Kaka Lodge at Kotare House

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Sun Terrace and Garden: Kaka Lodge at Kotare House in Matakana offers a sun terrace and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the apartment. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and a laundry service. Additional facilities include an outdoor play area, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Modern Comforts: Each apartment includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Convenient Location: Located 97 km from Auckland Airport, the apartment is 9 km from Sculptureum and 48 km from Gibbs Farm. Highly rated by guests, the property welcomes pets.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ellen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything was lovely. The flat was so easy to be in and beautiful decorated with pieces of art. The views awesome. There was a lot of thought by the hosts in all the little things they have done or have available to make your stay great. Would...”
Keith
New Zealand New Zealand
“welcoming friendly and inlusive hosts with bonus art studio to view”
Daniela
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing, spacious property with absolutely peaceful surrounding. Lovely hosts. Well recommended.”
Lara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning views and facilities, kind and friendly couple that went the extra mile to make our visit perfect! Thank you so”
Mary
New Zealand New Zealand
“All of the breakfast food was excellent. A good range.”
Luyao
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very clean. Great facilities. Lots of board games, water sports gears etc. very nice cooking facility.”
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...”
Sarah-jane
New Zealand New Zealand
“Stunning property for our girls weekend escape. They loved the space & view to relax after our days activities. They even had robes on their beds! Thanks so much for having our group & making them feel special.”
Daniel
Germany Germany
“Lovely stay with two small kids at Kotare house. The hosts Alysn and Brian are super welcoming and we felt at home. The kids loved the garden and we enjoyed the spectacular views. Swimming in Anchor Bay nearby is just perfect.”
Kim
New Zealand New Zealand
“The bed was FANTASTIC - best ever in paid accomadation. Well done.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Alysn and Brian Midgelow-Marsden

10
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

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.