Title: Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located - 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 # Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located Cottage in Big Omaha with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located ![Terrace/patio - Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located (Big Omaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101835000/101834967/fefa9f4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located (Big Omaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101835000/101834967/1b015b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located (Big Omaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101835000/101834967/3378b050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located (Big Omaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101835000/101834967/7ae4c1fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, video library - Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located (Big Omaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101835000/101834967/d19bed8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a picturesque valley, Villetta/Matakana offers a serene boutique accommodation perfect for rest and rejuvenation. With its beautifully renovated interior, this charming cottage features quality bedding, amenities and an elegant bathroom with underfloor heating. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of mature trees and beautiful bird life. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Breakfast available - 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. ### Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located Wanting a place to escape and recharge. Villetta/Matakana offers a perfect boutique accommodation with a touch of luxury so you can rest, restore and revive as we are settled into a picturestic valley. We offer a restful space, as we are in a beautiful setting with a serene environment. We offer that home away from home for singles, couples, a girls escape or a family catch-up. Location is extremely important hence we are literally minutes from everything ie, Golf courses, beach, Matakana village, walks, etc. Looking for a romantic escape for 2 we are a perfect spot to relax/rest We are equally set up to sleep 4 people if required. Villetta means Cottage in Italian. We have always had a foot in Italian Culture hence when this piece of paradise became available we knew exactly what we wanted to do with it. The Villetta has been completely renovated to accommodate those needing a space which is restful and soulful with a uniqueness of elegance and peacefulness. We wanted your experience to be one of luxury and quality hence we have invested in quality bedding + amenities for you to enjoy throughout your stay. For those seeking a special place for their honeymoon, or a couple needing a wee break away, or a girls weekend, maybe a family get together whatever your occasion the Villetta can accommodate. The Villetta/Matakana is not too big or too small. Bedroom 1 leads from the open plan living room with Bedroom 2 tucked in behind which can be shut off if a couple are in residence. Bedroom 2 offers its own private patio. Each room has its own style and privacy. The Villetta's bathroom has been fully renovated with every detail thoroughly thought through, including stunning tiles, under floor heating + heated towel rail with sensor lighting for your safety. Our Villetta is perfectly situated to capture the sun from morning to night - with the opportunity to find shade or sun whichever your preference at any time of the day and time of year We are surrounded by mature stunning trees with beautiful bird life. The Villetta is offering an unique experience with no hotels in our area - we wanted to offer you a beautiful, unique and relaxing holiday escape/experience. Come and discover this piece of paradise for yourself. We thank you and look forward to meeting you in the near future. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free 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 - Water dispenser ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### 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 - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 700 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.309597,174.72615&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zyq%7CEmemi%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FU%40QBQ%40Q%40UBQBQBSBS%40QDQBQDSBQDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFSDMFQFOHQFOFMHQFOHMFOHOHOJMFOJKHOJKHMJKJOJKJKJKJMJIJMLGJKLKLIJILKLGLILGJINELILILCNELILENELENALGNENALENCLANCNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNDL%40NDNFL%40NDLDLDNHLDLBLHNHLDLHLFJHLFLJLHLHJJLJJFJLJHLLHJLJHJJNJJHJJLHNJJHNHLHNHNHNFLHNFPHLFNFPFNFPDLFRFPDLDRFPDPBPDPDPBRDPBPBPBRBR%40PBP%40TBP%40P%40P%40T%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPATAP%3FPATAPAPCPATCPAPCPCTCPCPEPCREPEPCPEPGPEPENGPGPENGPGNGPGNILGPINGLINININILINKJINKLIJKJKNIJMJIJMJKJKLKFMJKJMHMHMJMFKHMFMHMDOHMFMDMDOHMDMDODM%40OFODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCMEOAOEMGOAMEOEMEMIOEMEMGMIOEKIMGMIMGMKKIMIMKKKMGKMKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIMKKIOKKGOKMIOIOGOIMGOIQGMGOIQGOGQEOGQEQGQEOEQEQEQEQCQESCQEQAQCUCQCQCQAUAQCQAQ%3FUAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oiTYtIxksdH5lpg5o6QWUImZjpI=) Big Omaha, Auckland #### What's nearby - Matakana Country Park \- 9 min drive \- 4.6 km - Matakana Village \- 11 min drive \- 6.7 km - Matakana Weekend Market \- 11 min drive \- 6.7 km - Omaha Beach \- 13 min drive \- 9.6 km - Omaha Beach Golf Club \- 14 min drive \- 10.0 km #### Getting around - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬13 min drive - ‪Smoke Junction BBQ - ‬11 min drive - ‪Zen Den - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Stables - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located? ### What time is check-out at Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located? ### Where is Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villetta / Matakana - Country Escape perfectly located 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross O. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect hideaway A fabulous oasis tucked away with nature, we enjoyed the peaceful tranquility on offer for a 2 day stay. The hosts attention to detail is superb and we would recommend this spot to anyone seeking peace and solitude in a beautiful setting. ##### Ross O. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally L. Mar 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Romantic excursion Perfect staycation , needed a break from Auckland that was close travel wise and had the air of luxury. Beautifully appointed, lovely hosts , nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend if you wanted a romantic weekend or a couples away weekend. Amazing setting and lots of charm. We will be back at some stage ##### Sally L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janine K. Mar 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short drive from Matakana Relaxing stay just out of town. Lovely birdlife and gatdens. The accomodation was of high standard and very clean and comfortable. Close to Matakana and the coast. Our host Kim was friendly and informative and available if help was needed. Overall a great experience ##### Janine K. 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