The Essential Garden Studio

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck. The deck is furnished with wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden sign that reads "The Essential Garden Herb Farm."
A hot tub with a view of lush greenery and a window.
A modern living room with large windows, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a black leather sofa with patterned cushions.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Puhoi, Auckland
  • Place, Wenderholm Regional Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Waiwera Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Orewa Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Studio lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Puhoi

Located in Puhoi, this holiday home is in a rural area. Couldrey House and Silverdale Pioneer Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Orewa Beach and Mahurangi Regional Park. Estuary Arts Centre and Auckland Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Map
Puhoi, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Wenderholm Regional Park - 24 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Waiwera Beach - 27 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Orewa Beach - 31 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Snowplanet - 33 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Takapuna Beach - 53 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Millies - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Puhoi Tea Rooms - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Puff - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Shoreward Gastrobar Orewa - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Essential Garden Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at The Essential Garden Studio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Essential Garden Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Essential Garden Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Essential Garden Studio located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Couldrey House, Waiwera Beach and Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Wenderholm Regional Park and Mahurangi Regional Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 261 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Love
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"We planned a walk but stayed in due to rain. Still a great stay — the patio spa overlooking the gem forest garden was so relaxing. Thanks for letting us experience your awesome place."
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed accomodation in a wonderful bush setting. Great host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was beautiful and the host was amazing, thankyou for having us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and peaceful slice of paradise. The hosts are great, the location is great and the spa pool was soothing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The studio was lovely. The view was lovely. The host was lovely. The spa was lovely. Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2026
Leesa, Thank you for your kind words, we're glad you enjoyed your stay. We really appreciated how clean and tidy you left the Studio - we'd welcome you back anytime. Alasdair
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Loved the spa. Host was very welcoming. Perfect for a couple. But our kids enjoyed it too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picturesque

Lovely property, stunning scenery, great hottub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place!

This was such a lovely location, the bach was clean and had everythig we needed. It was great to be able to have my dog with me, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Private, cozy, great hosts and definitely would love to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Little piece of Paradise

Lovely quiet, tranquil place to stay. Manager was friendly, welcoming and overall very helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great dog friendly spot

Peaceful location and dog friendly. Everything you need for a great stay - Wi-Fi, tv, warm, beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful bushland

Very quiet, beautifully maintained, quality furnishings and lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

Beautiful amongst the trees and birds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

Amazing bush getaway, private, beautiful grounds, comfy beds, friendly and welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Beautiful landscape to relax in, very private. Spa is in the perfect place to enjoy the natural bush. Everything to enjoy your stay is there, great sound system built in with bluetooth, the hosts are super helpful and friendly and have done a great job setting up this slice of paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting!

Simply outstanding, beautiful setting and gorgeous studio. We really enjoyed this stay and would happily recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This was a special place

A very cozy place great host very willing to help us out. Clean and a very special property to walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful Getaway

Lovely and comfortable studio. Nice and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Wonderful welcome! So clean and peaceful. Beautiful grounds. Felt very relaxed when we left. Will be staying again soon for sure :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

It was hard to leave, amazing place with an amazing host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2025
Exceptional guests, very respectful and excellent communication. Very impressed with how clean and tidy the Studio was left on your departure. I would willingly accept future bookings from this guest. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Get Away

The sudio unit was lovely surrounded by trees very peaceful just what is needed for a quiet break and dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Essential Garden Studio

Highly recommended. Lovely location, comfortable, clean, and good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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