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Foley Retreat - Superior Lifestyle

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dairy Flat, Auckland
  • Massey University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Westfield Albany Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • North Harbour Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ensuite in bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Ensuite in bedroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Foley Retreat - Superior Lifestyle

Imagine yourself in the mist of beautiful Kiwi countryside, sleeping into the gaze of night stars and waking up with the sound of native birds and light smell of pines, yet only 5 minutes from all the city convenience, including Auckland's biggest Westfield Shopping Centre and variety of dining choices of Albany and surroundings.

The space
The house has very generous spaces, large lounge and huge deck with stunning views toward the water and Albany. Fully fitted out and newly renovated kitchen.

At Foley, it offers rural and private space for traveller with all ages. From your wedding guests wanting to relax on their stay from overseas to couples romantic getaways. Or simply your next family reunion. Kids will be loving what the nature has to offer.
We have very friendly neighbours who respect and welcome all our guests.

Guest access
Access to all part of the property, except place with Private signs.

Easy drive to Auckland City, Albany, close to Dairy Flat school and only 10 minutes from all the buzzes of Silverdale. Yes, it means only 10 minutes away from our favourite in-door ski field, Snowplanet and Silverdale Adventure Park.

Property manager

Claire
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
We use water tank for daily water consumption.

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

Dairy Flat

Dairy Flat is home to this holiday home. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Princes Wharf and Queen Street Shopping District, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Auckland Ferry Terminal. Travelling with kids? Make time for Auckland Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Spark Arena.
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Dairy Flat, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Massey University - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Westfield Albany Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • North Harbour Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Orewa Beach - 26 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Long Bay Beach - 28 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Newmarket Station - 22 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Katsubi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Foley Retreat - Superior Lifestyle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Foley Retreat - Superior Lifestyle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Foley Retreat - Superior Lifestyle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Foley Retreat - Superior Lifestyle located?

Set in Dairy Flat, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Massey University, Westfield Albany Shopping Centre and North Harbour Stadium. Browns Bay Beach and Long Bay Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sasha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Loved our stay at Foley retreat, well equiped, clean and tidy.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akaysha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
We loved our stay, apart from booking last minute and being far away from a few things it was an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R., Taupo, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All round excellent.
A very nice, clean and tidy place with great rural views and a very nice feel. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and spacious.
We had a very relaxed stay was well equipped very roomy for our family needs thank you Claire once again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Group Stay
We stayed at Foley Retreat for a family Wedding at the Boathouse, Riverhead. There were six of us staying at the property and it was excellent. Communication from the owner was brilliant and the property was very clean and well set up with everything we needed. I would highly recommend staying at Foley Retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
This property suited our needs for the size of our group. The water temperature in the en suite shower and kitchen sink was only just warm, but everywhere else was hot but didnt affect our stay lovely and quiet we woild return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family home
Really great stay. We did find the nights cold, time of year, would have benefited from another blanket. But great spot, loved the view and sunrises
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, comfy and convenient
We stayed at the Foley retreat as we were up for a sporting event. It was a great house for kids and adults. Three bathrooms! And the games room was awesome. A lovely lounge and dining area and spacious kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All we wanted. Good room layout. Lots of stairs for the 14 month old to learn on
Claire was very good to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Staying at this property was awesome, everything you see in the pictures is exactly what you get. Great weather deck was amazing to be on with family. Plenty of room to accommodate keeping everyone happy. Nice peaceful location. Communication was clear and hosts were very accommodating. If ever back in the area would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Foley
Overall the house was great .. very spacious but it was hot in the bedrooms with not enough fans The air conditioner in the lounge did not work very well Despite this we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Communication
Had booked this accommodation for my work colleagues, they liked it so much they wanted to stay at this property another week. They only had nice things to say about the property, was perfect for what was required. Claire was great with her communication and extremely helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house in relaxing setting
This lovely house worked well for our party of three adults and two children. All rooms were spacious and attractive: the garage conversion as a pool and games room was a real bonus. Although feeling slightly remote in a lovely setting some way along a cul-de-sac, we were close to motorway and other main roads to everywhere we wanted to reach for shopping, family visits, and other excursions into North Shore, West Auckland and Rodney. We should be very happy to return for a future visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place in the countryside surrounded by birds
Of the four vacation rentals we stayed at in New Zealand, this was our favorite by far. Our favorite part of this place was all the birds we saw from the many windows looking out over the countryside. This place is perched high on a ridge so you have a view for miles in every direction. The game room was a lot of fun. Even though my family doesn't play foosball or pool, we still had a blast trying these games out. We were a little worried about the heat in the bedrooms, which are in a wing of the house far from the heat pump in the main area of the house. However, the house cooled down very quickly in the early evening with open windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Patricia H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Expected better
From the details, reviews and pictures of the property we expected things to be excellent! Pictures were the same as first listed and not as you find it. DVD player not there, deck chairs not there, fire pit not there, plus other items. Property very dirty, mould on things and walls, damp, musky smelling, smell of smoke in bedrooms. Wardrobe doors hanging off, drawers unable to open, curtains mouldy etc etc. We messaged Vrbo as soon as we saw the condition of the property also the owner Claire. Claire did send in cleaners for a clean, they did a good job. However we could not use the downstairs apartment as the damp and mould smell made one of our party cough. It would be a good idea if there was a book of instructions for tv, dishwasher, rubbish collections etc instead of sticking laminated details on the kitchen wall. A comments/idea page too for the owner to take note and enhance peoples stay. We certainly left the house cleaner than we found it. The whole house needs a lot of repairs doing to it.
Stayed 46 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect
We booked this house very last minute as we needed to attend a family bereavement in Auckland. It was absolutely perfect. The bedding situation was ideal for an extended family situation. Lovely big areas we could sit and chat the views were beautiful. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

May H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful with great views
My daughter's and I had a very relaxing long weekend watching sunrises, the native birdlife and enjoying the peace and quiet. It was great to have a foosball and pool table for entertainment when it was raining. Kitchen was well equipped and it was easy to find everything. Communication with Claire was great and is a very accomodating host. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wedding Accomodation
Suitable size for our family of 8. Excellent living area and great decks with outstanding views. Claire communicated well and was very nice to deal with. She was understanding given the power cuts and natural events that happened while we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding
Had everything we needed, close proximity to our wedding venue
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very Comfortable Stay
A very well kept Property . Clean and well equipped. Very Comfortable to relax with friends or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Great communication, spacious rooms, friendly host. Excellent for our group of 1 adult and 3 teens. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place out in the hills
We loved the place. So spacious and cozy. Always was something to do. We recommend to all families who need and is missing that quality time. Thank you claire for being such a great host. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
This was a lovely place to stay. Beautiful start to the morning seeing the sun rise over the hills. Playing darts & pool in the garage was fun for all ages. The area downstairs was perfect for our teenager with their own space & basketball outside. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
accommodation for work
all the amenities you need, heaps of room,the guys loved the games room,good kitchen facilities,actually had sharp knives,thats a first!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Claire

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