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Relaxing Riverhead Retreat

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A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a white coffee table, a brown leather sofa, and a beige couch.
A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a television, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a wooden console table with drawers, and a large mirror on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a view to the outdoors.
A house with a covered porch, a lawn, and a tree.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Riverhead, Auckland
  • Place, Waitemata Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eden Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master with ensuite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Bathtub · Shower only

Main bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Riverhead Retreat

This beautifully renovated 1920s bungalow has a gorgeous open plan living area perfect for relaxing. The sunny deck is peaceful and private, a great place to enjoy a glass of local wine at the end of your day. The beautiful clawfoot bath in the second bathroom is a fantastic place to unwind and get away from it all.

Set in the heart of historic Riverhead, Riverhead Retreat is well positioned for an enjoyable stay. Only a short drive to Hallertau Brewery and various Kumeu wineries or a 250m walk to the Riverhead Tavern (and the Boat House wedding venue) means that you have plenty of options to explore during your stay. If you don't want to go anywhere the house is a beautiful setting to relax and unwind.

The house is a short walk or drive away from some amazing local attractions and activities, including:
- The Riverhead Tavern (280 metres)
- Lulus Espresso Airstream (400 metres)
- Studio Black homewares store (400 metres)
- Playground (1km)
- Hallertau Brewery (1.5km)
- Good Planet Adventure and Splash Park (1.1km)
- Boric Food Market (3.8km)
- The Hunting Lodge winery (9.5km)

Please note: No pets, smoking, or events.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 # 7406401
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 first aid kit
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

Riverhead

Riverhead is home to this holiday home. Auckland Ferry Terminal and Queens Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Princes Wharf and Queen Street Shopping District. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Eden Park or Spark Arena.
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Riverhead, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Waitemata Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eden Park - 23 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Sky Tower - 26 min drive - 32.0 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 26 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Spark Arena - 29 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 13 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lucas coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Parkhouse Whenuapai - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Spot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Deli Brothers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Riverhead Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing Riverhead Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Riverhead Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Riverhead Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Riverhead Retreat located?

Situated in Riverhead, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Waitemata Harbour and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kumeu River Wines. RNZAF Base Auckland and Westbrook Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a truly special property in a great location and with gracious hosts. Gorgeous craftsman home, lovingly restored and with fully modern amenities. Lovely walking neighborhood, quite and a great spot for our daily explorations.Thank you for an amazing spot to visit your beautiful country.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful old villa

Was lovely to be able to stay and relax, such a stunning house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

This was a fantastic place to stay. The property managers communication was awesome. We had a great stay Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit

Great spot. Very clean and well appointed. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We stayed here for three nights for a wedding at Markovina Estate. It was so close to the wedding venue and lots of nearby places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa

Beautiful property to stay in, we booked this as a place to get ready before our daughter's wedding and to stay after the wedding. Would highly recommend this gorgeous property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

Great location, great property for family. We enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Comfy beds, with all the amenties you would need. Quick communication with host was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

Very comfortable. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful home which we stayed in to get ready for our daughter’s wedding. It had great light and plenty of room. Thanks Louise
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverhead stay

House lovely and clean, plenty of space, good off street parking and close to the wedding venue
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

photographers dream house

Stayed here pre our wedding - was a great location and house was tidy clean and cosy. Also a photographers dream!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely lovely!

Wonderful neighborhood, lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely large home

Great venue to get ready for all your be wedding party
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, lovely and clean and has everything you need! We stayed and got ready for our wedding which was just down the road and it was perfect! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accurate listing

Accurate listing, no issues, very nice place to stay. Definitely good for weddings in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

This place was a great to get ready for our wedding during the day and staying there the night before and after. It looks great in the photos
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Getting Ready Location

Louise’s property was perfect for myself and my bridesmaids to stay and get ready at for my wedding. Beautiful home for photos and in such a great location for wedding venues around the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two night stay for a wedding

Lovely stay at this property. The house was larger then we expected and beautifully furnished. Great communication with owner. Perfect space to stay for nearby wedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay for our wedding

Stayed for 2 nights over our wedding at Markovina. Perfect location. Beautiful house. Very tidy. Easy check-in/check-out process. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Lovely rustic but newly renovated house! Our family friends enjoyed staying in the house. Clean and lots of space. Close enough to Kumeu for wedding venues. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homely and wholesome

Beautiful house and very well looked after. Tidy and had everything you needed. Overall really good experience and will recommend to other friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bridal party

Beautiful lighting for photography and makeup. Amazing comfortable sleeps. Spacious inside and outside property. Has a very homely feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming villa

From the time we arrived until the time we left it felt like home. The villa was exactly as advertised with everything we needed for our 5 night stay. The grandchildren loved the toys and books and the big back lawn to kick a ball around. The location was great -easy walking distance to restaurants or a few minutes drive away. The back deck was a fabulous space to hang out and relax
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing villa in Riverhead

Amazing renovated villa with open plan dining and living. The place was spotless with easy check in instructions and everything you need for your stay. We attended a wedding at the boathouse just down the road so the location was perfect for getting to and from. The claw tooth bath and beautiful backyard deck was awesome. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Everything about this place met our expectations, and then some. Enjoyed our short walks to the Beekeepers Cafe and once to the little grocery store after dinner for milk. The large kitchen was full of light and well stocked. My family was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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