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The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge

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A rustic interior with a stone counter, wooden beams, and a red accent wall.
An aerial view of a property with a green-roofed building, a pond, and surrounding lush greenery.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A green, curved-roofed building with an open door, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A rustic barn-style venue with a dining setup featuring a table and chairs, a small stage, and a decorative archway.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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South Head (Kaipara), Auckland
  • Place, Kaipara Harbour
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Shelly Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Parakai Springs
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

double bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

double bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Extra mattress

1 Double Futon

master bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

South Head

Located in South Head, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Palm Springs Geothermal Pools and Tree Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kaipara Harbour and Shelly Beach. Parakai Springs and Muriwai Gannet Colony are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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South Head (Kaipara), Auckland

What's nearby

  • Kaipara Harbour - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Shelly Beach - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve - 29 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Parakai Springs - 31 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Palm Springs Geothermal Pools - 31 min drive - 24.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shelly Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moana Omana - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Kaipara Harbour and within 12 miles (20 km) of Shelly Beach and Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve. Palm Springs Geothermal Pools and Parakai Springs are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in the barn - plenty to see around the property to keep entertained and relaxed. Kids enjoyed using the dingee in the pond and being able to take our dogs was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan the host was there to greet us and show us around on arrival, she was very helpful, doing all she could to ensure we enjoyed our stay. The barn was very rustic but comfortable. Had everything we needed for our stay. Bonus of Alpacas to feed and geese to watch in the paddock. Short drive to a local lake where we enjoyed paddle boarding. We had an enjoyable 4 night stay, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property was very clean, the host was friendly, informative about the residenceand met us

Lovely quaint place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your lovely comment, cheers Susan
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot, super to have animals & lots of bird life around.Night sky was fabbo.Hosts very friendly & informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2026
Thanks, we enjoyed having you too!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We had absolute blast thanks

It was just as advertised and very beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

nice stay in a quiet place

We had a nice time around the alpacas and the ponds. The fireplace fascinated the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Bach

Beautiful property. very cozy stay and our host was lovely, overall a very good experience :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2023
Thanks for the kind comment!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

2nd time we have visited this property. It's really handy. Works well for our needs. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2024
Thanks Stuart, good to have you stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our peaceful stay

We loved staying here with a fire to warm us and a pond to row on and alpaca to look at - the kids were stoked. Very comfy beds and a nice set up. The host was helpful and we had a nice stay. Would love to try swimming in the pond in summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed the fire and wood supply comfortable bed. Everything we needed

Everything we required
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2023
Thanks for staying, hope you had good fun on the cruise!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat

So chill and relaxing! Loved being ‘off grid’!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

Loved our time here, such a beautiful setting. The fireplace and fire pit, the water, the Alpacas. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Woodhill wandering

Cool spot, everyting we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
That is extremely kind of you! considering the weather. The road is being fixed tomorrow and solar next week, thanks for everyones patience over the worst weather EVER!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family adventure

This basic but charming converted barn is off the grid and provided us with a great opportunity to unwind. Susan is a lovely host. We enjoyed the relaxed setting and, of course, the alpacas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Thanks Steffi for staying, pleased you had a good time, cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place so much!

This was my 4th visit (and this is coming from someone who tries not to stay in the same place more than once). I just find so much peace and tranquility here. Thanks Susan, no doubt we’ll be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2023
Thanks Kate, great you could stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Great little get away . Our dog was allowed to stay . Great reconnect family time . Beautiful little spot . Quite magical
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fun in the barn

Kids loved being off grid for a few days. The fish were a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was so nice to be off the grid for a couple of day you have a wonderful place

Was absolutely wonderful being off the grid. Got us thinking outside the box. Made some great memories
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2023
Thank you so much for that!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Little Barn

Susan was a gracious host and very welcoming! The barn was cute and warm, it had almost everything we needed. We were told that a gas barbecue was available however it was an old coal one, that had very little coal to use, but we managed to adapt our meal plan to use the stove! Overall a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2025
Thankyou for staying, it was fun to see you enjoying the boat, sorry about the barbecue, it 's legs have been repaired so it looks a bit better now, thanks again for staying and leaving it clean, cheers and Happy New Year Susan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter getaway

We had a great weekend off the grid and without reception away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland life. The barn was perfect for us, warming the space as we gathered around for dinner and drinks. We loved exploring the trails our to the beach and over to mosquito bay and saying hello to the alpacas first thing in the morning. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2020
Thanks everyone, happy you were warm!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Converted Barn

Definitely suit people looking for something different i.e. an awesome concept, that has a very retro feel. A great place for ‘isolation’, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to the tranquility of greenery, wild life and free from ‘Wi-fi!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2020
Thanks, yes perfect for isolation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for an off grid weekend away from Auckland

It’s such a special place. Had a relaxibg weekend away for 3 adult couples and a dog. Very helpful pre arrival contact with Suzanne which set us up well. Lovely lazy weekend walking at Lake Kereta, reading at the swimming ponds and taking the rowboat out. The barn is exactly as pictured, cosy, unique and bohemian with a wood fired bbq. Would recommend the bush track to the beach as a circular walk with the lake track on the way back. I’d go back anytime. We all loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Place to get away from it all

A true way to relaxation. Wifi rehab. A place to make memories, to read a book in front of the fire and listen to the rain on the roof. Unwind, walk amongst nature. Admire the alpacas. Play a board game. Was a great weekend to spend in great company. Also the host was very flexible and accommodating with some last minute changes to our group, very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2022
Thanks to all of you! it was a pleasure to have you all visit, cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect off-the-grid return-to-nature stay for our family

This property is breathtaking. Outside the hustle and bustle of everything, this quiet little farm has a lake with fish you can even boat on, alpaca, bunnies, dogs, ducks, etc. Our city kids enjoyed getting lost in nature. This was just what we wanted. It might not be the right fit for everyone - there’s no wifi or cell service (and no TV, microwave, etc) - and the converted barn is very rustic, but this was what we were looking for on the last leg of our NZ adventure and it was perfect for us. Lovely host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wild Weather and hip operations didn't stop us.

We booked our stay in advance of the cyclone Gabbie, and didn't realize how it had hit South Head or Susan. I think she was a bit surprised when I rang on our check in day to say we were running late. When we arrived the barn was a bit neglected as I had to clean a lot of spiders and webs from each room and it was a bit damp....but we lit the fire that Susan (who had recently had a hip opp) had kindly set up and opened the amazing barn door and stepped into our off grid home for the weekend! And that's what we did. Had a fabulous weekend...Rain and all.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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