1 Bed Tranquil Nature Escape with Stunning views, Spa, Beaches & Stargazing.

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Enjoy the area

Karekare, Auckland

Waitakere Ranges13 min drive
Karekare Beach13 min drive
Piha Beach20 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Mezzanine Master

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Lower bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master ensuite

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Escape to this peaceful, spacious getaway, with stunning sea, forest, sunset and stargazing views. A charming and cozy home nestled in the native Karekare bush. In summer bask in all day sunshine or light a cozy fire in the winter. Unwind whilst relaxing in the undercover spa. Large lawn to have a picnic or play. Relax in the many comfortable spaces this home has to offer, with, multiple couches and a beautiful bay window.
A perfect space for a romantic weekend away.

House comprises of a large open plan living area with stunning views from all angles. The Master bedroom is on the top mezzanine floor with a breath-taking view of the forest, ocean, sunset and stars from your bed. Home has a fully equipped large kitchen complete with oven, kettle, toaster, blender, dishwasher and lots of bench space. Also there is an outdoor BBQ you can cook on, outdoor couches and tables to dine in nature. There is one bathroom downstairs with shower, basin, toilet and washing machine. And a toilet connected to the master bedroom.

We are a short10min drive to the famous Karekare Beach and Waterfall. A quiet and wild west coast beach that will not disappoint. 20mins drive away is one of NZ's most famous surf beaches, Piha. This beach is full of surprises with many walks, caves and locations to swim and surf. Piha also has a beautiful waterfall and some great places to eat. We also run a Local Cultural tour with a Maori Chief. We can show you all the best spots, that most tourists never get to experience along with some history of these lands from the ancestor of the local tribe of Te Kawerau A Maki.
Can also provide catering on request.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You have the whole house to yourself and it is completely private. We do still live on the property occupying a room next to the house but it is not connected and do not use any of the house. We have our own kitchen out the back of the house and use the backyard which you have NO access to, you may hear us making food but we try keep as quiet as possible. We use the driveway for parking and the driveway is also shared with the Neighbour's but this shouldn't bother you either its very large and you will have a designated parking spot for MAX 2 cars.

Property manager

Celeste Joy

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Age 2-6 not advised for safety. Pls send request

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Open to hosting small events upon discussion

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please let us know so we can provide an ash tray

Shoes off in the house please.

Please rinse of before entering the spa to keep it clean and sand out. Please keep the lid on when not using it to keep the heat in.

Quiet time after 10.30pm. We must respect our neighbors, music can be played inside with doors closed and the spa area is fine to make noise later.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Note from host: Open to hosting small events upon discussion

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Karekare

Located in Karekare, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Artisan Wine and Babich Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Whoa! Studios and Crystal Mountain. Action World and Muriwai Gannet Colony are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Karekare, Auckland

What's nearby

Karekare Falls - 12 min drive
Waitakere Ranges - 13 min drive
Karekare Beach - 13 min drive
Piha Beach - 20 min drive
Whatipu Beach - 84 min drive

Getting around

Henderson Sunnyvale Station - 31 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

Piha Surf Life Saving Club - 20 min drive
The Piha Cafe - 19 min drive
Piha Rsa - 19 min drive
Elevation Cafe & Restaurant - 18 min drive
Piha Kitchen - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Nature Escape with Stunning views, Spa, Beaches & Stargazing. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Nature Escape with Stunning views, Spa, Beaches & Stargazing.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Nature Escape with Stunning views, Spa, Beaches & Stargazing.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Nature Escape with Stunning views, Spa, Beaches & Stargazing. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Karekare Falls, Karekare Beach and Waitakere Ranges. Piha Surf School and Piha Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sharni A.

29 April 2024

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

Loved it.

This was an absolute pleasure to stay at this beautiful property. Would definitely recommend to anyone to stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

16 April 2024

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

Peaceful Getaway

Great location, stunning views and a nice peaceful getaway - thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Celeste Joy

We are a couple Celeste and Tawhia. We are in our 40's. Celeste is a singer and Tawhia is a mechanic, landscape gardener and we both run a cultural tour business showing people the beautiful lands of the west. Tawhia is the Chief of the west lands and is the bloodline ancestral descendant of the tribe who hold the authority here Te Kawerau A Maki.

Why they chose this property

Piha has always held a special place in my heart since I was a young girl and I always knew one day I would live here. I have travelled the world for 14yrs and Piha is in my top 5 places to visit. Tawhia has ancestral roots here and him coming home is very spiritually connected and has significant meaning for him and his family.

What makes this property unique

It's very isolated and has the most stunning views. There is so much birdlife and nature to soak up. Its a great place to relax and decompress. This land in particular is very powerful and everyone who comes here can feel its healing qualities.

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