#1431 Premium
Between city and beach
House • Auckland New Zealand
Exchange types accepted
Hospitality Description: We are happy to host 2 people for about 3 nights including breakfast. We can organize a dinner together one night, exchange travel stories and suggest things to do or places to see in our area.
Statistics
Listed February 2019
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General overview
In 2018 we extended our original house so now we have 2 living areas, 4 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms and a private outdoor area with tropical plants, located on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood.
The space
* Bedroom 1 with a king size bed (165cm, medium) + ensuite + walk-in-wardrobe
* Bedroom 2 - double bed (136cm, soft)
* Bedroom 3 - single bed (90cm, firm)
* Bedroom 4 - queen size futon sofa bed (155cm, firm)
All mattresses are organic latex.
We have a few board and card games, Lego, Barbies etc., and an outdoor pingpong table, pilates equipment as well as 3 adult scooters with helmets (not electric) and an inflatable paddleboard.
Guest access
Two sets of steps outside the main door. Our house has two levels with lounge, kitchen, laundry area, bathroom, playroom, study, 3 bedrooms on the first floor, master bedroom with ensuite on the second floor. There is a garage under the house.
Notes
We have a rescue cat, Cleo, that we would kindly ask you to feed, once a day (she has a biscuit feeder).
She is healthy, really easygoing and uses a cat flap.
If you wanted to stay away for a couple of nights, we can organize our neighbour to look after her.
There are lots of places of interest within an hour's drive:
*Mission Bay and St Heliers area (cafes, restaurants, picnic spots, beaches, kayak or paddleboard hire)
* Waitakere Ranges for long and short walks or hikes (Kitekite Falls, Mercer Bay Loop, etc.)
* Muriwai beach with gannet colony, surfing
* Piha, Karekare and Bethels beaches (location set for movie The Piano) with black volcanic sand, surfing
* Woodhill forest mountainbiking and horse trails
* Mt Eden, Mt Wellington and Mt Mangere volcano walks
* One Tree Hill walks, playgrounds and Stardome Observatory
* Auckland War Memorial Museum
* Auckland ZOO
* Maritime Museum
* Sky Tower ( the highest in the southern hemisphere)
* Shakespeare and Tawhranui Regional Parks with beautiful beaches (1.5h)
* Waitawa Regional Park
* Exhibiton Drive Path, Zig Zag track, Mt Atkinson Lookout (located in Titirangi, 5 min drive from home) https://walksinauckland.com/tag/zigzag-track/
* Tiritiri Matangi Bird Sanctuary (access by ferry), Rangitoto Island, Waiheke Island
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Toys
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Village
Mountains
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
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Neighbourhood
Green Bay is a quiet residential suburb in West Auckland. Given its name you will find many native trees, reserves, bays, beaches and even a golf course, all within a walking distance.
Just a stone's throw away from the famous Titirangi Village with their vibrant cafes, restaurants, bakeries, gift shops, florist, supermarket, art gallery, medical and dental centres, post office.
Further on you will find Waitakere Ranges with lots of native fauna and flora, great daily walks or hikes with stunning views.
West Coast with its famous black sand beaches and hiking trails (Piha, Karekare, Bethels, Muriwai) is only a 30 minute drive.
It takes about 30 minutes to get to downtown Auckland.
Nearest airport
Auckland International and Domestic Airport (25 km away)
Getting around
A local convenience store (dairy) and a bus stop, 2min walk (direct bus 195 to Britomart in the city centre)
https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/at-hop-card/
20min walk to Titirangi Vilage or Green Bay shops.
Lynnmall shopping centre is 4km away.
Auckland International (and domestic airport) is 25km away.
You might need a car for convenience, we are happy to offer our 7 seater on a simultaneous exchange.
Uber service is available in the area.
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Feedback
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We had the opportunity to stay at Rhys & Monika's lovely home for a few weeks in Summer. It's in a leafy suburb of Auckland which we enjoyed walking around. The home is unique and extremely comfortable - we felt at home instantly. We particularly liked sitting on the private patio and watching the birds. We also enjoyed having Cleo (the outdoor cat) there while we were staying, which was no trouble at all. We decided not to have a car while we stayed. We found many places to walk to and discovered the transit system was quite easy to navigate from there. -
We had the most wonderful experience staying at Monika & Rhys' house! The space was perfect for our needs. The house was spotless and well-maintained, making it feel like we were staying at an AirBnB superhost's place. The location on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood was perfect for a relaxing getaway. Our kids loved the selection of board games, Legos and Barbies in the house. Monika & Rhys were excellent hosts, providing us with all the necessary information and making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better weekend getaway. Monika & Rhys' house provided us with everything we needed and more, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Auckland. -
We had a wonderful first PLU exchange to Monika and Rhys’s home. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed, including the use of their car for which we were most grateful. Some welcoming touches on arrival. The double storey house was very spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen and a lovely deck outside the sun room, complete with table tennis table and BBQ. Monika left plenty of information about the house and the local area plus a folder full of tourist brochures. There are plenty of eateries close by and we can recommend The Street Feast Food Hall and Ambrosia Restaurant at Titirangi Village and The Olive Kitchen and Bar along Scenic Drive. Green Bay allows easy access to Waitakere Ranges National Park and the Western Beaches. We found the easiest way to get into Auckland was to drive (or Uber) to New Lynn station then take the train right into the centre (Britomart). The highlight of our stay was a visit to Waiheke Island. The ferry runs regularly and is a short walk from the Britomart Train Station. We purchased an AT HOP card for our public transport needs - this covers trains, ferries and buses on both the mainland and the island and credit can be topped up as needed. The communication with Monika was excellent - both leading up to the exchange and also every day once there. It was just a pity we didn’t manage to cross paths. It would have been lovely to meet up. Highly recommended. NZ is certainly a beautiful country. -
We stayed for two weeks in Monika's home, and it was both spacious and spotless. There were four of us but we could have easily accommodated one or two more people. The kitchen and living room were very comfortable and we had a great stay. It's very comfortable with a great outdoor space with an eating table and a ping ping table. The neighbourhood is quiet and a car seems important here although there are some nearby bus stops. Fast access to lovely west coast beaches, and a well stocked grocery store nearby. -
Can highly recommend Monika as an exchange friend. It was our very first exchange and she was so friendly and easy to communicate with. We so enjoyed staying at her beautiful home. It was lovely to visit the big city of Auckland but feel like we were staying in a friendly, tree filled community. So close to beaches and the beauty of the Waitakere Ranges, but also super easy to explore all the big city adventures of Auckland. We went to the Zoo, Kelly Tarltons Aquarium, Auckland Museum and the Sky Tower. Monika's home was so comfortable and welcoming. Our boys loved having their own rooms and trying out the puzzles and games that were left out for them. And Chris & I really enjoyed retreating to the luxury of the upstairs bedroom suite. It felt like a tropical oasis. In case anyone worries about our family connections, we also loved gathering together on the big couch and watching movies. And sitting around the dining table for meals that were so easy to cook in the well laid out kitchen. Thanks again Monika and Rhys. -
We had a fantastic stay at Monika’s house with our three young children. Very quiet lovely street with great parks and walks close by. We had a great time at the zoo and MOTAT both been very easy to get too. Spacious house which had everything we needed and it was immaculate and very well organised. Great communication leading up to and throughout our stay. -
Our home exchange with Monika and Rhys was a wonderful experience. We stayed at their home for two weeks and found it to be the perfect place to explore Auckland and the surrounding areas. We took full advantage of all the wonderful hiking trails located nearby. The home itself is a spacious contemporary styled retreat. Clean, comfortable, and beautifully updated. The backyard has a large private deck surrounded by tropical foliage. Working with Monika on exchange plans was smooth and efficient. They even made a special point to meet with us on arrival to show us the home and get acquainted. I'm so happy to have done this exchange with Monika and Rhys. Aside from the house being perfect for us, they showed such amazing hospitality in so many ways. Now we have new friends in New Zealand and I can't wait for them to come visit us later this year! Brett and Brett -
Monika's house was excellent and she was lovely to deal with and very kind. I would highly recommend her.
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