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Seaside Charm

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seaside Charm

A charming modern, self contained ground floor flat, part of the hosts house, only 250m to a popular East Coast Bay beach. Private entrance, large bedroom with one queen bed, lounge/dining, fully equipped galley kitchen, bathroom with shower and separate toilet. Own outdoor area to enjoy. A perfect home away from home to explore the North Shore. No smoking, no pets, no shoes inside please. Bus stops for public transport across the road but best to have a car.
Parking ONLY available on the street, generally outside the property but being by a popular beach it can get busy and require parking further up the road, especially in summer. If this is not acceptable, please do not book. Unfortunately not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Heaters for winter, windows with bug screens and fans for summer. In order to keep the nightly cost as reasonable as possible there is no air-conditioning. Auckland summers can be humid on some days so if you require air conditioning please do not book.
Check in and out is contactless but we are available for any requests. Always happy to help with anything you may want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Be aware before booking of the Vrbo cancellation policy. Refunds will be according to their policy only.
Kayaks and bikes are available to hire.

Property manager

Alexandra

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children can sleep on settee. Its not a sofa bed.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Auckland, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • Browns Bay Beach - 20 min walk
  • Long Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Westfield Albany Shopping Centre - 8 min drive
  • North Harbour Stadium - 9 min drive
  • Takapuna Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 28 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Browns Bay Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweet As Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Penguino - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Charm pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Charm?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Charm?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Seaside Charm located?

Located in Torbay, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Browns Bay Beach, Long Bay Regional Park, and Long Bay Beach. Rangitoto College and AUT Millennium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Seaside Charm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host is Amazing
The property is very well kept and tidy, along with the host being extremely friendly and pleasant to deal with 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CS L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, clean & tidy
No off street parking was disappointing & trip hazards on access paths need to be addressed. Accommodations was roomy, spacious, warm & cert clean & tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LJ W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was handy to other family
Two night's, quiet location. Handy for us to shops and family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great VRBO-highly recommended
Everything was "terrific" Alexandra was "terrific"--very friendly and helpful. The VRBO/apartment and location was perfect. To Alexandra--thank you very much. Very nice meeting you!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
We enjoyed a lovely two month stay at the flat, which is comfy, quiet, and spotless. Our hosts were very friendly and attentive to our needs. The location is excellent - around the corner from the local beach, and within walking distance to several others. Transit stops are a few steps from the front door on a main route that runs along the North Shore. There is a small supermarket a 10 minute walk north, and several larger ones - along with a variety of other shops - about a 30 minute walk south. The area is north of the CBD but also convenient for travel by car. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 46 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Zea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for quick breakaway
Lovely clean property, close to the beach and the host is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo K., Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS Beach Stay
Fabulous property in Auckland. Two minute walk to beautiful beach & beachside restaurant. Property manager was easy to deal with and a great communicator, also gave helpful ideas for local things to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam R., Studio City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This place in Torbay sounded to good to be true.
TRUE = 5-min. walk to the local beach TRUE = Street parking ONLY NOTE: Family uses 1+ available spots at their discretion despite having VRBO guests TRUE = Accessibility; the uneven paver situation leading up to the separate entrance was potentially treacherous both day and night, especially in the rain FALSE = NOT a private unit; owners live directly above, and we could hear everything they were doing upstairs, which means they could probably hear anything we were doing downstairs (and as newlyweds, this was very uncomfortable) FALSE = Unit has a separate entrance, which is not private from the family, as it’s their home/yard, so if they’re outside walking around doing yard work or whatever (which they were quite often “because of the holiday”), they can see inside if the curtains are left open or will want to talk to you about what you’re doing/where you’re going NOTE: No A/C or screens on windows during our stay = face the mosquitos OR sweat all day/night with windows closed (I was told – after we left – that I should have asked for the dehumidifier) NOTE: Only one old, oscillating fan was available to "cool" the unit; had to be schlepped between living room and bedroom nightly (I purchased an extension cord to provide us with the best cooling position at night) NOTE: Uncomfortable, squeaky bed may be adequate for 1-2 people no larger than 125kg combined NOTE: We left 4 days early due to illness; I spaced contacting VRBO; thus, no refund offered Do Not Recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elina R., Luxembourg

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cockroaches and humidity issues
When we arrived, the host was painting in the flat under the pretense that she never gets the opportunity to 'fix' things because the flat is fully booked. We were living in the paint fumes the first week. It masked the mildew smell which became apparent later. We bought Damprids from Bunnings, placed them inside the wardrobe and the chest of drawers to prevent our clothes from the stink and didn't unpack most things. Alex is well aware of the issues and has a story/excuse ready for any complaint. She asked to keep the bathroom windows closed during the night to prevent the 'midges' from entering - in reality there are cockroaches (which she did acknowledge when I told her about the first one in the toilet). After my complaint of the mildew smell, Alex came to wash the bedroom with vinegar. The humidity and smell issues remained even though we kept the dehumidifier running when we were out. There is no sufficient airflow in the bedroom. When the fan broke we replaced it with the same model from Countdown. We left the receipt on the table and Alex sent a message afterwards thanking for the fan, but that she didn't want that model!! (In other words she had no intention to reimburse us). We cleaned and disinfected,but after having seen 2 other cockroaches in the bedroom, we left the flat 10 days earlier than we booked for. According to her message we can't take the NZ summer. We lived in NZ previously and know how humidity/cockroach issues should be addressed to prevent this.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everthing we needed.
This property suits us fine. Location clean and comfortable. This is our second stay. Will return. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C., Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Stay!
Alexandra is a most amazing host! Easy access to beach and small shops up the hill. Easy access with a car to Devonport, Lake Pupuke, Waiheke Island and Auckland CBD.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little unit short walk to the beach.
Nice little unit. Parking not great. Otherwise no issues.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

C L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight at Torbay
Lovely flat with all the modcons and awesome location. Alexandra was super helpful and i cant recommend her and her accomadation enough and its right on the Te Araroa so super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

drew s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place to stay by the beach
We had a nice relaxing stay here, the place was clean and just what we needed. Only minor issue was having to park a little while away, but minor issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis H., Raetihi

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Every quite and sirene. Loved the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, Great hosts
As an elderly couple visiting friends in the area the accomodation was lovely, it was a short walk to the beach. Our hosts were very accommodating with nothing being too much trouble.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daymon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best place by the beach
We love the place and have extended our stay. Alexandra is a gem....and its very good value. Recommend to anyone because you will not regret it. So many amenities just a short drive from here is a bonus.
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant start, rude awakening
The owner seemed accommodating at first, but surprised us with an unexpected visit,( through the inside door and unannounced), after we were in bed. Another was a surprise claim of damage (highly exaggerated) to the unit which we did not and could not have done.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem on Auckland's North Shore
Very comfortable, beautifully presented, clean, everything we needed. Host most approachable and helpful but also 'unobtrusive'. Lovely spot close to beach, bus stop and short drive to shops, pleasant to walk in area.The only minus is parking can at times be a little way away but seems safe. Would highly recommend we will certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlee S., Clancy, Montana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base!
Very clean, well equipped with everything we needed! Very close to the beach and great neighborhood. Alexandra and Graham were both great—super friendly and responsive. Beautiful garden and outdoor space. Close to stores and restaurants. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

john f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good dog friendly property
Lovely spot good place to take the dog and close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and super clean
A lovely spot with a beautiful beach nearby 1 min walk, and shops and cafes etc 4 min drive to Browns Bay. Little apartment is clean and well decorated. Alex was a great communicator and friendly, and made up a spare bed for my daughter. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Retreat
Very tidy and clean property Location was fantastic Hosts welcoming and friendly Beach handy and safe swimming Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly owners nice location
Friendly owners nice lication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very satisfied
We are not sure how our stay could have been any better! We are an early 70’s couple from Canada in NZ for one month of touring then stayed in Auckland for 2 weeks attending a sporting event. A very clean modern suite with a comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen and a spotless 3 piece bathroom including a heated towel rack (something we are not used to, and enjoyed). Alexandra was the perfect host, helpful with any inquiries we had of the local customs and area events and easiest travel routes. She even went as far as including us in her trips on errands in the not so near-by areas . Her price was very reasonable in comparison to others we looked at and was perfect for our travel plans. We can’t recommend this accommodation highly enough. Thank you Alexandra.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022