Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House

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8.8Excellent
(17 Ratings)
"A really nice place to stay. "
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8.8 / 10
Excellent(17 Ratings)

Apartment in Northland

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

This STUNNING fully self-contained Guest-Wing is located in one of the most historic buildings in the region: WHARE KURA the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House!

The decor is gorgeous and lavish - nicknamed "Ponsonby Chic" style of embracing the Victorian era with a funky edge ... a truly bespoke and roomy "apartment".

Amenities Include:
> Elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen
> Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer
> Fabulous mezzanine bedroom with Queen, and SofaBed (wide Single / small Double - may not be comfortable for tall adults)
> Small front-door deck porch with Table+Chairs
> Generous free parking
> Rural setting

WHARE KURA is a huge 150-yr-old School House, and this fully self-contained Guest-Wing (with its own entrance) is roughly one-quarter of the large historic building.

The decor is STUNNING and fabulous for a Single or Couple wanting quality accommodation in a truly bespoke and authentically unique setting.
Also with the SofaBed, this means the apartment can also accommodate two Singles, or Couple+Single, or Parents with 1-2 children.

LOCATION: POUTO PENINSULA by the KAIPARA HARBOUR
> 1-min to Superette in Te Kopuru
> 5-mins to Dargaville town
> 10-mins to Supermarket
> 10-mins to Glinks Gully Beach
> 20-mins to Baylys Beach
> 30-mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
> 1-Hour to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast

POINTS TO NOTE:
> Excellent discounts available here online for stays of 28+ nights.
> Nightly rate is based on two guests sharing the Queen Bed as a couple.
If two single guests require both the Queen and Sofa beds, then an additional one-off $50 Extra Bed fee is payable.
> For stays of 3-Months-plus, an additional standard Rental Hire form is required to be signed.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Microwave
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
No pets allowed
Kettle
Oven
Laundry services
Shower
Sofa bed
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Desk
Hairdryer
Fire extinguisher

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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(17 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
A really nice place to stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Just a great place to stay, clean tidy and well renovated. Hosts were great!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Classy and tasteful wing of the building done with period style touches.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Awesome place to stay. Tastefully decorated and unique history.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Elegant 1-Bdr self-contained Guest-Wing at the 150-year-old Aratapu School House?

We found 28 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and tv.


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