Title: In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. Vacation home in Karaka with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. (Karaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122690000/122685000/122684968/03176c08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. (Karaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122690000/122685000/122684968/2792ab1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. (Karaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122690000/122685000/122684968/cff5fa4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. (Karaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122690000/122685000/122684968/27f901a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. (Karaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122690000/122685000/122684968/6a6cb556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. and take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms2153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. A lovely modern two story house, set in rural farmland surrounding the newly developed Karaka village. Walks and paths in the local area with a country feel, but close enough to the motorway to be in the city in 30min. The house itself has 4 large bedrooms, two having ensuite's and a large family bathroom. A separate toilet is on the ground floor, along with the living/dinning and kitchen having a open plan layout out to the patio to the back of the house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways (30 inches high) - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Recycling - Unit size: 2,153 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554000/33553943/36204db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Auckland Beach Retreat Grahams Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 315 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=33553943&PinnedHotelID=33553943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95030000/95025700/95025610/98aea86a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning 2BR Luxury in Pukekohe | WiFi Netflix Auckland South - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning CA $107 CA $344 total includes taxes & fees Jan 14 - Jan 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=95025610&PinnedHotelID=95025610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32643700/32643671/270-68067e87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glenbrook Country cottage Glenbrook - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 9.6 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=32643671&PinnedHotelID=32643671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111910000/111908900/111908893/9acb99b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in Style: Beachfront Getaway Glenbrook - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=111908893&PinnedHotelID=111908893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96980000/96973900/96973868/0b62c5fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4 bedroom House in Manukau Manurewa East - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews CA $232 CA $347 total includes taxes & fees Jan 14 - Jan 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=96973868&PinnedHotelID=96973868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112600000/112593600/112593502/b0a97796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kapia House,Great location for Airport, Botanical Garden, Town Centre. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.094852,174.87296&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vekaF_%7Bij%60%40%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBQDSBQDQDQBQDQDQFSDQFQDOFQFQFMFSFMFQHOHOFMHOHOHMHOHMHOJOHKJMHMJKJMJKJKJMLKJKJKLGJMLGLKLIJGLILILGLILENGLELILENELENELENELCNENALGNANANCLCN%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40N%40NFL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLFLDLHLFLHLHLFLHJJLFLLJFLJJJJJJLJJJJJLJJJLHLJJHNHNHLJNHLHNFNHLFNHNFPFLFRHLDPFPFNDPFPDRDPDPDPBPDPDPBRBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40P%40TBP%3FP%40T%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FTAPAT%3FPCPATAPAPCTCPCPCTCPCRCNEREPCPEPEPEPERGPEPGLGREPILGRGLGPINGNILGNILINKNILININKJILKJKLKLKJKJKJKLKHMLKFMJMHKJMHMFMHMFMHMHMDMFODMHMDMDODODMDMDO%40OFM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCMEOAOGMAOEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMEMIMIMGMIKGMIMKMIKKMGKMKIMMKKKKKKKMKMIKKMIKKOIOIMIOIOIMIOGMIOIOGQGMGSGMGQGSEMGQEQGSEQEQCQEQEQCSEOCSCQCUCQCQAUAQCQAUAQAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pPOibVF2F7Hx3vfrUOf81cIvGCM=) Karaka, Tāmaki-makau-rau #### What's nearby - Fortland Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Mount Eden \- 30 min drive \- 40.6 km - Sky Tower \- 32 min drive \- 43.1 km - Eden Park \- 32 min drive \- 43.5 km - SkyCity Casino \- 32 min drive \- 43.1 km #### Getting around - Papakura Station - 14 min drive - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪BP - ‬9 min drive - ‪Evelina's Polynesian Food - ‬15 min drive - ‪Autobahn Café - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.? ### What time is check-out at In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.? ### Where is In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### tracey t. Dec 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a lovely place to stay. Originally we booked for 4 adults one child.But due two sickness only two of us cld travel. This accomodation sleeps eight no problem. Modern,spotless very quiet and so comfortable.Host is easily contactable.Karaka Viilage just down road for supplies, we needed to be near Papakura for a family memorial,we were 10 minutes away. I highly recommend staying here. ##### tracey t. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025