Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(16 Ratings)

House in Auckland

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

The Rainforest Retreat is a two-storey house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious, air-conditioned lounge, an air-conditioned open plan kitchen/dining room and a large balcony overlooking the rainforest. There is room for up to 8 people. It is ideal for family vacations and the perfect base from which to explore Auckland. There is a 2 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability. Please note that we have recently added a good internet connection providing 50 Mbps, sufficient speed to work from the premises or watch a movie. There is a smart TV which received digital TV via WIFI.

This house is located a 5 minutes drive from Bethells Beach, lake Wainamu, caves and sand dunes. The location is 15 minutes from Swanson train station which operates regular trains to/from Auckland CBD. A drive to Auckland CBD will take about 35 minutes.

The house has recently been renovated and offers accommodation for up to 8 people. It is north facing, sunny, privately secluded and surrounded by stunning nature in tree tops. There is a 2 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability.

Body boarding, sand boarding, bush walking, fishing and bird watching are just some of the activities to be found on the doorstep.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

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Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest

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4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(16 Ratings)

House in Auckland

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Ratings and reviews

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(16 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Bethells

Bethells

We have a lovely stay in the bach at Bethells Beach /Te Henga - quiet location surrounded by bush, and close enough to the beach

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

great location and value

great location and value

very pleased with our stay, lovely house, kitchen adequate, parking on road with drop-offs not an issue, linen and beds great. All very easy,would definitely stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Magical

Magical

This place was stunning and as soon as we arrived we wished we’d booked for longer. No complaints at all.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2020

Lovely place

Lovely place

Very easy, friendly greeter, lovely house and great location. Good family house

3.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

major details missing.

major details missing.

Great house, well presented, beautiful location, simply instructions for check in, would have been great to know before booking. 1- The Driveway to the house, is steep and down hill which was fine, except we were not allowed to drive down or park on it, so we had to carry everything to the house from the top of a steep hill, including one quest who had a broken ankle. 2- we were not at ALL advised of the neighbour who literally shares the same ROOF, untill we were walking down the drive, he is less than a wall away. He was grouchily sifting around the day we arrived (he compained about the noise & threaten to call the police if we didn't evict!! ) at the time we were a party of 5, including one child playing cards. To assist with him id already shut all the Windows & Doors & kept everyone inside as advised. 3- There was no Wifi or home phone. ( Bethels has never had phone reception & we knew that) This would have been fine, had we known before booking or even once the booking was accepted, that the property had wifi & a booster but the system was being repaired. & was out of order. Communication with non-arrived quests, was hopeless. It was a really lush space & a beautiful location, well decorated house, with everything you could need & Quick drive to the beach. House, just missing few critical details, especially for people still working while on holiday.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Lovely and peaceful

Lovely and peaceful

Lovely location and setting. The house was great with everything you need. Except internet which didnt work as advised due to the location. Along with spotty mobile service this forced us off our devices which was liberating once you go t used to it! Piha was a short day trip away - recommend Kitekite Falls walk - awesome. Comfy beds and rooms decorated and set up nicely. Only hiccup was not being able to drive down the driveway to unload and load up. I understand this was due to an earlier incident but it was a hard slog up and down that steep driveway. A small sacrifice for a lovely few days of rest and relaxation. Thanks.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Thank you

Thank you

Thank you for the stay. We had 8 of us stay for 3 nights.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Perfect spot

Perfect spot

Great spot. Highly recommend !!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Forest Retreat

Forest Retreat

A great property with the house surrounded by the bush and bird life. Plenty of space for a group. The house being split into two levels worked really well for two families. The house was well equipped and had everything we needed.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Great spot. Would come back.

Great spot. Would come back.

Really enjoyed the house. Only downfall was mobile service.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Waitakere bush retreat

Waitakere bush retreat

Overall a very good experience. Great property with nice big rooms and comfortable furniture. Linen were all provided and the view/location was amazing. A few hiccups were there. Wi-Fi coverage intermittent but that did encourage everyone to be more social. The oven was not working during our trip and there was nothing the property manager could do about this. Did cause a few problems with providing food for the group. I'm sure the owners will sort the above out before the next group arrives!

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Great stay in a lovely location

Great stay in a lovely location

It was a lovely bach to stay out - there was enough room for a room each for my friends and being in the bush was very tranquil. The beds were all comfortable - there was enough bedding. There is two on wall HRV heaters which were good but unfortunately do not heat up the bedrooms for the night-time (probably just a "winter" comment) . It was a little disappointing that the fireplace was not working as this was one of the main features that made us book this bach (along with the lovely views :-)) and that is why I have scored 4 rather than 5 star overall. Saying that when I enquired about further heating for a friend - the host was more than willing to assist. It was a delightful stay and we thoroughly enjoyed being in the bush and the views. Would highly recommend. Thank you :-)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Family gettogether

Family gettogether

Had a wonderful experience despite the weather. A cosy restful spot for a family catch up among the beautiful trees and Bush of waitakere.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Great place and layout. Comfortable, warm and enjoyed staying. Only one downer.

Great place and layout. Comfortable, warm and enjoyed staying. Only one downer.

Nice layout to the place, comfortable beds with loads of linen and well equipped. Nice and warm (or cool) and different areas to gather. Only one downside is the Wifi strength and internet connection. Poor connection and strength means the internet was unreliable. Great host and on site support, and s place that’s close to Auckland but feels like it’s miles away

4.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Te Aute Ridge Road

Te Aute Ridge Road

Had a great but all to brief stay. The pictures probably don't do the house and setting justice. Bethell's beach and the sand dunes are stunning - take a boogie board to the dunes!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Auckland?

The average price for a rental in Auckland is $225 per night. This rental is $112 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest

House in Auckland

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest

House in Auckland

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Auckland?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest?

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