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Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience

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Living area
Foster beach, The Brokenwood Mysteries filmed right here.
Terrace/patio
Looking to Foster Bay
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Auckland, Auckland
  • Place, Mill Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lopdell House Gallery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Whatipu Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience

Capturing all-day sun, this two-level bach conversion to spacious home boasts superb views over Huia Bay and mountains, and a stroll to the beach and local cafe (closed Xmas/New Year). Our street featured in The Brokenwood Mysteries series, for its lovely scenic backdrop and heritage values.
An art deco-modernist fusion, this bespoke house has strong visual appeal and is equally comfortable. Located in a quiet cul de sac community, you can live like the 1950s and sleep deeply, breakfast with native tui at your window.
Kitchen cabinetry original but modern appliances and well equipped for entertaining friends and family in multiple indoor/outdoor living and dining spaces.
Top quality beds and linen, spacious master bedroom with chic dressing room attached.
Open plan office/reading room with unlimited fibre broadband. Garden and native bush for kids to play, extra sleeping or pets by arrangement plus motorhome hook-up and easy electric car charging.
Bush hikes, beaches, bike, kayak, fish, relax to your heart's content. Great for self-care after a hard year.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 6:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Second child no older than 4 due to sleep arrange.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Auckland

Located in Huia, a neighbourhood in Auckland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Waikumete Cemetery and Alberton House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Onehunga Bay Reserve and Waitakere Ranges. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Paradice Ice Skating or Mt Albert Aquatic Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Auckland, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Mill Bay - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lopdell House Gallery - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Whatipu Beach - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Auckland Zoo - 31 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Eden Park - 33 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Glen Eden Station - 25 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Olive Kitchen & Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Huia Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Danish Delight Ice Cream - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Winework Solutions - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience on 15 December 2023 start from NZ$360, 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 Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience?

Checkout is at 6:00 PM.

Where is Sunny house in sheltered bay, great views, classic kiwi ambience located?

Located in Huia, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mill Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Whatipu Beach and Lopdell House Gallery. McCahon House and Arataki Visitor Centre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

serene m.

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

Amazing quality stay

Amazing house lovely and warm tidy and clean fab views the area is gorgeous with so much to do. And the host was amazing with communicating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Wonderful recharge

Overall summary, despite the fact that the weather was not on our side while we were there, we had a wonderful time away. The accommodation You cannot ask for more from an accommodation perspective. The place was delightful, clean, the beds were comfy and overall it had all the things we were looking for to have a comfortable stay away from home. If the weather had played ball, we would have enjoyed several sundowners on the upstairs deck with the wonderful view. As it was, with the weather not being ideal, the house worked really well with options to just relax ad enjoy Location The area is absolutely stunning with the natural bush and water. We took several lovely walks into the bush in various places. Unfortunately, due to the weather we were not able to do much at the beaches, but from what we could see there were some wonderful beaches that you would be able to enjoy with some sun, as well as the tidal estuary for kayaking. Overall experience Jade was really helpful and quick with communication to let us know what was happening and checking in on us while we were there. Our intention was to have a good relaxing break after a busy year and lots of family and friends over Christmas / New Year, and we certainly were able to do that. We had a lovely break
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jade Reidy

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Hi, my name is Jade and I'm an experienced host. I used to vacation rent a previous house but now have this new vacation listing on vrbo.
I'm a freelance writer and arts project manager, which explains all the books and art you'll find in the house. My wanderlust has taken me to 46 countries on five continents, and I find people endlessly fascinating. In stay-home mode, I'm still developing this place as a productive organic orchard and garden.

Why they chose this property

LAST CHANCE for 20% discount. Only available for first 3 bookings. Two gone already.
This is a great place for self-care and to relax. You can feel at home surrounded by nature. It's so peaceful and comfortable, the kids can free range and you can easily keep your work going in a dedicated, well-set-up office area - or ignore it! Plenty of room to entertain family and friends over the holiday period. Superbly well-equipped, great beds and natural linens. Organic vegetables from the garden. What's not to like?

What makes this property unique

Unique opportunity to stay and play in a 48,000ha regenerating native forest surrounded by beaches, bays and vistas. Close to the city but a world apart.

Languages:

English, French
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