ON THE BEACH MILFORD
Apartment in Auckland
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Set on the Shores of Milford Beach, enjoy a relaxed beachfront escape.
Free Wi-Fi - TV flat screen 65 -Free SKY - Air Con Heating
Full Kitchen facilities -Nespresso Coffee Machine -Coffee Pods/Tea/ Milk supplied - Ninja Blender
Sunny Bright and Spacious
With Milford's boutique shopping experience just 2 min walk away.
Beautifully spacious beach front sea view apartment perfectly suited to a family or a couple incorporating 2 double bedrooms with two queen bed configurations.
The Apartment is on the ground floor in a small block of six, situated on Milford's Beach front, this apartment is conveniently appointed with a Lounge, fully equipped Kitchen, dining, and Laundry facilities.
Spacious living and dining.
Private secure covered parking for one car.
Guests love this apartment because the property is situated in what is rated one of the best beach front locations on Auckland's North Shore.
With direct beach access guests can enjoy a stroll along the beach, or enjoy a lunch at one of Milford or Takapuna's abundant dining experiences or shopping at several designer shops, Auckland Central City is only 15 minutes away, not peak hour.
Special conditions:
No Smoking
No Pets
No large gatherings or parties.
Enquire about our longer term fixed rate special.
Please note Meth alarms are on site!
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Free Wi-Fi - TV flat screen 65 -Free SKY - Air Con Heating
Full Kitchen facilities -Nespresso Coffee Machine -Coffee Pods/Tea/ Milk supplied - Ninja Blender
Sunny Bright and Spacious
With Milford's boutique shopping experience just 2 min walk away.
Beautifully spacious beach front sea view apartment perfectly suited to a family or a couple incorporating 2 double bedrooms with two queen bed configurations.
The Apartment is on the ground floor in a small block of six, situated on Milford's Beach front, this apartment is conveniently appointed with a Lounge, fully equipped Kitchen, dining, and Laundry facilities.
Spacious living and dining.
Private secure covered parking for one car.
Guests love this apartment because the property is situated in what is rated one of the best beach front locations on Auckland's North Shore.
With direct beach access guests can enjoy a stroll along the beach, or enjoy a lunch at one of Milford or Takapuna's abundant dining experiences or shopping at several designer shops, Auckland Central City is only 15 minutes away, not peak hour.
Special conditions:
No Smoking
No Pets
No large gatherings or parties.
Enquire about our longer term fixed rate special.
Please note Meth alarms are on site!
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Auckland
££££
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Fantastic property with spacious rooms, functional kitchen, sunroom with beach views, and proximity to amenities. Easy beach access, comfortable beds, and enjoyable beach walks make it a gem of a spot.
8.0 / 10.0
We stayed here twice in March & April. We liked it. The flat is quite commodious with 2 bedrooms, a pleasant living area and functional kitchen. The washing machine & dryer are in an adjacent outside cupboard (actually good as the noise is distant). There is a glass sunroom/dining area off the living room with magical views to the beach/sea. The apartment has a ‘nice’ feel. It is 10 metres from the beach, 5 minutes from the nearest bus stop and 10 minutes to Milford shopping centre/high street. You can walk to Takapuna in 25/30 minutes. Milford and Takapuna are, it appears, amongst the more affluent areas of north Auckland with an abundance of eateries and cafes. The apartment is the middle downstairs one in a block of 6 and as you approach it, down a sort of long drive/path off Craig Rd, you’ll probably be underwhelmed - don’t worry it’s better on the inside and the views at ‘the back’ to the beach/sea will enable you to quickly forget the ‘front’ where you look out on the parking spaces. Also, there is a flat above this and the plumbing can be noisy. There is mention in other comments about ants; there are ant nests outside but there is no infestation inside and the obvious advice is not to leave food out anywhere or they will come in for it. But, these were minor things and we really enjoyed our 5 weeks there - how could you not? Wake up, breakfast, walk barefoot along a stunning beach, swim, generally chill and then take off and see stuff.
10.0 / 10.0
Well appointed spacious property in fantastic location. Breakfast room is a highlight looking durectly on to beach & Rangitoto island in the distance
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed for 17 to be close to family. Then we toured the South Pacific. In return we will stay here again. So, obviously we liked it.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a really nice stay! Really fun to just walk out the door to the beach. Had some issues with check-in and communication but I think those were due to my phone/internet service rather than the owner - when we were able to reach her it was easy-peasy.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location.
10.0 / 10.0
There's nothing quite like being able to wake up in the morning and watch the waves breaking on the shoreline with your first cup of coffee for the day.
enjoyable stay, beach walks- super shopping restaurants and cafes/bars on your doorstep.
10.0 / 10.0
step out of your door onto Milford beach, what's not to Like.
2.0 / 10.0
When we arrived at the property we saw that much of the furniture was old and battered. We also discovered ants in several rooms and in the cutlery drawer. We asked to have it sprayed. She arrived in the morning, and sprayed for ants. Two days later when the ants got worse, she claimed that we didn't have ants and did nothing further to remedy the ant problems. So we took pictures.. . Also, before we made our final payment, we pointed out that we were being overcharged by $1020.00. She agreed but said it was a VRBO error. She said to pay it to VRBO who would refund it. Her story then changed and she said VRBO would refund us when we took possession of the Apt. She next said to check our account to see if VRBO refunded us. Then she said that she was waiting to receive payment from VRBO and that she'd then refund us directly by sending the $1020.00 to our account. We sent our account info and she said she would not send money to our home in the United States so we should find someone with an account in New Zealand for her to send the funds to. We did so and finally received the funds. . . Then, New Zealand had its biggest cyclone in 100 years and the government said to evacuate beach areas. We did so and came back after 3 days. We came back to even more ants. We couldn't stand the ants and finally moved out early and asked for a refund for the 3 days of cyclone and 4 days for early departure due to ants. She refused to refund us saying the policy was NO REFUNDS.
10.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed our stay despite the terrible weather, very nicely set up for four adults. Everything you'd want for a stay - definitely recommend!
8.0 / 10.0
Well presented , well equipped, clean and only steps from a beautiful beach. Close to excellent cafes and supermarkets. Great swimming and beach walks and friendly neighbours. Available parking only suitable for small cars however street parking safe. Exterior of building dated and so therefore it was a surprise to find the interior more modern. We would have liked more airflow several windows could not be opened.
6.0 / 10.0
The property was very comfortable if you are not staying along time
It is well equipped for a short stay if you don’t intend to do a lot of cooking. The kitchen is very basics .the bedding is excellent. our stay was 3 weeks . Some of the furniture is starting to show its age .
There is an ant problem and a can of raid is not going to fix the problem. location to shopping is great and beach access very good
You are not ocean front but do have a side view of the ocean
Thanks
10.0 / 10.0
Very well appointed and comfortable apartment everything that we needed. We just loved the short few steps to the beach and 10 minute walk to the Milford shopping centre. No road noise.
4.0 / 10.0
An outer photo of the property should be included. Had I known the building looked the way it did, I would have simply kept scrolling.
Upon check-in, which was actually set up well, the place had a musty odour but appeared clean. Outdated. The wifi would not connect to my laptop when the reason I was in NZ was for work and was stated when booking. The beach in front was packed and loud. Dogs barking, we could hear every move the people upstairs made. It was unbearable as I had work that needed to be done. The ad stated “relaxed” but it was not even near relaxing with the noise. The last straw was the ant-infestation and I have photos of them all over the bathroom floor. I used my time to book and pay for another rental far from that area. All the property said was no refund is available and touch the top of the router to make it work (it did not). It was a relief to leave as fast as possible. Do not book if you want to relax or work, this is not the place for you.
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed our week long stay. Comfortable apartment. Comfortable bed and lovely decor. Easy access to shops and restaurants. Friendly neighbours. Had great weather. Lovely being able to step out on the beach for a walk. Hopefully we will be back soon in NZ and would love to stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
A gem of a spot in a greatneighbourhood
10.0 / 10.0
On the Beach at Milford
Amazing location...only 10m from the beach & short walk to Milford shops
8.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Location
This was our 2nd stay here. We absolutely love this property. It's in a great location, direct access to the beach and within easy reach of some of the most beautiful beaches on this shore.
Unfortunately I did drop a star this time as the place could have been a little cleaner but still a great property.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolute Gem
What a beautiful property and location. Close to everything you want. Very comfy beds and direct beach access for a early morning or late afternoon walk was perfect. Thank you Cheryllyn for a lovely home to stay for two weeks. Would stay again in a heartbeat x Sue and Jab
8.0 / 10.0
Very enjoyable stay
We enjoyed our stay very much. Great location on Milford Beach.
Good to have the larger size apartment for a 10 day stay.
Would have preferred to have a king size bed
10.0 / 10.0
Prime location and cosy comfortable accommodation
Beautiful beach in your doorstep, clean and tidy , top quality furnishings. Enjoy the sunrise on the beach. Definitely will stay again:)
10.0 / 10.0
Beach
The accomdation was amazing, location was incredible, definitely recommend
10.0 / 10.0
On the beach
Great stay, def come back again
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful, relaxing stay
Right on the beach, Lovely stay. Clean, tidy, lovely decor.
The off street parking was a challenge to get in and out of. Would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beach life
Beach life at its best
8.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location
The location is just as described - right on the beach and cannot be faulted. High tide practically laps at the lawn.
The property is spacious if not a little dated / tired.
Bed linen and towels were new / clean and lovely but areas of the accommodation itself could do with a good clean including aged cobwebs full of bugs and dead spiders in the conservatory, the fridge had not been cleaned prior to my arrival (unfair considering we pay for cleaning on top of the fee) and generally it did not feel up to the standard I would expect regarding cleanliness. However, saying this, the owner very kindly did allow me to check in two hours earlier (for personal circumstances) and she did say that she had not yet completed her checks.... I just find it difficult to grasp that the beds were all made and generally the place clean and tidy yet the fridge dirty.... Ants can be a challenge (don't leave food out). Although the description states the bathroom is accessible is not accessible by wheelchair - it is on the level but the entrance is too narrow for a wheelchair.
I am quite sure that the owner will be obliging and make sure that cleanliness it is all sorted out for the future - might just be worth checking this before booking thought. Owner kindly agreed to us providing our own ramp for entrance when wheelchair was required for visiting.
Overall I enjoyed my stay and the location enabled a family member who uses a wheelchair to visit with a lovely view of the Hauraki Gulf. Also, I would add that if 4 people are staying it does offer fair value and a great place for beach goers. Neighbours were kindly. Any visitors need to park on the road at top of the drive but this is no problem as there ample parking on the road.
8.0 / 10.0
"Clean & comfortable, sky tv. Great beach,calm sea. Beach access bad for disabled, elderly, short pe
Property outside not pleasant, car park small, I had Suzuki. Loved the beach being so close, the steps access to beach too big/high especially last one. A small step stool would be great for people less than average hight as I couldn't reach high kitchen cupboards & shelf in shower too high. Sorry, I'm only 1.37m 4ft 6 so these things are important to me, I've never had this problem before. There were lots of things that were great but I would of struggled if on my own, I couldn't reach the dryer either, oh dear no washing line or airer. Oh dear you'll think I'm a grump just pointing out what a short person or someone with leg problems would have. Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
Great place by the beach
Really good location in quiet neighbourhood. Beach is right at the door.
10.0 / 10.0
A Little Slice of Paradise
Comfortable apartment with your own beach access, what's not to like.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely staying here in winter too
Stayed here with my sister for a few days while recuperating from an operation. Although it was a wintry week, this apartment was cosy and warm and very comfortable, equipped with everything we needed. Plus we enjoyed the view of the harbour. Cherylyn was very easy to communicate with and went out of her way to make sure our stay was enjoyable.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Smart, stylish, brilliant location close to beach. Parking only suitable for a small car. Kitchen not particularly well equipped or designed.
10.0 / 10.0
A convenient place to stay when visiting the North Shore
A dated exterior giving way to an impressive, comfortable and very well equipped interior.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay
First class location and rental was excellent
10.0 / 10.0
Milford Relaxation
The property was very nice and clean. Wonderful beds! Very nice kitchen and living space. Only a few steps from a great beach.
Many fun restaurants and sites nearby. Access to Auckland via the Devonport passenger ferry was easy and fun.
Our host was very helpful and made sure that our stay was as stress-free as possible.
Highly recommended!
8.0 / 10.0
Perfect quiet location on the beach.
Easy.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time and appreciated the extra touches
10.0 / 10.0
On the Beach Milford
This apartment was perfect for visiting family in Auckland. Apartment was very clean and beds were comfortable and had everything we required. 10 second walk to the beach was exhausting! Milford shops are about 10 mins walk. Would definitely book again.
6.0 / 10.0
Not good enough for the price
Good afternoon Cherylyn,
Thank you for your message - we were going to let you know and Bookabach how disappointed we were with On The Beach apartment. No 5 was NOT absolute beach front only the building!! No 6was the apartment we should have had with no obscured views!!
The lack of privacy and poor parking was another annoyance. If we had brought our own four wheel drive vehicle it wouldn’t have fitted in the very small parking space.
We were woken up every morning at about 6 am by the couple in the apartment overhead, bad insulation and not their fault.
After 40 years in the airline industry and owning rentals ourselves, we considered the apartment vastly overpriced for what we had.
Yours sincerely,
Judith and Cyril Parker
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Apartment is in a great location on the beach. It is clean, comfortable and well-equipped for two couples.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice apartment in nice area
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It is well situated outside of Auckland but it’s easy to get to the city if that’s what you want to do. We spent most of our time heading north to west where the scenery is great. The apartment is exactly as it’s portrayed in the photos, is very clean and has everything you would want for a short stay. There is assigned parking right next to it but if you have a midsize car or larger don’t bother as it’s too tight, just use the ample parking on the street.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful apartment on the beach
Such an enjoyable place to stay having everything required for a comfortable relaxing few days. Enjoyed the beautiful views and area.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Auckland?
The average price for a rental in Auckland is £112 per night. This rental is £50 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at ON THE BEACH MILFORD. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at ON THE BEACH MILFORD. Enjoy the water!
Is ON THE BEACH MILFORD pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at ON THE BEACH MILFORD?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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