Title: Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach Vacation home in Auckland with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100640000/100640000/100639921/2234423f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100640000/100640000/100639921/349dbb48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100640000/100640000/100639921/603e93f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100640000/100640000/100639921/56f47b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100640000/100640000/100639921/a956f2d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Surrounded by the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, The Rainforest Retreat offers a secluded escape. Relax in this recently renovated north-facing house with smart TV and new laundry facilities or explore nearby Bethells Beach, lake Wainamu, caves and sand dunes. 7.6 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach The Rainforest Retreat is a house surrounded by the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. This listing is for the adjoining 2 bedroom house. There is a 4 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability. Please note that we have recently added a good internet connection providing 50 Mbps, sufficient speed to work from the premises or watch a movie. There is a smart TV which received digital TV via WIFI. There is a brand new Bosch washing machine and Bosch dryer underneath the house. This house is located a 5 minutes drive from Bethells Beach, lake Wainamu, caves and sand dunes. The location is 15 minutes from Swanson train station which operates regular trains to/from Auckland CBD. A drive to Auckland CBD will take about 35 minutes. The house has recently been renovated and offers accommodation for up to 4 people. It is north facing, sunny, privately secluded and surrounded by stunning nature in tree tops. There is a 4 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability. Body boarding, sand boarding, bush walking, fishing and bird watching are just some of the activities to be found on the doorstep. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Living plant wall ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111947200/111947189/c189d371.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bush & Beach Bliss: Private Self Contained Unit - Te Huia Haven Huia - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews CA $100 CA $177 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=111947189&PinnedHotelID=111947189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31100000/31095400/31095330/45c145f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cheap, Cosy and Comfortable house in Auckland, New Zealand. 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Muriwai - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 158 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=37997830&PinnedHotelID=37997830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses a grey water recycling system 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 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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.874004,174.47914&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:la%60%60Fs%7D%7Cg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBU%40QBQBQBUBQDQBQDQDSBQDQFQDQDOFQFQDQFOFQFOFQHMFOHOFQHMHOHOHMHMJMHOJKHMJMHMLKJKHKJMLKJKLKJIJKLGLKLILGJILILGLINELGLELINELENELELENENCLENANCLENCNALCN%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBLBNDL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLFLDNHJFLHLHLFLHJJLFLJJHLJJJJJJLJJJJJJJLJLHLJJHNJLHLHLHNHNFLHPHNFNFLFPHNFPFNDPFPDPFNDPDPDPDPDRBPDPBPDP%40TBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%3FT%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAP%3FTAPCRARAPCRCRCPCPATENCREPCPEPEPEREPEPGNENGREPGNGPILGRGLGNILIRGLININILIJKNINKJILKJKNKJKJKJKJKJKJMLKFMJMHKJMHMFMHMFKHOHMDMFMDOHMDMDODMDODMDO%40OFM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAMEOCOAMGOAOEMEMEOEMEOEMIMEMGOEMIMIMGKIMGMIMKMIKKKGMMKKMKKKIKKKMKIOKKIMKKIOKOIKIMIOIOIMGSIMGOIMGSGMGQGOEQGSGOEOEQGQESCQEQEQCQESCOCUCQCQASCSAQCSASAQAU%3FQAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qCCEqyjmpfVrCEajxmzWCF1BYNk=) Auckland, Auckland #### What's nearby - Bethells Beach - 9 min drive - 5.4 km - Waitakere Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.9 km - Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive - 14.7 km - Kumeu River Wines - 22 min drive - 20.2 km - Trusts Stadium - 23 min drive - 19.0 km #### Getting around - Waitakere Station - 13 min drive - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Swanson RSA - ‬15 min drive - ‪Swanson Station Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪Picollo Pizza Pasta - ‬14 min drive - ‪Muriwai Top Shop - ‬30 min drive - ‪Cafe Redwood - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sunny, Sheltered And Minutes From The Beach located? > Located in Waitakere, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bethells Beach, Waitakere Golf Club, and Crystal Mountain. Kerr Farm Wine and Babich Wines are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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