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Nature's Lap

Cabin in Te Arai with kitchen

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Property grounds - Nature's Lap (Te Arai)
Escape to a peaceful retreat at this fully insulated cabin, where the sounds of nature and farm animals will lull you into relaxation. With a communal kitchen shared with another cabin, enjoy cooking up meals while surrounded by sheep, donkeys and hens on this charming lifestyle block.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nature's Lap

Fully insulated cabin with 2 queen beds . Can accommodate 4 adults. Has a communal kitchen shared with another similar cabin.
This is on a small lifestyle block and has a few animals on the farm. Sheep, Donkeys and a few hens.
20 minute drive to Mangawhai Heads beautiful white sand beach and chocolate factory. Weekend farmers market on Saturday at Mangawhai.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 108 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No footwear inside the cabins.
Parking outside the fence.
No entry into the paddock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under 2 to be strictly monitored

Events

No events allowed
Ask owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Ask owner
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Nature's Lap Cabin
Nature's Lap Te Arai
Nature's Lap Cabin Te Arai

About the area

Map
Te Arai, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Te Hana Reserve - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mangawhai Village Market - 21 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Mangawhai Museum - 24 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk - 28 min drive - 28.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangawhai Tavern - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bennetts Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Nonna Italian Bakery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪bks sushi kaiwaka - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Cakery - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature's Lap pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nature's Lap?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Nature's Lap?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Nature's Lap located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Te Hana Reserve, Mangawhai Public Library and Mangawhai Village Market. Te Arai Reserve is 12 mi (19.3 km) away.

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Nature's Lap Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely hosts

Fun ... lots of animals around, easy parking. (Not wheelchair accessible for those that need this which we didn't )
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Anu was lovely and very helpful host. We all felt very comfortable and welcomed. The cabin had everything we needed. Was very tidy and amaculate. Great location! 100% highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very friendly People , We shall definitely visit again.

Beautiful view outside ,Totally different experience . Much Much better than expensive hotels. This is nest in Jungle. I love this place ,definitely visit again and don't forget to take picture with Moses family.