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Cheap & Cheerful 1-2 Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

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Avis voyageurs

8,6 sur 10
Excellent
2 chambres14 personnes

Équipements populaires

  • Parking sur place
  • Cuisine
  • Lave-linge
  • Climatisation
  • Terrasse en bois ou patio
  • Wi-Fi gratuit

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Dargaville, Northland
  • Place, Musée de Dargaville
    ‪8 min en voiture‬
  • Place, The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio
    ‪8 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Jardins Taha Awa
    ‪10 min en voiture‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪70 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

2 chambres (14 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 grand lit, 2 lits doubles et 6 lits superposés (1 place)

Chambre 2

2 lits 1 place

Salle de bain 1

Douche uniquement

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Jardin
Salle à manger
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À propos de cet hébergement

Cheap & Cheerful 1-2 Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House

Large self-contained "cheap & cheerful" [unrenovated] Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Old Aratapu School 5-10mins from Dargaville.

BEDROOMS
> 12-PERSON DORM ROOM: Huge upstairs main bedroom with Queen bed, 2 x Double-Single bunk-beds, and 2 x Single-Single bunk-beds
> SMALL ADJOINING TWIN ROOM: Small attic bedroom, up half a flight of stairs from the huge main Dorm Bedroom, with 2 x Single Beds (and the option of the beds being pushed together and made up as a makeshift "SuperKing" bed)

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:
> Spacious old open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge (including dishwasher)
> More seating in the old conservatory off the lounge, which leads out to a small terrace with outdoor seating (smoking permitted outside)
> Old Bathroom with Shower, Washing-machine & Tumble-dryer, and separate Toilet


IMPORTANT:
NOTE-1: The standard Nightly Rate is based on the first six guests sharing the 3 x Queen/Double beds in the huge main bedroom - but don't hesitate to ask for the costs on other bedding configuration options.
NOTE-2: The 4 x Top Single Bunk Beds have a 60kg weight restriction - so primarily suitable for children.


REMMINDER
This is cheap and cheerful [unrenovated] accommodation suitable for up to 14 guests for a night or two (remember there is just one toilet, and one shower), and it is ideal for, say, 2-8 guests for longer stays.


THIS ACCOMMODATION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FUSSY GUESTS desiring impeccable pristine accommodation - the decor is too old to provide an immaculate presentation! Please don't book this accommodation if you want fault-free perfection.


THIS ACCOMMODATION IS VERY SUITABLE FOR MID-LONGTERM "WORKER GROUPS" wanting space, simplicity and the ability to chillax - plus loads of parking.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR LONGER-TERM 'WORKER GROUP' STAYS:
When the reservation is for Worker Groups of several weeks/months, then a compulsory weekly Mini-Clean surcharge is payable to ensure a regular change of bed-sheets, and cleaning of the floors and bathroom. [Cost depends on the amount of Beds being used, but approx $70/week.]


LOCATION:
> 1-min drive to Diary in Te Kopuru
> 5-min drive to Dargaville
> 10-min drive to Glinks Gully Beach, and local Countdown supermarket
> 15-min drive to Baylys Beach
> 30-min drive to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour drive to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest.
> 1-Hour drive to Pouto Point


GUEST ACCESS:
The Guest Wing is fully self-contained with its own front entrance porch, its own ground-floor kitchen-dining-lounge-conservatory-terrace, and its own ground-floor bathroom-laundry with separate toilet.
Upstairs is one HUGE DORM bedroom accommodating up to a dozen guests, and one smaller attic Twin bedroom off the main Dorm Bedroom.
There is also a vast amount of free parking.


FINAL REMINDER:
REMINDER - THE PLACE IS OLD & UNRENOVATED!
The decor is dated and quirky and not ideal for anyone fussy.
PLEASE DON'T RESERVE THIS ACCOMMODATION if you require an impeccable place to stay - it is too old to be immaculate.
But this is a great place to stay if you want to chillax, in a spacious set-up with a good level of privacy and rural feel, and generous parking.

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Aratapu

Cet appartement vous donne rendez-vous à Aratapu, plus précisément en zone rurale. Vous aimez vous plonger dans la nature ? Les indispensables Jardins Taha Awa et The Landing se doivent de figurer sur votre parcours. Vous n'êtes pas non plus contre un petit bain de culture ? Les pragmatiques Musée de Dargaville et The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio sauront vous ravir ! Les amateurs de sport nautique de passage dans la région pourront tester la pêche, mais les environs ont également beaucoup à offrir si vous aimez les activités en plein air telles que les excursions écologiques et les balades en vélo.
Carte
Dargaville, Northland

À proximité

  • Musée de Dargaville - 8 min en voiture - 8.0 km
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 8 min en voiture - 9.1 km
  • Zizania Hand Made Papers - 9 min en voiture - 8.0 km
  • Jardins Taha Awa - 10 min en voiture - 10.9 km
  • Lacs Kai Iwi - 34 min en voiture - 53.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Merkabah Cafe Restaurant - ‬10 min en voiture
  • ‪Blah, Blah, Blah Café - ‬9 min en voiture
  • ‪D Town Indian Fusion Restaurant - ‬9 min en voiture
  • ‪Good Life Stores - ‬9 min en voiture
  • ‪Fast Foods Dargaville - ‬8 min en voiture

Avis

8,6

Excellent

Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 6 avis sur 9.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 1 avis sur 9.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 9.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 9.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 1 avis sur 9.

7,6/10

Propreté

9,8/10

Arrivée

9,0/10

Communication

9,4/10

Emplacement

9,4/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Lony S.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect spot

A truly lovely and cozy house, ideally suited for our family vacation.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2024
Réponse de VrboOwner le 26 août 2024
Thank you for booking to stay at the 150-yr-old WHARE KURA Aratapu School House - one of the oldest functioning buildings in the Kaipara. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay in this roomy "cheap & cheerful" Guest-Wing.
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Dion M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Best description on book a bach. And cheap and cheeeful doesnt mean bad! Its a nice homely place and the extra room due to the size means no cabin fever or tripping over each other.
Séjour de 18 nuits en août 2025
Réponse de VrboOwner le 2 sept. 2025
Thanks Dion for booking so many stays at our roomy "cheap & cheerful" (dated decor) guest-wing - it's been an absolute pleasure to have you as guests.
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm S.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wharekure Aratapu

Nice area, lots to see. We toured around the north island and visited lots of historic and current events and entertainment. Our hosts were available when we needed help and not in our face when we did not. It was a wonderful time and I recommend the place for a nice stay.
Séjour de 91 nuits en novembre 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 26 août 2024
We were delighted to host Malcolm for their three-month stay - lovely people.
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Our stay during the Northland field days event

She's a little gem. She may have been the oldest place we have ever stayed in but she sure was the cleanest! The linen was fresh and clean. Ample parking space for our food trucks. fast and friendly communication throughout. Thank you for having us. We will back again next year.
Séjour de 5 nuits en février 2025
Réponse de VrboOwner le 22 sept. 2025
Thank you so much John for your stay at WHARE KURA - the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House - we're so rapt you loved the Guest-Wing. We look forward to seeing you again.
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Serene and peaceful

Thank you for being our first home in New Zealand. The old school house was a perfect fit for my family. Enough space for everyone to have a place to call theirs. And the peaceful location not far from town was welcoming. Not far from TK or Dargaville, made for a nice first home. Thank you for having us.
Séjour de 74 nuits en octobre 2024
Réponse de VrboOwner le 5 janv. 2025
Thank you Sarah and her daughters for choosing our Whare Kura 150-yr-old Aratapu School House "cheap & cheerful" guest-wing as your NZ home for your first four months in Aotearoa! 🇳🇿
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Dhivian G.

Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Cheap and cheerful with all the necessities

Exactly as described, this house is somewhere to stay if you're not looking for anything high-end. The beds are comfortable and clean, the kitchen has everything you need to cook (I appreciated the pots and pans without the teflon coating), the washing machine and dryer worked fine and the internet and TV worked fine. There was lots of dust and cobwebs and a few spiders, but that's what you'd expect of an old schoolhouse.The location, 10 minutes drive south of Dargaville suited us well and the property manager was responsive and helpful. Thanks for a great stay!
Séjour de 18 nuits en juin 2025
Réponse de VrboOwner le 22 juil. 2025
Thank you Dhivian for your response to staying in this roomy "cheap & cheerful" unrenovated Guest-Wing. With your long stay, we're guessing your comment about cobwebs/dust/spiders related to during your stay in this 150-yr-old building in a rural location - not what you encountered on arrival as the Cleaner is quite particular that everything is spic and span. :)
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Jaime R.

Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Basic and quaint

As expected and as described. Sheets were clean and accomodation was tidy. Could have been a little cleaner (inside the fridge and the toilet smelt a bit) Gorgeous view to wake up to from the upstairs room! Suited our needs for the weekend
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 27 mars 2023
Thank you Jaime - we will advise the cleaner about your comments regarding the fridge and toilet - no-one has made those comments before. But glad you enjoyed this "cheap & cheerful" accommodation.
Avis vérifié

6/10 Satisfaisant

Gwenda J.

Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement

Real potential

The Wharekura “ pre-reno” apartment we stayed at was marred by 3 of the 4 elements of the stove not working properly, the oven wouldn’t go. There appeared to be no smoke detectors although the owners reassured me later that they were there. The shower doors were hard to close. Like much inside the apartment, the wiring looked dodgy and as old as the building. The stairs to the room were uneven. I contacted Kathy after we left. In hind sight, I should have done so sooner and given them the opportunity to remedy the faults as she seemed happy to do. Moral of the story ...you get what you pay for??
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 3 août 2023
Thank you for booking to stay at the iconic 150-yr-old WHARE KURA Old Aratapu School House guest-wing, where you paid $30pp/night for what is advertised as pre-renovation "cheap & cheerful" accom. We are sad you had problems during your stay that you didn't contact us about at the time which we could have remedied for you, like showing you how to use the stove's oven (that works fine) and pointing out the smoke-detectors. Both the electrical wiring and internal stairs are 50 years old, and although not aesthetically pretty, neither are unsafe. And yes, you are right that the shower door can be a little bit sticky sometimes. We absolutely don't market this accommodation as anything other than cheap, and ideally cheerful, so we are very disappointed you were so very disappointed, but we only wish you the very best going forward.
Avis vérifié

2/10 Horrible

Dion M.

Les points forts : Arrivée, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Les points faibles : Propreté et communication
Séjour de 6 nuits en septembre 2025
Réponse de VrboOwner le 19 sept. 2025
We are genuinely disappointed to receive this 1-star review, particularly after hosting this couple for nearly ten weeks at WHARE KURA 150yr-old Aratapu School House. During their stay, they continually extended their dates, including leaving us three separate 5-star reviews, describing our property as “awesome,” “classy and tasteful,” and “a nice homely place.” It is regrettable that their final feedback does not reflect the very positive experiences they themselves had previously shared. When moving between guest-wings at the property, our lovely cleaner assisted them and later reported being asked to move bedding for their adult son and to prepare a second bedroom, even though their reservation was only for one couple. When our Admin sought clarification, this was denied, which caused some tension. They then overstayed their booking due to their own mix-up with their dates, but despite the disruption our team rapidly worked "a miracle" to rearrange guest schedules to ensure they were still accommodated. On departure, however, the property was left in a condition that required a higher than usual level of cleaning, and the cleaner needed to get in another pair of hands to assist her moving furniture back into its correct positions. After such a long stay, during which time we did our very best to be accommodating and flexible, it saddens us that the experience ended this way. We remain committed to offering welcoming, well-cared-for Guest-Wings for all of our guests.
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