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Villa Du Fresne

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Traveller Rating 4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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  • Holiday Rental House
  • 2 Bedrooms, sleeps 4
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 140 square meters
  • Night: 216 AUD
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listed since Sep 2011
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A FlipKey verified reviewer
26 Feb 2012
This is a super base to explore the Bay of Islands; it was a real find and it's on our list of very special stays... more
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Villa Lounge
Queen Bedroom
Hosts Maureen and Ron
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A FlipKey verified reviewer
Auckland
“A Magical Stay and Gobsmacking Views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012 for a stay in January 2012

This is a super base to explore the Bay of Islands; it was a real find and it's on our list of very special stays in New Zealand. From the...

Marion & Axel Flomm
Australia
“Best place to stay in New Zealand”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011 for a stay in January 2011

Long before we even got to the Villa du Fresne we already felt like friends. We got advise on what to see and do, got our Bay of Islands cruise...

Juergen and Marianne
Germany
“An experience you will never forget”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011 for a stay in January 2011

Outstanding hospitality and family like atmosphere. A perfect start to discover New Zealand´s coast line, seening view included. If possible we would definitively come back.

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  • 24 Hour On Call Maintenance
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Towels
  • Blender
  • Board Games
  • Books
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD Player
  • Electric Stove
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood Provided
  • Fishing Equipment
  • Freezer
  • Garden
  • High Speed Internet
  • Housekeeping Optional
  • Internet Access
  • Linens Provided
  • Local Guides/Maps
  • Microwave
  • Movie/Video Library
  • Music Library
  • Ocean Views
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Oven
  • Paper Towels Provided
  • Parking
  • Piano
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Row Boat
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Soap/Shampoo Provided
  • Standard Definition TV
  • Telephone
  • Terrace
  • Toaster
  • Towels Provided
  • TV
  • VCR
  • Washer
  • Waterfront
  • Wi-Fi
  • Stereo System
  • Self-catering
  • Wheelchair Access: No
  • Elder Access: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Smoking Allowed: No
  • Suitable for Children: No
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  Begins Ends Min stay Turnover Weeknight Weekend night
Double nightly - - 2 nights Any
216 AUD
280 NZD
216 AUD
280 NZD
Please note: rates may have been converted from the original local currency to Australian Dollars and are approximate rates that may change due to exchange rate fluctuation. Please contact the manager to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.
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Rate for each additional adult in addition to the double rate is $50 per night and all rates include full breakfast supplies.
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Mediterranean style villa with one or two bedrooms. Interior decor in blues and turqouise with terra cotta tiles and cream walls. Leather lounge suite and plenty of cane furniture in conservatory
Situated on elevated site overlooking Tapeka Beach with views out to the Islands of the Bay. Dolphins regularly visit our little bay and from the conservatory you can see all the water traffic coming and going from the islands.
Interesting rocky formation at either ends of the beach. Good safe swimming beach just 2 minutes walk from the Villa or the beach immediately in front is ideal for snorkeling and diving for sea food.
Russell historic village just 5 minutes over the hill by car or about a 20 minute walk.
Courtesy ride into Russell if required
Passenger ferry across to Paihia, 10 minute ride
Waitangi Golf course 30 minutes by car and Kerikeri 45 minutes.
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