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Spacious hideaway with stunning harbour views

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Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Auckland, Auckland
  • Place, McCahon House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lopdell House Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spacious hideaway with stunning harbour views

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.

The space -
The house is situated on top of a ridge, with stunning views overlooking the Manukau harbour. Surrounded by native bush and birds with all day sun. 30 minute drive to Auckland city and international airport. Close walk to French Bay yacht club and Titirangi Beach with a short 5 minute drive to Titirangi Village. Piha famous surf beach and popular tourist destination is less than a 30 minute car drive.

We also have a small black cat called Benji. He likes to spend most of his time outside. He has a bed and biscuit feeder under the house. For stays over a week I will put him in a care. However for stays shorter, if Benji could be an issue for any reason please let me know and I will be happy to pop him in a cattery.

This is our family home, when the house is booked out we will have alternative accommodation arrangements. From my family to yours, please treat our home with respect. Thank you.

Guest access -
Access to the house is up a driveway with room at the top to turn around and park two cars. Due to the views and location of the house the driveway is quite steep. Please drive slowly and in low gear and your car will make it up easily. There is a set of 6 stairs at the front and the back entrance of the house. The back staircase has a strudy hand rail.

Other things to note -
Please note I have one security camera located at the back entrance of the house. This is only for live feed security purposes. If you have any concerns with this, please let me know to discuss other options. Thank you  IMPORTANT ACCESS INFORMATION! (Please Read Carefully):
Due to essential roadworks, the main access road to the property will be closed during weekdays starting 11 March for approximately 8–10 weeks (possibly several months).
The road was damaged in a cyclone three years ago and is now being fully replaced to ensure safer and improved access long-term.

🚗 When You Can Access the Property:

The road will be OPEN on weekends only during the following times:

Friday from 5:30 PM (road reopens)
Open continuously through the weekend
Monday until 8:30 AM (road closes)
There will also be a midday exit window from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM on Monday

This means our property is currently best suited for weekend stays (Friday evening to Monday 8am or 12pm)

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About the area

Auckland

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Titirangi, a neighbourhood in Auckland. New Zealand Film Archive and Aotea Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Auckland Zoo and Weta Workshop Unleashed. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Eden Park or Spark Arena. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Auckland, Auckland

What's nearby

  • McCahon House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lopdell House Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Eden Park - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Sky Tower - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Spark Arena - 22 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Glen Eden Station - 11 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stripe Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Olive Kitchen & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Golden Bridge Takeaways Golf Road - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Rosa Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hardware Cafe - ‬3 min drive

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

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning view and very comfortable beds! The host was very communicative and made the place feel very welcoming when we arrived. 10 out of 10 would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you loved the view and found the beds comfortable—that means a lot to us. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re so glad the place felt welcoming from the moment you arrived. You’d be welcome back anytime, and we’d love to host you again in a heartbeat too! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Fantastic stay

The property was in a great location for the event we were attending. It had beautiful views and great privacy. Communication about the property before hand and on arrival was fantastic, easy and informative. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl K.

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

Gorgeous views

We had 6 nights at the house. The view from the house was spectacular once you got over the hair raising drive up to the property but the views definitely made up for that. We had a lovely stay and Natalie was a great communicator. We didn’t have to wait long for responses to our questions. Very small constructive points are : it would have been good to have coat hangers in the wardrobes and a chest of drawers. We did have to live out of our suitcases as we couldn’t hang clothes Overall a really fab experience. Thank you Natalie.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2025
Hi Cheryl. Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the spectacular views, despite the adventurous drive! I also want to thank you for your constructive points regarding the coat hangers and the chest of drawers. I understand how important it is to have adequate storage, and I will certainly look into providing more coat hangers in the wardrobes for future guests. I'm glad that you had a fantastic experience overall, and I appreciate your kind words about my communication. If you ever decide to stay with us again, please don't hesitate to reach out with any further suggestions. Thank you once again, and I hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Higgins

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely stunning views from this home!! Well kept, clean and comfortable. Yes, the driveway is a tad daunting at first, BUT any car can handle it and it is worth it - driveways like this are to be expected in this area. Host was extremely quick to respond with any questions we had. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, New Zealand is an incredible Country. Thank you so much from Ontario, Canada!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, Tina. Thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy. Would love to have you back any time.
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