Lodging business in Auckland

“I don't remember ever going to this place but apparently I did”

“The owners are friendly; the accommodation is clean and tidy; the view is absolutely wonderful.”

“Visited July 2025 When I searched online for farm stays in New Zealand, I only found extremely expensive options, and most stays were for about a week, so I was wondering if it would be difficult to find for a short trip. That's when I found this place. I contacted them by email and received a reply from Marie. The website didn't provide much information about the terms and prices, but it required a minimum stay of two days, and the accommodation options for this time were as follows: -- $500.00 Accommodation (2 days) $80.00 Dinners 2 days per person $20.00 Breakfasts 2 days per person $20.00 Lunch 2 days per person -- For a basic family of four, I'd estimate it would cost around $1,000 for two days. Prices will likely fluctuate with inflation, so you'll need to check. Other options include: $100.00 horse riding per person $100.00 Harness driving for family I think this might be helpful if you're interested. It's about 30-40 minutes from Auckland International Airport. Travelers should be aware that it's nearly impossible to access without a rental car. The entrance is a little hard to find, but you can access it from Walters Road on the north side. Look for this "189" sign. Marie rents out an entire section of her house for you to stay in. It can accommodate a maximum of nine families (assuming four or five children). When I visited, there were two dogs and three cats roaming freely inside and outside the house. I'm assuming that anyone reading this is interested in a farm stay and loves animals, but if you have dog or cat allergies, it can be quite difficult, so it's best to keep that in mind. The rooms are clean and very comfortable, and the surrounding area is quiet, surrounded by grasslands as far as the eye can see. They have nearly 20 horses, goats, and sheep, and you can even go horseback riding. The landlord, Marie, is very nosy (I mean that as a compliment) and takes care of you in many ways, so if you can speak to her in English, she'll tell you all about life in New Zealand. I also had the opportunity to learn horse riding from her daughter, Jillian. There were no other guests when I stayed there, so I was able to spend about two hours watching the horses being taken out of the stables, grooming their manes and bodies, putting them in saddles, and wiping them off after riding. It was a valuable experience that you can't get anywhere else. I've traveled all over the world a lot, but I've mostly stayed in hotels and never experienced such a comprehensive farm stay. This was a great experience, and it felt like I had a home in New Zealand lol. So, I'd really like to give it a ⭐️10! but I can't, so I'll give it ⭐️5! That said, there were a few things I think you should keep in mind, so I'll write them down here. ・There is a bathtub in the bathroom! However, since it's the same as the toilet and it's the only toilet in the accommodation area, you can't use it while someone else is taking a bath lol. Also, while it shouldn't be a problem in the summer, in the winter, when you wake up at night to use the toilet, the bathroom floor is tiled and quite cold, and there are no slippers. I think it's a good idea to bring some kind of disposable slippers with you. There is Wi-Fi, but it only gets out at a speed of 3MBp and often cuts out, so basically it's best not to rely on it (I wonder if this will improve in the future? Well, maybe Marie wants us to enjoy nature without the internet lol). There are no trash cans in the rooms. It might be a good idea to bring some kind of bag for that. You'll basically be spending time with dogs, cats, and horses, so you'll get covered in their fur. If it bothers you, it might be easier to keep a small dustpan (sticky carpet cleaner) with you to clean your clothes. Still, I'm still giving it 5 stars, so if you're interested, please contact Marie!”

“Wow! We would love to stay here again. Muriwai was stunning and Jeanette's accomodations were top notch. Everything was clean and the breakfast was incredible. What a gem of a stay. ”

“Exceptional house, great location and friendly hosts. Lovely breakfast too.”

“nice hiking trail ! well kept and plenty of campgrounds at start of trail and here ! start of trail has restroom and access to the beach:)”

“Absolutely lovely place to stay. Amazing view. Would recommend to all.”

“If the place was only magnificent... But he finds all his soul in Carolyne and Ron, and make it a great place. It is a house, with hosts of incredible humanity.”

“Just perfect! Very modern, offering all the amenities you could wish for with friendly and helpful owners.”

“Hampton Court is appointed so beautifully, we wished we could stay longer than 1 night. Lots of homely extras for a comfortable stay and close to restaurants and shops!”

“Like a safe haven to wind down and just be in nature. Top tier hosts & hospitality!”

“Peaceful, private, very close to Howick village.”

“Eva was so welcoming and caring..and her nightly photographs meant we had peace of mind that our Bennie was well and happy..we would not hesitate to take our cavoodle to Freedom to stay in their clean and fun kennel..the team are stars and thanku all x”

“Amazing place to be...clean, fresh, sufficiently stocked and very thoughtfully set up. Loved this place for our weekend family getaway. We had our own private heated pool and a cute fireplace in the deck area as well.”

“We were very surprised how private the cabin was. The views were gorgeous we could've sat out on the deck all day. The property manager Sarah was only a text message away and happy to provide more towels on request. She was also super friendly helpful. Would definately recommend 125 Church Bay Cabins.”

“Top notch for service and customer care”

“So central, easy access to Takapuna Beach and all the cafés. Your own Suite and just YOU!”

“Great little Retirement Village close to shops , sports ground and Arts Centre , well constructed and lovely grounds.”

“Amazing place to be rested up fantastic view”

“Wonderful place to stay. Basketball, table tennis, dart, and plenty more activities to do. Owners are lovely and have everything you need prepared including cookies! Will definitely stay again :)”

“Loved the home here. There was plenty of space for two families and a couple to stay altogether. The owner was great as we had a couple of issues out of our control and he was great about it. Pity it rained most of our stay so we didn't get to enjoy the great deck as much as we would of liked”

“Beautiful ,very clean and modern! Kind host and daily breakfast is great!”

“Lovely host. Great breakfast. Stunning view. Luxurious bathroom. Will return again.”

“Lovely quiet spot near to Ambury Park - beautiful modern place that was impeccably clean.”

“Great place for a classic kiwi get away. Even with the wind and rain we could enjoy the views and all the place offered.”

“Very nice holiday house and much cheaper than the other holiday houses. Very friendly owners especially Maggie who was nice enough to give me a lift back to the accommodation when she saw me walking down the road after I'd been shopping in Countdown.”

“Great hospitality excellent indoor/outdoor flow. Super for parties and group BBQs”