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Auckland Beach Retreat

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Property grounds
Private beach
Smart TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Exterior
Private beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Auckland Beach Retreat

Escape to your own slice of paradise, located less than 90 minutes from downtown Auckland. This stunning property offers genuine seclusion with its private white sandy beach, where you can unwind and reconnect with nature. As you drive through breathtaking scenery, you'll be captivated by the magnificent mountain and ocean views leading to this unspoiled area.

The modern two-storey “Wairau Stone” home is nestled on over 3 acres of lush pasture land, facing East over the protected private beach and the pristine Manukau Harbour. With ample space to accommodate up to 16 guests comfortably, this home is perfect for families, couples, or even corporate retreats.

While we uphold a strict 'No Party Policy' to ensure respect for our property and neighbors, we encourage our guests to relax and enjoy their time here. Please note that any disruptive gatherings will result in immediate cancellation of your booking.

Indulge in a luxurious stay, featuring expansive living, dining, and deck areas that all boast stunning views of the beach, harbour, and the vibrant city of Auckland. Entertain in style with a fully equipped granite kitchen and a spacious 10-seater dining table, perfect for memorable meals together. Spend your days lounging on your private beach with crystal-clear waters or exploring the coastline's sheltered bays and diverse fauna.

**Special Conditions:**
- Smoking is permitted only outside.

**Extras:**
- Cleaning and linen are included for your convenience.

Book your stay at this magnificent beach house and experience the ultimate coastal retreat!

Property manager

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Must be kept in the downstairs garage area only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Auckland Beachfront Retreat Manukau Heads
Auckland Beachfront Retreat Private vacation home
Auckland Beachfront Retreat Private vacation home Manukau Heads

About the area

Map
Grahams Beach, franklin

What's nearby

  • Rainbow's End - 66 min drive - 82.5 km
  • Mt. Smart Stadium - 76 min drive - 94.7 km
  • Butterfly Creek - 79 min drive - 87.9 km
  • Sky Tower - 81 min drive - 103.1 km
  • Eden Park - 82 min drive - 103.4 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 79 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chin Wags - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Clarks Beach Takeaways - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Camel - ‬98 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Auckland Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Auckland Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Auckland Beach Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Auckland Beach Retreat located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Matakawau Beach and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Manukau Heads Lighthouse. Waipipi Bird Park is 21.3 mi (34.3 km) away.

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Auckland Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 301 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Another great stay

This is perfect for an extended family get away. The place was well equiped and we can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Fantastic stay

Even better than expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tileah M.

A Perfect place for the family!

We had such a great stay with the family at the Graham's Beach Bach. From the host to the location and everything in between, everything was perfect. Thank you again, we will be back 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay for a family weekend. Large living area and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Great getaway

A fun few days for the family. Beach safe and house well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce K.

Awesome Place

This is 2nd time we have been here and both times the place has been perfect. Great area for walks and 2 minutes walk to beach and 5minutes to Awhitu Winery. We hope to be back again some time soon. Thanks to the hosts as great communication, and ever thing as per the Bookabach site
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamie Maree R.

Great out of city escape

This is a beautiful place to stay about and hour and a half out of Auckland. Beds are comfortable, great size rooms, huge kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ananth S.

Good place to stay

We were enjoyed in this place. Happy to recommend for family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eoin R.

Birthday Retreat

We had such a great time in Awhitu, the house is great for large groups with uts extensive balcony & lounge areas. So close to your own private beach which is great for an early morning walk around to the boat ramp. Highly recommend staying here, host & mamager very easy to deal with too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farrokh W.

Excellent place

Very nice place, well presented . Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kashmira A.

Fantastic experience as always

Brilliant property and fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth E.

Family getaway

Second time staying there nice and quiet family holiday definitely recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayroze C.

Break away

We stay at this property 4-5 times a year with family friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Great house and location

Great place to stay for extended family and friends. Great kitchen with plenty of utensils, plates, bowls cups etc. access to private beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ebony M.

Amazing place to stay

Clean, lots of room great communication perfect spot just the best accommodation for our holiday with whānau. No issues highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foli S.

Beautiful place to stay at with your family awesome location to get away from the city life

Me and my whanau had a awesome stay beautiful scenery to wake up to walks on the beach and just enjoying life whilst staying there,beautiful abode
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krisha C.

Auckland getaway

Overall a beautiful house, very spacious and great for a big group to enjoy the weekend. Quick access to both beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuwhera T.

Beautiful stay with gorgeous views

We had a work workshop out at this lovely property. The location and views were perfection. We highly recommend this property for large or small families. We look forward to booking property in the future. Property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Thank you for providing this beautiful space for all to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M C.

Great setting

This is our third stay at Grahams Beach. Always enjoy our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohan D.

Stay in Auckland

Excellent property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navzad C., Auckland

Great place to stay

Have already booked the next holiday. Liz was fantastic as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Wonderful family time

This was a fantastic place for our large family of 15 people. Plenty of comfortable beds, large and comfortable living areas that fitted us all very well, well set up kitchen, lovely views and easy access to the beach. We would highly recommend this property and would love to stay again in the future. Communications were also super easy. Thanks heaps
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charleen B., Porirua

Family Vacation

Absolutely beautiful home fit all our family with no sweat will definitely book in the near future
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayroze C.

Regulars

We friends and family visit almost 4-5 times a year at this property for a quick getaway for the weekend. Fabulous place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Great stay

Great place. Slept 3 families easily. Has everything we needed. Great location on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023