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Beach Staycation

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

1:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Map
Auckland, New Zealand
  • Popular LocationBrowns Bay Beach20 min walk
  • Popular LocationLong Bay Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSky Tower21 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)44 min drive

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ExperimentalCarousel

6/10 Okay

TRUE = 5-min. walk to the local beach TRUE = Street parking ONLY NOTE: Family uses 1+ available spots at their discret...
Sam R.
Feb 11, 2024

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach Staycation

Fully self contained ground floor flat, part of the hosts house, less than a minute 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.
Parking is ONLY available on the street. Generally right outside the property but can get busy and require parking further up the road as the beach is popular in summer, especially weekends. If this is not acceptable to you please do not book. Property is not suitable for people with mobility issues as there's a step up for the entrance.
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.
PLEASE NOTE - No smoking premises. No shoes inside please.
Be aware before booking of the Vrbo cancellation policy. Refunds will be according to their policy only. Kayaks and bikes are available to hire.

Property manager

Alexandra

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children can sleep on settee. Its not a sofa bed.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Auckland

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Torbay, a neighborhood 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 popular attractions can visit Auckland Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Eden Park or North Harbour Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Browns Bay Beach - 20 min walk
  • Long Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • North Harbour Stadium - 9 min drive
  • North Shore Hospital - 13 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 28 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Browns Bay Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sweet As Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The New Landlord's Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai Lemon - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Staycation pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Staycation ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Staycation ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beach Staycation located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 47 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LJ W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great VRBO-highly recommended
Everything was "terrific" Alexandra was "terrific"--very friendly and helpful. The VRBO/apartment and location was perfect. To Alexandra--thank you very much. Very nice meeting you!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
We enjoyed a lovely two month stay at the flat, which is comfy, quiet, and spotless. Our hosts were very friendly and attentive to our needs. The location is excellent - around the corner from the local beach, and within walking distance to several others. Transit stops are a few steps from the front door on a main route that runs along the North Shore. There is a small supermarket a 10 minute walk north, and several larger ones - along with a variety of other shops - about a 30 minute walk south. The area is north of the CBD but also convenient for travel by car. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 46 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Zea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for quick breakaway
Lovely clean property, close to the beach and the host is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo K., Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS Beach Stay
Fabulous property in Auckland. Two minute walk to beautiful beach & beachside restaurant. Property manager was easy to deal with and a great communicator, also gave helpful ideas for local things to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam R., Studio City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This place in Torbay sounded to good to be true.
TRUE = 5-min. walk to the local beach TRUE = Street parking ONLY NOTE: Family uses 1+ available spots at their discretion despite having VRBO guests TRUE = Accessibility; the uneven paver situation leading up to the separate entrance was potentially treacherous both day and night, especially in the rain FALSE = NOT a private unit; owners live directly above, and we could hear everything they were doing upstairs, which means they could probably hear anything we were doing downstairs (and as newlyweds, this was very uncomfortable) FALSE = Unit has a separate entrance, which is not private from the family, as it’s their home/yard, so if they’re outside walking around doing yard work or whatever (which they were quite often “because of the holiday”), they can see inside if the curtains are left open or will want to talk to you about what you’re doing/where you’re going NOTE: No A/C or screens on windows during our stay = face the mosquitos OR sweat all day/night with windows closed (I was told – after we left – that I should have asked for the dehumidifier) NOTE: Only one old, oscillating fan was available to "cool" the unit; had to be schlepped between living room and bedroom nightly (I purchased an extension cord to provide us with the best cooling position at night) NOTE: Uncomfortable, squeaky bed may be adequate for 1-2 people no larger than 125kg combined NOTE: We left 4 days early due to illness; I spaced contacting VRBO; thus, no refund offered Do Not Recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elina R., Luxembourg

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cockroaches and humidity issues
When we arrived, the host was painting in the flat under the pretense that she never gets the opportunity to 'fix' things because the flat is fully booked. We were living in the paint fumes the first week. It masked the mildew smell which became apparent later. We bought Damprids from Bunnings, placed them inside the wardrobe and the chest of drawers to prevent our clothes from the stink and didn't unpack most things. Alex is well aware of the issues and has a story/excuse ready for any complaint. She asked to keep the bathroom windows closed during the night to prevent the 'midges' from entering - in reality there are cockroaches (which she did acknowledge when I told her about the first one in the toilet). After my complaint of the mildew smell, Alex came to wash the bedroom with vinegar. The humidity and smell issues remained even though we kept the dehumidifier running when we were out. There is no sufficient airflow in the bedroom. When the fan broke we replaced it with the same model from Countdown. We left the receipt on the table and Alex sent a message afterwards thanking for the fan, but that she didn't want that model!! (In other words she had no intention to reimburse us). We cleaned and disinfected,but after having seen 2 other cockroaches in the bedroom, we left the flat 10 days earlier than we booked for. According to her message we can't take the NZ summer. We lived in NZ previously and know how humidity/cockroach issues should be addressed to prevent this.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everthing we needed.
This property suits us fine. Location clean and comfortable. This is our second stay. Will return. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C., Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little unit short walk to the beach.
Nice little unit. Parking not great. Otherwise no issues.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023