Sunny, modern, private hilltop holiday home

This large modern home has views, sunshine and privacy, and enough space for a couple to spread out, or to accommodate two families with up to four children. It’s at the top of the lane, above all the neighbours, facing north with views over Grehan Valley. The house adjoins a forested reserve which has walking tracks to town (seven minutes) and plenty of native birds, which you see almost at treetop level from the deck. Kereru perch on the railing or roof, and you can wake to a dawn chorus of bellbirds. You are sheltered from any noise from town, despite being so close to it.

The house has a main bedroom with ensuite (shower, vanity, toilet), two other bedrooms (one with double bed, one with four bunk beds), a full bathroom (bath, shower, vanity), and a second separate toilet. This means the house can work well for two families with up to four kids in total. The kitchen has a full oven, microwave, and a wide range of pots, pans, spices etc. There’s a gas barbecue to use on the deck. The main dining table seats 6 but there is a second table and extra chairs that can be used. The separate laundry has a new front loading washing machine.

There’s a large flat screen TV with satellite Freeview channels, and a SmartVu chromecast dongle which can cast from your devices. There's free unlimited wifi at good speeds (up to 150 Mbits/sec), and very good cellphone reception.

Bear in mind there are steps up to the house, so small children will need to be watched outside. There’s parking for two cars, but no room for boat trailers.

The check-in time is 3pm. If there is nobody staying the previous night, by arrangement a few days before arrival, we may be able to arrange earlier check-in.

The pricing includes a base rate per night (for 2 people), plus $15/night for each extra person, plus a cleaning fee ($70 per stay). Bookabach also add a charge which covers their website and some GST. These prices assume people bring their own linen and towels (old-style kiwi bach). We supply bath mats, hand towels and tea towels. There may be an option to hire linen at extra cost (only for stays of 3 nights or more, and depending on advance notice and time of year); contact me to ask if that would be possible. If any other questions, please just ask!