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Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach

Vacation home in Auckland with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Surrounded by the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, The Rainforest Retreat offers a secluded escape. Relax in this recently renovated north-facing house with smart TV and new laundry facilities or explore nearby Bethells Beach, lake Wainamu, caves and sand dunes.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach

The Rainforest Retreat is a house surrounded by the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. This listing is for the adjoining 2 bedroom house. There is a 4 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. There is a brand new Bosch washing machine and Bosch dryer underneath the house.

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 4 people. It is north facing, sunny, privately secluded and surrounded by stunning nature in tree tops. There is a 4 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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Living plant wall

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

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Auckland, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Bethells Beach - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Waitakere Ranges - 28 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Eden Park - 32 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 36 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Piha Beach - 38 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 13 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swanson RSA - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Swanson Station Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Picollo Pizza Pasta - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Muriwai Top Shop - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Redwood - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach located?

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

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