House ∙ 1 bedroom ∙ 4 guests | House in Kaeo

For a unique and romantic getaway to the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand, this cottage rental is just the place, come summer or winter. The eco-friendly cottage is located on the Takou River and has a number of luxurious amenities, including an outdoor clawfoot bathtub on its private, northern-facing sun deck, in addition to a wood-burning fireplace.Inside, the cottage can accommodate up to four guests—perfect for up to two couples or a small family—and features two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a king-size bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, and direct access to the lawns outside; meanwhile, the second bedroom comes with a queen-size bed and an ensuite shower room, again with direct access to the gardens. Cotton linens, feather pillows and duvets, electric blankets, cozy throws, and bathrobes are all provided. Guests will also be given bath and beach towels to use, in addition to complimentary toiletries, fresh flowers, and books and magazines to enjoy.Throughout the rest of the cottage, guests will find a sunny living room area with an open floor plan, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen. The kitchen comes with a gas hob, an electric oven, an espresso machine, a refrigerator and freezer, a microwave, and all necessary cookware and tableware. In the living room, there are reclaimed timber floors, sofas to kick back and relax on, and direct access to the aforementioned sun deck. On the sun deck, guests will find the bathtub, as well as a gas barbecue, tables and chairs, and sun loungers. There is even a unique lookout tower above the cottage, which allows guests to get a glimpse of stunning views of the Takou River.Other amenities include a television, a DVD player, a CD player, and free Wi-Fi. While there is no cell phone coverage here, guests will have access to a phone in the property's guest office for making local phone calls.Glampers will find their exclusive site equipped with everything they will need to relax in style. The tariff includes a private jetty, canoe and fishing, free to use at your leisure as well as your own private and romantic outdoor claw foot bath perched in a stunning setting on the river bank. There is also a deluxe hot tub on-site for guests to enjoy; the option to enjoy delicious meals delivered right to their accommodation as well as relaxing massages and spa treatments. All three require pre booking. Glampers can explore the beautiful 5 acre sub tropical gardens, peaceful and unspoilt Takou River, perfect for fishing, kayaking and swimming, and our beautiful 150 acre organic farm with walks along the river, through organic pastures and native bush to secluded swimming and picnic spots. And last but not least, the beautiful and deserted sandy beaches a short paddle downstream at Takou Bay.There is Wi-Fi available for guests to use at the main guest office. There are also shared laundry facilities.