Title: Fantail Bush Chalet, bush and golf on your doorstep! - 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 chalet # Fantail Bush Chalet, bush and golf on your doorstep! Chalet in Wainui ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40128400/40128327/c1354286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40128400/40128327/8b071a81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40128400/40128327/2bba553a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40128400/40128327/197e98b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40128400/40128327/40b1cd83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the New Zealand bush at Chalet with a forest/ bush view. Soak in fresh air, enjoy high-quality bedding, and wake up to birdsong from Tui's and Fantails. A short drive takes you to Wainui Golf course or Silverdale shopping centre. 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2183 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Outdoor space - 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. ### Fantail Bush Chalet, bush and golf on your doorstep! A stay at the "Chalet with a forest/ bush view" is a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful NZ bush. High-quality bedding. Luxury in the Bush. Soak in the fresh air and wake up to serenade of Tui's and Fantails. NZ's newest golf course Wainui Golf course, yet so close to Silverdale shopping centre and beaches in Orewa. Lunch/ Dinner could be enjoyed at "The View", Wainui Golf course (1 min drive); Plenty of options in Silverdale shopping area (11min); Great Sea side cafes in Orewa (15 min drive) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Golf - Fishing nearby - Windsurfing 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) - 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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 Fantail Bush Chalet, Bush and Golf on Your Doorstep! Chalet Fantail Bush Chalet, Bush and Golf on Your Doorstep! Wainui ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.612038,174.6201&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:b%7Cl%7EEsnxh%60%40%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FUBQ%40Q%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBQBQBSDQBSDSDODODSDQFQDQFODQFOFQHMFQFOHMFSHMFOHOHMJOHOHKHOJMHKJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJKLMJGLKLIJKLGLILILGJINGLELILENILELENELENELENANELCNCNANCLANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNBLDN%40NDLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLHNDLFLHLFLHJHLFLJLHJJLFJLJJJJLJHJLJHJJNJJHJJLJNHJHNHNHLHNHNFLHNFPHNFPFLFNFPDPFNFPDPFPDRDNBNDRDRBPDRBPBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAPARARAPCRARAPCRCRCPCPCPEPCPETEPCNEPEPGPEPGRGLEPGPGNGNGPINGPINGLINILININILIJKNKNIJKJKLIJMLIJMJKJKJKJMHKJMFMJMHKHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMFODMFMBODMDODOBMDOBM%40O%40OBOBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAMCOCOAOAMCOEOCMEOEMEOCMGMEOGMEMIMEOIKGMIMGMIMIKKMGMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKKIKKOIOIKIMKOIOIMGOIMGSIMGOGQIOGQGOEQGMESGQEQEQEQEOEQCUEQCQCQCQCQCSCSCQASASAQCS%3FSAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DHSGLqy7PlxB9qOc97kZRCpFuRE=) Wainui, Auckland #### What's nearby - Wainui Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Snowplanet - 11 min drive - 9.7 km - Orewa Beach - 13 min drive - 9.7 km - Sky Tower - 35 min drive - 42.6 km - Auckland Ferry Terminal - 37 min drive - 43.3 km #### Getting around - Auckland Britomart Station - 36 min drive - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Joe’s Garage - ‬10 min drive - ‪Millies - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Wade - ‬11 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fantail Bush Chalet, bush and golf on your doorstep! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fantail Bush Chalet, bush and golf on your doorstep!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fantail Bush Chalet, bush and golf on your doorstep!? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Fantail Bush Chalet, bush and golf on your doorstep! located? > Situated in Wainui, this golf chalet is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Wainui Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silverdale Pioneer Village and Peninsula Golf Club. Maygrove Park and Victor Eaves Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fantail Bush Chalet, bush and golf on your doorstep! Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda O. Jul 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great spot. Nice spot, tucked away. Very much a cabin ##### Amanda O. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni-ann S. Mar 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing as always thankyou We absolutely loved it and will be back ##### Toni-ann S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni-ann S. Mar 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it and will highly recommend to anyone looking Secluded, private and away from everything while still being so close ##### Toni-ann S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good with a touch of countryside We enjoyed our stay there. Lovely host who made us welcomed upon arrival. Complementary breakfast in morning was a nice little touch. Being a country boy myself I particularly enjoyed being in the small section of bush with sounds of birds and insects all day long and night. Thank you guys. 🙂 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart D. Feb 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Very quiet ##### Stuart D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bella V. Feb 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location, beautiful surroundings Really enjoyed our stay, house fits in amazingly with the bush. Will definitely be returning ##### Bella V. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth F. Feb 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Property The property was beautiful and there were several amenities. Breakfast was dropped off in the morning, which was lovely. The hosts were very welcoming and greeted us when we arrived. They made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible while we were there. ##### Elizabeth F. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl M. Dec 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful chalet Is an awesome get away very peaceful in the middle of all the native trees will definitely be back again ##### Carl M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sonia g. Dec 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Hosts were so welcoming and warm to deal with We would love to come back and stay here. It was beautiful and very clam and relaxing to live in the woods. Will recommend to all my friends and colleagues ##### sonia g. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### theresa C. Dec 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Auckland staycation Great little spot to unwind. Very clean and very tidy. ##### theresa C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael G., Auckland, NZ Nov 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wainui Very secluded spot, the only noises we heard the time we were there was the birds... despite the fact that it is only 50m minutes from Auckland it feels like you are miles from anywhere ##### Michael G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie D. Apr 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay, exceeded expectations! Thank you to the lovely hosts who made this such a special stay. We were delighted with the efforts that were put into the cleanliness and appearance of the whole property. I definitely recommend this little chalet to those looking to escape the city and recharge themselves in nature! ##### Sophie D. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane P. Mar 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bush getaway A pleasant convenient stay a short drive from Auckland. ##### Jane P. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca E. Feb 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantail.lodge Was a lovely spot. Nice n quiet. Unfortunately we couldn't lock our door. Was very sticky and tight to open n close. Loved the shower with the look out to the Bush. ##### Rebecca E. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Why wouldn't you love a chalet in a bush clad oasis of fresh air. What a great time we had with a total experience of solitude, where everything was catered for. We received a gorgeous breakfast hamper full of wholesome food and juices. Thank you to the wonderful hosts who have made a beautiful retreat for their guests. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rema S. Dec 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Lovely little spot. Thanks so much. ##### Rema S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally S. Sep 29, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Successful recharge Was so peaceful and natural...exactly what we wanted. had an email from our lovely hosts earlier in the day explaining check in so we were able to turn up and straight into it. they checked in with us briefly to make sure we were happy. Is a wonderful place and they have made such an effort to cater for all. loved the fairy lights inside. thank you very much ##### Sally S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zak W. Jun 29, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Amazing little getaway spot. Heidi and Shane are amazing hosts would defined stay again ##### Zak W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Heidi and Shane were amazing hosts. The place was beautiful and perfect for my partner and I. A lovely surprise was the ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AJ J. Mar 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second time in last 6 months and service is even better Second time in last 6 months and service is better than last time. Perfect little batch gives you the nice country side feeling but still 30ish min drive from the city. Well decorated and very comfy. Have a small bush walk to stretch your legs if you feel board. Host is super friendly and very supportive. Highly recommended and will come again for sure. ##### AJ J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merv P., Auckland Feb 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, tranquil and private Heidi was a delight - one of the best continental breakfast we have had ##### Merv P. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances P. Feb 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Restful rural break in otherwise hectic city Easy to find, helpful host, beautiful bush, excellent breakfast, convenient local golf course for excellent meal ##### Frances P. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig P. Oct 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Lovely hosts, peaceful surroundings. Extra room for a large trailer, and Shane happy to maneuver trailer for me. Thanks alot. ##### Craig P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah N. Oct 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little bach!! Very relaxing and private. So close to nature. Lovely hosts and a nice complementary breakfast in the morning. Highly recommended. ##### Hannah N. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AJ J. Sep 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Small Batch..!!! \+ Self containing, Easy access, Super Clean, Well designed and decorated, Maximum Privacy, Close to the city and shops, Small bush walks, Friendly hosts and Continental breakfast or Cheese platter. - Cann't think of any negative points as it was so perfect. Highly recommended and will come again for sure. ##### AJ J.