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Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views.

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Mahurangi West, Auckland
  • Scotts Landing
    1 min walk
  • Mahurangi Regional Park
    1 min walk
  • Te Hana Te Ao Marama
    16 min walk

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views.

Mahurangi Magic- Comfortable and colourful bach ( Classic New Zealand beach cottage) with a great deck to enjoy elevated views over native bush to the Mahurangi Harbour. The views from the front BBQ deck are mesmerising and the birdlife is abundant. Fully-equipped kitchen with F&P dish drawer dishwasher. Breville espresso coffee maker. Cosy new king-sized bed with quality pure cotton sheets. Heat pump for cooling and heating plus Dyson fan and heaters. Free Wifi. Netflix and Sky TV. One good-sized private bedroom with beautiful views over the harbour and a small walk-through bedroom. Most suitable for a couple who want a romantic weekend away but can accommodate one or two extras on comfortable king single bed with trundle bed underneath. The bathroom is adequate but small. Shower over shub (small bathtub.) Currently there is construction work in progress on a downstairs bedroom but this is not visible from the guest area and does not impinge on your use of the property, unless accessing the downstairs laundry. If you appreciate character with a touch of nostalgia this property will appeal to you.

Property manager

Alison Geddes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mahurangi West

Located in Mahurangi West, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Orewa Beach and Omaha Beach. SheepWorld and Auckland Adventure Park 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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Map
Mahurangi West, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Scotts Landing - 1 min walk
  • Mahurangi Regional Park - 1 min walk
  • Wenderholm Regional Park - 18 min drive
  • Orewa Beach - 20 min drive
  • Martins Bay - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honey Centre & Honey Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Puhoi Valley Cheese - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Walnut Cottage Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Little & Local Coffee Kitchen - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Beaches Bar & Cafe - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iconic New Zealand beach cottage with elevated harbour and bush views. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Scotts Landing, Jamieson Bay and Mahurangi Regional Park. Te Hana Te Ao Marama is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breakaway
Lovely and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful and relaxing for body and sole will be back.
It was amazing so beautiful and quiet very open perfect for body and sole, really relaxed.will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Typical Bach
We loved the bachy feel.so much like our 50 year old Kawau crib
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous classic NZ bach
We enjoyed a comfortable and relaxed stay in this cute, cosy bach. The views and surrounding area is beautiful (even during a summer storm), wish we had longer to enjoy the beach and regional park. The house had everything we needed, check in was easy and communication friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Colin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for a holiday
All mod cons in this very comfortable kiwiana bach made for a very pleasant stay. Lovely spot overlooking the beautiful sea and bush of Mahurangi West. Great swimming at the beaches and plenty to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot
This is a gorgeous Bach with great views, well appointed and with everything you need for a lovely getaeay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 night Short stay
The cottage was really quaint. An amazingly comfortable king size bed accessed through a small room that housed the single bed also comfortable and the bedding was awesome. Wonderful views over the water. Would recomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Stef K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat little getaway
Alison has created a comfy little haven. Great base to explore Mahurangi region from. Peace and quiet with magic views. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic kiwi bach experience
Lovely Bach with amazing views from the deck. Nice decor, comfy beds, great wifi, fantails and finches entertain from amongst the fruit trees. Everything you need - ideal for a couple. Bathroom is still authentic like our great Grandmas house. Perfect weekend away location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray J., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Booking and messaging was convenient and easy. Location was priceless and accomodation was more than adequate for my needs. Recommend this stay if you need a quiet, scenic place to get away. Only thing is getting to and from the main highway, takes a bit of time and patience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views
Loved sitting on the deck here and enjoying the view. Very peaceful and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

JOHN f.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
bookabach should be closed down
It was like a dump.In fact in was a dump for the landlord you could hardly move for rubbish everywhere it was just like the tv program hoarders .It was plain to see bookabach never inspect the properties they let.Never go to bookabach
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice setting
Cute
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos don't do it justice
Our stay at Alisons batch was lovely. Alison has created a beautiful space. A perfect balance between quintessential old nz batch with modern luxieries and lots of personality. Great walks, views and a plethora of books to curl up and escape from the world with and the comfyiest bed ever. Thanks for sharing your special space. Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
I absolutely loved this Bach, it was the perfect balance between Bach and lux with beautiful linen, views, books, music and crockery. Alison was great to deal with and we felt at home straight away. So grateful that Alison shares this space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew & Johanna U., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Wonderful Views; amazing location
We had a lovely 3 nights stay at this property. Cozy and warm with a very comfy bed. Very adequately equipped kitchen and plenty of towels and linen if needed. Minor hitch finding the key but the friendly neighbours helped and Alison called us shortly after to ensure we were ok. A nice place for a couple to stay in 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terese M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach
Felt homely as soon as we arrived, great old bach. Clean and tidy, everything we needed for our stay was there. Super comfy bed too. Lovely view. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Nic K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice view
Squeaky clean bach, original condition. Good view from the deck and main bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

denise b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View and community
This cottage was the perfect place to be.... terrific community, lots of beaches, and close to towns. This quiet cul de sac is private and relaxing. We had a terrific time... Discovered the surroundings, met lots of friendly and welcoming neighbours... Felt right at home. The fig tree was the best... Picked them right of the tree every day. What a treat!!

6/10 Okay

John L.

Wonderful position and view.
Well equipped basic Bach. Disappointed to find unmade bed and little effort made to accommodate guests, however clean and perfect for our needs. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Cherry W.

A lovely little cottage with friendly and helpful hosts.
My husband and I were looking for a lovely place to stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary. This cottage was an ideal place and the surroundings were wonderful with places to explore all around us. Happy with our short stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alison Geddes

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Languages:

English
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