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Wallace Apartment - Herne Bay

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Living spaces
Apartment entrance
Apartment balcony
Home Bay beach
Bathroom/Laundry off Bedroom 1

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ponsonby, Auckland
  • Place, Waitemata Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponsonby Road
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Auckland Harbour Bridge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wallace Apartment - Herne Bay

Elegantly renovated Victorian villa situated on the warm northern slopes of the inner-city suburb of Herne Bay and offering the comforts of home. The property has own separate entrance off sunny front verandah, and is completely self-contained with fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Short walk to Jervois Rd shops, cafes, and link bus to CBD, Ponsonby and Newmarket. A short stroll to lovely Home Bay Beach at the bottom of the road. Westhaven marina is 1k away.
Rates: $225 per night for 2 people using 1 bedroom only
Additional guests up to 4 in total $50 per night per person
Minimum 2 nights.
(Ask about our additional queen bedroom if there are more than 4 people) at $85 per night.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60:00 per stay); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20013649
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Auckland

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Herne Bay, a neighbourhood in Auckland. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitemata Harbour and Victoria Park, while ASB Waterfront Theatre and The Civic Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Eden Park or Spark Arena. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Ponsonby, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Waitemata Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponsonby Road - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Auckland Harbour Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Victoria Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Karangahape Road - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Auckland Baldwin Avenue Station - 13 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishsmith - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Ponsonby - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Honey Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪First Mates, Last Laughs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Italiano - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wallace Apartment - Herne Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wallace Apartment - Herne Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wallace Apartment - Herne Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wallace Apartment - Herne Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wallace Apartment - Herne Bay located?

Located in Herne Bay, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Waitemata Harbour and Ponsonby Road. Auckland Harbour Bridge and Victoria Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Wonderful house. Wonderfully appointed. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was lovely and the home beautiful with great amenities. Toast in the freezer was a bonus! Thank you again for a wonderful stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was lovely, welcoming, discrete etc. Home is wonderfull old charm with nice modern addendums. Location for us was super. We had a great time. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment and wonderful hosts that were very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. The location is perfect for exploring Ponsonby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Di and Buzz were were super helpful and friendly.Easy walk to store, restaurants and the bus to downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2025
Gary & Keli were great guests - totally independent and organised and certainly made the most of their stay in Auckland. Very friendly and we enjoyed having them.
Verified

8/10 Good

Monique F.

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

Well appointed, clean home in great location

The owners were so friendly and they provided everything we needed for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ardith w.

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

Great comfortable spot

We enjoyed our stay with the washer and drier and toast for breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ina U.

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

Relaxing at Herne Bay

Clean, friendly, quiet, perfect equipped with all we needed and just a short walk to all the shops and restaurants - we have spent 3 wonderful relaxed days after a long flight from Europe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER L.

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

Perfect

We loved the place and the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2024
We enjoyed meeting you - thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Fantastic Stay

The hosts are outstanding. The flat is perfect. The location is terrific
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2024
Delightful guests, quiet, respectful and very independent.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Great Location

Lovely area, easy to walk to areas of interest. And a quick uber trip into the CBD. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian V.

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

Great place for an Auckland visit

Great place in a great location to visit Auckland. The apartment is well setup with two bedrooms with ensuites. Useful offroad parking and the little beach two minutes walk away is a wonderful bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2022
Lovely to meet you, hope you found some snow on the way home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana L.

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

Amazing

Amazing location. Lovely property. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Lovely spot

Nicely appointed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Nice property and safe neighborhood.

We really enjoyed our stay, nice walk to the beach reserve and cute playground near by. It's central to everything, attractions, restaurants. Our hosts are very friendly and helpful. We will come back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

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

Our Stay in Herne Bay

Perfect ..............
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Great Herne Bay apartment

Wonderful apartment, clean, well set up, friendly, helpful hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2022
We enjoyed meeting you - thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

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

Great accommodation, Great hosts!

Location in Herne Bay was perfect, beautiful neighborhood and short walk to great restaurants and shops. The unit was extremely clean and well equipped, especially the kitchen. The hosts were super friendly and extremely helpful. We would highly recommend this rental for those who are looking for a great, relaxing rental in the Auckland area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh b.

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

Auckland visit

Comfortable and well appointed apartment in a great location. Di is a first rate host. Hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Perfect for weekend visit

Easy access. Generous hosts. Comfy bed. Warm and cosy. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
Lovely guests - independent, organised and quiet. Highly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian Y.

First impression was great

We were both pleasantly surprised how spacious it was and absolutely knocked out with how well the kitchen was stocked. Have already recommended it to several friends as a great place to stay in a quiet street in Herne Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your lovely review - hope we see you here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Len C.

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

Wallace st appts

We really enjoyed our stay, the location was excellent, close to beaches, shopping in ponsonby, even the Sky Tower and Queen street were only about a 30 minute walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great spot in Auckland

Di and Buzz have a wonderful place in Ponsonby. Location and accommodations are excellent. Everything is well-sorted for the guests to relax and enjoy the walkability to cafes and restaurants. Easy drives to other locations and off-street parking. Di is a personable and friendly host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Beautiful apartment perfect location!

Exceeded expectations in all ways. Great value easy in all respects. Perfectly appointed,
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

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

Best vacation rental!!!

Super owners, so helpful. Place had everything you needed and they brought you what you asked for after offering it to you.Super location , so close to shops and restaurants! I would return there regularly if we lived closer! Loved our Auckland holiday!!
Stayed 41 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2024
It was a pleasure to host Sheila and Terry and we enjoyed their company. Fortunately they are cat friendly and our Mister Darcy took full advantage. We would be more than happy to have Sheila and Terry stay again and recommend them to other hosts.

About the host

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What makes this property unique

Westhaven Marina, Wynyard Quarter and the Viaduct are a scenic stroll away, or minutes away by car.

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English

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