Escape to the tranquil MoonShine Cottage, crafted from New Zealand-grown timber and perfect for families or business travelers. Unwind in the private deck with mood lighting, BBQ facilities, and Smart TV with Netflix. Enjoy a rejuvenating spa bath or take a dip in Relax a Lodge's swimming pool amidst friendly farm animals.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Relax a Lodge MoonShine 2 Bedroom Cottage: farm animals, pool, organic orchard!
This charming very private two bedroom cottage is perfect for families and business travellers alike. It is warm in winter and cool in summer due to its double glazing and full insulation. It is uniquely designed and handcrafted from New Zealand grown timber. It has a large open plan living and dining area, new fully equipped kitchen, newly redone bathroom with spa bath and separate shower. Each bedroom is equipped with a super king size bed which can be transformed into twin beds. For some extra comfort our MoonShine Cottage is equipped with fly screens, heat pump, Smart TV with Netflix, DVD, Hairdryer, BBQ and outside furniture on the private deck, Mood lighting, free fiber wifi, tea/coffee and other amenities. Quality linen and towels are provided.
Relax a Lodge other facilities include:
* Herb garden and plenty of fruit trees * Swimming Pool * Friendly Farm Animals * Card Phones * Washing Machine/Dryer * Free Airport Transfers * Pick up from town (conditions apply) * Free Parking * Free Bicycle hire and Parking * Iron/Ironing Board * Tours Desk * Luggage Storage * Guest rates for activities in the Bay of Islands * Weekly rates available (conditions apply) * Pets welcome with prior approval Special conditions: - Smoking allowed outside only - Pets allowed with prior approval
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Netflix
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Streaming services
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Bicycles
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours 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)
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
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
About the area
Located in Kerikeri, this cottage is in a rural area. Te Waimate Mission House and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop. Travelling with kids? Consider The Parrot Place and Action World. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Kerikeri travel guide
Does Relax a Lodge MoonShine 2 Bedroom Cottage: farm animals, pool, organic orchard! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Relax a Lodge MoonShine 2 Bedroom Cottage: farm animals, pool, organic orchard! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Relax a Lodge MoonShine 2 Bedroom Cottage: farm animals, pool, organic orchard!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relax a Lodge MoonShine 2 Bedroom Cottage: farm animals, pool, organic orchard!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relax a Lodge MoonShine 2 Bedroom Cottage: farm animals, pool, organic orchard!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relax a Lodge MoonShine 2 Bedroom Cottage: farm animals, pool, organic orchard! located?
This family-friendly Kerikeri cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Marsden Estate, Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop. The Old Packhouse Market and Cottle Hill Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Relax a Lodge MoonShine 2 Bedroom Cottage: farm animals, pool, organic orchard! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We had completed a tour of Northland with the NZ Triumph Stag Club and had 3 nights at Relax a Lodge. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, our cottage was perfect for 4 adults, was clean with everything you could need. The mandarins and oranges provided were delicious.
Sue T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
9 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the property and location, loved that it was a working farm, wished there was a washer/dryer in the cabin👍
We had a fabulous stay at Claes’s property. The photos don’t do it justice. Really magical property, organic citrus orchard, salt water pool, kune kune pigs who sit on command to be fed, a friendly dog for kids to play fetch with and free range chickens. Well appointed cabin with really thoughtful features like quality bedding, Double glazing, a spa bathtub, well stocked kitchen etc. we all felt welcome and so comfortable and a great location to explore from. Call Claes to chat before booking as he has so many options available
Megan K.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anjana K.
26 Mar 2019
Great location, great host and great batch...!!
Location: Perfect for up north vacation. 5min drive to coundown/new world, restaurants and shops. Almost in the main highway, but no vehicle sounds at all. Easy to find, plenty of parking.
Host: Very friendly, great communication and thinking from guest's side.
Bach: Surrounded by lots of orange/mandarine trees. Bach has everything a small family needs. It's super clean and super detailed. Double glazed windows and heat pump keeps the inside warm. Kitchen is fully equipped and functional. Bedrooms are lovely and comfortable.
Value for money: Definitely worth every cent.
Recommendation: Highly recommended and will come back again for sure.
Friendly host with great, quick communication. Very clean. Only 5 min drive to Kerikeri. Great for kids as there is space to run around and pigs to feed! Great stay, thankyou!
Beautiful cottage. Had all the necessities for our little family. Was in prestine condition so you deffinately get value for your money. Would highly recommend to everyone. We will deffinately be back.
Amanda B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
27 Apr 2018
Such a great cottage and a lovely spot!
Such a great cottage and a lovely spot! Thank you!
Mark W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Flo R.
1 Nov 2017
A truly rural aspect but close to all amenities, we will be back!
A truly rural aspect but close to all amenities, we will be back!
Flo R.
Archival
8/10 Good
Rebecca K.
24 Oct 2017
Great location.
Great location. We loved the animals and the delicious fruit!
Rebecca K.
Archival
8/10 Good
20 Sept 2017
We loved the unique experience staying amongst the orange trees and away from noise of the road/town
We loved the unique experience staying amongst the orange trees and away from noise of the road/town. Lovely and warm plus comfortable accommodation. We will happily return to stay again soon :) Thanks so much for having us!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
7 Sept 2017
Cottage is located right in an orange groove.
Cottage is located right in an orange groove...beautiful. Cottage was clean and cozy. Kitchen is well equiped and bathroom was clean and modern. My daughter loved it when the dog Nika would come to the front door looking for her every morning. She also loved feeding the very gentle and friendly pigs. We had a fantastic stay at this property!
Archival
8/10 Good
22 Aug 2017
Close to Kerikeri and 5 minutes from our destination, the skate rink, this was the perfect spot.
Close to Kerikeri and 5 minutes from our destination, the skate rink, this was the perfect spot. Set in beautiful orchard land te cottage is spacious and suited our family of four plus small dog perfectly. The stars at night were a special treat, not something seen so clearly often by us city folk.
Archival
8/10 Good
17 Apr 2017
Great spot, internet is fast and the people are friendly.
Great spot, internet is fast and the people are friendly. Thanks.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
26 Jan 2017
Wonderful little cottage tucked away in an orange orchard.
Wonderful little cottage tucked away in an orange orchard. We had a wonderful relaxing stay; the BBQ was very useful to have; the pool was very refreshing; the fresh fruit was both delicious and extremely convenient! Would recommend.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
1 Oct 2016
As above!
As above! Amazing!! Thanks
Archival
10/10 Excellent
9 Jun 2016
Nice, tidy, warm cottage.
Nice, tidy, warm cottage. Very peaceful and quiet location which is not too far from Keri Keri city. Would definitely return in the future
Archival
10/10 Excellent
3 Jun 2016
Fantastic spot.
Fantastic spot. Perfect for our family of 4. Private, safe, very clean, very comfortable, animals to play with, friendly hosts. Couldn't have asked for more - thanks so much
Archival
10/10 Excellent
27 May 2016
Awesome location just on edge of Kerikeri.
Awesome location just on edge of Kerikeri. Loved the little cottage, warm, modern and cosy. Great to be able to bring our dog with us too and sample the delicious oranges from the orchard that surrounds the cottage. Spa bath great too! :-)
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 Apr 2016
good price; super super clean; convenient location;.
good price; super super clean; convenient location;........... airy and bright and very, very comfortable too!