Boutique Country Farmhouse Retreat with Stunning Forest Views & Water Gardens

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A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden table and benches, surrounded by stone walls and a view of a green landscape.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A bar area with a variety of glassware and metal containers.
A large, modern building with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a small bridge over a body of water.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Riverhead, Auckland Region
  • Place, Waitemata Harbour
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumeu River Wines
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Massey University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kauri Room

1 King Bed

Lotus Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Peony Room

1 Twin Bed

Plum Blossom Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

Silver Fern Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Toi-Toi Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

Common Bathroom with Showers

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Riverhead

Riverhead is home to this vacation home. Princes Wharf and Queen Street Shopping District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Takapuna Beach and Orewa Beach. CraftWorld and Crystal Mountain are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Riverhead, Auckland Region

What's nearby

  • Waitemata Harbour - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kumeu River Wines - 20 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Massey University - 24 min drive - 18.3 km
  • North Harbour Stadium - 24 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Westfield Albany Shopping Centre - 24 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Henderson Station - 28 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Parkhouse Whenuapai - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪lucas coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Black Cottage Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Puriri Cafe & Eatery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Miss Riverhead Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique Country Farmhouse Retreat with Stunning Forest Views & Water Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boutique Country Farmhouse Retreat with Stunning Forest Views & Water Gardens?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique Country Farmhouse Retreat with Stunning Forest Views & Water Gardens on Nov 13, 2026 start from $908, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boutique Country Farmhouse Retreat with Stunning Forest Views & Water Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Country Farmhouse Retreat with Stunning Forest Views & Water Gardens?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boutique Country Farmhouse Retreat with Stunning Forest Views & Water Gardens located?

Situated in Riverhead, this vacation home is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Waitemata Harbour and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kumeu River Wines and RNZAF Base Auckland. CraftWorld and Westbrook Winery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil and cosy

Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay here and enjoyed the beautiful view of the mountains as the rain misted across. The place had everything we needed including friendly geese.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pre-wedding escape

Great communication with the property. We stayed here before the wedding, morning and evening after. It was perfect for both parties to get ready. It created a very calm, relaxing space for us all. Just amount of space for all of us to get ready and have some lovely photos on the grounds before the ceremony. All it needed was a spa and it would be perfect. Would highly recommend this place for your pre-wedding escape or even just a lovely little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Hi Victoria, We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! You are so right a spa would be perfect. Definitely something to consider. Thank you for the fab review. HUs team x
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hit n miss.

Generally good. Bbq was very dirty so couldn't use it. Had to call property manager to give us batteries for remote and leave shower gel in bathroom. Sofa chair leg was wobbling- almost fell. Property in general is good though but should have been managed well given how expensive it was to get it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING ACCOMODATION!!

Our family stayed here to attend a wedding at Marco Vino. This accommodation was perfect for our entire family to stay in without getting into each others way. Very spacious with a homey feel to it. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We reserved this property as accommodation for our team that travelled in for our Christmas Dinner. We spent the afternoon drinking wine out on the deck and discussing how much each one of us would love to have a property like the HUS Art farm. It's perfect! Big, awesome stable doors that open up to let the light in downstairs. Huge tall vaulted ceilings with open beams. A huge amazing yard with a pond with two big resident ducks. A deck that made us almost miss our dinner reservation as we lost track of time! I would rent it, I would buy it, I love it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A day to remember

We had an incredible stay - we booked this amazing house for our staff Christmas event and we had so much fun. We had a chef come in for a cooking demonstration and the kitchen and facilities were perfect for this. We had a professional photographer and the photos are amazing - check out our website for real life amazing photos of this beautiful home and location - even horses!! Thank you. Also heather and her husband were very helpful and came and set up the TV for us for a presentation to the team. Thank you. Liz
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Such a gorgeous space to enjoy good company. Beautiful outlook, location and home. Clean, comfortable and functional. Gorgeous art and furniture. We had the best break away and Heather was excellent to deal with, organised and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Private getaway

Beautiful location, would be a great place for wedding/function! Heather was easy to deal with. She popped the horses in the top paddock so they were nice and close for my daughter to pat which was a lovely touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family bonding pre & post wedding celebration

Beautiful house set in a stunning location. Good outdoor flow to deck with beautiful views of the forest, paddock, pond & as a bonus 2 beautiful horses. Lovely, comfortable bedrooms, spacious kitchen to work in & enough seating at the dining room table for a family breakfast. Heather was amazing, very friendly , accomodating &helpful. Perfect location to get ready for my daughters wedding. Felt like a community got her ready for her wedding which was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful

What a stunning place to stay!! I would highly recommend, everything is beautiful. The check in process was very easy and Heather went above and beyond for us. Would come and stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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