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Comfortable North Piha family beach-house

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
New kitchen
Dining
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Piha, Auckland
  • Popular LocationPiha Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaitakere Ranges10 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)70 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuriwai Beach79 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Studio

House

Toilet · Shower only

Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Comfortable North Piha family beach-house

In a prime spot over the road from Piha's dramatic surf beach, at the quieter north end, our beach-house started life 30 years ago, with architect brief: 'simple kiwi bach'.
We've improved and expanded it over the years, with our family, into a roomy, comfortable home-away-from-home, with large sunny decks and wonderful indoor/outdoor living, most mod-cons, yet still retaining some of the 'bachy' feel that we wanted.
We love our special place and our guests seem to agree, many coming back year after year.

Don't expect 5-star luxury, but instead enjoy a comfortable, clean & functional home with just about everything you want and need, including our recently renovated kitchen, new heat pump, fibre internet and smart TV.

We have a separate spacious sunny Studio (with en-suite bathroom) outside above the garage, ideal for a separate living/play area for older or younger family members. Or could be used, as I have done, as an office during lock-downs !
Our decks all around mean you can relax in the perfect sunny (or shady) spot, chill in the hammock, or spot tuis & kererus.

Our quiet North Piha location is worlds away from the south Piha summer crowds, sheltered by our pohutukawas from the west coast winds, spray and roar of the surf. We have some limited surf views downstairs, but prime spot is upstairs in the master bedroom, even from your pillow.

Enjoy the surf & beach straight across the road, year round bush walks, and hunkering down with wine, games and books around the fire in winter!

Easy access (2-3 mins walk) to North Piha Surf Club patrolled area for safe swimming.
Wonderful bush and spectacular cliff-top walks are close by - either into the bush up the Marawhara stream, or winding up Whites Track to the top of the cliffs above the house, and back down past Whites Beach.
Meals available locally at the Piha Cafe (check times), and dinners some evenings either at the Piha RSA, Piha Surf Club (South Piha) or Piha Bowling Club.

Special conditions:
NO PARTIES, WEDDINGS or other social gatherings please.

Extras: Cleaning (Required)

NOTE: As per kiwi Book-a-Bach tradition we assume that you will be bringing your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); let us know if that will be a problem and we can probably accommodate you.

Property manager

Andrew

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Piha

Located in Piha, this vacation home is near the beach. Artisan Wine and Babich Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach. Whoa! Studios and Crystal Mountain are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Map
Piha, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Piha Beach - 4 min walk
  • Waitakere Ranges - 10 min drive
  • Karekare Beach - 21 min drive
  • Bethells Beach - 62 min drive
  • Muriwai Beach - 79 min drive

Getting around

  • Henderson Sturges Road Station - 28 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Piha Surf Life Saving Club - 5 min drive
  • The Piha Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Piha Rsa - 3 min drive
  • Piha Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • Bethellsbeanz - 28 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home in paradise
We spent a wonderful weekend here, a home away from home with everything you could need in an idyllic location. Great communication and we hope to be back ! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Piha
We loved Andrew’s house at Piha. It was modern yet homely, well appointed and perfectly located at North Piha for beach walking & surfing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot with comfortable space
We had 4 x adults stay and were very comfortable. We had our own space, and everything was easy and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piha Bach
Apologies for delay in review, the email went directly into my spam folder. We have stayed at this beach house several times and we love it. It is exactly as advertised, a lovely family friendly comfortable house where a group of friends can get together and relax. Everything we need is there including the fire in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous North Piha holiday home
We loved our stay at this great holiday home with lots of nice touches to make us feel welcome. The separate studio is a bonus and the wood burner was perfect for wintry nights. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew

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What makes this property unique

Separate sunny studio with en-suite bathroom
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