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

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Terrace/patio
Kitchen
Bathroom.
Bathroom.
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Muriwai, Waimauku
  • Muriwai Gannet Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Muriwai Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Piha Beach
    ‪70 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Nursery

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

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;

Property manager

HazelPa1

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large lawn space.
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Events

No events allowed
Guests of guests to leave by 11 00pm. No extras.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Beds arranged to suit by prior arrangement.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Guests of guests to leave by 11 00pm. No extras.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Waimauku

Located in Waimauku, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Coopers Creek Vineyard and The Hunting Lodge Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Muriwai Gannet Colony and CraftWorld. Travelling with kids? Consider Parakai Springs and Parakai Aquatic Park. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Muriwai, Waimauku

What's nearby

  • Muriwai Gannet Colony - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Hunting Lodge Winery - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Sky Tower - 30 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Piha Beach - 70 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 24 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muriwai Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Spot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Food Vault - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soljans Estate Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Juicy Strawberries - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Muriwai Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, and Coopers Creek Vineyard. Waitemata Harbour and The Hunting Lodge Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monique P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breath of Fresh Air
Lovely rural location and close to Muriwai beach. Hazel was a breeze to communicate with and we loved all the hand written notes around the place as well as the games and activities for the children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tenille O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large family holiday
Great clean house with plenty of beds and all amenities supplied. Hosts were very good with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wedding.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and relaxing
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Overnight on the way from Northland
Rural location made for a very quiet visit. Air conditioning is a valuable feature in a rural location, so you can close the windows and doors and not be invaded by flies when cooking. In NZ, the mostly hopper window design makes flyscreens difficult - in Northland, you're besieged by flies at mealtime. Mozzies also come in on the wind, so A/C is a welcome feature. Very comfortable lounges and beds and overall suited four people well. We brought some rain to the area !

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Fantastic property, exactly as described. Beautiful country setting, with lots of wildlife, a short drive to the beach and not too far out of Auckland. Well fitted out, with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

8/10 Good

Billy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
School trip
We enjoyed our stay great location for our surfing competition
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the essentials.
Was exactly what we needed without paying for frills we wouldn't use. Host is an absolute gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious and unobtrusive hosts
Hazel and Lawrence are gracious and unobtrusive hosts. This is the 2nd time Hazel has hosted our golf group and we will very likely stay there again in 3 years time if the tournament is back at Muriwai. The property and the facilities catered very well for our group of 6 adult males on a golfing trip and was an ideal place to rest up each evening after golf. Thank-you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed
Was a perfect place to stay for a wedding nearby. Everything was as described and there was plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home and peaceful setting
Wonderful home for families. Three spacious rooms with plenty of options for sleeping, and a separate room set aside for babies and toddlers. Plenty of room to run around outside. Amenities exactly as described. Only hiccup was the tv, as we couldn't figure out the remote-control situation, so probably best bring your own HDMI cable as a backup. My elderly parents found easier access through front door rather than patio. Hazel is lovely and always responded quickly to messages or calls from us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tolly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Amazing place to stay. Was beautiful views and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lelanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed here for a family wedding at the hunting lodge. Great location and close to venue and shops/cafes. Shower was a bit mouldy but apart from that the place was great. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle and Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and relaxing stay
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avril D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alan G., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding
House was close to our Wedding venue and the house had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cushla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for winery wedding
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Great spot to base yourself to explore surrounding area. Property manager is nice and communicates well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rural getaway
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Nice & close to venue for our event. Suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aiden B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as usual
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👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

esme r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay in the Country
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy home Great Location
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful rural area
Perfect. Just what we as a Whānau needed. Warm, comfortable and cosy. Had everything we needed plus more. Thank you Hazel & Lawrence.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin
Was perfect place to escape this city life and not to far away from every thing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by HazelPa1

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What makes this property unique

5mins to shops, 8 mins drive to beach, gannets,horse trekking, 20 mins to paintball, tree adventures

Languages:

English