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Seaside Charm

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A garden pathway leading to a white building with a Stanley water pump.
A pathway leading to a white building with brick accents, surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a television, wooden cabinet, couch, glass coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a sink, kettle, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 3 guests, this apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It includes 2 bicycles. Engage in water sports, scuba diving, and swimming nearby. Explore Long Bay Beach and Browns Bay Beach for additional adventure activities.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Auckland, New Zealand
  • Place, Waiake Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Browns Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seaside Charm

A charming modern, self contained ground floor flat, part of the hosts house, only 250m to a popular East Coast Bay beach. Private entrance, large bedroom with one queen bed, lounge/dining, fully equipped galley kitchen, bathroom with shower and separate toilet. Own outdoor area to enjoy. A perfect home away from home to explore the North Shore. No smoking, no pets, no shoes inside please. Bus stops for public transport across the road but best to have a car.
Parking ONLY available on the street, generally outside the property but being by a popular beach it can get busy and require parking further up the road, especially in summer. If this is not acceptable, please do not book. Unfortunately not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Heaters for winter, windows with bug screens and fans for summer. In order to keep the nightly cost as reasonable as possible there is no air-conditioning. Auckland summers can be humid on some days so if you require air conditioning please do not book.
Check in and out is contactless but we are available for any requests. Always happy to help with anything you may want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Be aware before booking of the Vrbo cancellation policy. Refunds will be according to their policy only.
Kayaks and bikes are available to hire.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children can sleep on settee. Its not a sofa bed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
When exiting, wash and store away any dishes. Place dirty towels in the laundry basket. Ensure all lights, heaters and electric blanket are switched off. Hang the key on the hook. Lock the door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please - remove your shoes upon entering, open windows to air unit and turn lights and heaters off when out. Please respect the unit.
Please rinse sandy feet & beach gear with garden hose and dry any wet gear outside before taking into flat.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Flat1 DP 93345 on Lot 2 DP 36757
Property # 9628567
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Auckland

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Torbay, a neighbourhood in Auckland. 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 Mount Eden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Auckland, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • Waiake Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aickin Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Bay Regional Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Browns Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Long Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Karanga-a-Hape Station - 20 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bin Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Charm pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaside Charm?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside Charm on 23 Sept 2026 start from £83, 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 at Seaside Charm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Charm?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Charm?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Seaside Charm located?

Located in Torbay, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Browns Bay Beach and Long Bay Beach. AUT Millennium and Westfield Albany Shopping Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and the accommodation was clean and perfect for our needs for our overnight in Torbay. Communication was clear. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexandra runs a great little holiday rental. Friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable accommodation with a well equipped kitchen. Friendly host. Situated near the beach and near on street parking. Bus stops close by for access to Long Bay, Brown's Bay and Albany. About 1 hour from Auckland city centre by public transport.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alex is amazing. Home was really great and ideal. Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was easy to locate. Beautiful area, friendly host. Beautiful accomadation. Nice breakaway from our busy routine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

The host super friendly and accommodating. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good dog friendly property

Lovely spot good place to take the dog and close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot

Fabulous stay, spacious, comfy, great shower, fantastic spot 2 mins walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

lovely

We had a beautiful relaxing stay by the sea, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly owners nice location

Friendly owners nice lication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space, clean and everything you need and more there to use. Very practical and clear instructors around the flat.Good location close to the beach. Host very helpful and friendly. Was close to our family which was important for us. Thanks you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place to stay by the beach

We had a nice relaxing stay here, the place was clean and just what we needed. Only minor issue was having to park a little while away, but minor issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy.

Location was ideal, the bed was comfy and clean, it syited our needs and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy Retreat

Very tidy and clean property Location was fantastic Hosts welcoming and friendly Beach handy and safe swimming Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Every quite and sirene. Loved the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, Great hosts

As an elderly couple visiting friends in the area the accomodation was lovely, it was a short walk to the beach. Our hosts were very accommodating with nothing being too much trouble.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We want to live here

Spotlessly clean. Excelent location and friendly hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The location was handy to other family

Two night's, quiet location. Handy for us to shops and family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodation. Clean and bright with every thing you need. Alex was easy to deal with.

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Stay!

Alexandra is a most amazing host! Easy access to beach and small shops up the hill. Easy access with a car to Devonport, Lake Pupuke, Waiheke Island and Auckland CBD.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torbay Get Away

This was a lovely place to stay. The hosts were excellent and helpful. Car parking was a little tricky but worth it for the cost, cleanliness and prime location if you are a beach lover. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Good for quick breakaway

Lovely clean property, close to the beach and the host is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach retreat

Alexandra was a wonderful host who went above and beyond in many ways to make it a memorable stay. The accommodation was clean, tidy and a minute stroll from the beach. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you for the Recs!

Alexandra - thank you so much for the wonderful place to stay, and for the incredible recommendations! I hope to see y'all again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra

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What makes this property unique

Situated in a pleasant North Shore Suburb of Auckland with a wonderful beach at your doorstep. Bus services run just across the road providing easy access to and from Albany central hub bus station taking you quickly to central Auckland. Albany shopping mall is 5km away. Browns Bay shopping area with 2 large supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and shops is 2km away. Small local shops in Torbay 800m away provides a smaller 4 square supermarket, restaurants, laundromat, cafe, green grocer, butchers and bottle store. A pleasant walk of 10 minutes. Quick easy access to the motorway North and South 4km away. Ideal base to stay, play at the beach and explore Auckland.
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