Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes.

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

House in Auckland

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Bathed in year round sunshine, our home-away-from-home is perfect for groups or families with teens looking for space and privacy for everyone. We're always open to longer stays for corporates, too.

Upstairs, a large, open plan primary bedroom and living space offer million-dollar views out to Rangitoto Island and the city from a private deck and peaceful, cozy living area. Downstairs, two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchenette facilities mean there's privacy and space for everyone - ideal for family or work groups.

Meet in the middle for a BBQ or drinks and nibbles on the deck, relaxed dining, or movie night from the comfort of large leather armchairs.

As keen travellers ourselves, we know what it's like to have to make a home our own, so we ensure the pantry is well stocked with all the basics. There's a cafe-style espresso machine and all the kitchen amenities you'll need.

Working from home is never fun, but we try to make it as painless as possible, with ultra fast broadband, monitors and a laser printer. We're EV friendly, too - feel free to plug in to charge in the garage for free.

Coming in early or leaving late? We're always happy to be flexible on check in and check out times to better align with long haul arrivals and departures - just ask and we'll see what we can do.

The house is only available for limited nights each year, and once we've hit the limit, we close the calendar down - so be sure to book ahead.

*Please note: there are two internal staircases - this house may be not be suitable for people with mobility concerns. It also has high balconies, so close supervision of children is a must.*

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

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Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes.

$$$$

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

House in Auckland

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

We loved this place. Great location, nicely furnished, lots of space. We could not have hoped for anything better.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The house is perfect. Great location, walking distance to many shops and restaurants. It is close to many items as well and an easy drive to others as well. The host is great! So wasy to communicate with and very understanding of people traveling from far away. I cannot recommned this property enough.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Large comfortable house with plenty of amenities!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Fabulous location and walking distance to lots of excellent local eating, drinking and shopping.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

In a great area near lots of good restaurants and fun shops. We happened to go just after one big cyclone and during another, and Susi was great at checking in with us.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We really enjoyed the location - it was a perfect base for us to explore Auckland and do some day trips. Susi was great to communicate with and the place was very neat and tidy. I strongly recommend this place.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

My family of 5 stayed here over Xmas. Wow. Amazing views, great host, cute neighborhood short walk away, downtown very close/ but just far enough to have peace after hours. My wife is a runner, lots of paths to run nearby. All in all great time. The total package!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Susi was great with communication and information she provided. Any request we had were meet. The house was a great size for our family and the location was awesome.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

Great location. Only 1.5 miles to downtown and the inner harbor. .5 miles to a super market. Nice shopping and restaurant district is only a block away. The house has a great view of harbor and downtown. The house has two patios with views. We enjoyed our stay very much.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

We loved our stay at Susi's home! Beautiful, large home, with amazing views of the Auckland Skytower, downtown, and the harbor bridge. Also within walking distance of many wonderful shops and cafes - a perfect Auckland home base!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

What an absolute find! The house is amazingly homely and has everything you could possibly need. The views from the house are priceless! Location is perfect for a nice walk or short bus ride into the city. Would have no hesitation in booking again.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

This is our second visit to Susi’s house in Ponsonby and again we were delighted with our stay over Christmas and New Year. It is so easy to get to all points within the CBD and beyond that this makes city shopping and further excursions very accessible. The views from all of the North and East facing windows are terrific and far reaching whilst the views and ambiance from the deck on the top master bedroom house are fantastic. A glass of wine, a good book and the views are highly recommended. The accommodation is ideal for us and our often visiting grand children. The kids bedrooms are on the ground floor level and we are two floors above in relative peace. Susi is an excellent host who is contactable at just about ant time. She has a great attitude and will do everything she can to make the renters stay as easy and comfortable as possible.

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

House is located in a very nice area, accessible to great restaurants on Ponsonby Rd and the CBD. We loved going to the German Bakery for coffee and breakfast. Great views of the bay on 2nd and 3rd floors. Enjoyed sitting outside in the warmth of the sun. The master bedroom is very nice with views. Other 2 bedrooms are on bottom floor. Took off a star because queen bed did not have sheets and there were limited towels, wash cloths and hand towels. Also, cleaning items (vacuum, mop, cleaning cloths) were left out. Overall we were pleased with the accommodations awaiting the departure of our cruise.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

We came for a family wedding and found the Ponsonby location on VRBO to be central and conveniently located and we were not disappointed. Great views of the city and Harbour Bridge and walking distance to shopping and coffee shops and restaurants. The cupboards are filled with the essentials like tea,coffee,salt&pepper etc...so all we needed to buy is the groceries we needed for our stay. The outdoor deck was awesome for morning coffee or evening wind down after sightseeing the city. Views are so tranquil. Thank you Susan for providing us a wonderful place to stay and we hope to be back soon. One suggestion is a BBQ for the outdoor deck would be awesome to cook some New Zealand lamb or the catch of the day! kia ora rawa atu-Thank you heaps! Jeff(Can-iwi=Canadian Kiwi)

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2018

We stayed here for 40 days. Susi is an excellent communicator, getting back to us very quickly with any queries we had. The property was spacious, clean with lovely large bed and bed linen in main bedroom. The other bedrooms were great too! Lots of towels, shampoo etc provided. The views from the house were superb , and the house had two very spacious terraces to sit out on. The location was perfect, not just for a huge number of local shops/cafes/restaurants on Ponsonby Rd. but also for catching buses to the city centre and beyond. We had no complaints at all but must admit we did miss terrestrial TV ( just for the News etc! ). Also a BBQ would have been an excellent addition to have . We highly recommend this property and have already booked to return next year !

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

We lived here for six months during my husband's university sabbatical and could not have had a better experience. The house was perfect for our family of four - our school-aged girls had their own space downstairs, so we weren't on top of each other. The living area was comfortable, and the kitchen was well-enough equipped to cook regularly for a family. The Master was lovely and the office was spacious. But the terrace - ideal for coffee or wine - with views you'll love! I can't say enough great things about the house! The location is fantastic - heaps of restaurants on Jervois and Ponsonby - all within easy walking distance. Even walking to the CBD via Westhaven marina and the Viaduct was easy and beautiful. The area of town is beautiful, surrounded by bays and local beaches with friendly people and is very safe.Susi is so easy to work with and very responsive. She's reasonable, understanding, and knows a lot about the area.One review mentioned that there's not a bathroom on the main living floor and that's probably the only thing I'd change, but it's certainly not a big deal if you're good on stairs.You won't be sorry if you stay here - we'll always remember our time in Auckland SO fondly and our time at Susi's home has given our family memories to last a lifetime.

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 $684 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes.. 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 Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes. pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes.?

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

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Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes.

House in Auckland

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes.

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 Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Elegant light-filled retreat - minutes to city, Ponsonby, harbour and cafes.?

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