Relax in your private, elegant guest suite in the heart of Riverhead. Attached to our home, this private, self contained accommodation has a lovely outlook and is an easy walk to Riverhead Village.
Kotare is equipped with everything you might need for a short stay.
An absolutely ideal location for the many wedding venues close by - we are happy to be flexible with check in/out times for wedding parties and guests.
If the time you'd like to book is unavailable, please message us anyway.

The space
Park on the flat driveway right in front of the guest house, walk through French doors into a bright, modern living area with kitchenette and separate bathroom. Upstairs is a spacious and elegant loft bedroom with king size bed and lovely views over Riverhead. The downstairs bedroom provides the option of two single beds or one King sized bed, and a new and comfortable Queen sized sofa bed in the living area is also available (we can make this up for you if you are away for the evening). If you are preparing for a wedding, you'll find everything you might need here.
Outside seating, sun umbrella and chairs provide a lovely spot for an afternoon drink or two.
If your vehicle requires charging, there is a point right outside for you.

Guest access
'Kotare' is a completely self contained guest house, attached to our home, but privately sited with separate entrance and lock box key access.
We are located centrally with a short walk to Riverhead's bars, cafes and restaurants. The area has walks, biking tracks and vineyards close by, with Muriwai Beach only a 20 minute drive away. Huapai Golf Course is a 5 minute drive and if you want a good run or workout, the park across the road is perfect.
We live on site and will be available to provide any support, but the layout of this property ensures your complete privacy. You may even spot our local kingfisher (Kotare) on the power lines outside the apartment.

Other things to note
Our kitchenette has a microwave but no hob or sink, although the bathroom sink is just a few steps away for refilling a kettle.
We hope you'll enjoy our breakfast basics of home made museli, fruit, bread, spreads, tea and coffee. We will pop in and take care of any dishes when it's convenient for you. There are several great takeaway options and restaurants in walking distance from the guest house.

We can configure the sleeping arrangements at Kotare to suit any requirements for your stay. Our loft bedroom has a very comfortable king bed. In the second bedroom, two separate beds can operate as singles or join together to create a king sized bed. The sofa in the living room is easy to convert into a comfortable queen sized bed (we are happy to do this for you). We have a portacot available and an additional single bed that we can make up in the upstairs bedroom. The loft bedroom has a heat pump to keep the room ideally warm or cool during your stay.

We have configured Kotare to accommodate six adults with the rooms and beds if you need to squeeze six in for a night. Please be aware though, that although our guest house is cosy and comfortable, it is not a huge space for that number of adults. The sofa bed does take over the living room, but it is quick and easy to put away if you are staying more than one night. Our living area and bathroom are step free but the bedrooms do require navigating a few steps.

For guests preparing for a wedding, we have plenty of mirrors, several ironing boards and a steamer to help with the preparations. We can accommodate early check ins and late check outs for guests depending on wedding times.

As Kotare is attached to our own home, we are usually around. Your comfort and relaxation is very important to us - you'll see us as much or as little of us as you wish during your stay.