Historic Mataia Homestead

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

Villa in Auckland Region

12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this villa rental

Mataia Homestead is a 125 year old historical homestead located on a 1400ha unique combination of a working sheep and beef farm and private nature reserve on the beautiful Kaipara Harbour.

The perfect spot for families or groups looking for a quiet retreat, the homestead is situated on approximately 5 acres of gardens, including a large productive vegetable and herb garden and a heritage fruit orchard. There are a number of short and long walks through the 400 hectare private conservation reserve which is made up largely of coastal native forest margin and salt marsh wetland. This area is a great place for bird-watchers and boasts rare populations of Fernbird, Banded Rail and North Island Brown Kiwi and is host to a large number of other native bird species. Please note the best time to enjoy the walks is between November - May. During the Autumn and Winter months the tracks can get very wet and muddy.
The two-storey homestead features 6 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a library/television room, music room, dining room and large open plan kitchen and lounge area making it the perfect space for groups.

The homestead is located 15 minutes from the small village of Kaukapapa, and equidistant from three townships - Warkworth, Wellsford and Helensville (all within a 30 minute drive).

Special conditions:
A standard 2 night minimum stay applies. Single nights available on request but compulsory linen and cleaning charges will apply to single-night stays depending on numbers.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Auckland Region

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

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Historic Mataia Homestead

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

Villa in Auckland Region

12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this villa rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Auckland Region

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved the cozy house, modern amenities, beautiful gardens, and historic charm. Perfect for group stays, weddings, and relaxing getaways.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Our host ensured the house was warm on arrival by lighting the fire in the light-filled lounge/kitchen. We kept the fire going throughout our stay, and it was lovely to come into the cosy house after exploring the surrounding gardens, or an afternoon enjoying the autumn sunshine on the deck. We'd all recommend this place for a weekend stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Perfect for out group of 10. Very comfortable and the rural atmosphere lovely

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

There really are no words to describe the magical portal that you step into at the Mataia Homestead. It is a true gem. We absolutely loved our stay and the opportunity to feel so relaxed from the moment we stepped through the doors. The lit fire place and the beautiful surrounding truly are breathtaking. We all slept well in our beds and enjoyed taking time to prepare food in the kitchen and being seated together at the dinning room table. The perfect place for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle. Can't wait to be back!!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Thank you very much Jenny, Mataia Homestead is a beautiful homestead in the heart of the South Kaipara. Our team of 12 utilized this accommodation to provide services to farmers still dealing with the cleanup post Cyclone Gabrielle. The team are still talking about how awesome the accommodation was, and how well it served our 12 person team. Ngā mihi nui, L-J

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Thank you for amazing comms, an amazing homestead and for exceptional service! Our 12 person team needed a home away from home to help affected farmers and landowners in the South Kaipara with the massive cleanup after Cyclone Gabrielle. Mataia Homestead and our hosts provided a beautiful place to stay that more than met our teams needs after a hard days work. Thanks you ☺️

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

A group of 8 adults attending a family wedding at Waterfall Farm - we were blown away by the enchanting garden and grounds. The Mataia homestead was completely lovely too - superb period details combined with modern kitchen and bathrooms. The bedrooms and beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed taking a hike to the quarry and back along the coast path - it was warm and sunny so we felt we had earned the cold beer at the end of the day! The house and it’s setting made the wedding even more special. Thank you Jenny and Shane

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

A-maz-ing! We all loved it - the gorgeous house, the history, the idyllic gardens, the farm setting, the countryside.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Christmas in Glorit

Christmas in Glorit

This Homestead had everything we needed to enjoy our Christmas together as friends! It was a Christmas for the ages

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Idyllic little haven

Idyllic little haven

The Mataia Homestead is your little haven away from home. As soon as you arrive your shoulders relax and you feel completely at peace. The grounds are so beautiful, with so many nook and crannies to enjoy the beauty of nature. The Homestead is the perfect touch of history with some modern touches. The energy of the homestead is tranquil and one of pure relaxation. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathrooms have such beautiful products to use in them also. The beds are super comfy and the rooms have closets with hangers and draws so you can make yourself well and truly at home. We honestly didn't want to leave!! Thank you for creating such a beautiful peace of heaven on Earth. Will be back again in a heartbeat.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Beautiful rural property

Beautiful rural property

We had an excellent experience at Mataia Homestead. A spacious and beautiful historic home set in a wonderful big garden. The children/teens loved exploring and playing outside whilst the adults enjoyed relaxing on the sunny deck. Highly recommend for a rural retreat!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

A beautiful place to stay

A beautiful place to stay

This historical farm is a very nice place to stay. It was maintained well and the owners did an amazing job in preserving and presenting its history. My only recommendation is to better clean the not-obvious-places,. such as under the door rails - we had my toddler with us and she was very interested in those areas, which meant we couldn't let her run free in the house for pretty much the entire travel.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2021

Beautiful Homestead

Beautiful Homestead

Fantastic home with beautiful grounds which were great for our wedding photos! Lovely time away celebrating our special day over the weekend

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2021

Heaven in Mataia

Heaven in Mataia

This is the second time we've stayed here. We loved it so much the first time we had to go back for more. Approaching the house for the second time we were overwhelmed by its beauty. The garden was more beautiful than last time and the homestead has been freshly painted and gorgeously decorated. We had a magical stay for 5 nights.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2020

kiwi experience

kiwi experience

lovely place for group of friends good living areas and lovely fire excellent walks on property and great introduction by owners

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Amazing property!

Amazing property!

We had the most amazing stay at this property - I got ready for my wedding here and the house and gardens are stunning! Jenny is lovely and the house is very well equipped!

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2020

The mataia homestead was a great place for us to stay as a family to attend a wedding in Kumeu, the house was just what we needed and had everything available to us. I would highly recommend this house as accommodation when looking for home stays in this area.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Historical homestead

Historical homestead

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Perfect for a getaway!

Perfect for a getaway!

The first impression upon arriving was ... wow. The property looked stunning - the gardens were beautiful in summer, and the property had a good mix of up to date furniture, plus a touch of historical decor. It was amazing to see the wealth of information available on the family that has owned this property for 7 generations. The communication with Jenny the property owner beforehand was quick, responsive and friendly - we were also very impressed by the comfort of the property and the facilities provided i.e. kitchen utensils, equipment etc. The garden was also very useful, and the multiple outdoor seating areas was very valuable. Our team had lots of fun, and really valued the quiet, relaxed and refreshing atmosphere - it was a nice break from the city.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Great

Great

We really enjoyed rural situation.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Magic holiday

Magic holiday

A big thank you to Jenny and her family for an amazing week. A stunning home and location.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Wonderful heritage house and garden

Wonderful heritage house and garden

This extensively renovated 100 year old homestead was perfect for our extended family visit. It accommodated 11 without seeming over crowded. The house was beautifully dressed and scrupulously clean with very nice toiletries, a well equipped kitchen and gorgeous gardens. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

absolutely beautiful.

absolutely beautiful.

House was absolutely beautiful.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Wonderful House and Settings

Wonderful House and Settings

The Mataia homestead is a wonderful experience, the house is an absolute gem with historic charm, the gardens are lovely, and the setting is idylic. A supurb place to have our family gathering.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

A Recipe For Grumpiness

A Recipe For Grumpiness

6 past their prime male moaners choose a place to meet every few months in different parts of the country. This was easily the most well appointed delightful place we have hired to date. House is totally self contained and lovely. The grounds had an envious rural member waxing lyrical as were we all. Highly recommended

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Mums 90th birthday

Mums 90th birthday

A great time had by all. 9 of us in total

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Country goodness

Country goodness

Wonderful country break for friends to catch up. Beautiful walks, gorgeous garden and for foodies , the kitchen is setup with absolutely everything you need , including a “ honesty box “ pantry of some yummy homemade delicacies .you can buy . We will be back , we felt special .

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2019

Relaxing, refreshing and delightful

Relaxing, refreshing and delightful

Always a pleasure returning to the homestead. Lots of history, space for everyone, very clean, everything you need for a pleasurable stay. Excellent communication with Jenny. Thank you, we will see you next year. Thank you Jenny and family 😊�

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2019

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent stay. Very well kept historic homestead and garden.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2018

Great house!

Great house!

Always a pleasure, we come to mataia about once a year with friends and family and we always have a relaxing time. The house is better and better every time, the hosts are lovely to deal with :)

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2018

Wow - what a fantastic place.

Wow - what a fantastic place.

Wow - what a fantastic place. Loved it and we were there in the middle of a storm! A home of character and charm set on a wonderful farm. Heard the kiwis at night and loved the gardens and orchard. We didn't have time to explore the walks but did do some walking closeby in very heavy rain and just enjoyed the history and scenery. A great place and will certainly go again sometime! Thanks

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2018

Exceeded our expectations.

Exceeded our expectations.

Exceeded our expectations. Wonderful place to stay and the bountiful vegetable garden and fresh eggs a delightful bonus. Our city kids now want chickens! Made to feel utterly welcome. Hope to return.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2018

Very comfortable stay with friends.

Very comfortable stay with friends.

Very comfortable stay with friends. Well cared for garden to wander around. The kitchen is well equiped.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2017

Beautiful property! We had an amazing stay and loved our time here.

Beautiful property! We had an amazing stay and loved our time here.

Beautiful property! We had an amazing stay and loved our time here. Has everything you need and the house itself and gardens are very well looked after. Would love to come back. So close to Auckland but you feel like you're far away. Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

Mataia Homestead is an absolute treasure.

Mataia Homestead is an absolute treasure.

Mataia Homestead is an absolute treasure. This rural property is large, comfortable and immaculately clean. Our party of 8 had the best weekend away. Fairy-tale bedrooms, plenty of communal space and a fully equipped kitchen. Huge decks and a beautiful garden.

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Auckland Region?

The average price for a rental in Auckland Region is £123 per night. This rental is £198 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Mataia Homestead. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

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

Is Historic Mataia Homestead pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Historic Mataia Homestead?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Historic Mataia Homestead

Villa in Auckland Region

Reasons to book

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Auckland Region

Nearby attractions

Historic Mataia Homestead

Villa in Auckland Region

Reasons to book

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Auckland Region

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Auckland Region?

Is parking included with this villa?

Is there a pool at this villa?

Is Historic Mataia Homestead pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Historic Mataia Homestead?

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