebox was a pure delight, cosy, and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020