Maybe a touch of protein with breakfast would have helped. It was a lot of sugar! But this might be a cultural thing since we are not kiwis.

Loved that this is a functional dovecote with gorgeous, pure white doves sunning on the roof in the late afternoon. Just magical. A close walk to the ocean. Nathan and Tim were great hosts. The cats were also very sweet!

Stayed in March 2024

I personally liked everything. But if you wanted to rush about seeing everything in Auckland, the location is not super central for that. To me that was part of the charm.

Nathan is truly the host with the most. He is a massage therapist who makes his own jams and honey and just absolutely is the perfect anecdote to a LONG plane ride, as he pampers guests or leaves them to their peace as the guests wish. He and his very kind partner, Tim, have a hot tub on the facility and the garden (Nathan was a landscaper in his past life too!) is utterly gorgeous and full of doves. The property is in a beautiful location near the water and a secluded and quiet park. I was traveling alone to see my daughter in Wanaka and tour the South Islands with her, so I did not have big aspirations of touring Auckland like mad and was very content and happy in Dovecote’s sweet, pretty area. The hosts are wonderful cooks. There’s a great claw foot tub. I mean, if you want to unwind, this is the place for you. Tim and Nathan will even fetch you from the airport and bring you back. They’re just lovely.

Stayed in January 2024

The bathroom is shared but well advertised before booking, and the couple I met there was super respectful and nice.

Nathan and Tim are amazing, the house is cozy and there is a family atmosphere. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Stayed in November 2023

Location was lovely, close but away from the bustle of the city. Hosts were friendly and welcoming, very invested in their home and to keep making it better. The preserves at breakfast were amazing!

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

Location was perfect for our stay. Friendly and considerate staff easy to communicate with. Very interesting projects and absolutely amazing breakfast food and service. Perfectly presented food and a lovely selection. Very obliging hosts.

Stayed in March 2023

I booked it in the plane because my other hostel didn't work out at the end. So short notice and was handled really friendly and welcoming. No problems with check-in, even met a cute cat

Stayed in February 2023

Beautiful garden and grounds, nice short walk down to the bay. Got to hang out with an adorable baby kitten and it made our day.

Stayed in January 2023

Best stay you could ask for 10/10! . The hosts Nathan and Tim encouraged me to relax and take a soak in their beautiful claw foot tub while I waited for my boyfriend. They even gave me bath salts. They provide gorgeous goodie bags that supports the brand forest and bird. The bed was comfortable and cosy and the breakfast was 5 stars with home made preserves, muesli and bread. We ate like kings. They invited us to their local market where they sell their wares. We will be back for sure! Thanks guys Xx

Stayed in December 2022

Beautiful house Very good breakfast

Stayed in September 2022

The breakfast was exceptional - homemade bread, granola and preserves. Vast selection of teas or coffee. There are many walks in the parks and along the coast which are very easily accessible from the house. Very quiet setting, beautiful gardens, delicious dinner available with the hosts by arrangement.

Stayed in September 2022

Clean & tidy, great homemade food, and fantastic hospitality.

Stayed in July 2022

A small thing but the TV in the room could be lower down to make viewing a little easier on the neck, otherwise all good.

Wonderful breakfast, great location 2 min walk to the bay.

Stayed in July 2022

nothing

loved the breakfast set up in the morning, and how comfy and cosy the bed was

Stayed in July 2022

Good Location, close to beach!

Great Dinner!

Stayed in May 2022

Excellent location, quiet and peaceful and you can hear the birds. Lots of vegetables, fruit trees, flowers and not forgetting the bee hives. This is a gold mine plus home cooked comfort food prepared by Nathan, what more can one ask for.

Stayed in May 2022

I didn't like leaving after staying just 1 night

Warmness of the house; Caring nature of the hosts; Amazing dinner and breakfast; Very comfortable bed and pillows; The warm fire;

Stayed in April 2022

brillant place to spend some time. interesting garden and we had a great time and will certainly be back

Stayed in July 2021

Leaving lol

It was great

Stayed in July 2021

location, that it is a house, so is not full of people. Breakfast has an excellent coffee and jams are delicious, bread is hand made that is a plus. Full of lovely details. Safe out street parking.

Stayed in July 2021

A lovely cosy stay. Was impressed with Nathan's homemade bread and jams for breakfast. Beautiful quite spot to rest and relax.

Stayed in June 2021

owners more interested in making Jam than caring for guest

location

Stayed in March 2023

The room is very small. I also found a bug on my bed. need to share bathroom with another guest and it wasn't very convenient. The host was nice apart from trying to ask guests to consume as much as possible and not telling the guest about the price in advance (for example, printing is 2.5 nzd per paper). The host picked me up from the airport (which was nice of him) and it was 60 dollars (due to late arrival of my baggage the host returned to his property once and came to airport again so it was counted as two rides = 60 dollars). If you check out on time at 10am, and you wish to stay in the property just to wait for flight, you need to pay late checkout fees 100 Dollars. All in all, with this price it really doesn't worth it. Feeling ripped off after the stay. So I messaged the host and provided feedback, But as expected, the host didn't feel anything wrong and accused me of expecting everything to be free. I paid 112.5 dollars before I left for everything I used. Didn't know why he would feel that. But If you don't care about the potential fees incurred anytime When you use anything, and doesn't mind small room and sharing bathroom with others, It's good to choose this.

The property is nicely decorated. The breakfast was nice and homemade bread was tasty.

Stayed in February 2023

The gardens were beautiful, breakfast was nice and it was so nice to see everything was homemade. The room was very cozy.

Stayed in February 2023

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Stayed in April 2024