Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(149 Ratings)

House in Auckland

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

This holiday home has the peace and quiet of Muriwai Valley, and yet is an easy distance from a vast range of activities.
Return from your adventures to sit on the large deck to relax and enjoy the serenity of the country, with sounds of birdlife, the evening sunset, and cows that graze in the nearby paddocks.
Indoors there is TV, a guitar to play, or tackle a game of Chess. There are games for the children and toys for the little ones.
When you feel like exploring it's only 8 Minutes drive to the famous black sands of Muriwai Beach, popular for it's wonderful surf, Golf Club and Gannet Colony.
Take a walk along the west coast walkway or enjoy a horse-trek along the vast spetacular Coastline. There is also 4wheel drive access up one end of the beach, permit required.
Fishing from the rocks or exploring the cave is popular when the tide and conditions are right.
The Sand Dunz cafe is well known for its great food.
Further afield by about 20 minutes Woodhill forest offers paintball, tree adventures and the Mountain Bike Park.
Other attractions are Parakai Hot Pools, and Historic Helensville.
Heading South in the other direction, a day out shopping in Auckland City is not that far, or check out the closer new Norwest Mall a 25 minute drive away.
Locally, you will find a supermarket , cafes, takeaway shop, Thai restaurant and more, in the Waimauku Village, just five minutes from your holiday retreat.
If you wish to dine at home you will find that the kitchen is well equipped for you to create your own meals.
For those who are looking to stay at a Motel but cannot locate one, there is an option of staying one night only by arrangement.
Special conditions:
We ask that smokers go outdoors to smoke.
Families are welcome. There is a low deck without rails, but it has not been a problem in the past.
Owners are usually available by phone to assist with any queries or needs.
We hope that all who stay here create happy memories to take away with them.
The valley is very peaceful at night, we ask that all noisy music or other sounds to cease by 11.00pm as sound travels readily across the valley at night.
Guests of visitors who have not paid to stay are required to leave by 11.00pm.

Linens are charged for 1 night stay ; NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

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Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(149 Ratings)

House in Auckland

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Auckland

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(149 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Lovely quiet spot with beautiful views, clean house, well-equipped kitchen, friendly and accommodating owner. Ideal for family gatherings and weddings. Highly recommended!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Lovely quiet spot with a nice vista and sunset views. House was clean and comfortable and the kitchen had all the stuff you might need . The owner was very friendly in the comms and accommodating of any request.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great clean house with plenty of beds and all amenities supplied. Hosts were very good with communication.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Our daughter was getting married at a venue near by. This was the perfect place to house family members for a long weekend. Hazel was very easy to deal with, very accommodating in every way. She came over soon after our arrival to introduce herself which was lovely. We were very impressed that after 7 or 8 showers all in a row, there was still hot water. Thank you Hazel for your lovely home.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

House was close to our Wedding venue and the house had everything we needed

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Hazel went out of her way to make us welcome. Her property is well set up for families with 3 bedrooms and one nursery. Set in the country, the property is very quiet and looks out on paddocks. We had a wedding at a nearby vineyard and this property was an ideal location. Great base to explore the region.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Great spot to base yourself to explore surrounding area. Property manager is nice and communicates well.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Hazel is a great person. Made us feel very welcome. Loved every minute of our trip. loved where her property is located,lovely rolling hills. Thanks so much

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

The property had all the amenities needed. Our host was quick to bring the BBQ out of storage when we contacted her. We had a very comfortable couple of days there. Great check in instructions and a lovely hand written welcome note!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Nice & close to venue for our event. Suited our needs perfectly.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Perfect spot if you're into your off roading, we have stayed here a couple of times now for 4x4 events in woodhill forest, Space to park a teailer or two. Hazel has been very accommodating on both trips for our varying group sizes. We will definitely stay again👌

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

House was everything told plus extras like plenty of kitchen equip, pantry of condiments for use and games. House very clean and tidy and welcoming. Hosts very easy to communicate with and accommodating. Highly recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Perfect. Just what we as a Whānau needed. Warm, comfortable and cosy. Had everything we needed plus more. Thank you Hazel & Lawrence.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

My cousin and I stayed here with our elderly Mother, Father and Aunty. What a cosy little home away from home!! The weather outside was awful, but we were snuggled in and did not even notice. Also for those attending a function or wedding at the Settlers Country Manor - this is less than a 10min drive from the venue and local amenities. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Was perfect place to escape this city life and not to far away from every thing

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Lovely hosts, exceptionally stocked home. I would recommend checking out the kitchen before doing any grocery shopping as we doubled up on a few things. Shopping centre with supermarket, gas station, cafes, and restaurants a few minutes drive away. A few minutes drive the other direction takes you to the gorgeous Muriwai beach. Plenty of power sockets handily located throughout. Kids toys, and a baby/toddler room. Can't speak highly enough of the hosts and property. Will definitely be back for next year's Wrestlefest, and will hopefully stay longer.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Wonderful country atmosphere. Lovely host. Hopefully we come back again.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

The property is in a rural location but only 10 minutes to shops and the beach. Hazel kept in contact throughout the booking process and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. An excellent property with everything that you need for a comfortable stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We stayed for 12 nights while our house was being painted. A great home away from home with everything we needed. An easy drive to beach, mountain biking, Parakai Springs, supermarkets etc. Hazel was a lovely host and very accommodating with last minute issues (not at the Lodge) due to the flooding January 27.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Lovely family stay. Room enough for grandparents, parents and two children 😊 Despite the wet weather, it was warm, dry and clean so everyone was very comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Half between the beach and the shops/facilities. We came to visit family in Waimauku and Huapi. We love Muriwai beach too so we got the best of both worlds. Property perfect for our needs. Well equipped, comfy beds and peaceful

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

The stay was lovely and good for our needs. Will visit again.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

The house is really nice and clean , love the new cutleries, pots ,place.mats Love the outdoor BBQ area Our family had enjoyed the quiet location

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Was awesome location for locality of my friends wedding.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

The guys we're very happy with the accommodation

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Would recommend a stay in this home

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

We stayed here as we had a family wedding to attend at a winery in Kumeu. The check in process was super easy, Hazel was amazing to deal with, she accommodated us so well with our baby and the nursery was just perfect. Such a good location and loved being close to the beach too. Beds were comfy and the house was equipped with everything we needed. Awesome stay. Thank you so much 😊

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

It is a beautiful , lovely place to stay. We had everything we needed for a comfortable, happy stay. Would be happy to stay again. Thank you very much

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Awesome place to stay with the kiddos! Will be back for sure

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Lovely warm house with everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Nice tidy, quiet house in the country. It had everything we needed for our weekend away. Unfortunately there was a terrible ant problem in the kitchen and they got into a lot of our food and drinks, and there was no sound on the TV which was quite disappointing. But otherwise a great place to stay, and great communication with the host.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Lovely property manager with awesome communication Will absolutely stay here again sometime Awesome having the nursery set up was really handy not having to bring a portacot Overall the house was clean however the bathroom we felt could do with a good scrub as there was quite a bit of mould in the shower. Also found it a bit weird showering with Loofahs hanging in the shower that didn't belong to us thought maybe personal belongings should be stored away. Overall fantastic place

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Only spent one night. Very clean and perfect for our needs. Comfy beds.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

we loved it, Hazel made the whole process very easy for us and the accommodation was perfect for our group, clean and tidy in a beautiful spot. It is a shame we arrived so late that night and had to leave the next day, it would have been nice to stay and relax for a bit longer

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Awesome experience and commendable facilities of the property, loved every bit of our stay and great Host

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Absolutely beautiful little bach in the countryside. Loving home suited my family of 8 so well. My kids ages 9mths to 15yrs loved the countryside, the house had sucha friendly and homey free. Excellent amenities, love how there were sooooo much blankets available but we didn't need too as the home itself was just warm. From booking to checking out Hazel was such a lovely and friendly host, kept the communication open and quick. Excellent service!!! House was beautifully set up for its guests even had a cute little nursery!! Unfortunately my baby couldn't sleep in there but the other 2 rooms catered well for my older kids. Master room was gorgeous. Just absolutely simplicity at its finest!!! Thank you Hazel & Lawrence for letting us making memories in your beautiful home :) -The Ngan Woo Family Highly recommended for small families

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Great spot

Great spot

Nice

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Paradise

Paradise

The groomsmen loved the place. It was spacious, clean and had everything they needed for their short stay. The deck and the landscape made such a beautiful back drop perfect for a pre wedding shoot. Communication with Hazel was smooth, she let us know everything we needed to know and was only a call/txt away. Highly recommend for bridal parties or groups of family and friends.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

A relaxing spot to unwind and refresh

A relaxing spot to unwind and refresh

Handy to lots of things, be it the bush, beach, biking or pubs. Or just hanging out. Hazel was a super host.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

House and area ideal for our needs. Guys golf trip

House and area ideal for our needs. Guys golf trip

Owner experienced property problems prior to us arriving and advised and maintained excellent communications. Worked hard to solve situation and did this successfully. Appreciated.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Perfect for Wedding Prep!

Perfect for Wedding Prep!

Hazel was super accommodating and has been quick to communicate — I had a previous booking that got cancelled last minute, and so I was able to book this place the night before staying! The place is clean, cosy and the beds are comfortable. This was perfect for myself and my bridesmaids as we stayed for the night and got ready the next day for my wedding. Location was a bonus, as it was about 10 minutes away from The Hunting Lodge (my wedding venue). Big thanks to Hazel for being an amazing host!!! 10/10 Recommend 🥰

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Auckland is $203 per night. This rental is $33 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.. 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 Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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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 Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.?

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