Idyllic Holiday Cottage with Coastal Views near East Cape, New Zealand

Cottage in Gisborne, North Island

2 guests • 2 beds

This beautiful holiday cottage is the perfect place for couples or families to really get away from it all. Set between Te Araroa and Hicks Bay in New Zealand, there is space for four guests. From the rental, guests have stunning views of the coast, and there is an abundance of wildlife in this secluded spot. Guests can visit the East Cape Lighthouse, which is one of the most easterly points on earth.

There is one bedroom with a queen-size bed and the room is nicely decorated and extremely homey. There is a second twin room with an ensuite bathroom in the main house should guests need the extra space. From the bedroom, guests can enjoy the views through the large windows that also offer lots of natural light. There is a small kitchenette area with a sink and a microwave for guests to use. The hosts provide breakfast and dinner can be arranged upon request.

The cottage is surrounded by the beautiful garden and wildlife of this unique location. With cows grazing in nearby fields and the paradise ducks that raise their families on the site's pond, guests can really enjoy the sense of seclusion and nature here. This is an idyllic place to indulge in some coastal activities and to explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world.

This beautiful cottage has a lovely flower-growing area where the hosts produce protea and leucadendron for the cut flower market. Guests can take a short walk to admire the wildlife here. The hens on the property produce eggs that the hosts use to prepare breakfast for guests every day, and guests can also organize dinner through the hosts via prior arrangement. The cottage is entirely self-contained giving guests as much privacy as they want throughout their stay. There is a television with Sky in case of a rainy day, or for a movie night. Wi-Fi is also available.

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Features and services

Beds

  • 1 Queen-size bed

  • single-bed

    1 Twin/Single bed

Most popular features

  • Breakfast included

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Microwave

  • Wildlife watching

  • Water sports

  • Bathroom

  • Parking

  • Deck/Patio

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Surfing

  • Supermarket

  • Shower

  • Cooking basics

  • Television

  • Yoga

  • table

    Dining table

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Where you will stay

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Gisborne, North Island

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Scenic views
This stunning cottage, set above the beautiful coastline on the eastern shore between Te Araroa and Hicks Bay, is surrounded by wildlife. The property has an abundance of beautiful Puriri trees. With cattle grazing nearby and paradise ducks that have made the rental's pond their home, guests will truly feel as though they have got away from it all. The hens that live on site provide plenty of fresh eggs for breakfast. Guests can see the incredible panoramic views of the beautiful coastline from the bedroom, or head down to the beach. It is reachable by either a 35-minute walk or a mere five-minute drive. Hicks Bay Wharf is only a short drive away and it is the ideal spot to get in some fishing. There some spectacular views of the rugged Pacific Ocean from here as well. 35 kilometers away, guests can visit the East Cape Lighthouse. This is one of the most easterly points in the world, where the sun first touches mainland New Zealand. After a vacation in this truly unique and supremely beautiful region of New Zealand, guests can really boast that they have been to the end of the world and back again.
Activities near Gisborne
  • Swimming

  • Water sports

  • Surfing

  • Biking

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • surf-board

    Stand-up paddleboarding

  • Fishing

  • Boating/Sailing

  • Meditation

  • Yoga

  • Wildlife watching

  • Golfing

As well as the stunning beaches and fishing areas so close to the rental, there are so many activities that guests can have a go at while they stay here. Guests can head out to the sacred mountain of Hikurangi. At the top of the trail, guests will have unsurpassed views of the surrounding countryside, and get the chance to see the Maori shrine atop the mountain. Visitors should get in touch with the organizers to find out about visiting hours. At Tairāwhiti Gisborne, guests can have the true New Zealand experience with numerous activities to try. Here, there are various outdoor adventures to be had, such as surfing, fishing, hunting, and even air tours over the bay area. There are also numerous museums and galleries to explore as well. Similarly, in Ōpōtiki, guests can indulge in numerous outdoor activities. As well as fishing, hunting, kayaking, and golfing in Ōpōtiki, visitors will find Motu Trails who organize numerous biking adventures over different trails of varying difficulty and length. At the nearby East Cape Manuka facility, guests can learn about the production of manuka honey, oil, and tea. In the facilities cafe or native garden, guests can also enjoy an espresso, a fresh fruit smoothie, a natural ice cream, or a range of other tasty snacks. The company's own products, as well as many other wonderful natural health and skin care products, are also available for sale.
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Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: Flexible

  • Check-out: Flexible

House rules

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • No events

Cancellation policy

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Additional info

While this is a one-bedroom rental, a twin room is available in the main house. Guests should inquire with the hosts at the time of booking if they would like the extra room.
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