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Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle
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Interior
TV, books
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Aratapu, Northland
  • Zizania Hand Made Papers
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dargaville Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪82 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Aratapu

In Aratapu .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this apartment, you'll find Zizania Hand Made Papers and Dargaville Museum. The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Taha Awa Riverside Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 8 min drive
  • Dargaville Museum - 8 min drive
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Tane Mahuta - 17 min drive
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blah Blah Blah Cafe & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northern Wairoa Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fast Foods - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

This STUNNING fully self-contained Guest-Wing is located in one of the most historic buildings in the region: WHARE KURA the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House!

The decor is gorgeous and lavish - nicknamed "Ponsonby Chic" style of embracing the Victorian era with a funky edge ... a truly bespoke and roomy "apartment".

Amenities Include:
> Elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen
> Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer
> Fabulous mezzanine bedroom with Queen, and SofaBed (large Single / small Double)
> Small front-door deck porch
> Generous free parking
> Rural setting

WHARE KURA is a huge 150-yr-old School House, and this fully self-contained Guest-Wing (with its own entrance) is roughly one-quarter of the large historic building.

The decor is STUNNING and fabulous for a Single or Couple wanting quality accommodation in a truly bespoke and authentically unique setting.
Also with the SofaBed, this means the apartment can also accommodate two Singles, or Couple+Single, or Parents with 1-2 children.

LOCATION: POUTO PENINSULA by the KAIPARA HARBOUR
> 1-min to Superette in Te Kopuru
> 5-mins to Dargaville town
> 10-mins to Supermarket
> 10-mins to Glinks Gully Beach
> 20-mins to Baylys Beach
> 30-mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast

POINTS TO NOTE:
> Excellent discounts available here online for stays of 28+ nights.
> Nightly rate is based on two guests sharing the Queen Bed as a couple.
If two single guests require both the Queen and Sofa beds, then an additional one-off $50 Extra Bed fee is payable.
> For stays of 3-Months-plus, an additional standard Rental Hire form is required to be signed.

Property manager

MARY of Admin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How much does it cost to stay at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House on Mar 5, 2025 start from $57.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House to downtown Aratapu?

This apartment is 0.2 mi away from Aratapu.

Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pyt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in old skool
A very nice place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of Character !
We very much enjoyed our stay here. The schoolhouse has tons of charm. It is very well equipped. We would highly Recommend staying here. There is some traffic noise, So if you are a light sleeper, you might want to bring earplugs. The character Of this house far outweighs, the minor noise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash H., Hastings

Liked: Cleanliness
Aratapu apartment
Well appointed unit. A bit of road noise, but nothing too bad. Would happily stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash H., Hastings

Liked: Cleanliness
Whare Kura
Neat well appointed unit. Stayed for 8 nights while working in the area and would happily book again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Romitesh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
decent accommodation
nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Rex and Sheryl

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were lovely, peaceful and private. The inside was shabby and grubby. Fridge and cupboards, dirty. We were aware and fully accepted that this was a work in progress but soap and water are cheap enough and elbow grease is free
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023