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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Matakana, Auckland
  • Place, Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Matakana Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio open plan.

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful native bush retreat


Tranquil and relaxed getaway in a pristine New Zealand Native forest Setting. A short three minute stroll beneath a canopy of beautiful bush to find this secluded hideaway overlooking farmland and dramatic hills beyond.
Self contained open plan living, super comfortable bed with cool Mid Century pull out sofa bed for added guests. Indoor bathroom accessed by adjoining deck. (separate from main living space). Enjoy the outdoor bath and open shower open to the forest canopy or wonder through the beautiful bush to the Cedar tub nestled beneath Majestic Giant Puriri.

This comfortable space adorned with mid century furniture including record player and homewares made on site by SYML. This is a perfect place for you to relax and unwind.
Snuggle up in bed and watch Netflix or Disney on your very own super wide projection screen.

Enjoy the fantastic local walks close by, visit a vineyard or two or a stroll along Pakiri beach or just relax by the outdoor fire. Extra friends are $75NZD each.

Park next to the workshop off Smith road and 150m stroll down to the bush hut. Free to wander about and explore the native forest or pop up to the main house for a chat?

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20033408
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Matakana

Matakana is home to this cottage. Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland and Heron's Flight are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dome Forest and Goat Island. Blue Adventures and Action Ninja World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Matakana, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Matakana Village - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Omaha Beach - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Orewa Beach - 35 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 41 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪8 Wired Barrelworks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bridgehouse Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sheep World - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Zen Den - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goose Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful native bush retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful native bush retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful native bush retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful native bush retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful native bush retreat located?

Situated in Matakana, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland and within 3 miles (5 km) of Matakana Weekend Market and Matakana Village. Matakana Cinemas and Blue Adventures are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 172 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic hosts. Arrived to a loaf of fresh bread, butter and eggs. Everything spotlessly clean as per previous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location in the bush; beautiful trails through native forest leading to a hot tub under the trees! Excellent facilities, lots of hot water in the shower. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped kitchen, lovely welcome bread, butter, eggs and milk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really sweet place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful and picturesque slice of kiwi paradise with everything you could need. Perfect for a weekend away - even heard kiwi calls at night! Would recommend packing light as there is a easy well maintained bush walk to get to the cabin, but this is clearly mentioned by the owners and is not a deterrent, if anything - its kind of a benefit if you're looking for privacy. Would recommend to others and will hopefully be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem! We had a lovely stay here at this delightful and very well appointed ‘bush hut’. Great host, wonderful setting, surrounded by a-mazing native bush. Couldn’t have asked for more! Thanks for having us, we will be back. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful location with cool walks through native bush. Loved the fresh eggs, bread, butter and coffee!! Awesome hot tub and outside bathroom . Heaps of wood for fire . Excellence projector- easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Magical at Matakana

What a great experience had at this little gem
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

Total peace and relaxation

Beautiful peaceful getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

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

Amazing Spot!

Amazing spot, close to Matakana but also very private. Hot tub and outdoor bath/shower are amazing and fire and projector inside was a great addition to the house. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Winter getaway

Loved the bush location and convenience to local attractions. Enjoyed the outdoor bath, hot tub in the bush, movies on the big screen while in bed, cd player and fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

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

A place to remember!!

We had and incredible experience, thr location was easy to find and extremely reserved. I would definitely book it again!! Thank you Mark for the easy communication and friendly smile!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence and Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your lovely cottage. Thanks also for the bread but unfortunately we’re gluten intolerant so couldnt eat it. The fresh eggs were well received for brekkie Saturday morn. We loved the privacy and peacefulness. The native bush setting with the bath and shower was just perfect. We got a lot out of the projector too which was very thoughtfully set up. We’d love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison R.

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

Peaceful retreat

Rustic and quiet with lovely outdoor hot tub, bath and shower. Very peaceful set amongst wonderful forest. Comfy bed and clean linen and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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

Great place to get away from it all

Lovely secluded place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Be aware that there is a walk through bush to get to the hut and the toilet and bathroom is in a seperate building. The outdoor bath is fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirka J.

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

Relaxing, Private, beautiful and homely

A beautiful cabin that has everything you need and more, the outdoor bath, shower and hot tub were all surrounded by the peaceful bush and private. A short drive to the village. Very nice stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Matakana magic

This place had everything we needed from the moment we got there from the little bush walk to the absolute gem of the hot tub & everything else in between that would satisfy ones need for relaxation, rejuvenation & regeneration.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget T.

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

Wonderful

Absolutely amazing. Super relaxing, tons of bird life and nature, nice to get away into the bush. Highly recommend this bush hut! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eeva-Liisa E.

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

Escape from life

Stunning location, nestled into the middle of the bush. Cozy bed and loved the outdoor shower and bath. Beautiful spot to slow down, listen to the birds and enjoy the beautiful trees. A very unique experience. Host went the extra mile in helping with the check in - thank you! Would love to do it again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Bush paradise close to Auckland

A wonderful find surrounded by beautiful bush. Inside a airy space, stylishly designed with thoughtful touches. Every window frames the surrounding bush and the outdoor shower, bath and spa make it feel like a magical retreat. Better than I could have imagined.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt S.

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

Wyatt

Had a wonderful stay at the Bush Hut! The location, property and environment were breathtaking. Located in the bush, you are surrounded by nature. Our stay was peaceful, relaxing and exciting! Mark and Sue were wonderful and excellent hosts. Mark is a local designer and built most of the furnishings inside and outside the home! Can not recommend the Bush Hut enough! It is a must stay if you are traveling near Matakana!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great place to recharge in nature

A beautiful property in a stunning natural bush setting. We loved exploring the bush paths, listening to the babbling stream and admiring the swifts and the fantails. Fun little path through the bush to the beautiful hot tub, but soaking in the outdoor bath at night with the trees lit up around you was just special. We appreciated all the details in the cabin, including the timber coasters and candle holders, diverse music selection, and the movie projector was a fun touch too. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Peace in the Bush

The 200 mtr walk through the bush to accommodation was a bit of a surprise, but delightful, never seen so many nikau palms in my life.The bathroom and toilet was outside around the side of cottage, needed shoes as it rained overnight. Mosquitoes are a problem for me but host kindly supplied can of bug spray.Fabulous double yolk eggs and ciabatta bread also supplied. Internet almost non existent but Xmas Day and Boxing day was good then nothing after that but we were prepared. Made full use of outdoor bath but the hot tub was another 250 mtr walk so didn't bother with it.If you want solitude this is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

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

A tranquil hidden gem. Quiet and lovely. Outdoor bath and shower were amazing

Owners were lovely and easy to deal with. Clean property and everything you needed was there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Fabulous Location....... recommend some form of lighting especially if you turn up once its dark as you wouldnt know where to go!! They do have a tourch to use once you arrive at the cabin but still not really ideal if you go out at night. Bath tub amazing ... hot tub amazing but kind of a add on... when we were relaxing could hear dog running up near the tub after its owner threw the ball and then could hear lots of talking from people at this property...., not very private nor relaxing whilst this is going on....description that its a 4/ 5 min walk also needs to be added. Bathroom was really stinky and kitchen sink needs a good scrub but was overall clean in towels and bedding. Mark and Sue great host when we messaged them about us coming in earlier they messaged an hour before check in to say it was ready accomadating this request, having no hot water first thing on Saturday morning we messaged Mark and he changed over the bottle within minutes but might want to check bottle before people arrive because no hot water to wake up to again isnt ideal however Mark was awesome and cut wood for us as hubby has hurt his hand. Overall experience at Bush hut was awesome not worth the price per night though. Mel and Rob
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matakana_Bush_Hut

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I run a Homewares business from the property with many examples set up in the bush hut. You can visit My Showroom on the way to the hut just off the main trail.
check out my work on Instagram workshop73nz

What makes this property unique

There are loads of things to do in the area. Beautiful white sandy beaches, art galleries, Cinema.

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