Magic Cottage , $220 - $220

Perched on the banks of the Takou River with stunning estuary views, Magic Cottage is the ultimate romantic retreat. If you had ever wanted to escape stress, noise and pollution, Magic Cottage provides the answer. "...a place of absolute, blessed escape..." NZ Herald on Sunday

Voted one of the Top Ten Luxury Lodges in NZ by XtraMSN, Magic Cottage is a beautiful and secluded riverside hideaway offering boutique self-catering accommodation amidst 5 acres of mature sub-tropical gardens. On the banks of the Takou River hidden by pohutakawa trees, just upstream from Takou Bay, Magic Cottage provides total privacy and seclusion.

Perched beside the river, this studio cottage features a luxurious antique claw-foot bath on the deck overlooking the river; a super-king bed complete with feather duvet and pillows, fine cotton linen and throws, fresh white towels and waffle bath robes. Complimentary toiletries from 'Living Nature', fresh flowers, magazines and books are also provided for guests to enjoy.

Peace, seclusion and tranquility abound - beautiful river frontage, secluded swimming, sub-tropical gardens, private jetty, fishing, kayaks and access to the beautiful and deserted sandy beach at Takou Bay.

The cottage is centrally located to explore the wider Bay of Islands and Far North’s attractions, yet hidden away from the hustle and bustle of tourist towns, amid 150 acres of organic pasture, river frontage and native bush. Enjoy the flourishing birdlife along riverside walks; wander the enchanted gardens; paddle a kayak to the sandy beaches at Takou Bay; relax refresh and romance in the alfresco claw foot bath, lie in the window seat and gaze downstream – or bask in the bliss of doing absolutely nothing.


Magic Cottage is the perfect romantic retreat; perched in a secluded spot on the banks of the Takou River complete with stunning alfresco claw foot bath on the deck over the river. Uninterrupted views down the estuary and the beautiful Takou Bay beach just a short paddle downstream. Surrounded by 5 acres of sub-tropical gardens & 150 acres of organic farmland and native bush - seclusion and privacy are guaranteed. Magic Cottage offers private river front, jetty & boathouse, kayaks, fishing, swimming and walking - or simply just relaxing. Centrally located to explore the wider Bay of Islands and a convenient 25 min drive to Kerikeri, Magic Cottage is set away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist centres.