There’s a song by John Cougar Mellencamp that goes ‘Little pink houses for you and me, oh yeah, ain't that a retirement village’ (ok, perhaps it doesn’t quite go like that) – but he might have been talking about most retirement villages in New Zealand; rows of bungalows all the same colour and look. No identity.
If you’re comparing retirement villages in Kerikeri or the Bay of Islands (anywhere really, Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch) you’ll notice that many options start to feel standardised.

Quail Ridge Country Club takes a different approach: you buy a house in what looks more like a subdivision than a retirement village, but with all the bells and whistles that go with a retirement village. Your house is a residence, not a unit, and the village is designed to reduce upkeep without reducing what matters, such as space, privacy, storage, and a sense of ease.

Set within 45 acres of established subtropical gardens, the villas are architecturally designed and positioned to protect outlook and separation, so you can enjoy quiet at home while still having community close by when you want it.
Quail Ridge Country Club homes are designed for practical comfort and active living (or not, the choice is yours).
Open plan layouts connect kitchen, dining and lounge in a way that suits real life, and covered outdoor decking extends the living space so entertaining stays simple.

Kitchens are modern and functional, with stone benchtops and generous islands, plus storage that supports daily cooking rather than occasional showpieces. Materials are selected for durability and low maintenance, so you don’t have to spend time managing the house.

Layouts range from two-bedroom duplex villas to larger three-bedroom standalone homes, with some designs including studies and private bush outlooks, making it easier to match the home to how you actually live.
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Garaging is a practical advantage here, not an afterthought.
Many Quail Ridge Country Club homes include oversized garages ranging from one-and-a-half-car capacity to three-four-car garaging, giving you room for vehicles, storage, golf carts, workshop space, or the gear that comes with travel and hobbies.

The Pasadena floor plan is often chosen by people who want a more compact footprint without sacrificing core design features, and it’s a good example of how scale and quality can coexist.
This is the hero feature for many residents.
You’re not simply accepting a fixed interior because you can choose your plan, finishes, colours, flooring, decking, and meaningful modifications, so the home fits your lifestyle, whether that means extra storage, a different layout emphasis, solar panels or garaging that supports what you do.

Ownership & fees, explained clearly.

Like most New Zealand retirement villages, residency is held under an Occupation Right Agreement, which gives you the right to live in your home for life within a professionally managed village.

Weekly fees contribute to maintenance, gardening, village operations, and access to shared amenities. Current standard fees are typically around $180 per week for a couple and $160 for a single resident, with some variation for larger homes.

Quail Ridge is also pet friendly, which matters when home includes more than people.
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Available Homes.

Availability changes, so the simplest approach is to view current listings, then talk through which plans and positions suit you best.

55B Cottle Way

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Garages1.5

Experience life at Quail Ridge Country Club for real. We invite you to experience Quail Ridge Country Club as it is lived, not imagined.

A fully furnished, elegantly designed villa is available for prospective buyers who want a genuine sense of daily life in our country club community. This is not a short viewing or a sales appointment.

It is time to settle in, explore the surrounds, and decide at your own pace whether this way of living feels right. During your stay, you can enjoy the Bay of Islands lifestyle that defines Quail Ridge. Spend time discovering local history, coastal walks, bush tracks, and waterfalls, including Rainbow Falls just moments away. Water activities, fishing, and some of the region’s best dining are all close at hand.

You are also invited to a complimentary round of golf at the neighbouring Kerikeri Golf Club, followed by a relaxed drink at the clubhouse.

The villa itself offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and generous open-plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces, fully equipped and ready to enjoy. Linen and a post-stay clean are included.

This accommodation is also available to visiting family of current residents, ensuring there is always room for friends and loved ones once you make Quail Ridge home.

Experience it for yourself. Most people find that once they have lived here, even briefly, it becomes difficult to imagine leaving.

Conditions and a modest tariff apply.

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55A Cottle Way

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Garages1.5

The Ridge floorplan is popular for its spacious open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, offering the efficiency of a medium-sized home with the feel of a larger dwelling. It is currently being beautifully refurbished and will be available for occupation in the new year.

This elegantly designed two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex villa is conveniently located near amenities and features a modern, warm finish in a sheltered setting. The expansive open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area is a standout feature, providing ample space for both entertaining and relaxing.

Weekly fees are currently $185.60 for a couple and $164.98 for a single resident.

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14 Leatham Terrace

$1,009,000
$1,059,000
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Garages1

Positioned handy to village amenities and set to capture a peaceful, elevated native bush outlook, this north-facing villa enjoys excellent natural light throughout the day. The home features a covered deck for year-round outdoor living, plus a solar power system with battery storage.

There is also generous space for raised vegetable and herb gardens, and the heated swimming pool is just a short walk away.

Weekly fees are currently $214.31 for a couple, or $193.69 for a single resident.

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27 Cottle Way

$909,000
$959,000
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1.5
Garages2

Situated at the end of a quiet picturesque cul-de-sac and yet so handy to amenities, this outstanding north facing villa enjoys an enviable location. With all day sun, expansive decking, loads of space for raised veggie and herb gardens, this site is exceptional.

An oversized garage offers space for a main car plus room for more. How will you utilise the extra space? Another vehicle or vehicles perhaps. What about an office or simply use it as extra storage – the choice is yours. An in-wall gas fireplace completes the picture adding a touch of class and allegiance to this wonderful home.

This is a must see! Weekly fees are currently set at $185.60 for a couple or $164.98 for a single resident.

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