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Cheap & Cheerful 1-2 Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House
Apartment in Aratapu with kitchen and patio
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Experience the simple charm of a 150-yr-old historic building in the Kaipara on the Kauri Coast at this Guest-Wing. Enjoy a rural outlook from your private porch entry, unwind in the conservatory with its small outside terrace, or relax in your own kitchen-dining-lounge. With loads of free parking and proximity to Dargaville and Glinks Gully Beach.
Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire apartment
2 bedroomsSleeps 18140 sq m
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The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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About this property
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Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
THE OLD Aratapu School House Aratapu
THE OLD Aratapu School House Apartment
THE OLD Aratapu School House Apartment Aratapu
About the area
Located in Aratapu, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and The Landing, while Dargaville Museum and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

Dargaville, Northland
What's nearby
- Dargaville Museum - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
- The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
- Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
- Zizania Hand Made Papers - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
- Kai Iwi Lakes - 31 min drive - 53.2 km
Restaurants
- D Town Indian Fusion Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Fast Foods Dargaville - 8 min drive
- Blah, Blah, Blah Café - 9 min drive
- Northern Wairoa Hotel Dargaville - 9 min drive
- Jo's - 10 min drive
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Cheap & Cheerful 1-2 Bdr roomy Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.4
Location
Reviews
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lony S.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Lony S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dhivian G.
21 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheap and cheerful with all the necessities
Dhivian G.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
John H.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay during the Northland field days event
John H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and peaceful
Sarah C.
Stayed 74 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Malcolm S.
4 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wharekure Aratapu
Malcolm S.
Stayed 91 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Jaime R.
26 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basic and quaint
Jaime R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Gwenda J.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Real potential
Gwenda J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Dion M.
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Dion M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025








