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Rural Getaway! Close to beaches!

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Interior
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mahurangi East, Auckland
  • Martins Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Algies Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Scandrett Regional Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Mahurangi East

Located in Mahurangi East, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Martins Bay and Algies Bay Beach. .This cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Scandrett Regional Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Scandretts Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Martins Bay - 2 min drive
  • Scandrett Regional Park - 3 min drive
  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 7 min drive
  • Matakana Village - 15 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sandspit - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Parsley Pot Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rural Getaway! Close to beaches!

Delightful self-contained loft house, close to beaches. A wonderful place to getaway, unwind, relax, and enjoy stunning rural and water views backgrounded by beautiful birdsong.

This is a typical kiwi bach around an hour’s drive from Auckland city. Close to numerous beaches, walks, and many things to enjoy in and around Matakana and Warkworth. You’re welcome to bring your boat as we have plenty of parking space!

Accommodation details:

Wifi provided.

The large bedroom has a queen bed with duvet (with cover) and pillows provided. Linen (sheets and pillowcases) and shower towels can be provided at a cost of $25.00 per person.

There is a second bedroom downstairs with single bunks. Duvets and pillows provided. Linen (sheets and pillowcases and towels) can be provided at the cost of $25.00 per person.

A third bedroom downstairs (entry through the bunk room) has a queen bed with duvet (with cover and pillows provided). Linen (sheets and pillowcases) and shower towels can be provided at a cost of $25.00 per person.

There is an ensuite off this bedroom with toilet and hand basin.

We have a cot (with mattress) available for use in any of the bedrooms. It can also be easily converted into a toddler bed. You will need to bring your own sheets for this.

The well-equipped kitchen includes a fridge/freezer, stove top coffee percolator, blender, microwave, kettle and toaster.

Coffee (instant, bring your own favourite blend for the percolator), tea, milk and sugar supplied.

The main bathroom has a basin, shower, toilet, heated towel rail, hairdryer and toiletries. Hand towels, face cloths and bath mat are provided.

The lounge/dining room has television, a fireplace, jigsaws and books and great views.

There is a flight of stairs up to the accommodation so it is not suitable for someone with mobility issues.

Local attractions include:

Three great beaches - Snells Beach, Algies Bay and Martins Bay.
Visit the donkey park - just 2 kilometers up the road (highly recommended for animal lovers!)
Stop by the famous Matakana Saturday market, local vineyards and Morris and James pottery.
Matakana has great cafes and restaurants and a movie theatre.
Take the ferry from Sandspit to Kawau and visit Mansion House, the former home of Sir George Grey.

Check out the sea life at Goat Island Marine Reserve – a popular diving spot and excellent snorkelling straight off the beach.
There are three regional parks to enjoy in the area – Mahurangi, Scandrett, and Tāwharanui.
Warkworth has great cafes and restaurants, and lots of interesting local shops. Wander along the Mahurangi river or explore the Kauri Park. Go horse trekking or play a round of golf.
There are Countdown and New World supermarkets in Warkworth and a PaknSave close to the motorway exit.
The local shopping centre has pharmacies, a fuel station, a cafe, bakeries, an Indian restaurant, a pub, liquor stores and takeaways, including a great fish and chip shop.

Great local playgrounds for the kids.

We and our Alpacas look forward to seeing you soon!


Please Note:
Bookings 22/12/23 to 8/1/24 – 4 nights minimum.
No smoking or vaping.

Sorry - no pets - we already have two dogs! (They are not allowed in the loft house.)


Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Anne

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 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

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
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 fire extinguisher
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

Rural Getaway! Close to beaches! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt V., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Mahurangi bach
Really enjoysble stay. Very well equipped bach with great views. Owners really friendly and helpful, and alpacas are fun to watch
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas breakaway
Just wanted to get away for a few days, from arrival to departure this was awesome, great hosts, comfortable place, nice surrounding's, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts, excellent location and amenities
The priperty was as advertised and great value for money. The hosts, Gerry and Anne were superstars and made outbstay very comfortable. The Lamas on thenproperty and forest trail were the highlight for our toddler who had a most memorable holiday. Close to the beach too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday weekend with extended family
The property was well located for our weekend plans and configured well to suit our family. The house is located next to a busy road and the upstairs bedroom very hot at this time of year but will be very cosy in cooler months. A very good location if you have younger children that want to check out the Alpacas and other farm animals. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Very enjoyable few days stay - clean, comfortable accommodation with everything you need, plus a beautiful countryside view out the window. Also handy to all the local attractions we came to visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family getaway
Great place for the extended family to spend time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great trip
This was a wonderful place to stay. The hosts are onsite and were very hospitable and introduced us to their emus. They also gave great tips about place to bust which led to one of our favorite trips. The house itself is very nice with views out over the water. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxing weekend away
Lovely rural destination, great house and very friendly and welcoming hosts. We had a really great time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house to stay at and awsome people to deal witt
Was awsome and nice and clean and owners were so lovely really enjoyed our stay and recommended to anyone with a boat or jetski as they have a nice big driveway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Anne ans Gerrie are so lovely and what an amazing experience for the kiddies to wake up and see their alpacas, able to feed them and play with their two beautiful dogs! The cottage was perfect, breathtaking view, and a wood burner to keep us warm and cozy at night! We had a wonderful time! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spot
Wonderful hosts and incredible place to stay. Love the dogs and alpacas and the views across the valley and water. There are so many kid friendly things to do in this area. The house is clean, warm and a truly fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely place!
Thank you so much to Anne, Gerry, Tiny, Toby and Lachie for having us. It was a perfect getaway. Great location and beautiful and peaceful place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parnia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, tidy and comfortable. Kitchen had everything you needed.
Made very welcome on arrival. Lots of information on what to do locally. Beautiful location still close to Warkworth and all the other beaches. Great views, would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Fantastic location, lovely clean property and great hosts who were very kind and let my boys feed the alpacas - a trip to remember, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape
A great place to stay to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Fabulous views and close to lots of attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The accommodation is lovely in every way, its cosy and cute with everything you need, so homey. Anne and Gerry are amazing hosts along with their beautiful friendly dogs that our teenagers loved playing with and their alpacas, so nice for the kids to be able to feed them. Lots of helpful information about different places to visit. My husband said it was like staying with relatives they are so accommodating and friendly. Thank you we had an amazing time and we couldn’t recommend a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accessable for our needs in every way
A warm welcome on arrival, comfortable beds, peaceful surroundings and met all our needs. I would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena C., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and area
We found the hosts so helpful and welcoming and really enjoyed our stay. It was a great spot to explore the area from, and Martins Bay was just a short drive down the road. The alpacas and dogs were fun to see as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Loved the alpacas and the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and Friendly
We had a wonderful relaxed stay. The house is large and clean with everything you could want, a comfortable bed and a really friendly welcome! Thanks for making our wee vacation so easy and comfortable! The location is amazing with so many safe beaches and bays so close by. We enjoyed the Brick bay sculpture park as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views. Wonderful location
Good for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rohan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a few days
Stayed 4 night in Jan. Anne and Gerry were great hosts. House had everything we needed. There is heaps to do in the area including wineries, cafes and Kawau Island. Even though it rained most of the time we were there, there was heaps to do. Highly recomend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, easy to find and super friendly hosts.
Overall a lovely place to stay. Close enough to get all the beaches. Maybe take a fan as super hot in summer, just like any other place. Would definitely book again here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Absolutely lovely bach. Immaculate property with lovely hosts. It was a delight watching the alpacas on the morning and their dogs are gorgeous. The only criticism regarding the photos is that they don't do the property justice. It's so much nicer, airy, bright and spacious. Lovely views and a great location to day trip. I loved the wee book case, such a nice touch. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay with friendly hosts
We had a great time staying 2 nights over the new year period. Great location, great property, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022