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A Beach House at Piha - beachfront romantic hideaway, prime South Piha Beach.

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The hammock, Lion Rock
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Living Room
South Piha and our house from Lion Rock
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Piha, Auckland
  • Piha Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Waitakere Ranges
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Karekare Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Garden bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The dunny in the bush

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Beach House at Piha - beachfront romantic hideaway, prime South Piha Beach.

Tucked away in the best location at the most popular end of New Zealand's most popular surf beach. With ever-changing panoramic view of ocean, beach, and rugged coastline and a magic atmosphere. Beautiful summer or winter. An idyllic romantic retreat for 1-2, family getaway for up to 6 (with overflow sleeping up to 16, weather permitting), a picturesque and photogenic setting for events.

Just a few steps onto the long beach of soft fine sand, the best surfing spot straight in front, patrolled swimming a stone's throw away (weekends in winter), and wonderful bush walks through spectacular scenery to lookouts, waterfalls, swimming holes and other natural wonders. Entertain in style on the huge deck to the sound of the ocean; or just relax and watch the world go by.

The house is orientated to the weather: shaded by the gracious ancient Pohutukawa trees in summer.

Sheltered from almost all wind, facing the sun in winter, toast marshmallows and yourself in front of a roaring fire by the roaring ocean, after a dip, a surf, a hike through our safe native bush and over the cliffs, canyoning, exploring the beach, a dinner party, or a night out meeting the locals... with our selection of trashy novels, jigsaws and board games, on demand TV, or watch the brave surfers ,or if you are lucky, storms rage over the ocean. Peaceful, wild, energizing and inspiring, Piha is magic in winter.

With a well set up kitchen (including basic condiments), outdoor furniture, "BBQ with a view", air conditioning and open fireplace, fresh herbs and lemons in the garden most of the year (grounds sand, grass and mature native trees), books and games, you can arrive and enjoy.

"There is excellent casual dining and takeaways (including organic) at 4 bar/restaurants an easy stroll along the beach or up the road. The Piha store has delicious home baking and gourmet takeaways (as well as essentials you may have forgotten).

There is a funky art gallery with quality art to suit every budget, surf board manufacture and hire shops with fashions and souvenirs, a library and post office, and a native plant nursery. Surfing lessons available. There are social events throughout the year.

One of the early batches built in Piha, this is our family holiday home, not a hotel: unique, quirky, unfussy, a bit rustic.

We offer substantial weekly and monthly discounts: enter dates to view."

♦ COVID NOTES: Our house is available during level four lockdown, what better way to spend a lockdown than on holiday at the beach! If you want to book in advance, to stop anyone else from booking, then are unable or unwilling to use it due to lockdowns or any other reason, our cancellation policy applies to compensate us for the loss of other bookings you have blocked. If you are worried about cancelling, you can get travel insurance, or take your chances that our house will be available and book the day before. :)
♦ The basement is not included in the sleeping for 12. It is rough, can be damp in wet weather, and could flood in extreme weather conditions. It can be used in good weather for overflow sleeping or as an alternative to the futon couches in the living room. Use at your own risk, please do not complain about it!

Property manager

Vicki

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Unfenced deck, supervision needed.
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Events

Events allowed
Please inquire before booking. Charges apply.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please check with us first.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside. No butts in the garden please.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please inquire before booking. Charges apply.
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Piha

Located in Piha, this holiday home is on the beach. Waikumete Cemetery and Manukau Heads Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Artisan Wine and Babich Wines. Whoa! Studios and Crystal Mountain are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Piha, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Piha Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Piha Surf School - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Waitakere Ranges - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Karekare Beach - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 76 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • New Lynn Station - 28 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blair's on the Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piha Surf Life Saving Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Piha Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Piha Rsa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Piha Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beach House at Piha - beachfront romantic hideaway, prime South Piha Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beach House at Piha - beachfront romantic hideaway, prime South Piha Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beach House at Piha - beachfront romantic hideaway, prime South Piha Beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Beach House at Piha - beachfront romantic hideaway, prime South Piha Beach. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Piha holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Piha Beach and Piha Surf School. Karekare Beach and Waitakere Ranges are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family and I had a fantastic 2 day holiday at Vickis place! It just wasnt long enough! Right next to the beach was really healing! Vicki was amazing, a lovely person who made us feel very welcomed and then just let us be to enjoy our holiday which I really appreciated! Lovely home with lots of beds for all of my kids! Just a really nice stay which was really rejuvenating, exactly what I needed! Will definitely be booking again in the Summer 😊😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Conan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Piha Bar
Great position
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mel T., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is everything
Very comfortable and well equipped bach especially proven with wild weather we had with constant rain for 3 days, which still resulted a lovely stay at Piha on the Beach. Can only imagine what it’s like with good weather! We were lucky enough to have our dog with us but had to take for walks only on North Piha beach as Stu Piha right out front is a reserve. Only wish to note the upstairs bunk room is a cupboard off the main bedroom so best for smaller kids under 13yrs perhaps, not suited for older teens as no airflow and right next to parents - we had our teens sleep on the couch futons instead. Had a great time and enjoyed the property best we could with bad weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piha by the Beach
The property was querky and in a fabulous location. Had every you need including firewood for the fire. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great time for everyone
This is a very nice place to stay with plenty to do, a good amount of space, and facilities for all who stay here. The hosts are kind and accommodating and provided a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well-equipped beachfront Bach
Fantastic hostess Vicki made our stay stress free. Amazing views of Piha from the deck. This wonderful well-equipped property was a fantastic base to attend a family wedding in the Piha area as lockdown restrictions eased. Thoroughly recommend this beautiful beachfront property with spectacular views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Dianne D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The location was incredible, the accomdation was dated, the beds were uncomfortable & limited space.
We were a party of 4 adults & 4 children. 3 pullout sofa sleepers in the lounge & limited space gave very little privacy & were heavy & cumbersome to make up daily. Thr size of the 3 other bedrooms are small & very dark. I loved the location, but felt the property was overpriced for the dated & lack of facilities. My grandchildren were so dissapointed that the hammock was not available for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place great host
Truly picture perfect location at Piha. Our family had a great time and being right on the doorstep of Piha beach is wonderful. Vicky is a great host and we had no issues with the house during out stay. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Comfortable home with well equipped kitchen and good quality bedding…. but best part was wonderful proximity to (and view of) beach……and large sunny deck, shaded by pohuakawas in afternoon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing the kids had a blast so much room and beautiful views thanks vicki
Clean tidy had everything ready for us beautiful week we had
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME TIME, HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Booked for a graduation celebration for 2 nights! Had an amazing time - was able to celebrate with my nearest and dearest. The view and distance to the beach was AMAZING!!! Definitely recommend!!! Cheers to Vicki for being very accommodating, understanding and for an awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin M., Auckland NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Location location location

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST HOUSE ON THE STREET
My family enjoyed ever moment of our stay from the time we step our foot onto the property. We were all very emotional when it was time to leave so we sure took in as much sea breeze from the deck and left great memories behind. We surely will be back. Thank you so much Vicky.

10/10 Excellent

samantha c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piha beachfront
Fantastic spot, really can't get much closer to the beach. Property is half fenced but if you have dogs who like to explore (-escape) it is possible for them to do so. Vicki was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simoné C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great weekend at Piha. Perfect location. So happy we could take our well behaved dogs too. Thanks so much !!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend getaway
Lovely weekend right on the beach.

10/10 Excellent

samantha h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piha
Great location and lovely host. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kylie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Lovely location and really nice Bach. Enjoyed the open fire! Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Fahina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Customer
First time booking a batch beach house , and couldn’t be more happier with the location and view . Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular stay!!
Vicki and her home are warm and lovely. You will have everything you need here to thoroughly enjoy the beach and the beautiful surrounding area and she is a terrific host. We really enjoyed our stay!! Thank you, Vicki!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lennox J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING SPOT
I really couldn't have picked a better spot to celebrate my 50th birthday. Everyone, including our kids, were blown away by the views and the property's proximity to the beach. The host was very friendly and easy to deal with. The place was immaculate and clean. The beds were comfortable and the water pressure from the double head shower was spot-on. We will definitely be back and I'm sure mates will book this place some time as well. Highly recommend this place to anyone whose into spectacular views, surfing or just chilling and taking time out . Wicked stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eva J., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
The best possible position-on the beach 🏖. Very clean, tidy and homey bach . Everything you need is there. Pleasant and friendly host. Thank you Vicki!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ken A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed.
Was a fantastic experience. Highly recommend. Very Iconic location and it includes everything you could want. Owner were super welcoming and understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Francesca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful stay. It is such a lovely spot, tucked away at the end of Piha and Vicki is lovely
It was pretty magical to be right by the beach at Piha and the house was very well appointed. Vicki was a great host, incredibly welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute Bliss
What a fantastic stay we had, Vicki was so lovely and friendly,so happy we chose to stay at this place.Right on the beach,,so very relaxing, perfect spot for a perfect beach break.We swam every day , and we can't wait to return, was hard to leave , thanks so much Vicki for sharing your piece of paradise with us :)

About the host

Hosted by Vicki

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I have been hosting since 1999, I love people enjoying our family holiday home when we aren't! It's too beautiful to keep to ourselves.

Why they chose this property

Piha... it's magic. Discovered by accident, never forgotten. The roar of the ocean. The clean pure air and environment. Surfing lessons, and international surf competitions. Canyoning, tennis, bowls. Walking for miles along the soft sand, beachcombing for the perfect tiny purple Piha shells, exploring the rock pools; or through the benign natural bush to the lookout, to the gargoyles in the cliffs, the blowhole, waterfalls, the Blue Pool, the Gap, the Keyhole, the Washing Machine.

The eccentric, arty, friendly locals. The brave surfers. It's energising and relaxing. Food for the soul.

What makes this property unique

It's a stunning, atmospheric house at the best location in Piha! The everchanging view. Watching storms over the ocean from the fireside with the doors open, in winter. Sunbathing on the roof. Entertaining on the deck, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly wind, a lovely microclimate even on cold windy days. Swinging in the hammock under the pohutukawas covered in a sea of red flowers. The barbecue with a view, with fresh herbs and salads from the garden. Lemonade from the lemon tree. Sleeping with the sound of the ocean, waking to the sound of the native wood pigeons, bellbirds, tuis, fantails and many other birds, showering in pure rainwater. Coffee or cocktails lazing on the warm sand dune outside before strolling up the beach to brunch, dinner or drinks at the excellent restaurants. Or alfresco on the deck.

Full of wonderful history, our house was built by a local philanthropist with shipped in materials, before there was a road, since extended. Author Maurice Shadbolt lived here in the 1970s, and the Fresh Squeezed surfboards were made and sold in our garage in the 1980s. Just about everyone in Piha slept in the boatshed loft in those days.

Languages:

English