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

Explore the area

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Auckland, New Zealand
  • Long Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Browns Bay Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • North Harbour Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪43 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. Auckland Ferry Terminal and Queens Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Princes Wharf and Queen Street Shopping District. 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

  • Long Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Browns Bay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Westfield Albany Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • North Harbour Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Massey University - 8 min drive - 6.5 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. 48 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

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

Weekend getaway

The host super friendly and accommodating. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

drew s.

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

Great little place to stay by the beach

We had a nice relaxing stay here, the place was clean and just what we needed. Only minor issue was having to park a little while away, but minor issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis H., Raetihi

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

Great stay

Every quite and sirene. Loved the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Great location, Great hosts

As an elderly couple visiting friends in the area the accomodation was lovely, it was a short walk to the beach. Our hosts were very accommodating with nothing being too much trouble.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

A little gem on Auckland's North Shore

Very comfortable, beautifully presented, clean, everything we needed. Host most approachable and helpful but also 'unobtrusive'. Lovely spot close to beach, bus stop and short drive to shops, pleasant to walk in area.The only minus is parking can at times be a little way away but seems safe. Would highly recommend we will certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlee S., Clancy, Montana, USA

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

Great home base!

Very clean, well equipped with everything we needed! Very close to the beach and great neighborhood. Alexandra and Graham were both great—super friendly and responsive. Beautiful garden and outdoor space. Close to stores and restaurants. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

john f.

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

Good dog friendly property

Lovely spot good place to take the dog and close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

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

Great spot and super clean

A lovely spot with a beautiful beach nearby 1 min walk, and shops and cafes etc 4 min drive to Browns Bay. Little apartment is clean and well decorated. Alex was a great communicator and friendly, and made up a spare bed for my daughter. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zane J.

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

Cosy Retreat

Very tidy and clean property Location was fantastic Hosts welcoming and friendly Beach handy and safe swimming Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

leah d.

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

Torbay stay

Everything was good except for the lack of onsite parking. There is parking available on the street right outside the property but this can fill up and then you have to park your car where you can't see it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

froukje h.

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

Short stay

Property was very clean. Suitable for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gae k.

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

Excellent accommodation. Clean and bright with every thing you need. Alex was easy to deal with.

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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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