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Seaside Charm

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Hauraki Gulf with Rangitoto Island
Local Beach a minute away
Local Beach a minute away
Local Beach to enjoy
Ground floor Flat Entrance - separate but contained within hosts house.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Auckland, New Zealand
  • Browns Bay Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Long Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • North Harbour Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Seaside Charm

A charming modern, self contained ground floor flat, part of the hosts house, only 250m to a popular East Coast Bay beach. Private entrance, large bedroom with one queen bed, lounge/dining, fully equipped galley kitchen, bathroom with shower and separate toilet. Own outdoor area to enjoy. A perfect home away from home to explore the North Shore. No smoking, no pets, no shoes inside please. Bus stops for public transport across the road but best to have a car.
Parking ONLY available on the street, generally outside the property but being by a popular beach it can get busy and require parking further up the road, especially in summer. If this is not acceptable, please do not book. Unfortunately not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Heaters for winter, windows with bug screens and fans for summer. In order to keep the nightly cost as reasonable as possible there is no air-conditioning. Auckland summers can be humid on some days so if you require air conditioning please do not book.
Check in and out is contactless but we are available for any requests. Always happy to help with anything you may want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Be aware before booking of the Vrbo cancellation policy. Refunds will be according to their policy only.
Kayaks and bikes are available to hire.

Property manager

Alexandra

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children can sleep on settee. Its not a sofa bed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please - remove your shoes upon entering, open windows to air unit and turn lights and heaters off when out. Please respect the unit.
Please rinse sandy feet & beach gear with garden hose and dry any wet gear outside before taking into flat.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number Flat1 DP 93345 on Lot 2 DP 36757

About the area

Auckland

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Torbay, a neighbourhood in Auckland. Princes Wharf and Queen Street Shopping District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Orewa Beach and Mt. Eden. Check out an event or a game at Spark Arena, and consider making time for Auckland Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Auckland, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • Browns Bay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Long Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Westfield Albany Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Massey University - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • North Harbour Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 28 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Browns Bay Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweet As Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vaughan Park Retreat Centre - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Charm pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Charm?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Charm?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Seaside Charm located?

Located in Torbay, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Browns Bay Beach and Long Bay Beach. Rangitoto College and AUT Millennium are also within 6 miles (10 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. 46 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Good for quick breakaway
Lovely clean property, close to the beach and the host is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight at Torbay
Lovely flat with all the modcons and awesome location. Alexandra was super helpful and i cant recommend her and her accomadation enough and its right on the Te Araroa so super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daymon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place by the beach
We love the place and have extended our stay. Alexandra is a gem....and its very good value. Recommend to anyone because you will not regret it. So many amenities just a short drive from here is a bonus.
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly owners nice location
Friendly owners nice lication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is private, quiet, very comfortable and located by lovely Waiake Beach.
I had a lovely peaceful and very comfortable week at this stay getting out and about easily by walking and/or catching the bus to local shops and shopping centres because I didn't have a car. Being right next to beautiful Waiake Beach was an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekte
Alles wunderbar
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely
We had a beautiful relaxing stay by the sea, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torbay Get Away
This was a lovely place to stay. The hosts were excellent and helpful. Car parking was a little tricky but worth it for the cost, cleanliness and prime location if you are a beach lover. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the Recs!
Alexandra - thank you so much for the wonderful place to stay, and for the incredible recommendations! I hope to see y'all again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sioux S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy.
Location was ideal, the bed was comfy and clean, it syited our needs and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Loved our stay. Thank you. It was in the perfect location for us, visiting the hockey stadium each day, but being 2 mins from the beach, meant we could swim everyday too. Apartment had everything we needed. I suppose, if I was looking for a criticism, it would that theres not a lot of outdoor space, but when youre that close to the beach, not sure it mattered. Thanks Alexandra, you were so kind and laid back, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely stay again! :)location for us, visiting thestadium
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the place, love the hosts
I came here to go to my daughter's wedding. I was staying alone the first few days until others arrived. The hosts were wonderful! Showed me beaches to walk on near the home and even took me to two places to look at works from local artists. I would 100% stay here again. I felt comfortable and very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson Youth Theatre C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot
Fabulous stay, spacious, comfy, great shower, fantastic spot 2 mins walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is Amazing
The property is very well kept and tidy, along with the host being extremely friendly and pleasant to deal with 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CS L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Spacious, clean & tidy
No off street parking was disappointing & trip hazards on access paths need to be addressed. Accommodations was roomy, spacious, warm & cert clean & tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LJ W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was handy to other family
Two night's, quiet location. Handy for us to shops and family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great VRBO-highly recommended
Everything was "terrific" Alexandra was "terrific"--very friendly and helpful. The VRBO/apartment and location was perfect. To Alexandra--thank you very much. Very nice meeting you!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from Home
We enjoyed a lovely two month stay at the flat, which is comfy, quiet, and spotless. Our hosts were very friendly and attentive to our needs. The location is excellent - around the corner from the local beach, and within walking distance to several others. Transit stops are a few steps from the front door on a main route that runs along the North Shore. There is a small supermarket a 10 minute walk north, and several larger ones - along with a variety of other shops - about a 30 minute walk south. The area is north of the CBD but also convenient for travel by car. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 46 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo K., Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FABULOUS Beach Stay
Fabulous property in Auckland. Two minute walk to beautiful beach & beachside restaurant. Property manager was easy to deal with and a great communicator, also gave helpful ideas for local things to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam R., Studio City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
This place in Torbay sounded to good to be true.
TRUE = 5-min. walk to the local beach TRUE = Street parking ONLY NOTE: Family uses 1+ available spots at their discretion despite having VRBO guests TRUE = Accessibility; the uneven paver situation leading up to the separate entrance was potentially treacherous both day and night, especially in the rain FALSE = NOT a private unit; owners live directly above, and we could hear everything they were doing upstairs, which means they could probably hear anything we were doing downstairs (and as newlyweds, this was very uncomfortable) FALSE = Unit has a separate entrance, which is not private from the family, as it’s their home/yard, so if they’re outside walking around doing yard work or whatever (which they were quite often “because of the holiday”), they can see inside if the curtains are left open or will want to talk to you about what you’re doing/where you’re going NOTE: No A/C or screens on windows during our stay = face the mosquitos OR sweat all day/night with windows closed (I was told – after we left – that I should have asked for the dehumidifier) NOTE: Only one old, oscillating fan was available to "cool" the unit; had to be schlepped between living room and bedroom nightly (I purchased an extension cord to provide us with the best cooling position at night) NOTE: Uncomfortable, squeaky bed may be adequate for 1-2 people no larger than 125kg combined NOTE: We left 4 days early due to illness; I spaced contacting VRBO; thus, no refund offered Do Not Recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elina R., Luxembourg

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cockroaches and humidity issues
When we arrived, the host was painting in the flat under the pretense that she never gets the opportunity to 'fix' things because the flat is fully booked. We were living in the paint fumes the first week. It masked the mildew smell which became apparent later. We bought Damprids from Bunnings, placed them inside the wardrobe and the chest of drawers to prevent our clothes from the stink and didn't unpack most things. Alex is well aware of the issues and has a story/excuse ready for any complaint. She asked to keep the bathroom windows closed during the night to prevent the 'midges' from entering - in reality there are cockroaches (which she did acknowledge when I told her about the first one in the toilet). After my complaint of the mildew smell, Alex came to wash the bedroom with vinegar. The humidity and smell issues remained even though we kept the dehumidifier running when we were out. There is no sufficient airflow in the bedroom. When the fan broke we replaced it with the same model from Countdown. We left the receipt on the table and Alex sent a message afterwards thanking for the fan, but that she didn't want that model!! (In other words she had no intention to reimburse us). We cleaned and disinfected,but after having seen 2 other cockroaches in the bedroom, we left the flat 10 days earlier than we booked for. According to her message we can't take the NZ summer. We lived in NZ previously and know how humidity/cockroach issues should be addressed to prevent this.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everthing we needed.
This property suits us fine. Location clean and comfortable. This is our second stay. Will return. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C., Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Stay!
Alexandra is a most amazing host! Easy access to beach and small shops up the hill. Easy access with a car to Devonport, Lake Pupuke, Waiheke Island and Auckland CBD.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little unit short walk to the beach.
Nice little unit. Parking not great. Otherwise no issues.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra

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What makes this property unique

Situated in a pleasant North Shore Suburb of Auckland with a wonderful beach at your doorstep. Bus services run just across the road providing easy access to and from Albany central hub bus station taking you quickly to central Auckland. Albany shopping mall is 5km away. Browns Bay shopping area with 2 large supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and shops is 2km away. Small local shops in Torbay provides small 4 square supermarket, restaurants, laundrette, cafe, green grocer, butchers and bottle store. A pleasant walk of about 1km away. Quick easy access to the motorway North and South 4km away. Ideal base to stay and play at the beach and explore Auckland.
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