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River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location

Waipapa accommodation with kitchen

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A wooden deck with a barbecue grill, a black fence, and a well-lit outdoor area.
A living room with a white leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a Christmas tree.
A single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and palm trees.
A well-maintained garden with a grassy lawn, a palm tree, and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a gas stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Waipapa, Kerikeri, NORTHLAND
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wharepuke Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Parrot Place
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Waipapa

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cottage, you'll find Marty's Golf Range and Rainbow Falls. Fairy Pools and Wharepuke Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marty's Golf Range - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Wharepuke Falls - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • The Parrot Place - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Honey House Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pipsqueak Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place or couples retreat. Gorgeous surroundings with our friendly ducks roaming the property. View the gorgeous river and feed the ducks if you so desire. This 3-bedroom cottage can accommodate 6 people. We have 2 x Queen size beds and 2 x single beds. Portable cot available. fully functional kitchen/Shower and outdoor seating to take in the view. The property is on 2 1/2 acres and the River is on our property. No river views from the Cottage. All children must be accompanied by an adult when viewing the river. Great spot for picnics or relaxing. No swimming in the River, our eels are huge :) We also provide a Nespresso Coffee Machine, salt, pepper, oil, Milk, tea, coffee and sugar.

Smart TV with Netflix and Wi-Fi. Sky TV, Samsung washing machine and dryer combo. Outdoor furniture and bbq. 8mins to the Kerikeri Township.

Cooking with strong odours is prohibited in our cottage at all times, we have a BBQ outside when cooking with curries and spices.
We have parking at the front of the Airbnb for your convenience. Room for a boat. There is no car cleaning or boat cleaning on our premises as we are on tank water. Thank you.

Please get in touch with us if you wish to stay longer ie: Building a house or Corporate.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
River Duck Of Islands Retreat
River Duck Cottage - Bay of Islands Retreat Cottage
River Duck Cottage - Bay of Islands Retreat Waipapa
River Duck Cottage - Bay of Islands Retreat Cottage Waipapa

Frequently asked questions

How close is River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location to the airport?

This cottage is 6.6 mi (9-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location to the beach?

This cottage is 9.5 mi (21-min drive) from Tapuaetahi Beach and 17.1 mi (31-min drive) from Matauri Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location to downtown Waipapa?

This cottage is 1.2 mi away from Waipapa.

River Duck Cottage - Kerikeri - Peaceful Location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

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

Highly recommend!! Hosts were so nice to us and nothing was a problem.

Great place to stay, highly recommend it to all.
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace V.

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

Great stay

Great very clean tidy warm house perfect stay for our family, also kids loved the eels
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is beautiful, so quiet and peaceful. The hosts were lovely and generous. The only downside is we did not book for longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peveline O.

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

Lovely property

Great place to stay. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was very tidy and well furnished with cookware, etc. Beautiful rural setting, very peaceful and wonderful to relax. Friendly hosts who made us feel right at home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Lovely cottage!

Very friendly and helpful couple.Lovely cottage in a quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms. Nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

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

A hidden gem - Fantastic property in a beautiful location

Really wonderful place to stay, very peaceful and well thought out. They provide everything you could need, and more, and clearly care about their guests requirements. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, or to recommend to friends & family for future visits. Thankyou so much for a lovely few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brendon m.

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

A beautiful place

One of the best baches we have stayed in. It had everything you need to have a comfortable stay (check the cupboards) and was fenced which was great for letting the kids run around. The house and the location are even better than in the photos
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

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

Duck River Cottage

Our time at Duck River was lovely. The grounds were beautiful and the cottage was neat, clean with all essential amenities. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Waipapa

House was perfect for our staff while working at Waipapa. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 46 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Llama farm experience

The location and access is excellent. The hosts were very helpful. We will definitely look at staying again when we usually head north in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Six days in Kerikeri

Great property. V comfortable and well set up. Easy access to other parts of Bay of Islands. Lots to see and do although some places still limited post cyclone. Thank you Nicole and Jim!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitesh P.

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

Perfectly presented House in a quiet spot

The house was presented immaculately and the owners were just great to deal with. We were on a boys golf trip and the four beds accommodated us well. The property is situated in a really nice quiet area. The house had everything we needed including a nice clean bbq and sky sports. This house is perfect for any group of 4 and I would highly recommend it. We really enjoyed our time there and look forward to coming back again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya M.

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

Easter weekend stay

Great location, very clean with all necessary amenities. Very quiet and serene. We really enjoyed our stay. Nice space for those with smaller kids as it’s all fenced off and has a cute pond nearby. Only thing I’d add is more dining chairs as there’s only 4 and we were a family of 6 so couldn’t really sit together and didn’t want to use the couches as they are white. This is more of a nice to have and not a criticism. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Peaceful & well-appointed

Our family really enjoyed our stay! The location is very peaceful and has a lovely outlook. Only a few minutes from Kerikeri itself. Everything was as pictured - modern and tidy. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam L.

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

Lovely place

We had a lovely relaxing stay at Duck cottage in Waipapa. Everything was clean and beautiful The beds were extremely comfortable Lots of special touches Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

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

Nothing more required

This was a great place to be our base for Kerikeri & its beautiful surroundings, I would definitely recommend this to others. The house was warm, and comfortable and had lots of mod cons. Just the right size for a family of four, on lovely grounds. We even picked grapefruit on our last day! Thanks for being such great hosts Nicole & Jim.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Highly recommend

Lovely property, well maintained, comfortable and had everything we needed. Our girls (4 and 7) loved the grassy area and watching the bunnies out the window. Waipapa has a lot to offer, but also Kerikeri a short drive away. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynette A.

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

Perfect family stay

Lovely place to stay for our family Christmas in Kerikeri. Perfect for our family, a home away from home with lots of added extras. Nice peaceful location in a relaxing setting. Very friendly hosts, with great communication. Thanks Jim and Nicole, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021