Title: Auckland Beach Retreat - 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 # Auckland Beach Retreat Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554000/33553943/a9b541d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554000/33553943/904f5fd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554000/33553943/8564b97f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554000/33553943/0ee0b6ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, video library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554000/33553943/f6afd8fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on over 3 acres of lush pasture land, Wairau Stone offers a luxurious retreat with breathtaking views. Enjoy the fully equipped granite kitchen, huge living areas and 10 seater dining table all with views of the beach and Harbour. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Auckland Beach Retreat Escape to your own slice of paradise, located less than 90 minutes from downtown Auckland. This stunning property offers genuine seclusion with its private white sandy beach, where you can unwind and reconnect with nature. As you drive through breathtaking scenery, you'll be captivated by the magnificent mountain and ocean views leading to this unspoiled area. The modern two-storey “Wairau Stone” home is nestled on over 3 acres of lush pasture land, facing East over the protected private beach and the pristine Manukau Harbour. With ample space to accommodate up to 16 guests comfortably, this home is perfect for families, couples, or even corporate retreats. While we uphold a strict 'No Party Policy' to ensure respect for our property and neighbors, we encourage our guests to relax and enjoy their time here. Please note that any disruptive gatherings will result in immediate cancellation of your booking. Indulge in a luxurious stay, featuring expansive living, dining, and deck areas that all boast stunning views of the beach, harbour, and the vibrant city of Auckland. Entertain in style with a fully equipped granite kitchen and a spacious 10-seater dining table, perfect for memorable meals together. Spend your days lounging on your private beach with crystal-clear waters or exploring the coastline's sheltered bays and diverse fauna. \*\*Special Conditions:\*\* \- Smoking is permitted only outside. \*\*Extras:\*\* \- Cleaning and linen are included for your convenience. Book your stay at this magnificent beach house and experience the ultimate coastal retreat! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On a private beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![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 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=111908893&PinnedHotelID=111908893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105600000/105596500/105596402/w1918h1278x2y0-934a222d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Sea View Home Very near to AKL Airport Clendon Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.6 Good 4 reviews CA $385 CA $692 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=105596402&PinnedHotelID=105596402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36930000/36922600/36922506/08a79a5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous beachfront Kiwi Bach! 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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 ### Property is also known as Auckland Beachfront Retreat Manukau Heads Auckland Beachfront Retreat Private vacation home Auckland Beachfront Retreat Private vacation home Manukau Heads ## About the area Located in Manukau Heads, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Manukau Heads Lighthouse and Otuataua Stonefields are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Avondale Sunday Market and Dress Smart Outlet Shopping Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Butterfly Creek, or check out an event or a game at Formula E Indoor Raceway. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. [Visit our Grahams Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Grahams-Beach.dx553248635926198139) [View more Vacation homes in Auckland](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178233-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-37.06220%2C174.66320&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LhIQmegIgZBoAQY8rhbZCB3OFWg=) Grahams Beach, franklin ### Getting around - Pukekohe Station - 79 min drive - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 103 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Awhitu Social Club - ‬12 min drive - ‪Chin Wags Restaurant & Bar - ‬57 min drive - ‪Clarks Beach Takeaways - ‬57 min drive - Allpress Coffee - ‪Isgar HQ - ‬58 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Auckland Beach Retreat pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Auckland Beach Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Auckland Beach Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Auckland Beach Retreat located? > Located on the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Matakawau Beach and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Manukau Heads Lighthouse. Waipipi Bird Park is 21.3 mi (34.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Auckland Beach Retreat Reviews 9.8 ### 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 266 8 - Good 43 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohinesh K. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy All I can say is that this bach was way more than what I expected. Very spacious and absolutely peaceful place to stay at. Thanks for having us. ##### Mohinesh K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clive P. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing as always. We have been here before and as always we enjoyed our stay. Loved the inclusion of wifi and new beds. Thank you Liz ##### Clive P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi C. Nov 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay This is perfect for an extended family get away. The place was well equiped and we can't wait to stay again. ##### Jodi C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola G. Feb 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for family getaway We had the most wonderful time at Awhitu. The beach down the path was so perfect for all of the kids to explore, the house has so much space for everyone to spread out and so well set up for families. ##### Nicola G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay. Great place to stay for a family weekend. Large living area and well equipped. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sian S. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a fantastic stay at Grahams Beach to celebrate my husband’s 60th with family and friends - ages 7 to 60! The house was perfect for the large gathering, with plenty of kitchen and dining equipment, different spaces for people to hang out, and a fantastic location to explore! Beautiful views from the deck and living areas. Very good communications with host and property manager with prompt responses to our questions. We’d love to come back! ##### Sian S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel D. Apr 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graham’s Beach bach The house is very well maintained with lots of extra linen and towels. The lounge is big and spacious. I will definitely recommend the place to others. ##### Daniel D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose D. Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful property i stayed here with 8 friends for a birthday getaway and everyone loved it!! the beach was beautiful and the house provided us the perfect place for down time and socialising. thanks for letting us stay!! ##### Rose D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica B. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay Even better than expected! ##### Jessica B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ananth S. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place to stay We were enjoyed in this place. Happy to recommend for family and friends. ##### Ananth S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Farrokh W. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place Very nice place, well presented . Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay ##### Farrokh W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gareth E. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Second time staying there nice and quiet family holiday definitely recommended ##### Gareth E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tileah M. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Perfect place for the family! We had such a great stay with the family at the Graham's Beach Bach. From the host to the location and everything in between, everything was perfect. Thank you again, we will be back 😊 ##### Tileah M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Foli S. May 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place to stay at with your family awesome location to get away from the city life Me and my whanau had a awesome stay beautiful scenery to wake up to walks on the beach and just enjoying life whilst staying there,beautiful abode ##### Foli S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kashmira A. Feb 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic experience as always Brilliant property and fantastic stay ##### Kashmira A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ioana I. Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time to celebrate our mums 70th bday The property was perfect. Clean and had everything we needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The photos dont do justice, the views were beautiful from the balcony. Would definitely recommend! ##### Ioana I. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline H. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway A fun few days for the family. Beach safe and house well appointed. ##### Caroline H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamie Maree R. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great out of city escape This is a beautiful place to stay about and hour and a half out of Auckland. Beds are comfortable, great size rooms, huge kitchen. ##### Tamie Maree R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M C. Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great setting This is our third stay at Grahams Beach. Always enjoy our stay here. ##### M C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel D. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 45 Greenock There's something about this place that keeps attracting me back to it. This was my 4th visit with a different group of friends that hadn't been here. They were totally impressed and had nothing but glowing comments about the cleanliness, room arrangement and all the linen, cutlery, glassware, etc that was provided. ##### Daniel D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eoin R. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Retreat We had such a great time in Awhitu, the house is great for large groups with uts extensive balcony & lounge areas. So close to your own private beach which is great for an early morning walk around to the boat ramp. Highly recommend staying here, host & mamager very easy to deal with too! ##### Eoin R. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryce K. Nov 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Place This is 2nd time we have been here and both times the place has been perfect. Great area for walks and 2 minutes walk to beach and 5minutes to Awhitu Winery. We hope to be back again some time soon. Thanks to the hosts as great communication, and ever thing as per the Bookabach site ##### Bryce K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben L. Mar 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great place. Slept 3 families easily. Has everything we needed. Great location on the beach. ##### Ben L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff T. May 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place I wish we stayed longer as the place is really amazing. Hoping to get a chance to book it again. ##### Jeff T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charleen B., Porirua Nov 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Absolutely beautiful home fit all our family with no sweat will definitely book in the near future ##### Charleen B. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023