Peaceful, private, stylish rural retreat.French inspired, light, airy, spacious.

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9.6Outstanding
(19 Ratings)
"Great for a quiet family stay. Beautiful grounds and interesting house. Tania and Banjo were lovely and welcoming. Beds are comfy and it was lovely having breakfast on the deck and playing cards on th..."
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(19 Ratings)

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9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

Beautiful rural, rustic 4 bedroom home set in rolling hills with tuscanesque views.

Stylishly detailed, French vintage farmhouse Large, light bedrooms.
Indoor / outdoor living. Moroccan courtyard with open fire.
Large covered all weather deck overlooking verdant hillsides.
Lovely walks from the house.
Gorgeous grounds with many vintage , upcycled features.
Set in the middle of Northland to be able to easily access our great Kauri forests and lakes to the west, and magnificent pristine beaches to the east.
Only 2 1/2 hours from Auckland,
Enjoy the peace and silence of this paradise hidden away from the chaos of city life, where only the sounds of native birdsong and the wind in the trees break the silence.
Enjoy a glass of wine under the stars in the courtyard beside the fire, and retire to dreamy bedrooms with beautiful crisp white linen and super comfy beds.
Enjoy a cup of tea and breakfast in the sun on the verandah that opens out from a gorgeous, well-equipped kitchen .
There is also a BBQ available on the deck.
There’s plenty of space for everyone with large organic gardens , and a few acres of bush for the more adventurous kids to explore.
There’s also ample parking.
The living area enjoys an open fire for cosy , winter evenings .
The house is run off the grid as much as possible, and conservation of resources is always a priority.
If you think this is your style, come and enjoy the peace and quiet of uninterrupted solitude, and leave refreshed and recharged.
Whangarei is only 20 minutes away, where there are some beautiful waterside restaurants , cafes , markets, and walkways, gardens and waterfalls.
Whangarei is the gateway to stunning untouched beaches, native forests and an hour away from the Bay of Islands.
We are in the process of building a Hundertwasser centre which will be magnificent when finished.
There is so much on offer here in the north, come and explore, you will be glad you did !!

PLEASE NOTE
There is NO WIFI , laptops etc can be tethered and /or just use phones with data.
Also there are no laundry facilities available , but of course there are laundries in town.
Enough wood will be left for a couple of outdoor fires, extra wood can be purchased at $10 a heaped barrowload :)
No dishwasher is available.


I have a young fox terrier named Banjo, who will be kept with me during your stay, unless of course you are dog people , in which case he is allowed to come and play when invited ;)

While guests occupy my home, ( my personal belongings are in the house but in cupboards, books and games are available for guests’ enjoyment) , I stay on the property in my tiny house, during longer stays, particularly in warmer months , I will discretely tend to my garden, water and mow lawns when necessary , and will endeavour to time it during your absence so as not to disturb your peace and quiet.
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    Ratings and reviews

    9.6 / 10.0
    Outstanding(19 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great for a quiet family stay. Beautiful grounds and interesting house. Tania and Banjo were lovely and welcoming. Beds are comfy and it was lovely having breakfast on the deck and playing cards on the outside table. Thank you for a lovely stay
    10.0 / 10.0
    We so enjoyed our stay at Tania'sThe place is just fantastic, quietly immerse in the natureTania is such a great host, she was there for us to help us in every little need we had yet always respectful for our privacythank you Tania!
    10.0 / 10.0
    The house is just beautiful and Tania is such a wonderful host. Best sleep in years. This is the kind of place that reminds you of weekends away at some relatives huge house in the middle of nowhere (yet close to the city) where all you do is relax, read books and play board games. Lunches on the veranda were just stunning and drinking coffee in front of the fireplace on the chilly mornings even more so. Thank you Tania, the stay was amazing!
    8.0 / 10.0
    A beautiful spot in an area that's off the beaten track. Very peaceful surrounded by nature. The beds were very comfortable and the owner very respectful. Self catering with all the pans, plates etc. I would say it's not really appropriate for those who are elderly. They may struggle to get into a shower that's in the bath. Some minor issues with the temperature gage in the shower and the upstairs toilet which I believe is being resolved. Overall a lovely spot, that calms and revitalises.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This delightful home set in a magnificent rambling garden was a joy to relax in for 3 nights. We were welcomed & made very comfortable amongst a life-time of collectable treasures. Sitting by the purpose built outdoor fireplace a great addition. Loved it!
    8.0 / 10.0
    Beautiful old house in stunning gardens, with very comfortable bedrooms and a gorgeous deck to enjoy meals on. However, the house is full of personal belongings, including food in the fridge /freezer, and the house could do with a deep clean and a bit of maintenance (dirty crockery in the cupboards, dirty cushion covers, out-of-order dishwasher, broken toilet seat etc). It wasn’t quite the standard we were expecting for the price we paid.
    10.0 / 10.0
    The house and its setting, everything about it, was lovely. It felt like something out of a fairy tale. I thought that the home was surely at least a 100 years old, but Tania informed us that she had built it in the 1980s and had designed it to look like an old style farm home. And there was the landscaping--just gorgeously beautiful. It is obvious that this home and its surroundings are a labor of love for Tania. So glad we found this VRBO.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Lovely charming cottage with feel of yester year. Was lovely sitting under the wisteria having a barbecue, or over in the outside fire having wine and cheese. Had a lovely relaxing weekend

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Peaceful, private, stylish rural retreat.French inspired, light, airy, spacious.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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