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Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.

Family-friendly vacation home in Waimauku

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Terrace/patio
Children's area
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Escape to the serene Muriwai Valley and unwind at this holiday home, where you can relax on the large deck surrounded by birdlife and grazing cows. Enjoy indoor games like Chess or TV, explore nearby attractions like Muriwai Beach, or take a horse-trek along the coastline.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.

This holiday home has the peace and quiet of Muriwai Valley, and yet is an easy distance from a vast range of activities.
Return from your adventures to sit on the large deck to relax and enjoy the serenity of the country, with sounds of birdlife, the evening sunset, and cows that graze in the nearby paddocks.
Indoors there is TV, a guitar to play, or tackle a game of Chess. There are games for the children and toys for the little ones.
When you feel like exploring it's only 8 Minutes drive to the famous black sands of Muriwai Beach, popular for it's wonderful surf, Golf Club and Gannet Colony.
Take a walk along the west coast walkway or enjoy a horse-trek along the vast spetacular Coastline. There is also 4wheel drive access up one end of the beach, permit required.
Fishing from the rocks or exploring the cave is popular when the tide and conditions are right.
The Sand Dunz cafe is well known for its great food.
Further afield by about 20 minutes Woodhill forest offers paintball, tree adventures and the Mountain Bike Park.
Other attractions are Parakai Hot Pools, and Historic Helensville.
Heading South in the other direction, a day out shopping in Auckland City is not that far, or check out the closer new Norwest Mall a 25 minute drive away.
Locally, you will find a supermarket , cafes, takeaway shop, Thai restaurant and more, in the Waimauku Village, just five minutes from your holiday retreat.
If you wish to dine at home you will find that the kitchen is well equipped for you to create your own meals.
For those who are looking to stay at a Motel but cannot locate one, there is an option of staying one night only by arrangement.
Special conditions:
We ask that smokers go outdoors to smoke.
Families are welcome. There is a low deck without rails, but it has not been a problem in the past.
Owners are usually available by phone to assist with any queries or needs.
We hope that all who stay here create happy memories to take away with them.
The valley is very peaceful at night, we ask that all noisy music or other sounds to cease by 11.00pm as sound travels readily across the valley at night.
Guests of visitors who have not paid to stay are required to leave by 11.00pm.

Linens are charged for 1 night stay ; NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Beds arranged to suit by prior arrangement.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Large lawn space.

Events

No events allowed
Guests of guests to leave by 11 00pm. No extras.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Beds arranged to suit by prior arrangement.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Guests of guests to leave by 11 00pm. No extras.
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Great for Family special Event or Private Getaway
Great for Family Special Event or Private Getaway.
Great for Family Private Getaway Accommodation for Local Events.

About the neighborhood

Map
Waimauku, Muriwai

What's nearby

  • The Hunting Lodge Winery - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Eden Park - 32 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Sky Tower - 35 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Piha Beach - 53 min drive - 55.7 km

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 24 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waimauku Food Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blossoms Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hapunan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crazy Monkey Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Spot Huapai - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Muriwai Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, and Coopers Creek Vineyard. Waitemata Harbour and The Hunting Lodge Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Billy C.

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

School trip

We enjoyed our stay great location for our surfing competition
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tolly L.

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

Beautiful

Amazing place to stay. Was beautiful views and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot close to Muriwai.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina D.

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

Had everything we needed

Was a perfect place to stay for a wedding nearby. Everything was as described and there was plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lelanie W.

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

Great location

Stayed here for a family wedding at the hunting lodge. Great location and close to venue and shops/cafes. Shower was a bit mouldy but apart from that the place was great. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walkway S., Thames

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

Staying away for a job

The guys we're very happy with the accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sheahan D., Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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

Very lovely

The stay was lovely and good for our needs. Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Perfect cabin

Was perfect place to escape this city life and not to far away from every thing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

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

Pukeko lodge Waimauku

Lovely family stay. Room enough for grandparents, parents and two children 😊 Despite the wet weather, it was warm, dry and clean so everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Monique P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breath of Fresh Air

Lovely rural location and close to Muriwai beach. Hazel was a breeze to communicate with and we loved all the hand written notes around the place as well as the games and activities for the children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

All the essentials.

Was exactly what we needed without paying for frills we wouldn't use. Host is an absolute gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Peaceful Location

It is a beautiful , lovely place to stay. We had everything we needed for a comfortable, happy stay. Would be happy to stay again. Thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Alan G., Auckland

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

Family Wedding

House was close to our Wedding venue and the house had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Good

Great spot to base yourself to explore surrounding area. Property manager is nice and communicates well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tenille O.

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

Great house for large family holiday

Great clean house with plenty of beds and all amenities supplied. Hosts were very good with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel W.

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

Gracious and unobtrusive hosts

Hazel and Lawrence are gracious and unobtrusive hosts. This is the 2nd time Hazel has hosted our golf group and we will very likely stay there again in 3 years time if the tournament is back at Muriwai. The property and the facilities catered very well for our group of 6 adult males on a golfing trip and was an ideal place to rest up each evening after golf. Thank-you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Nice & close to venue for our event. Suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Great place

Wonderful country atmosphere. Lovely host. Hopefully we come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aiden B.

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

Great as usual

Perfect spot if you're into your off roading, we have stayed here a couple of times now for 4x4 events in woodhill forest, Space to park a teailer or two. Hazel has been very accommodating on both trips for our varying group sizes. We will definitely stay again👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle and Paul

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

Comfortable and relaxing stay

Lovely quiet spot with a nice vista and sunset views. House was clean and comfortable and the kitchen had all the stuff you might need . The owner was very friendly in the comms and accommodating of any request.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Lovely rural getaway

The property had all the amenities needed. Our host was quick to bring the BBQ out of storage when we contacted her. We had a very comfortable couple of days there. Great check in instructions and a lovely hand written welcome note!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey R.

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

My wedding.

Hazel is a great person. Made us feel very welcome. Loved every minute of our trip. loved where her property is located,lovely rolling hills. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S., Sydney, Australia

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

Very quiet and relaxing

The property is in a rural location but only 10 minutes to shops and the beach. Hazel kept in contact throughout the booking process and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. An excellent property with everything that you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

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

Ideal location

Half between the beach and the shops/facilities. We came to visit family in Waimauku and Huapi. We love Muriwai beach too so we got the best of both worlds. Property perfect for our needs. Well equipped, comfy beds and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aiden B.

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

Excellent!

we loved it, Hazel made the whole process very easy for us and the accommodation was perfect for our group, clean and tidy in a beautiful spot. It is a shame we arrived so late that night and had to leave the next day, it would have been nice to stay and relax for a bit longer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022