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Magical river retreat with private swimming hole.

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A serene garden with a pond surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.
A room with a large window, a chair, and a butterfly decoration.
A kitchen with pink cabinets, a wooden countertop, a coffee maker, and a chandelier.
A room with a large window, a red chair, a patterned ottoman, and a decorative plate on the wall.
A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a bookshelf filled with decorative items.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Piha Beach

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Piha, Auckland
  • Place, Piha Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Piha Surf School
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3 : Small room with curtain.

1 Single Bed

Large sleepout

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Small sleepout

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Piha

Piha is home to this holiday home. Artisan Wine and Babich Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach. Whoa! Studios and West Wave Pool And Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Piha, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Piha Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Piha Surf School - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Eden Park - 49 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Sky Tower - 51 min drive - 48.4 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 51 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Henderson Sunnyvale Station - 32 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piha Rsa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Guru - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bobs - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪bethellsbeanz - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Sligh Kegels - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical river retreat with private swimming hole. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Magical river retreat with private swimming hole.?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical river retreat with private swimming hole. on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$705, 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 Magical river retreat with private swimming hole.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magical river retreat with private swimming hole.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical river retreat with private swimming hole.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical river retreat with private swimming hole. located?

Situated in Piha, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Piha Beach and Piha Surf School. Waitakere Ranges and Karekare Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Hosts were very gracious and welcoming. House and property are so quiet and peaceful. Kids loved being able to play in the stream.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful long weekend here for our anniversary. The house is lovely and cosy, and has everything you need. Swimming in the stream was a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos dont do the place justice, it was truly magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. The house was perfect and exactly what we were after for an escape. Nice and cosy during winter with the fireplace, and just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10! One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. Incredible location close to beaches and waterfalls. Loved the eclectic style of the house but spent most of our time in the outdoor gathering spaces stargazing from the deck or swinging over the swimming hole. Would definitely recommend and rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location with picture perfect views. Sounds like bugs can be a problem in summer but no issues with that in the spring when we were there!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip, lots of fun. Everything was great. Oven just needed a clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
a few days before checkin this host demanded more money that I had absolutely no idea was even possible, much less necessary....(and host, the bed in out-shack with stained glass did NOT have sheets this money was supposedly for.) This left me with a very sour view. The delineation of floor levels in bathroom from shower area to toilet area is NON EXISTENT. A striped pattern floor design disguises the change of elevation. I placed a towel of mine down on the step area after my fall and no one else was injured. The bump on my head obtained from my falling has finally healed. Maybe I am getting too old to travel at all, as I also got bunged on my elbow from jumping up in the middle of night when fire alarm went off. (false alarm, it went off after 15 minutes) Especially as I was worried over the amount of electrical power strips that seemed to me where way too many and way too filthy with dust etc.. and just because, yes it is groovy/kitshey/fun but not one piece of furniture was comfortable and there is not room for any more stuff, much less people. Hope that last money grab made you happy and that you will use it to get those power strips cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Firstly I’m very sorry to hear that you hit your head. Some private feedback would have been helpful if you felt this was a danger to other guests as I have only just seen your review now, 4 months after your stay. Other than putting up a sign, I don’t really know how to mitigate the risk here. I was under the impression that what appealed to you about our place was its similarity to a flat you shared in the 1970’s. I imagine that may also have had uneven flooring there and this was part of the appeal. The money grab as you termed it, was an extra charge for 6 guests. You had only booked for two and as my listing clearly states, there is an extra charge for more than 4 people. You’ll be pleased to know that we did spend money and had already changed the 4 point plugs as we do every couple of years. They were not, however, dusty as none of my house is! You may not be too old to travel ( I couldn’t possibly comment) although it does sound as though you might be better suited to an accessible room in a hotel, but your communication did indeed feel like it was coming via carrier pigeon. I discussed the bedding arrangement and my plan to make up the bed in one of the sleep outs ( not the 2nd one with the stained glass window) and your reply made no reference to my message at all. When the weather looked like it was going to be bad at the end of your stay, I offered an extra night at the beginning of your stay at no extra charge. Again, there was no reply. We had no idea whether you had arrived safely or when you had checked out as I couldn’t get hold of you on what’s app either. We have lots of comfortable furniture, perhaps not the main couch, I will admit that the back is a bit upright for me but there are plenty of other places to sit. Our beds are particularly comfortable! I’m not sure which fire alarm you are making reference to. If it is one of our smoke alarms and it went off for 15 minutes, again, it would have been helpful to hear about that straight after your stay in case the battery needed changing. If it was the local fire brigade, I’m sorry but we have no control over that. I’m sorry that you were so focused on the interior of the house that you were not able to enjoy the beautiful river aspect or any of the surrounding nature.
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