Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest

9.2

Wonderful

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Explore the area

Waitakere, Auckland

Bethells Beach9 min drive
Muriwai Beach44 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)47 min drive
Piha Beach57 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

The French Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The Rainforest Retreat is a two-storey house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious, air-conditioned lounge, an air-conditioned open plan kitchen/dining room and a large balcony overlooking the rainforest. There is room for up to 8 people. It is ideal for family vacations and the perfect base from which to explore Auckland. There is a 2 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability. Please note that we have recently added a good internet connection providing 50 Mbps, sufficient speed to work from the premises or watch a movie. There is a smart TV which received digital TV via WIFI.

This house is located a 5 minutes drive from Bethells Beach, lake Wainamu, caves and sand dunes. The location is 15 minutes from Swanson train station which operates regular trains to/from Auckland CBD. A drive to Auckland CBD will take about 35 minutes.

The house has recently been renovated and offers accommodation for up to 8 people. It is north facing, sunny, privately secluded and surrounded by stunning nature in tree tops. There is a 2 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability.

Body boarding, sand boarding, bush walking, fishing and bird watching are just some of the activities to be found on the doorstep.

Property manager

Sascha Warnken (Company Owner)

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auckland

This holiday home is located in Waitakere, a neighbourhood in Auckland, and is in a rural area. Waitakere Golf Club and Kerr Farm Wine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Crystal Mountain and CraftWorld. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trusts Stadium or Paradice Ice Skating. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

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Waitakere, Auckland

What's nearby

Bethells Beach - 9 min drive
Waitakere Ranges - 20 min drive
Sky Tower - 31 min drive
Muriwai Beach - 44 min drive
Piha Beach - 57 min drive

Getting around

Waitakere Station - 11 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Muriwai Beach - ‬26 min drive
‪Cafe Redwoods - ‬12 min drive
‪Swanson Station Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Sand Dunz Beach Cafe - ‬27 min drive
‪Piha Surf Life Saving Club - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sun, Surf, Mountain Views & NZ Native Rainforest located?

Located in Waitakere, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Bethells Beach, Waitakere Golf Club and Crystal Mountain. Kerr Farm Wine and Babich Wines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

3 Dec 2019

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

Perfect spot

Great spot. Highly recommend !!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

14 Oct 2019

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

Great spot. Would come back.

Really enjoyed the house. Only downfall was mobile service.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

9 Jan 2022

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

Bethells

We have a lovely stay in the bach at Bethells Beach /Te Henga - quiet location surrounded by bush, and close enough to the beach

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toby M.

6 Apr 2021

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

great location and value

very pleased with our stay, lovely house, kitchen adequate, parking on road with drop-offs not an issue, linen and beds great. All very easy,would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Justin L., Auckland

5 Oct 2020

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

Magical

This place was stunning and as soon as we arrived we wished we’d booked for longer. No complaints at all.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe c.

17 Aug 2020

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

Lovely place

Very easy, friendly greeter, lovely house and great location. Good family house

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

renata m.

24 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

major details missing.

Great house, well presented, beautiful location, simply instructions for check in, would have been great to know before booking. 1- The Driveway to the house, is steep and down hill which was fine, except we were not allowed to drive down or park on it, so we had to carry everything to the house from the top of a steep hill, including one quest who had a broken ankle. 2- we were not at ALL advised of the neighbour who literally shares the same ROOF, untill we were walking down the drive, he is less than a wall away. He was grouchily sifting around the day we arrived (he compained about the noise & threaten to call the police if we didn't evict!! ) at the time we were a party of 5, including one child playing cards. To assist with him id already shut all the Windows & Doors & kept everyone inside as advised. 3- There was no Wifi or home phone. ( Bethels has never had phone reception & we knew that) This would have been fine, had we known before booking or even once the booking was accepted, that the property had wifi & a booster but the system was being repaired. & was out of order. Communication with non-arrived quests, was hopeless. It was a really lush space & a beautiful location, well decorated house, with everything you could need & Quick drive to the beach. House, just missing few critical details, especially for people still working while on holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Bryony M.

6 Jan 2020

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

Lovely and peaceful

Lovely location and setting. The house was great with everything you need. Except internet which didnt work as advised due to the location. Along with spotty mobile service this forced us off our devices which was liberating once you go t used to it! Piha was a short day trip away - recommend Kitekite Falls walk - awesome. Comfy beds and rooms decorated and set up nicely. Only hiccup was not being able to drive down the driveway to unload and load up. I understand this was due to an earlier incident but it was a hard slog up and down that steep driveway. A small sacrifice for a lovely few days of rest and relaxation. Thanks.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

5 Dec 2019

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

Thank you

Thank you for the stay. We had 8 of us stay for 3 nights.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dale N., Ashburton

1 Nov 2019

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

Forest Retreat

A great property with the house surrounded by the bush and bird life. Plenty of space for a group. The house being split into two levels worked really well for two families. The house was well equipped and had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Pei Yu G.

2 Sept 2019

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

Waitakere bush retreat

Overall a very good experience. Great property with nice big rooms and comfortable furniture. Linen were all provided and the view/location was amazing. A few hiccups were there. Wi-Fi coverage intermittent but that did encourage everyone to be more social. The oven was not working during our trip and there was nothing the property manager could do about this. Did cause a few problems with providing food for the group. I'm sure the owners will sort the above out before the next group arrives!

8/10 Good

Corinne F.

30 Aug 2019

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

Great stay in a lovely location

It was a lovely bach to stay out - there was enough room for a room each for my friends and being in the bush was very tranquil. The beds were all comfortable - there was enough bedding. There is two on wall HRV heaters which were good but unfortunately do not heat up the bedrooms for the night-time (probably just a "winter" comment) . It was a little disappointing that the fireplace was not working as this was one of the main features that made us book this bach (along with the lovely views :-)) and that is why I have scored 4 rather than 5 star overall. Saying that when I enquired about further heating for a friend - the host was more than willing to assist. It was a delightful stay and we thoroughly enjoyed being in the bush and the views. Would highly recommend. Thank you :-)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

5 Aug 2019

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

Family gettogether

Had a wonderful experience despite the weather. A cosy restful spot for a family catch up among the beautiful trees and Bush of waitakere.

8/10 Good

Jared M.

7 May 2019

Great place and layout. Comfortable, warm and enjoyed staying. Only one downer.

Nice layout to the place, comfortable beds with loads of linen and well equipped. Nice and warm (or cool) and different areas to gather. Only one downside is the Wifi strength and internet connection. Poor connection and strength means the internet was unreliable. Great host and on site support, and s place that’s close to Auckland but feels like it’s miles away

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Dean S.

2 May 2019

Te Aute Ridge Road

Had a great but all to brief stay. The pictures probably don't do the house and setting justice. Bethell's beach and the sand dunes are stunning - take a boogie board to the dunes!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019