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

9.0 (14 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Kaipara District Apartment | Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

1 Bedroom Apartment in Kaipara District, Aratapu

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.

This 1 Bedroom Apartment provides accommodation with Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, for your convenience. This Apartment 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 Apartment has 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Apartment has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Kaipara District. Enjoy your stay in Kaipara District at this Apartment.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • In a rural location
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Porch or lanai
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Dion M.
Aug 11, 2025 07:31:03 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Classy and tasteful wing of the building done with period style touches.
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