• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
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Offering garden views, Kaka Lodge at Kotare House in Tawharanui features accommodations, a garden, and barbecue facilities. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. The apartment provides guests with a patio, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units include bed linen and towels. Outdoor play equipment is also available at Kaka Lodge at Kotare House, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Sculptureum is 5.7 miles from the accommodation, while Gibbs Farm is 30 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 60 miles from Kaka Lodge at Kotare House.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Tawharanui
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  • Roger
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful place with a beautiful view. Beach was close by. The house was neat and clean and the hosts were terrific. Would love to come back here. Perfect for a family stay.
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    beautiful, lovely extra touches like fresh fruit, nice greeting, provided coffee, tea and a light breakfast. Beds were comfortable, and it had a very comfy gathering area. all in all it was a very welcoming stay!
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    All the amenities were available for our group to do self-catering, yet we were only 15 mins away from Matakana if we needed anything extra. We did bring our own breakfasts, but there were plenty of breakfast options available for us to use. The...

Hosted by Alysn and Brian Midgelow-Marsden

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Alysn and Brian Midgelow-Marsden
Kotare House is our dream, forever home. We love to share it with guests in the lodges, either the 1 bedroom Ruru Lodge or the Kaka Lodge which has a 1, 2 or a 4 bedroom layout for you. Set on a ridge overlooking Christian Bay to Kawau Island at the front and with acres of native bush to explore or just enjoy from the house at the back. We are a short hop to the amazing Tawharanui Park, to Omaha Beach, to Matakana village and many other spectacular places. The Lodges are very comfortable and well stocked with everything you need for a stay. Several wedding venues such as Tahwaranui Lodge and Koru Hideaway are very close to us. It is important that you are aware that we are not a party destination and ask for quiet after 11pm. If this is not suitable for you, please cancel the booking and if you do not respect this we will ask you to leave.
Alysn is an artist, working and offering workshops and creative retreats from the studio at Kotare House, Brian loves the garden and surfing. We live in another section of Kotare House so are around if you need help or advice about the lodges and the area we are there for you.
The nearest eating is the Stables Bar and Restaurant or the café at the Country Park. Next door to that is the Sculptureum with its Rothko restaurant. Other venues include the Rusty Pelican (Burger night on Monday, 2 for 1 pizza on Tuesday and Thursday), The Vintry, The Matakana Inn, Matakana Market Kitchen , Jin Jin (Facebook @jinjinmatakana), the Vietnamese truck, fish and chip shop and more. The Sawmill Brewery makes a range of craft beers which we sample regularly. They do serve other drinks and food too! Brick Bay Vineyard and Sculpture Trial makes for a relaxing half day whether you eat or simply wander the trail. For more special occasions the Plume Vineyard Restaurant or the Ascension Wine Estate. Many of the local bars including the Sawmill Café at Leigh (don’t confuse with the Sawmill Brewery) have regular live music. The Matakana cinema is a fabulous boutique, 3 screen cinema is well worth a visit as is the renowned Saturday Market. Golf, beaches (and all activities), horses and walking etc.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Kaka Lodge at Kotare House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Kaka Lodge at Kotare House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kaka Lodge at Kotare House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Kaka Lodge at Kotare House

  • Kaka Lodge at Kotare House is 0.9 miles from the center of Tawharanui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Kaka Lodge at Kotare House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Kaka Lodge at Kotare House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Kaka Lodge at Kotare House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Kaka Lodge at Kotare House (subject to availability) that have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from Kaka Lodge at Kotare House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Kaka Lodge at Kotare House (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.