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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Country city living

Indulge in tranquility and style at our serene country retreat. Peaceful rural views with privacy, complemented by our dedicated full-time onsite caretaker for your convenience. Situated on the train line to Eden Park, and close to West Coast beaches, Northwest Shopping Centre, Trust stadium and Kumeu Showgrounds. Discover nearby attractions like the Waitakere BMX Club and Waitakere Golf Club. A 25-minute drive to the Auckland CBD. Unwind, relax and explore from this delightful haven.
Enjoy the picturesque view of sheep grazing in the paddocks while soaking up the afternoon sun in the outdoor Bath.
We reside on the same property, we're readily available to assist with any local knowledge. Please note that for security purposes, we'll be checking photo ID and recording car registrations on arrival.
We have cameras in place on the driveway. Please be aware that parties or large gatherings are NOT permitted. Your comfort and security are our top priorities.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

We check the guests in and Require photo ID

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9721656
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Auckland

Located in Swanson, a neighbourhood in Auckland, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Waitakere Ranges and Waitemata Harbour reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Mountain and Auckland Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Eden Park or Spark Arena.
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Auckland, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Waitakere Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Babich Wines - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kumeu River Wines - 12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Trusts Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Swanson Station - 3 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Korero Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pukeko Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swanson Station Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country city living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Country city living?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country city living on 14 May 2026 start from NZ$398, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Country city living?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country city living?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country city living?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Country city living located?

Located in Swanson, this golf holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Crystal Mountain and within 6 miles (10 km) of Waitakere Golf Club and Waitakere Hospital. Trusts Stadium and Waitemata Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km). Swanson Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hinemoa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful stay! Location was great for where we needed to be! It made you feel disconnected from the city even though you werent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treat to stay in this beautiful home. Sparkling clean, stylish and the full kitchen we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danni V.

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

Great stay

Great stay here, very clean and cute little place. Private and away from close neighbours
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Great house

Very comfortable modern house with everything we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derryn L.

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

Loved it here!

The owners are so lovely and the house was everything we needed!! Great area and the views were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

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

Nice location

Lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

13BDX A.

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

Excellent property

Exactly what we were looking for as a group of 3. Nice and white in the country but not too far away, modern and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelene G.

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

Country Stay with Class

Lovely, modern little home in a rural setting. Everything you need plus some.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Dear Madelene Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent stay at our lovely country home. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that you found our property to be modern and well-equipped with everything you needed. It is always great to receive positive feedback, and we appreciate your kind words about our rural setting. We are delighted that you found our home to be comfortable and that you had everything you needed to make your stay enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future. Best regards, mike and Dianna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tapu Mariane F.

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

Excellent property

Beautiful place. House was immaculate. We had a late check in and Diana welcomed us and made sure we were comfortable. You have everything you need in the property. It was quite cold during our stay but the home was warm. Set on a beautiful property it was a relaxing environment as well. Still close to shops and everything you need. It exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Krystle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Invasion Of Privacy

Was a beautiful home, beautiful scenery but would never stay again. Checking in was somewhat okay, they left the house unlocked and said they would come meet us the next morning. No time or any communication given after that, even when i messaged the next morning asking when they where coming to meet us as we wanted to make ourselves comfortable and go out. Was not impressed to go out to the shops and come back to the house to find a cleaner, caretaker, the husband and wife walking through the house on day two. The excuse was to show the new cleaner around the house but they could have had the decency to wait till we had checked out to do so or given me some sort of communication about that. Said they didnt have there phones on them to message me and found out they were up the hill anyways so had seen us leave the property. That gave us an uncomfortable feeling. Would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Dear Krystle Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay with us. We are sorry to hear that you did not have a comfortable experience during your visit. We understand that you had concerns about the cleaners and owner who visited the property during your stay. We would like to clarify that the cleaners were not a housekeeping couple, as you mentioned in your review. They were actually our housekeeping team, who are responsible for ensuring that the property is clean and ready for guests before each stay. We apologize if their presence made you feel uncomfortable during your visit. We assure you that our team always acts in a professional manner and respects our guests' privacy at all times. Regarding your comments about our 5-star service offerings, we take pride in providing our guests with a range of luxurious amenities and experiences. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to work hard to ensure that all of our guests have a memorable and enjoyable stay. We hope that you will consider staying with us again in the future, and we would be happy to discuss any concerns or issues that you may have. Thank you again for choosing our property for your stay. Best regards,
Verified

6/10 Okay

Svetz L.

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

Great stay but the owner?

The place is amazing, beautiful and clean but not worth the strict owner. Initially when I booked, it was for 5 adults however one was still on the fence whether or not she would come so I changed to 4 adults and the price remained the same so I assumed that it didn’t make a diffeference as long as it wasn’t over five people. We arrived late around 9pm - I had communicated with the owner (Dianna) and she seemed annoyed that we were arriving at a late time and to notify her when we would arrive when all along, there was a lock box where she could’ve just instructed us on where to find it. There were 5 of us upon check in and Dianna chose to address the issue infront of all of us, I admitted it was my mistake that I had misinterpreted the “up to 5 people” and it was alright I’ll just pay for the extra person but she kept repeating “I thought there was only 4, should only be 4, you need to pay extra for the extra person” - she later chose to let it slide cause the next night, it would only be 2 people staying there. She then says she’ll give us a tour, we just wanted to unload our things from the car but she insisted we all get the tour, as if we didn’t know how to open doors or figure out what a bathroom looked like. We arrived late, it was my wedding the next day and we got a rude welcoming. I read a comment upon booking that the owner is strict but I didn’t think it was that bad. She ruined the vibe for the night. Imo - not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

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

Peaceful Retreat

A beautifully designed modern home with farmhouse feel. This was the perfect home for my family after traveling from the US and touching down on Auckland. The property sits on 5 acres of rolling hills with sheep, a pond, and local plants / bush. So peaceful and pleasant. It’s a great location - away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to shopping centers at Westgate for groceries and any essentials needed for your trip. Also, not too far from the coast with beautiful Piha and Bethels beach within a short 30 min - 1 hr drive. 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of your recent stay at our property. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful design of our modern farmhouse and that it was the perfect place for your family to relax and unwind after your travels. It's great to know that you appreciated the peaceful surroundings of the property and enjoyed the stunning views of rolling hills, sheep, pond, and local flora. We're glad that the location suited your needs, allowing you to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city while still being close enough to Westgate shopping center for any essentials you needed. And it's wonderful to hear that you were able to explore the nearby beautiful Piha and Bethels beach, which are definitely worth the short drive. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us. We hope to have the opportunity to host you and your family again in the future Best regards, mike and Dianna

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Dianna

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We are a New Zealand family who has been living on the life style block for 20 years. We enjoy travelling, fishing and seeing the world. We have a few sheep and grow our own vegetables.

Why they chose this property

We grew up in West Auckland and love the tranquility of living in the Swanson area. It is so close to the city but you really feel like you are in the country. The perfect place to live.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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