Title: The Lighthouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=346&destination=Auckland%2C+Auckland+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=45697852&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Lighthouse ## Photo gallery for The Lighthouse ![Interior - The Lighthouse (Torbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45697900/45697852/4882e90c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Lighthouse (Torbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45697900/45697852/0631cf41_edited_f8ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Lighthouse (Torbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45697900/45697852/ecc90913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - The Lighthouse (Torbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45697900/45697852/5f46773b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - The Lighthouse (Torbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45697900/45697852/f715b186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this tranquil retreat, nestled in a quiet Cul de Sac near Browns Bay. Unwind on the private deck overlooking the garden or BBQ with loved ones on the patio. With Sky TV and free WiFi, you'll feel right at home. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2237 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### The Lighthouse The unit is in a quiet Cul de Sac 18 minutes walk or 5 min drive to Browns Bay beach shops & restaurants,easy drive to many local beaches It is fully furnished & a fully equipped kitchenette , Sky tv plus free WI/FI Private shower & bathroom A private deck overlooking the garden,with table & chairs , a patio to one side with B,B,Q table & chairs Free off street parking Auckland C.B.D is 25 min away by car ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### 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 - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Soundproofing - Unit size: 237 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29320000/29319300/29319219/1fc8acda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marsden Suites Albany Rosedale - 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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 Vrbo Property The Secret Torbay Auckland The Secret Garden Torbay Auckland The Secret Garden Torbay Apartment The Secret Garden Torbay Apartment Auckland ## About the area Located near the beach, this apartment is in Torbay, a neighborhood in Auckland. Sky Tower and Ponsonby Road are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Auckland Zoo and New Zealand Maritime Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. [Visit our Auckland travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland.dx178233) [View more Apartments in Auckland](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Apartments.d178233-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.71051,174.74358&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rc%60_Fkrpi%60%40%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%40S%40S%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40SBSBQBSBQBQBUDODSBQDQDQDOFQDQDQFSFMDQHOFQFOFMHSFMHOHMHOHOHMHOHMHMJMJKHOJKJKJKJOJKLIJKJKLKJILKJGLILGLILILGLILGLENILELELENELENENGLCNCNALENCNALCNCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBLDN%40NBLBNFLDN%40LHNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLFLHLHLFLHJFLJJHLJJJJJLHJJJJJNJJJJHNJJHLJLHLHNHLHNHNHLHNFLHNFPFNFPFNFPFLFRDPDPFPDNDPDPBPDRDNBTBPBPBRBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FTAPAPATAPARCRAPAPCTCPCPCRCPCREREPCPEPEPENGPEPEPGPGNGPGNGPGNGPILGNINILININILINILKJINKJINKJKJKNKJKJMHKJKJMJKFMJKHMHMFMHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMDODMFOBMDODMDOBO%40MDOBO%40MBOBO%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOCMCOAOCMEOAOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMEMEOIMEMIMGMIMGMIMGMIKIMKKGMKKKKKMIKKKOKKKKKKIOKKKOIKIMIOIMIOIOIMIOGOIQGMGOGQIOEQGOGQEQEQGQEOEQEQCQEQESCSCQCSCQCQCUAQCQASASAQAUAQAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sTEL1da65p0TPr7qOdzy2sgXvGQ=) Torbay, Auckland ### What's nearby - ![Sky Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2df20c5b-8114-4c5a-a015-62b6f4cdf8c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sky Tower 21 min drive \- 23.5 km - East Coast Bays Leisure Centre 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Browns Bay Beach 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Aickin Reserve 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Waiake Beach 18 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Auckland Remuera Station 21 min drive - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - La Tropezienne French Café 17 min walk - Browns Bay Brewing Company 16 min walk - Common Grounds 18 min walk - Sal's Authentic New York Pizza 20 min walk - Browns Bay Fisheries 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lighthouse pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Lighthouse? ### What time is check-out at The Lighthouse? ### Where is The Lighthouse located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lighthouse Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob B. Mar 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bloody Marvelous Compact everything you need.quiet and peaceful ##### Bob B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay M. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Helpful hosts. Everything we needed, warm and cosy. great location. will return. Thanks a million. ##### Kay M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob B. Sep 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### VERY NICE GOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED ##### Bob B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hari T. Feb 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Very good thank you. ##### Hari T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Bob B. Nov 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Compact Everything you need ##### Bob B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Mark M. Nov 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and quiet Self contained everything you need ##### Mark M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Titihuia M. Nov 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it. Perfect r just for me to relax. Nice quiet area, close to town and beach. Awesome stay. 👌 Beautiful stay. Definitely would be back. Thank you for your accommodation. ##### Titihuia M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jun 29, 2021 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication It could have been cleaner. There was no expelair to take the steam away from the shower. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob B. May 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Very quiet & peaceful will stay again ##### Bob B. Stayed 1 night in May 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max M. Apr 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good Very neat & clean, nice layout & a lot of birds singing ##### Max M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lilly L. Apr 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Very good ##### Lilly L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack J. Apr 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Bob & Carol are very nice hosts, would stay again ##### Jack J. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Brian G. Mar 1, 2021 Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Qualified stay Facility is cramped; ok only for an overnight stay at best ##### Brian G. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack J. Jan 31, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect This place had everything I needed, free wi/fi, fully equipped kitchen & laundry would recommend to others Thanks ##### Jack J.