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⭐The Pond House by Homello⭐ | Pool • Pond • Peaceful Country Retreat

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Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Karaka, Auckland
  • Place, Spookers
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Navigation Homes Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Karaka Sales Complex
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Karaka

Located in Karaka, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Pukekohe Golf Course and Spookers. .This vacation home is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Shark Island and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Hingaia Park.

What's nearby

  • Fortland Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Spookers - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Navigation Homes Stadium - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Karaka Sales Complex - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Pukekohe Park Raceway - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 14 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BP - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Autobahn Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪SuMei - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Urban Soul - ‬13 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.

⭐The Pond House by Homello⭐ | Pool • Pond • Peaceful Country Retreat

Welcome to The Pond House Karaka, your peaceful countryside escape by Homello.

✨ Why guests love it here:

- Private 2.3-acre property surrounded by gardens and fruit trees
- Peaceful pond with jetty
- Inground swimming pool with sunny north-facing deck
- Spacious family home with multiple living areas + large kitchen
- Super-fast Wi-Fi - great for streaming, remote work, or family movie nights
- 10 minutes to the motorway - country calm with city convenience

Set among lawns and open sky, The Pond House was made for connection and calm. Enjoy open-plan living with a wood-burning fire, a full kitchen overlooking the gardens, and a second lounge that flows to the pool deck for sunny afternoons and evening meals.

Upstairs, the master suite has peaceful views across the pond, a walk-in wardrobe, and private ensuite. Four additional bedrooms, two family bathrooms, and generous living spaces mean everyone has room to relax. Whether you’re hosting family gatherings or a quiet weekend away, the home blends comfort, nature, and privacy in one special place.

What’s included
- Fresh hotel-quality linen + professional cleaning
- Restocked bathroom amenities + pantry essentials
- Ducted air conditioning upstairs + fireplace downstairs
- Full kitchen with modern appliances
- Laundry with washer

Good to know
- The pond is for viewing only - depth unknown and may contain eels
- Please note the exhaust fan above the kitchen stove is currently out of order, this will be getting fixed shortly
- The single beds in the loft are best suited for children
- The TV is streaming only
- As this home is located in the country you may come across rodents and bugs
- This home is on rain water so water pressure is low
- Guests have full private access to the home, pool, and gardens (sheds excluded)
- Please enquire if you would like to host an event here.
- Guest count must not exceed occupancy count, unless otherwise agreed upon

Perfect for:
✔️ Family getaways and reunions
✔️ Peaceful countryside stays close to Auckland
✔️ Long weekends with friends

Come home to The Pond House Karaka by Homello, where the air is still, the views are endless, and time slows down.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

445994

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