MAGIC COTTAGE - romantic riverside retreat, BAY OF ISLANDS

Kerikeri, Northland
$239 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

*ROMANTIC RETREAT!*

VOTED ONE OF THE TOP 10 LUXURY LODGES in NZ, Magic Cottage is a beautiful and secluded riverside retreat offering romantic self-catering accommodation amid 5 acres of sub-tropical gardens. Perched on the banks of the Takou River, just upstream from Takou Bay, Magic Cottage is the ultimate romantic retreat. “…a place of absolute, blessed escape…” NZ Herald on Sunday.

PERFECT HONEYMOON DESTINATION! Hidden from view this studio cottagefeatures a romantic outdoor claw foot bath on the deck overlooking the river; stunning views across the water; an absolute waterfront location; complete seclusion; a super king bed and luxurious bed linen; fresh flowers, magazines and books; kayaks, canoes and fishing; private boathouse and jetty, secluded swimming spots, glow worms and 150 acres of pristine native bush, pasture and river front to explore.

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT! Peace, seclusion and tranquility abound - a beautiful private river frontage; 150 acres of organic farmland with marked walks along the river bank, through native bush and pastures to secluded swimming and picnic spots; magical glow worms; 5 acres of beautiful sub-tropical gardens to wander and explore; our private jetty and boat house with free kayaks, canoes and fishing rods; and last but not least, access to the beautiful deserted sandy beaches at Takou Bay a short paddle or drive downstream.

IDEAL LOCATION! Magic Cottage is centrally located to explore the wider Bay of Islands and Far North, yet hidden away from the hustle and bustle amid 150 acres of organic pasture, native bush and river frontage. Enjoy the flourishing birdlife; wander enchanted gardens and riverside walks; paddle to Takou Bay; relax, refresh and romance in the claw foot bath – or bask in the bliss of doing absolutely nothing.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay
Public Holidays, Christmas and; New Year extended minimum stays (enquire for details).
Not suitable for children
No Smoking

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Composting Comprehensive Food Waste Policy Property Does Not Allow Children Recycling Some Profits Reinvested In Community And Sustainability Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Massages
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Dutch English French German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Farming Classes Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Victoria V.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    Lovely location.Relaxing .Friendly host

  • Thomas W.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2024

    Stayed Apr 24, 2024

    Magic cottage is true to its name - absolutely magic.

  • Carlos d.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2024

    Stayed Jan 25, 2024

    Awesome ?

  • meri t.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 29, 2023

    Such a fabulous location. We loved every minute of our stay. The perfect place to unwind and take a step back from life. I particularly liked being so close to the water.

  • Melinda B.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2023

    Stayed Dec 17, 2023

    Stunning spot - easily the best place we have stayed for a romantic getaway

  • Quinton B.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2023

    Stayed Mar 9, 2023

    The photos on website doesn't do the location justice is the experience are far better. Anna's response to my messages on the website and the information that I requested was more than expected and responses within a day if not the same day.

  • Anna C.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2022

    Stayed Oct 21, 2022

    We stayed for the long weekend clean and tidy place with beautiful environment and eco friendly and so romantic. The place is right beside the river so it’s private you can hear birds singing see the fish and eels, perfect getaways from the business of the city.

  • Matthew B.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2022

    Stayed Jul 29, 2022

    The name says it all - what a great place to visit for some time to unwind.

  • hadley B.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2022

    Stayed Jul 9, 2022

    Beautiful location, tranquil, relaxing. Bath on the river was stunning! Cozy and comfortable. Suggestions: make it clear on the website that there is no phone reception, or wifi to allow guests to prepare and down load movies and music if they wish. Washing facilities were out of order (wasn’t a problem on this visit) and photo of riverside hot tub a bit miss leading. Excellent stay, very enjoyable, would recommended to others.

  • Jade W.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2022

    Stayed Jun 24, 2022

    Nice secluded area. Great place to get away from technology and to reconnect with partner with no outside distractions

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$239+
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