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Matakawau Family Bach - 50 minutes from Drury Motorway

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House - prior to deck cover added
Deck and verandah
covered deck area
SE view
open plan living

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Matakawau Beach, Matakawau
  • Rainbow's End
    ‪70 min drive‬
  • Mt. Smart Stadium
    ‪80 min drive‬
  • Eden Park
    ‪85 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Matakawau Family Bach - 50 minutes from Drury Motorway

This 5 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms is situated in a quiet, rural residential neighbourhood. It captures all day sunshine and is a relaxing retreat for your quiet family holiday stay.

It has expansive harbour views, with several beaches just a few minutes drive away - nearest beach less than five minutes walk away! All have tide concrete boat ramps and great fishing spots.

15 minutes drive to west coast road beach (Hamilton's Gap); 20 minutes drive to the Lighthouse, and multiple Northern Peninsula beaches such as the beautiful Grahams Beach.

The nearest service station, dairy and takeaways is just a 5-minute drive away; and if anything more is required the township of Waiuku is a further 20 minutes from there.

This northeast facing house is near ten years old, but well looked after. It's on a large section with concrete drive and adjoining paddock to kick a ball and play. The closest house is on the same property, 50m away, rented by a quiet couple.

It has open plan living with sliding doors onto a large covered deck and verandah. With beds for up to nine people; master room with queen bed and ensuite, and another four more large bedrooms containing a queen bed, two sets of sturdy wooden bunk beds and a single bed. There is a large laundry, family bathroom and an open plan living area, well equipped kitchen with everything you need for your comfortable stay.

3 bay covered carport right by the front door.

***Please note that there is no barrier/handrail around the part of the deck where the outdoor dining table is, or the back deck/entry steps. If bringing children please be mindful of this. The distance from the deck to the ground is 900mm, which complies with council regulations.

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A bond may be charged additional to rental. This is fully refundable if property is left cleaned in the condition it was on your arrival; and ready for next guest.

IMPORTANT INFO:
- No smoking on the property at all
- No tents, motor homes, caravans or additional guest staying beyond those booked, without prior arrangement.
-The property is located in a VERY QUIET neighbourhood, and is NOT suitable for young adults & large loud groups/parties, so we would appreciate guests respecting our neighbour's quiet lifestyle. Be aware that neighbours will contact us if music/partying & unaccepable behaviour occurs. Which may result in us coming and asking guests to leave immediately; with no refund given.
The property is in an elevated open position, and loud voices/music etc will travel easily across to our neighbours, which we do not want. As a result, quiet families/couples are preferable. Please enquire.


EXTRA:
*Cleaning (Optional, NZ$165.00 per stay);
*Linen optional extra (sheet,duvet cover,pillow case, towel. supply only - NZ$25.00 per person)

Property manager

David

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 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please be mindful of the deck height.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Awhitu

Located in Awhitu, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Manukau Heads Lighthouse and Otuataua Stonefields are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Awhitu Regional Park and Matakawau Beach. Waipipi Bird Park and Spookers are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Matakawau Beach, Matakawau

What's nearby

  • Rainbow's End - 70 min drive - 72.4 km
  • Mt. Smart Stadium - 80 min drive - 83.9 km
  • Sky Tower - 85 min drive - 92.9 km
  • Eden Park - 85 min drive - 92.4 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 86 min drive - 93.2 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 55 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chin Wags - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Cafe - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Clarks Beach Takeaways - ‬56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Matakawau Family Bach - 50 minutes from Drury Motorway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Matakawau Family Bach - 50 minutes from Drury Motorway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Matakawau Family Bach - 50 minutes from Drury Motorway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Matakawau Family Bach - 50 minutes from Drury Motorway located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Matakawau Beach and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Manukau Heads Lighthouse. Waipipi Bird Park and Lina Place Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was amazing place to stay
Been to the property twice and again not disappointed. Was relaxing, quiet, with a number of neighbouring beaches to enjoy, if this is this is what you are looking for I would recommend. The fridge is a little small if you are a family is staying for a longer period however the dairy is just up the road. Thanks again had an amzing family holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and easy-living
Property in great condition and neatly kept. Spacious and comfortable to live in. Lovely outlook and 5 min walk from beach. Owner very good when we did some accidental damage to the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New year holiday
We had a lovely time. House was great. Very spacious and clean. Good boat ramp but a bit windy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable new house
Large, comfortable, new house with lovely views. Very clean, well fitted out with all we needed. Nice, helpful hosts who made it all easy. Great location in centre of the peninsula, with lovely local beach and twenty minutes to top of Awhitu, twenty minutes back to Waiuku. Close to the only shop and Regional park.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Gerriann V.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Stay
This house is definately no roudy noise it's pretty much for old people who just go to bed 🤣 the neighbours are moaner lisaz must be a retiring area Anyhu we broke the rules in the book which was the noise But hey the pictures on here definately need to be updated also house was riddled with a million ants All in all we got the boot the next morning for being to loud an we had booked for 2 days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house. Essentials all there. Uncluttered, clean and quiet. Lovely stay. Wish it was longer
Wonderful place. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls staycation
A beautiful place to stay...would've been happy to spend lockdown here. Owner quick to rectify a problem with water. Look forward to coming back oneday.

10/10 Excellent

Maxime T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
I recommand this nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vay-cay spot
Upon arrival we were very impressed with the cleanliness and sheer scale of this home and property. It was even better than the photos which does not happen often. Our group of 8 adults and 1 baby settled in very nicely and enjoyed the wonderful view from the balcony! The house is mostly very well-equipped, I would recommend taking some containers for left-overs etc or glad wrap if you are cooking there. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, thank you for having us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Prue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing
This immaculate home was a wonderful place from which to explore the area. Beautifully clean, comfortable and quiet with lovely views over the harbour. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Awesome place to stay nice and comfortable, plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
The house was clean and tidy anda great size. The view stunning and the beach is great for a young family. Was quiet and relaxing we had am amazing time, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awhitu stay
Was perfect for our group but one comment made was the difficulty with the oven as the temperatures weren’t visible on the dials and I understand it had been commented on before but nothing had changed, otherwise was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matakawau stay
Clean, tidy, modern accommodation well equipped for our family getaway. Safe tidal beach nearby for the littles, other nice beaches/bays nearby . Easy access to lighthouse. Many thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location
Lovely and clean. Toy’s, puzzles and books for primary aged children. Excellent indoor/outdoor flow from kitchen to lounge to deck. Stunning views over Manukau Harbour. Lovely calm tidal beaches only a few minutes walk aswell as a few playgrounds for the kids. Was a perfect location for a young family. Also a West-coast beach only 8minutes away at Hamilton’s Gap. Highly recommend, would love to go back again 😊😊😊😊😊
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
We had a great family getaway in Awhitu, nice and close to Auckland but feel far away still. The property was really nice and clean and had a wonderful view looking out over the Manukau Harbour. We found the oven hobs didn't heat up very well but not a major. Awesome place, would love to stay there again one day. Thanks David for providing a great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Thank you!
We love Awhitu in general but this place made our stay extra special! We’d definitely be happy to stay again in future if possible. Great house, views and vibe. Overall great! Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allan M., North Shore Auckland New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb weekend adult restoration site
The house is superbly set out and maintained, it is warm and comfortable and inviting and the views over the harbour are breathtaking. Other friends (from our close bubble) called past to join us for lunch and we sat on the well-appointed deck and enjoyed the perfect blue sky and the spring sunshine. It's easy to find and there is ample room to park and spread out (not just for social distancing - but that too) before we headed back to Waiuku for dinner in one of the many top notch restaurants after visiting the lighthouse. It was a timely reminder of what we've missing during the lock downs and its a treasure to have this haven for tired adults right on Auckland's back door. You've made a number of fans who will come back at some stage. Thanks again for the great communication. Allan and Gael Mearns
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Palekoula T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views, Location & Property...what a package!!!! :)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location is close to the beach, the dairy & gas station. A few minutes drive to the Regional park & 20ish minutes to the Manukau Heads Light House! The property is spotless clean with plenty lf rooms. The view is Amazing all day!!! Owners are lovely & responsive. Would love to go back in the future :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

leeanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Large clean home, with beautiful views. Our Visitors from Australia who stayed were very impressed. Lots of parking room too !

10/10 Excellent

Kayla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern, Clean & Tidy
Highly reccomend, great location with ocean views. Modern clean and tidy house.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
An awesome house with great views. Very clean and spacious. Large living area and plenty of bedrooms. The owners were very pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful.
Everything from booking to checking in to checking out was swift and easy. The manager and owner was very nice and caring. Our group had left an important journal there but was notified by the owner and the owner is sending it by post. How sweet! Also, as for the place itself, it was a very quiet area with amazing night scenery looking into the Auckland City from across the harbour. So many stars to gaze at too! All in all, an amazing experience.

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant place to stay
We had a great experience, it was perfect for our needs. Very clean, lots of bedrooms with plenty of space, great outdoors with views over the harbour. Very responsive host and easy check in. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tidy and easy to find
Clean, tidy and easy to find
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by David

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What makes this property unique

clean sunny home
quiet location

Languages:

English