Title: Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. - 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 # Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. Family-friendly vacation home in Waimauku ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997900/37997830/bb3c191e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997900/37997830/2a064f3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997900/37997830/12d3a764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997900/37997830/703314ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997900/37997830/5b828cfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the serene Muriwai Valley and unwind at this holiday home, where you can relax on the large deck surrounded by birdlife and grazing cows. Enjoy indoor games like Chess or TV, explore nearby attractions like Muriwai Beach, or take a horse-trek along the coastline. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. This holiday home has the peace and quiet of Muriwai Valley, and yet is an easy distance from a vast range of activities. Return from your adventures to sit on the large deck to relax and enjoy the serenity of the country, with sounds of birdlife, the evening sunset, and cows that graze in the nearby paddocks. Indoors there is TV, a guitar to play, or tackle a game of Chess. There are games for the children and toys for the little ones. When you feel like exploring it's only 8 Minutes drive to the famous black sands of Muriwai Beach, popular for it's wonderful surf, Golf Club and Gannet Colony. Take a walk along the west coast walkway or enjoy a horse-trek along the vast spetacular Coastline. There is also 4wheel drive access up one end of the beach, permit required. Fishing from the rocks or exploring the cave is popular when the tide and conditions are right. The Sand Dunz cafe is well known for its great food. Further afield by about 20 minutes Woodhill forest offers paintball, tree adventures and the Mountain Bike Park. Other attractions are Parakai Hot Pools, and Historic Helensville. Heading South in the other direction, a day out shopping in Auckland City is not that far, or check out the closer new Norwest Mall a 25 minute drive away. Locally, you will find a supermarket , cafes, takeaway shop, Thai restaurant and more, in the Waimauku Village, just five minutes from your holiday retreat. If you wish to dine at home you will find that the kitchen is well equipped for you to create your own meals. For those who are looking to stay at a Motel but cannot locate one, there is an option of staying one night only by arrangement. Special conditions: We ask that smokers go outdoors to smoke. Families are welcome. There is a low deck without rails, but it has not been a problem in the past. Owners are usually available by phone to assist with any queries or needs. We hope that all who stay here create happy memories to take away with them. The valley is very peaceful at night, we ask that all noisy music or other sounds to cease by 11.00pm as sound travels readily across the valley at night. Guests of visitors who have not paid to stay are required to leave by 11.00pm. Linens are charged for 1 night stay ; NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Beds arranged to suit by prior arrangement. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33116700/33116666/36d03daf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magical West Coast Retreat Bethells Beach - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 138 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=33116666&PinnedHotelID=33116666&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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No extras. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Beds arranged to suit by prior arrangement. ## 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 Note from host: Guests of guests to leave by 11 00pm. No extras. 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 first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as House Great for Family special Event or Private Getaway Great for Family Special Event or Private Getaway. Great for Family Private Getaway Accommodation for Local Events. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.80652%2C174.47495&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=91Ap7qcvfC9ibOp2N8qm0gNR1p8=) Muriwai, Waimauku #### What's nearby - Muriwai Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km - Coopers Creek Vineyard - 9 min drive - 9.0 km - The Hunting Lodge Winery - 10 min drive - 10.1 km - Kumeu River Wines - 14 min drive - 12.9 km - Muriwai Gannet Colony - 16 min drive - 10.1 km #### Getting around - Waitakere Station - 24 min drive - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Waimauku Food Station - ‬5 min drive - ‪Blossoms Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hapunan - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Beer Spot Huapai - ‬10 min drive - ‪Beerfoot Brewery - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. located? > Located near the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Muriwai Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, and Coopers Creek Vineyard. Waitemata Harbour and The Hunting Lodge Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 128 8 - Good 28 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessie M. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice spot close to Muriwai. ##### Jessie M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Billy C. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### School trip We enjoyed our stay great location for our surfing competition ##### Billy C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tolly L. Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Amazing place to stay. Was beautiful views and close to the beach. ##### Tolly L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alaina D. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had everything we needed Was a perfect place to stay for a wedding nearby. Everything was as described and there was plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 children. ##### Alaina D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lelanie W. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Stayed here for a family wedding at the hunting lodge. Great location and close to venue and shops/cafes. Shower was a bit mouldy but apart from that the place was great. Would stay there again. ##### Lelanie W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie H., Auckland, NZ Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Nice & close to venue for our event. Suited our needs perfectly. ##### Natalie H. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tenille O. Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for large family holiday Great clean house with plenty of beds and all amenities supplied. Hosts were very good with communication. ##### Tenille O. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel B. Apr 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cabin Was perfect place to escape this city life and not to far away from every thing ##### Daniel B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy R. Jan 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pukeko lodge Waimauku Lovely family stay. Room enough for grandparents, parents and two children 😊 Despite the wet weather, it was warm, dry and clean so everyone was very comfortable. ##### Wendy R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie. R. Dec 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet location The house is really nice and clean , love the new cutleries, pots ,place.mats Love the outdoor BBQ area Our family had enjoyed the quiet location ##### Marie. R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam M. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All the essentials. Was exactly what we needed without paying for frills we wouldn't use. Host is an absolute gem. ##### Sam M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug B. Oct 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Location It is a beautiful , lovely place to stay. We had everything we needed for a comfortable, happy stay. Would be happy to stay again. Thank you very much ##### Doug B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie D. Feb 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Wonderful country atmosphere. Lovely host. Hopefully we come back again. ##### Stephanie D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle and Paul Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and relaxing stay Lovely quiet spot with a nice vista and sunset views. House was clean and comfortable and the kitchen had all the stuff you might need . The owner was very friendly in the comms and accommodating of any request. ##### Michelle and Paul Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Monique P. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Breath of Fresh Air Lovely rural location and close to Muriwai beach. Hazel was a breeze to communicate with and we loved all the hand written notes around the place as well as the games and activities for the children. ##### Monique P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ngaira s. Jan 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special place Friendly property manager.lovely rural setting. Close to local amneties and wedding venue. A home away from home ##### ngaira s. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert B. Feb 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a spot! A wonderful quiet location. Heaps of space and an all round great spot. 100% recommended to all. ##### Robert B. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William B. Nov 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely rural getaway The property had all the amenities needed. Our host was quick to bring the BBQ out of storage when we contacted her. We had a very comfortable couple of days there. Great check in instructions and a lovely hand written welcome note! ##### William B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia M. Jan 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal location Half between the beach and the shops/facilities. We came to visit family in Waimauku and Huapi. We love Muriwai beach too so we got the best of both worlds. Property perfect for our needs. Well equipped, comfy beds and peaceful ##### Marcia M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan S., Sydney, Australia Feb 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very quiet and relaxing The property is in a rural location but only 10 minutes to shops and the beach. Hazel kept in contact throughout the booking process and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. An excellent property with everything that you need for a comfortable stay. ##### Jonathan S. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alan G., Auckland Feb 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Wedding House was close to our Wedding venue and the house had everything we needed ##### Alan G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noel W. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gracious and unobtrusive hosts Hazel and Lawrence are gracious and unobtrusive hosts. This is the 2nd time Hazel has hosted our golf group and we will very likely stay there again in 3 years time if the tournament is back at Muriwai. The property and the facilities catered very well for our group of 6 adult males on a golfing trip and was an ideal place to rest up each evening after golf. Thank-you. ##### Noel W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly C. Nov 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Great spot to base yourself to explore surrounding area. Property manager is nice and communicates well. ##### Kelly C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aiden B. Jun 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great as usual Perfect spot if you're into your off roading, we have stayed here a couple of times now for 4x4 events in woodhill forest, Space to park a teailer or two. Hazel has been very accommodating on both trips for our varying group sizes. We will definitely stay again👌 ##### Aiden B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corey R. Nov 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My wedding. Hazel is a great person. Made us feel very welcome. Loved every minute of our trip. loved where her property is located,lovely rolling hills. Thanks so much ##### Corey R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023