About this property

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Spacious Accommodation: Mission Retreat in Kerikeri offers a spacious holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a fully equipped kitchenette, air-conditioning, and a private entrance. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The outdoor seating area and picnic spot provide relaxing spaces, while the free WiFi ensures connectivity. Convenient Location: Located 8 km from Bay of Islands Airport, Mission Retreat is a short walk from Kemp House and Stone Store. Nearby attractions include Haruru Falls (21 km) and Waitangi Treaty Grounds (28 km). Guest Favorites: Visitors highly rate the garden, swimming pool, and friendly host, making Mission Retreat a preferred choice for holidaymakers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vicki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfy beds and ample bedding. Good communication with owners. Lovely to experience the quiet, and surrounding garden and trees.
  • Chris
    France France
    A lovely setting and very comfortable accommodation. It would have been stunning in sunny weather.
  • Singh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The best host very Hospitable, the place is absolutely spotless
  • Gerry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very friendly and helpful hosts. Couldn't have been better. Great pool to cool off on a hot day. Great quiet location, walking distance to Stone Store and short driving distance to town.
  • Sandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything about this place is gorgeous. Honestly, it is a standout in terms of accommodation and very good value for money. My family loved it here. Very peaceful and such a lovely host family that look after their guests.
  • Barbara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We liked almost everything. Comfortable, good location for us to see the sights. Relaxing, quiet atmosphere. Very pleasant & helpful hosts. Very homely interior. Everything we needed in the house.
  • Cherree
    Australia Australia
    Marianne met us in the rain to show us in. Her local knowledge & generosity of spirit made our stay very special. The facilities were very comfortable & very clean. The beds were really comfortable. Even though Marianne, Glenn & their family were...
  • Gareth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location, so relaxing, spacious well kept property and gardens. Superb self contained rooms, comfortable furniture and beds.
  • Tankhokianga
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This place was a hidden gem💎 great host, great space and great value for money. Easy check in, and easy access. Great parking and comfortable beds👌 There was a pool (we didn't swim) but during the summer it would be awesome. Highly recommend
  • Madeline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming, good atmosphere, comfortable and clean. A really good experience.

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 Marianne Davies

9.9
Host review score
Marianne Davies
This is typically what our guests say; “Fabulous Location and just how much room there was, it truly was value for money” Krissy, New Zealand “How beautiful and serene the property was. The hosts were amazing and considerate. The kids absolutely loved it. They hung out on the lawn and discovered the garden. Our stay was way too short.” Hiba, New Zealand This apartment is spacious and sleeps 6 people comfortably. What guests absolutely love is the spacious light, airy apartment. The garden offers a perfect place to sit and relax and simply enjoy the peaceful nature. Enjoy a cappuccino, listen to the birdsong and soak up the sunrays on your private verandah or under a shady tree. The accommodation has 1 large space, which consists of 1 queen bed and 2 single trundle beds - suitable for children. There is a separate bedroom with a queen bed - ideal for business colleagues requiring separate rooms. There is a kitchenette for light cooking which has a microwave, air fryer, small ceramic cooktop, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, expresso maker and kettle. Tea and coffee are available in your kitchenette. No conventional oven is available. A separate TV area with large comfortable sofa and a 65 inch TV with Netflix, Disney Channels etc. . We can supply a BBQ on request for your use. The apartment has excellent indoor/outdoor living. There is a sunroom for you to sit and watch the birdlife. You have a separate entrance to your apartment. There is a trampoline and swing for your children to enjoy. A beautiful pool is situated in the garden for your use. The bathroom is 1 small room with toilet, wash basin and shower.
We love to host and make you feel welcomed. Our home is 2 storied. We live upstairs and the guest wing accommodation is situated on the ground floor. We are all totally private from you. You have your own living and outdoor space, but of course during the summer months you will be sharing the pool with others. If there is anything you need in particular, please ask. We are open to feedback and making your stay as comfortable as possible. If you need more towels or need to borrow a rice cooker or air fryer please just ask. We trust you will have an enjoyable stay.we have had several guests return. See you soon!
We are a short 10-15 min walk from historic Stone Store. There are several walks to explore along meandering rivers. We live in a peaceful neighborhood. We are 5-10 mins drive to town for your shopping needs. There are many opportunities for water sports and fishing in the Bay of Islands. Explore the vineyards in the surrounding area. Plenty of cafes and restaurants close by so you won't go hungry.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Mission Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 24
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When professional colleagues are staying together, two rooms will need to be booked by selecting 2 guests as the base rate and a third adult to open the extra bedroom.

We would like guests to show photo identification on arrival.

Please inform Mission Retreat 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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