10/10 Excellent
tracey t.
14 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
tracey t.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathrooms200 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Karaka, Tāmaki-makau-rau
- Fortland ParkPlace, Fortland Park3 min walk
- Sky TowerPlace, Sky Tower32 min drive
- Eden ParkPlace, Eden Park32 min drive
- Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)27 min drive
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About the area
Karaka
Located in Karaka, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Hingaia Park and Karaka Lakes Reserve. .This vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Bottletop Bay Esplanade and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Anchorage Drive Reserve.
What's nearby
- Fortland Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Go Media Stadium - 25 min drive - 33.4 km
- Sky Tower - 32 min drive - 43.1 km
- Eden Park - 32 min drive - 43.5 km
- SkyCity Casino - 32 min drive - 43.1 km
Getting around
- Papakura Station - 14 min drive
- Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
- BP - 9 min drive
- Autobahn Café - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Evelina's Polynesian Food - 15 min drive
- Conifer Bakery & Cafe - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.
A lovely modern two story house, set in rural farmland surrounding the newly developed Karaka village.
Walks and paths in the local area with a country feel, but close enough to the motorway to be in the city in 30min.
The house itself has 4 large bedrooms, two having ensuite's and a large family bathroom. A separate toilet is on the ground floor, along with the living/dinning and kitchen having a open plan layout out to the patio to the back of the house.
Walks and paths in the local area with a country feel, but close enough to the motorway to be in the city in 30min.
The house itself has 4 large bedrooms, two having ensuite's and a large family bathroom. A separate toilet is on the ground floor, along with the living/dinning and kitchen having a open plan layout out to the patio to the back of the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Handrails in stairways (75 centimetre high)
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking nearby
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden
- Grey water recycling system
- Recycling
- Unit size: 2,153 square feet
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note, we do not have a cot for infants
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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