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Baytree Cottage

42 Norfolk St, Ponsonby, Auckland
Ref #: 11476
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This charming 100-year-old cottage is refurbished to include polished floors and persian rugs and also complimentary wireless fibre broadband! The cottage is fully self-contained and has pure cotton linen. All kitchen items are provided including a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Convenient parking. Very reasonable nightly tariff. Weekly tariff available.
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This charming 100-year-old cottage is refurbished to include polished floors and persian rugs and also complimentary wireless fibre broadband! The cottage is fully self-contained and has pure cotton linen. All kitchen items are provided including a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Convenient parking. Very reasonable nightly tariff. Weekly tariff available.
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1 Jul-30 Sep
$150.00/Night for 2 guests
$25.00 per extra guest
2 Night minimum
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1 Oct-1 Apr
$185.00/Night for 2 guests
$25.00 per extra guest
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$175.00/Night for 2 guests
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The Cancellation Policy is that :
If the booking is cancelled 6 weeks or more before date of arrival then the deposit is fully refunded. If cancellation is made within the 6 weeks to 1 week prior to arrival then 50% of deposit is refundable...If within 1 week no refund is available.

Reservations will be automatically cancelled in cases where guests fail to arrive by midnight on the day of arrival, unless special arrangements have been made.

Reviews (14 Reviews)
Jas_005
Stayed June 2015
My stay was extremely enjoyable. I found everything i wanted in this accommodation and more for the price. This is one of the most fantastic accommodations right next to the heart of the city. The CBD is walking distance. I could always... Read more
My stay was extremely enjoyable. I found everything i wanted in this accommodation and more for the price. This is one of the most fantastic accommodations right next to the heart of the city. The CBD is walking distance. I could always retire at night in this cozy cottage and have a good quality night sleep.

Baytree cottage refreshed my nostalgia. It is a wonderful place designed in old fashioned architecture. A highly recommended place for anyone who wants to have a true New Zealand Experience.

Jas Singh
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sarahb01
Stayed September 2014
Looked forward to staying here however the illusion was shattered upon opening the front door to be greeted by an overwhelming smell of mustiness and mould. There was mould evident in the shower cabinet. Despite opening up all the windows and... Read more
Looked forward to staying here however the illusion was shattered upon opening the front door to be greeted by an overwhelming smell of mustiness and mould. There was mould evident in the shower cabinet. Despite opening up all the windows and doors the smell persisted during our stay. It became so unbearable we cut our visit short. Some doors did not shut properly or remain open or shut as needed. . The comment from a previous guest regarding a bedroom doubling as the laundry is not an exaggeration - the bed is separated from the laundry area with a wicker screen. Mitigating factors: great location and quiet. Can't recommend this property in its current state, for the tariff charged it needs upgrading.
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there is no mustiness or mould in the cottage..it is used very often and is cleaned so thoroughly you wouldn't believe it. I dont understand why this family were so bitter...they were only two adults and two children and had a lovely queen bedroom, a cute single room with feather down quilt and sure the third bedroom upstairs is for a child usually and and has a partition..but is still has got carpet on the floor, and windows overlooking the garden and a good quality single bed and a side dresser and storage space. There is another queen bedroom downstairs which the couple chose not to use. Maybe they just want a hotel room not a Ponsonby cottage with polished floors, a beautiful large lounge with 42" Sony SKY, free WiFi, parking directly outside and sun all day.
parpalhou
Stayed August 2014
We stayed at Baytree Cottage for two months when we first arrived in New Zealand. It's in a great location right in the heart of Ponsonby, and Meg is a great host. The house is an old character bungalow and not modern, but it is well... Read more
We stayed at Baytree Cottage for two months when we first arrived in New Zealand. It's in a great location right in the heart of Ponsonby, and Meg is a great host. The house is an old character bungalow and not modern, but it is well equipped for a family, with a dishwasher, washer/dryer, wifi and television with lots of channels. There is a cute garden area in the front. The living areas are very nice and there is plenty of space. We weren't always able to park right outside but we never had to walk too far. We stayed during the coldest part of the year and I can't say the house was very warm (quite typical for houses in New Zealand!), but it was well equipped with heaters and electric blankets so we were still comfortable.
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Marjolijn
Stayed December 2013
We stayed at Baytree Cottage at the end of our trip in with our 2 small children in New Zealand. We really liked this place. It is old, but that is charming. It has everything you need and it is not expensive. The location is good, located on... Read more
We stayed at Baytree Cottage at the end of our trip in with our 2 small children in New Zealand. We really liked this place. It is old, but that is charming. It has everything you need and it is not expensive. The location is good, located on quite a quit road. Shops, restaurants, take aways and busstop nearby, easy parking in front of the house. The house has a lovely porch in front.
Meg is a really nice and sweet lady who made us feel at home.
We would defenitely recommend this place.
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Clevortrevor
Stayed November 2013
We stayed here over a week. I grew up in Freemans Bay in an old villa, so I knew what to expect. The lack of off street parking was not a problem at all. The street is pretty quiet and there were no dogs barking. Free wifi was very handy... Read more
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Thank you for feedback.
A spatula has now been placed in the kitchen utensil's drawer. The drier worked for me first push of the start button. That button has been known to be a little temperamental, it is not broken, just... Read more
We stayed here over a week. I grew up in Freemans Bay in an old villa, so I knew what to expect. The lack of off street parking was not a problem at all. The street is pretty quiet and there were no dogs barking. Free wifi was very handy for business. All the amenities were adequate. Linen and towels included. Two points I would like to mention which can be sorted easily. There was no spatula and the other was the drier did not work. The lint pocket was full which may have meant it had not been empty for quite awhile by other tenants and may have shorted out the machine. Overall though, great location, good amenities, and close to Ponsonby.
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Thank you for feedback.
A spatula has now been placed in the kitchen utensil's drawer. The drier worked for me first push of the start button. That button has been known to be a little temperamental, it is not broken, just not well designed! Sorry if you were inconvenienced by that.
tui.e
Stayed August 2013
We enjoyed the stay very much. The house is located in a quiet street and is walking distance to the shops on Ponsonby Road. Thanks Meg for your communication and follow up. It suited our needs and I loved the character of the house. My... Read more
We enjoyed the stay very much. The house is located in a quiet street and is walking distance to the shops on Ponsonby Road. Thanks Meg for your communication and follow up. It suited our needs and I loved the character of the house. My mother also wanted to say how she had enjoyed her stay.
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Thank you Tui for taking the time to comment kindly on my little cottage. All the best. Meg
Claro
Stayed February 2013
Baytree Cottage is fantastic, very charming and situated in a great area! We spent our last three nights in New Zealand in the Baytree Cottage and we could have stayed much longer.....!!!! Ponsonby is great with a lot of nice cafes and... Read more
Baytree Cottage is fantastic, very charming and situated in a great area! We spent our last three nights in New Zealand in the Baytree Cottage and we could have stayed much longer.....!!!! Ponsonby is great with a lot of nice cafes and shops. We walked to town, it is very close. We are a family of four and the kids enjoyed their own room. Everything worked perfect and the cottage was very clean. We felt very welcomed, everything was there!
We highly recommend it to everyone and we hope to come around again soon:-)!
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Very disappointed
Stayed November 2012
We booked this property for 1 week in November but could only manage 1 night! It certainly has not been refurbished anytime recently & there were cobwebs on the ceilings in most rooms & kitchen cupboards. Maybe they were the part of... Read more
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the cottage is delightful..sure everything is not state of the art but it is a 104 year old cottage and yes, that is part of its charm...everything works extremely well and I have had no complaints til this overtired Englishman found fault... Read more
We booked this property for 1 week in November but could only manage 1 night! It certainly has not been refurbished anytime recently & there were cobwebs on the ceilings in most rooms & kitchen cupboards. Maybe they were the part of 'the authentic atmosphere' they talk of. Doors creak & the door hangers fell off when putting a towel on! We did not see any 'quality linen' either just two single beds, one being in the laundry room. The cooker had buttons missing too! How lovely & quaint?!
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the cottage is delightful..sure everything is not state of the art but it is a 104 year old cottage and yes, that is part of its charm...everything works extremely well and I have had no complaints til this overtired Englishman found fault with every detail....there are no cobwebs..the towel hook on the bathroom door must have been swung on...the linen is 400 thread and more, and pure cotton...the single bed in not in the laundry...he is exaggerating everything to make it sound horrible.. I am very hurt...cannot he see the positive things in the cottage...he didn't mention these.. and the location and the quietness and the convenience of everything...Meg Wilson
RouT
Stayed August 2012
I really appreciate all our communication was excellent but I didn't realise how close our neigbours were? I think they were occupying the bottom level of the home? My parents enjoyed their stay and thats the main thing, Dad enjoyed... Read more
I really appreciate all our communication was excellent but I didn't realise how close our neigbours were? I think they were occupying the bottom level of the home? My parents enjoyed their stay and thats the main thing, Dad enjoyed reading his Sunday paper on the front porch in your quiet street. Loved the comfy couches.
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Ruth
Stayed August 2011
WOW. What an amazing place to stay. Absolutely beautiful cottage, Meg was lovely, location was great, price is affordable. I can't wait to visit NZ again and would definitely book the cottage :)
WOW. What an amazing place to stay. Absolutely beautiful cottage, Meg was lovely, location was great, price is affordable. I can't wait to visit NZ again and would definitely book the cottage :)
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glendeb
Stayed May 2011
We've just returned from a fabulous weekend away in Auckland. Baytree Cottage is fantastic and we would highly recommend it to couples/friends/families alike.

We are a family of 6 and not only was Baytree gorgeous, it is well... Read more
We've just returned from a fabulous weekend away in Auckland. Baytree Cottage is fantastic and we would highly recommend it to couples/friends/families alike.

We are a family of 6 and not only was Baytree gorgeous, it is well appointed and is close to the city centre (we walked in one day), with bus stops at the top of the street and lots of yummy cafes too. A nice little reserve up the road was great for the kids too.

We will definately be staying again!
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alison Andrews
Stayed April 2011
A lovely little cottage, in an ideal location for accessing Auckland sites. Would recommend highly
A lovely little cottage, in an ideal location for accessing Auckland sites. Would recommend highly
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Scanner
Stayed March 2011
STAY HERE, STAY HERE, STAY HERE!! This house had everything we needed. It was a very short walk to Ponsonby Rd at one end of the street or Richmond Rd at the other end of the street. Central to everything and very easy to find. Close to... Read more
STAY HERE, STAY HERE, STAY HERE!! This house had everything we needed. It was a very short walk to Ponsonby Rd at one end of the street or Richmond Rd at the other end of the street. Central to everything and very easy to find. Close to the city and a short drive over the bridge to north side of the city. We didn't hear boo out of our host Meg until the last day when she came to say hello and see how our stay in Auckland was. We stayed with 3 children - 2 not school age and 1 teenager. The bedroom downstairs was perfect for the teenager. MUCH cheaper than staying in a motel, quiet, and with everything you need. Supermarket close by also. Would definitely stay again, and am recommending this house to friends also.
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Anna
Stayed March 2010
STAY HERE!!! You won't regret staying at Baytree Cottage. Location is fantastic ie very short walk to Ponsonby Rd and Richmond Rd, shops, coffee shops, pubs, hairdressers, clothes shops, supermarkets etc. Everything you could need is... Read more
STAY HERE!!! You won't regret staying at Baytree Cottage. Location is fantastic ie very short walk to Ponsonby Rd and Richmond Rd, shops, coffee shops, pubs, hairdressers, clothes shops, supermarkets etc. Everything you could need is close by whether you walk or drive. The house has all you could want and more. We stayed with 3 children including a teenager. So the bedroom downstairs was perfect for him. Meg was a lovely lady who we didn't see until the very last day, and she only came to say hello and see how our stay was. Lot's of linen, tv channels, and charm. MUCH cheaper than a motel especially if there are a few of you. DON'T BOTHER LOOKING ANYWHERE ELSE, THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY!!
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