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Kākā Ridge Retreat Bush Hideaway
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroom Sleeps 2 21 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tawharanui Peninsula, Auckland
- Tawharanui Regional Park6 min drive
- Matakana Village15 min drive
- Omaha Beach23 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Kākā Ridge Retreat Bush Hideaway
Cute studio guesthouse with a generous deck surrounded by bush. Relax at this unique and tranquil rustic getaway. Main house is 10 metres away but studio has privacy and lovely bush views. The Bush Hideaway is small with Queen bed but has everything you need for a quiet few days of 'glamping'. Access to the brand new bathroom is via the deck not from inside the studio.
The studio has been built at the back of our garage which is completely separate from the house, about ten metres away. The studio is about 21 sq metres and the deck is of a similar size. A large gate at the end of the deck provides visual privacy from the house. The outlook is lovely. We provide linen, towels, tea towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, dishwashing liquid, tea, coffee, milk, oil, salt & pepper. The kitchenette includes a microwave / convection oven, toaster, kettle, plunger coffee pots. A BBQ on the deck provides the means to cook a simple meal.
The windows and doors have insect screens and we put up a mosquito net over the bed during the summer months. The heat pump will keep you cosy in winter and cool in summer as needed.
We’re an hour from Auckland, five minutes from the Tāwharanui Regional Park and 15 minutes from the Matakana Village - easy access to the weekend markets, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops and a cinema complex.
The studio has been built at the back of our garage which is completely separate from the house, about ten metres away. The studio is about 21 sq metres and the deck is of a similar size. A large gate at the end of the deck provides visual privacy from the house. The outlook is lovely. We provide linen, towels, tea towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, dishwashing liquid, tea, coffee, milk, oil, salt & pepper. The kitchenette includes a microwave / convection oven, toaster, kettle, plunger coffee pots. A BBQ on the deck provides the means to cook a simple meal.
The windows and doors have insect screens and we put up a mosquito net over the bed during the summer months. The heat pump will keep you cosy in winter and cool in summer as needed.
We’re an hour from Auckland, five minutes from the Tāwharanui Regional Park and 15 minutes from the Matakana Village - easy access to the weekend markets, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops and a cinema complex.
Property manager
KatherineFa3
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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
About the area
Tawharanui
Tawharanui is home to this apartment. Heron's Flight and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Matakana Village and Matakana Weekend Market. Action Ninja World and Blue Adventures are also worth visiting.
Tawharanui Peninsula, Auckland
What's nearby
- Tawharanui Regional Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
- Matakana Country Park - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
- Matakana Village - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
- Omaha Beach - 23 min drive - 18.9 km
- Goat Island - 32 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cafe Sandspit - 23 min drive
- The Parsley Pot Cafe - 19 min drive
- 8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks - 10 min drive
- The Sawmill Brewery - 13 min drive
- Morris & James Pottery Tileworks & Cafe Bar - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
14 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy H.
1 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil hideaway
Wendy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by KatherineFa3

My husband John and I moved from Auckland city to the Tāwharanui Peninsula in 2015. We love it here and have never missed city living once!
Prior to living in Tāwharanui John and I had corporate careers in telecommunications and project management. We still do consulting work from home and travel to Auckland for work from time to time.
Prior to living in Tāwharanui John and I had corporate careers in telecommunications and project management. We still do consulting work from home and travel to Auckland for work from time to time.
Why they chose this property
We love the peace and quiet and the abundance of bush and birds. We built the bush hideaway studio specifically for short term rental in late 2021.
What makes this property unique
Lovely bush views, wonderful bird life, privacy and a 15 minute drive to Matakana Village or five minutes the other way to Tāwharanui Regional Park. The studio is small and rustic but fully equipped for travellers looking for privacy, seclusion, and the beauty of nature. There is so much to do here and it's classic New Zealand.
Languages:
English
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