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Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.

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Kitchen
Bathroom.
Bathroom.
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Muriwai, Waimauku
  • Place, Muriwai Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Coopers Creek Vineyard
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Hunting Lodge Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.
There is a shop in the residential area to suit daily needs and extras.
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 Northwest 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.
Families are welcome. There is an outdoor entertainment area, overlooking farmland, with the opportunity of witnessing amazing west coast sunsets, weather permitting.there is a barbecue upon request. Supplied also is outdoor dining equipment and lighting for summer evenings. 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.
As we do not charge a cleaning fee in Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to “Clean the house and do the dishes.”

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large lawn space.
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Events

No events allowed
Guests of guests to leave by 11 00pm. No extras.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Beds arranged to suit by prior arrangement.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20034220
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Guests of guests to leave by 11 00pm. No extras.
Long-term renters welcome
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Waimauku

Located in Waimauku, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Coopers Creek Vineyard and The Hunting Lodge Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Muriwai Gannet Colony and Massey Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider CraftWorld and Parakai Springs. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Muriwai, Waimauku

What's nearby

  • Muriwai Beach - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Coopers Creek Vineyard - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • The Hunting Lodge Winery - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Kerr Farm Wine - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Kumeu River Wines - 12 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 24 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waimauku Food Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Spot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blossoms Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hunting Lodge Winery - ‬9 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 does it cost to stay at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. on 24 May 2026 start from AU$146, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events.?

On-site 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.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Great for Family, Private Getaway, Accommodation for Local Events. located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly holiday 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay Hazel was great to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and set up for our Archery Comp
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin and Shirley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awsome, the Host was great, the bedrooms set out well.Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gisela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great good size house, quiet area, friendly hosts. Can recommend it.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hazels lodge was the perfect spot for our large family group in waimauku for a wedding. The house was well provisioned and really comfortable. There is plenty of room for parking and the outdoor sitting area was fantastic, complete with BBQ. We all had a great time and commented to each other how peaceful and perfect it was. Thank you Hazel, we highly recommended your lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. Your feedback is helpful to us. We endeavour to ensure that our guests are able to be comfortable with adequate provisions. Great to hear you enjoyed the outdoor entertainment area, and the rural setting. It was a pleasure to have you all stay at our lodge. You were awesome guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well-appointed Bach in an absolutely beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful quiet place, where you don’t feel people overtop of you, but still close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2025
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and the peaceful country environment. 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little spot to relive the glory days of our old back yard. Minutes from all our favourite activities in the area(some sadly closed now) and had fun introducing the kids to a real surf beach! Hazel was very clear in her communication and the kids just adored the friendly lady in the caravan, who looks after the place. Id like to complain about the weather though
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tolly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Amazing place to stay. Was beautiful views and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot close to Muriwai.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Billy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

School trip

We enjoyed our stay great location for our surfing competition
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaina D.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lelanie W.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Sorry to hear that you felt that the shower was mouldy. The silicone sealer tends to develop ingrained mould that will not scrub off. Maybe the sealer could be ripped out and replaced. Will check it out. Otherwise glad you enjoyed your stay enough to consider staying again. We do try to present a home that is a comfortable, pleasant place to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Nice & close to venue for our event. Suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tenille O.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie. R.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2022
Thank you. We love having guests who enjoy the lodge and it’s quiet environment. 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
So glad you enjoyed staying at the lodge. You were great guests. You are welcome to come again some time. 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful country atmosphere. Lovely host. Hopefully we come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle and Paul

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ngaira s.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2021
Perfect guests. 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2021
Great to know that staying at the Lodge was an enjoyable experience for you and your family. You were great guests.🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by HazelPa1

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Lawrence and Hazel, your hosts, have managed this Lodge since December 2016.
We love to see our guests enjoy their time here regardless of whether the purpose of their stay is for work or pleasure or to attend an event.

Why they chose this property

This has been our family property for several generations,

What makes this property unique

This is a rural area that is close to many ammenities.It is 5mins to the shops,
8 mins drive to beach, gannets, horse trekking, 20 mins to paintball, tree adventures, but also only 20 minutes to a shopping mall.

Languages:

English

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