ON THE BEACH at SNELLS BEACH

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A wooden deck with two white plastic chairs and a small table, overlooking a grassy area and trees with a view of the sea.
A wooden staircase with blue carpeting leading to a living area with a piano, a bench, and a sofa.
A palm tree in a landscaped area with a stone border and a grassy lawn.
A wooden staircase with blue carpeted steps leading to a room.
A dark wooden exterior with a sliding glass door leading to a staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Snells Beach, Rodney
  • Place, Snells Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Orewa Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

One bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom/utility room

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Snells Beach

Located in Snells Beach, this apartment is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Omaha Beach and Orewa Beach. Sandspit Ferry Terminal and Action Ninja World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Snells Beach, Rodney

What's nearby

  • Snells Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Matakana Village - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Omaha Beach - 26 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Orewa Beach - 34 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Takapuna Beach - 56 min drive - 77.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honey Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪8 Wired Barrelworks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fired Pizza Company - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ON THE BEACH at SNELLS BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ON THE BEACH at SNELLS BEACH?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ON THE BEACH at SNELLS BEACH?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ON THE BEACH at SNELLS BEACH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ON THE BEACH at SNELLS BEACH located?

Located in Snells Beach, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Snells Beach and Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail. Algies Bay Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property if you are looking to relax in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. A pleasure to host you. We look forward to your reservations again, as being a wonderful guest which we greatly appreciate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect home from home holiday rental. Full equipped. Lovely views of the beach and very quiet. Easy to locate and great communication with the host Shirley. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
A pleasure to have you stay, excellent communication from you throughout and your thankfulness was greatly appreciated. Please return at anytime in the future, we appreciate your kind words of the quietness and ammenities we provide for our guests to have a pleasant and enjoyable stay. Thankyou very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely place and relaxing with beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2026
So glad you had a relaxing time and enjoyed the lovely seaside location. It’s great to get this nice feedback, thankyou.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, wonderful views, very comfortable accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your review and glad you enjoyed your time and location. Be welcomed again anytime in the future, was a pleasure to have you stay and leaving the accommodation absolutely perfect when you checked out very early for the airport.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoy our winter holiday. Quiet spot with stunning view. The place is clean and cozy. Easy and great communication with owner. Would like to come back in summer season ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a break from the rigours of Auckland life.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
Thankyou very much for your comments. It is pleasing to hear that you had a quiet pleasant enjoyable stay away from the busyness of city chaos. Will be delighted to have you back to relive another peaceful break away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with amazing view. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you and hope to hear from you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very restful time,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2026
Always wonderful to host guests who appreciate a special place for some time out of busy days. Was a pleasure to host this couple who enjoyed a much needed rest and quiet time and would welcome back at any time in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. Snells beach is a cute little town. very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2026
A pleasure to have you return at any time. Guest commented they enjoyed the comfortable accommodation, the views and surrounding local attractions in the close proximity, which made the short stay and visit to the area a pleasant and unforgettable experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great place to stay, perfect location to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2024
Thanks for lovely review. Perfect guests enjoyed their stay and would welcome back without hesitation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We spent wonderful days at the accommodation. The "little house" is located right on the beach. It is equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Communication with the hosts was excellent. We highly recommend a stay there. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Friendly and helpful host. Quiet location. Fabulous comfy bed. Everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your nice review. Glad you enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure to have you and would be great to hear from you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snells Beach Paradise

We love Snells Beach & this location is great. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2025
Thank you very much for your nice comment and the location was perfect for you. It was a pleasure to have you stay, you are welcome back anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Great place really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your comment and glad you enjoyed your stay, great to find the property left beautifully tidy and clean. Please stay again anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal for a nice break away

Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2022
Pleased you enjoyed your stay and location was perfect as you were as my guests. Welcome back anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect spot for a beach break, right on the beach, great views, quiet and cosy with everything you need. Short drive to the shopping area, and plenty to see and do in the local area, but we just wanted to relax and do nothing except walks on the beach and couldn't have asked for a better spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sea views

Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed a lovely stay. Welcome back anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice spot next to the water

Enjoyed my stay in a lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2023
Pleased to hear my guest enjoyed location and found accommodation relaxing with everything just perfect on arrival. Would be delighted to welcome back at anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were good, everything worked well and was comfortable. The hosts are quick to respond to ensure that your stay is as good as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2025
Thankyou, for your kind words a
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great beach front holiday home! Everything we could need - it was comfortable & clean with stunning views. Very peaceful location. Great communication with the owner. Thank you - we will be back!
View from the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with wonderful view

A great place with wonderful view - ideal for a break from the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2020
Thank you, wonderful that you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice visit

Good place for one or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Guest had a nice time and left the accommodation perfect. Would definitely welcome again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little place and great location

Very good - just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Apartment on Snells beach

Accommodation well situated in a quiet place on Snells beach.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2022
Thanking my overseas guests who enjoyed a quiet and relaxing holiday with everything they needed. Perfect guests to welcome back anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

View of the water was perfect. Peaceful and relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2024
Guests had a good time, unfortunately did not follow instructions how to leave the property.
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