Monthly Rentals in Te Araroa

We just loved it. The cottage was like a home away from home…even came with a cat visit. Hosts were awesome, we would have loved to stay longer. Cottage was really well equipped, too. Can highly recommend and hope we will make it back one day.

Sheldrake BnB is a very comfortable cottage set in beautiful bushland. So nice to be greeted by birdsong in the morning! The fully equiped kitchen made it easy to self cater. Hosts supplied a nice variety of local fruit and breakfast supplies. I did get some wet weather but the cottage was a nice place to relax in. There is a good selection of books, jigsaw puzzels and strong internet. Kathy and Terry were wonderful hosts who made me feel very welcome during my stay!

This was an absolute bucket list tick, to stay in a 100 year old place that once served generations of the local community. The hosts had restored and captured in time the essence of moments long gone. We arrived to fresh flowers in every room, a sweet slice waiting on the table, a fireplace warming the house, there was also tea & coffee options, fresh bread, butter, milk & cereal choices. At night we could hear the ocean waves and the rest well the peacefulness of being in a rural setting. Everyone waved and smiled. Freshly baked famous paua pies were a few minutes walk. My children felt like they had moved into a museum filled with treasure troves of long ago. No need for a tv when they had a cupboard of games & activities to play with. A memorable stay like no other.

GB’s Barn is right opposite the ocean and has a picturesque outlook from all rooms. It is like a ‘home away from home’ with everything you could need. The home is very clean and comfy. Host met us and explained everything and then left us in privacy. They are right nearby if you need anything.