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Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland.

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Nestled on over 3 acres of lush pasture land, Wairau Stone offers a luxurious retreat with breathtaking views. Enjoy the fully equipped granite kitchen, huge living areas and 10 seater dining table all with views of the beach and Harbour.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland.

Located on the Awhitu peninsula, a hidden gem and an area renowned for it's cultural and spiritual signifigance. (Awhitu translates from the Maori language to "a longing to return") This two-storey "Wairau Stone" home is set on more than 3 acres of elevated pasture with a private white-sand beach below. The house faces east over the protected and pristine waters of the Manukau Harbour, with Auckland city visible on the far horizon.

The home sleeps up to 16 across spacious upstairs and downstairs living. Two generous lounges open onto a wraparound verandah, the dining room seats 10 around a solid timber table, and a fully equipped granite kitchen makes group cooking easy.

Bedrooms are light and comfortable with fresh white linen, Wake to sunrise over the water, watch the tide turn from the deck, and end the day under a sky that runs from gold to violet.

The beach is yours. A short walk down the steps leads to sheltered, moss-rimmed coves and clear water — perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking, or simply walking the shoreline. On most days you'll have the sand to yourselves.

Well suited to families, multi-generational groups, couples wanting space to breathe, and small corporate or wellness retreats. Linen and end-of-stay cleaning are included.

House rules

Strict no-party policy — any disruptive gathering will result in immediate cancellation.
We ask all guests to respect the home and the neighbours.
No smoking inside.


Book your stay at this magnificent beach house and experience the ultimate peaceful getaway.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Note from host: Must be kept in the downstairs garage area only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Located in Manukau Heads, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Treasure Island Adventure Golf and JKs Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matakawau Beach and Waitakere Ranges. Traveling with kids? Consider Butterfly Creek and Spookers. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding. Visit our Grahams Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Karioitahi Beach
    Karioitahi Beach
    46 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Matakawau Beach
    12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Manukau Heads Lighthouse
    25 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Massey Park
    33 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Awhitu Regional Park
    35 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station
    79 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Clarks Beach Takeaways
    57 min drive
  • Awhitu Social Club
    12 min drive
  • Allpress Coffee
  • Chin Wags Restaurant & Bar
    57 min drive
  • Isgar HQ
    58 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Matakawau Beach and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Manukau Heads Lighthouse. Waipipi Bird Park is 21.3 mi (34.3 km) away.

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Awhitu Beach Retreat - Auckland. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 325 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Spacious house with two fridges was perfect for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place. Second time staying here. Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful beach too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dhru G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the experience The view, the place itself everything was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Auckland Beach Retreat is absolutely beautiful! The view from the balcony was gorgeous, the house is large and private, and they have great amenities. We are very grateful to have stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, really lovely, spacious, comfortable, well stocked house. Gorgeous views and beach access. Āwhitu Peninsula is a lovely part of the country that deserves exploring.
The house taken from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing as always. She always answered her phone or returned my calls timeously.The house was neat and well maintained. This, combined with a friendly, helpful host, always brings us back to this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

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

Perfect spot for family getaway

We had the most wonderful time at Awhitu. The beach down the path was so perfect for all of the kids to explore, the house has so much space for everyone to spread out and so well set up for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ananth S.

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

Good place to stay

We were enjoyed in this place. Happy to recommend for family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farrokh W.

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

Excellent place

Very nice place, well presented . Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose D.

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

beautiful property

i stayed here with 8 friends for a birthday getaway and everyone loved it!! the beach was beautiful and the house provided us the perfect place for down time and socialising. thanks for letting us stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tileah M.

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

A Perfect place for the family!

We had such a great stay with the family at the Graham's Beach Bach. From the host to the location and everything in between, everything was perfect. Thank you again, we will be back 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamie Maree R.

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

Great out of city escape

This is a beautiful place to stay about and hour and a half out of Auckland. Beds are comfortable, great size rooms, huge kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Great getaway

A fun few days for the family. Beach safe and house well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charleen B.

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

Family Vacation

Absolutely beautiful home fit all our family with no sweat will definitely book in the near future
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ebony M.

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

Amazing place to stay

Clean, lots of room great communication perfect spot just the best accommodation for our holiday with whānau. No issues highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krisha C.

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

Auckland getaway

Overall a beautiful house, very spacious and great for a big group to enjoy the weekend. Quick access to both beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Lovely getaway

Had several very pleasant days here and likely to come back again. House large clean comfortable and very well stocked. The littlies just loved the beach. Just a pity the beach access was a bit tricky, not viable for one person with a dodgy back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Campbell L.

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

Perfect for a large group

Great, large accomodation for a weekend away with extended family. Beautiful ocean views and hop skip and a jump to the beach. Other family members had stayed here before so recommended this to us and we would definately stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ioana I.

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

Family time to celebrate our mums 70th bday

The property was perfect. Clean and had everything we needed for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The photos dont do justice, the views were beautiful from the balcony. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eoin R.

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

Birthday Retreat

We had such a great time in Awhitu, the house is great for large groups with uts extensive balcony & lounge areas. So close to your own private beach which is great for an early morning walk around to the boat ramp. Highly recommend staying here, host & mamager very easy to deal with too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Amazing!

Such a nice home with a private beach and plenty of outside area. The place was tidy and had lots of space to hang out communally I highly recommend! We enjoyed our stay throughly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat G.

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

Graham's Beach Getaway

The property well exceeded my expectations. Was a fantastic weekend with every amenity covered and we even made it two doors down to the local winery for tasting. The beach is absolutely beautiful and we felt like we were overseas, will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce K.

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

Awesome Place

This is 2nd time we have been here and both times the place has been perfect. Great area for walks and 2 minutes walk to beach and 5minutes to Awhitu Winery. We hope to be back again some time soon. Thanks to the hosts as great communication, and ever thing as per the Bookabach site
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loleta F.

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

Memorable

Love the space and the views, the peacefulness is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nohmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was absolutely beautiful with amazing views & the beach at easy access we were very spoilt for choice. My Whanau loved the space in all areas of the house, it was very cosy & comfortable. Thank you for letting us stay, it was a treat..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023