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Comfortable North Piha family beach-house

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
New kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Piha, Auckland
  • Piha Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Waitakere Ranges
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Karekare Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Studio

1 Double Bed

House

Toilet · Shower only

Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Comfortable North Piha family beach-house

In a prime spot over the road from Piha's dramatic surf beach, at the quieter north end, our beach-house started life 30 years ago, with architect brief: 'simple kiwi bach'.
We've improved and expanded it over the years, with our family, into a roomy, comfortable home-away-from-home, with large sunny decks and wonderful indoor/outdoor living, most mod-cons, yet still retaining some of the 'bachy' feel that we wanted.
We love our special place and our guests seem to agree, many coming back year after year.

Don't expect 5-star luxury, but instead enjoy a comfortable, clean & functional home with just about everything you want and need, including our recently renovated kitchen, new heat pump, fibre internet and smart TV.

We have a separate spacious sunny Studio (with en-suite bathroom) outside above the garage, ideal for a separate living/play area for older or younger family members. Or could be used, as I have done, as an office during lock-downs !
Our decks all around mean you can relax in the perfect sunny (or shady) spot, chill in the hammock, or spot tuis & kererus.

Our quiet North Piha location is worlds away from the south Piha summer crowds, sheltered by our pohutukawas from the west coast winds, spray and roar of the surf. We have some limited surf views downstairs, but prime spot is upstairs in the master bedroom, even from your pillow.

Enjoy the surf & beach straight across the road, year round bush walks, and hunkering down with wine, games and books around the fire in winter!

Easy access (2-3 mins walk) to North Piha Surf Club patrolled area for safe swimming.
Wonderful bush and spectacular cliff-top walks are close by - either into the bush up the Marawhara stream, or winding up Whites Track to the top of the cliffs above the house, and back down past Whites Beach.
Meals available locally at the Aryeh Restaurant, (check times), and dinners some evenings either at the Piha RSA, Piha Surf Club (South Piha) or Piha Bowling Club.

Special conditions:
NO PARTIES, WEDDINGS or other social gatherings please.

Extras: Cleaning (Required)

NOTE (1): As per kiwi Book-a-Bach tradition, and to keep our cleaning charges to a minimum, we assume that you will be bringing your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).
If that will be a problem for you, then let us know and we can provide linen for an additional charge.

NOTE (2): We have a remotely-accessible video camera monitoring the front deck, stairs and front of the main house, used for security purposes only

Property manager

Andrew

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Septic tank: Please don’t flush anything other than loo paper down the toilet, and don’t put food/coffee grounds etc. down sink
Upstairs Windows: If you release safety stays (tool on Windows key ring), then is totally at your own risk & you must re-attach before you leave.
No parties at any time, or outdoor music/noise after11pm

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Piha

Located in Piha, this holiday home is near the beach. Waikumete Cemetery and Manukau Heads Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Artisan Wine and Babich Wines. Whoa! Studios and Crystal Mountain are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Piha, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Piha Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waitakere Ranges - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Karekare Beach - 18 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bethells Beach - 62 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 79 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • New Lynn Station - 29 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blair's on the Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Piha Surf Life Saving Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Piha Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Piha Rsa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Piha Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable North Piha family beach-house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable North Piha family beach-house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable North Piha family beach-house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable North Piha family beach-house located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Piha Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Piha Surf School. Waitakere Ranges and Karekare Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend away
Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near beach
We had a great stay in Piha. The beach is amazing. If you like a getaway in a remote location this is a great option. You’ll want your own transportation to get to this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Piha
Andrew’s house is ideal for a large family group. A well appointed kitchen makes home cooking a breeze. North Piha is nice and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another enjoyable stay
We've stayed at this lovely beach house several times and really enjoy returning each time, it feels like home. It's clean and welcoming with everything you need for a great beach getaway. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piha magic
Wonderful stay for an eclectic family group! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Piha
We loved Andrew’s house at Piha. It was modern yet homely, well appointed and perfectly located at North Piha for beach walking & surfing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot with comfortable space
We had 4 x adults stay and were very comfortable. We had our own space, and everything was easy and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Piha
We enjoyed everything about Andrew’s property… wonderful deck, excellent location, private, enough space for our extended family. We are American but our Kiwi son in law told us it was very “Piha Bach” like and that’s what he loves after growing up in Auckland. Also the barbecue worked great with a little cleaning! Thank you Andrew! Memorable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
Loved staying here, it had everything we needed, well equipped kitchen, and a coffee machine! Loved how close it was to the beach, and being able to see and hear the waves from the house was magic. Would love to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home in paradise
We spent a wonderful weekend here, a home away from home with everything you could need in an idyllic location. Great communication and we hope to be back ! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family of 5
Perfect location across the road from the beach Plenty of space for everyone to have there own space Well equipped for everything you need on a holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous North Piha holiday home
We loved our stay at this great holiday home with lots of nice touches to make us feel welcome. The separate studio is a bonus and the wood burner was perfect for wintry nights. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We loved everything about this interesting very clean and well appointed property. Communication and check in was great. The beds are very comfortable and the living area and decks are lovely for relaxing. Spectacular beach and walks nearby. We would love to return and explore more. Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great First Experience In New Zealand
I stayed at Andrew’s place in Piha for three weeks and loved it. He was very consistent with answering any questions I had and had amazing communication. Andrew left me a nice note and gift upon arrival since I was a long stay. The house was very clean and beautiful. The view from the house is incredible and very close access to the beach. This was my first trip to New Zealand from the US and I would definitely use Andrew’s place again if I travelled back.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piha Bach
Apologies for delay in review, the email went directly into my spam folder. We have stayed at this beach house several times and we love it. It is exactly as advertised, a lovely family friendly comfortable house where a group of friends can get together and relax. Everything we need is there including the fire in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in Piha
We selected this location based on proximity to family. The bonus was that is it located on our favorite beach area in New Zealand. The area is peaceful with access to the best hiking/walking trails and surfing in the area. This bach is very well appointed and was absolutely perfect for our family visit. Our daughter stayed in the unit above the garage so that she and our visiting granddaughter could have sleepovers and play Nintendo Switch all night :-) Communication with the host was outstanding. The host was very generous with his knowledge of the area and what was open/closed in the area due to slips from the last cyclone. We thoroughly enjoy the property and would not hesitate to visit again. Note for US visitors: screens don't exist in NZ. Buy bug spray on arrival or mosquitos/sand fleas (on the beach) will make a meal out of you. Also, respect the swim flags - the rip currents and dropoffs are not to be toyed with.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute paradise, didn't want to leave
This bach exceeded our expectations, it had everything we needed, and more. We love Piha, and every year we save up to stay at a bach - this one was easily the very best yet. Such a beautiful home, away from the busy crowds yet wonderfully close to the beach. We ate every single meal outdoors & relished the hammock in the pohutukawa (and visiting kereru). Views, books, privacy, sunshine, shade, coffee machine...what more do you need? We would all return to this blissful bach in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, lovely property
This VRBO had everything you could need. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking implements, utensils, etc. The location was wonderful, just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leckey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach and inviting ambiance
Close to the beach but far away enough from what would be busy at the peak of summer. Home is decorated nicely and has all the amenities you need
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katalya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy & Cute
Loved our stay! The place is very cosy & feels like a well-loved family home. It was perfect for our group & close to the beach. Thank-you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and fully equipped kiwi batch
Owner available to answer questions and was happy to give a late check out Would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Piha mini break
Really enjoyed our short stay at this property, it has everything a family needs, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piha Perfection
Loved the sound of the ocean, the view and such close proximity to the beach. House had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend retreat. Good for the soul 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great weekend. Comfy/ cosy and all mod cons. Thanks for a wonderful weekend.
Look forward to booking in again in the summer. So well organised . Comfort ++. All modern facilities and so clean and close to beach . Thank you . Had a wonderful weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, warm and welcoming
Beautifully appointed property, very close to the beach. Worked really well for a winter break, nice walks easily accessed from the house and just the right distance along to Lion Rock. House is wonderfully warm and restrains heat really well. Kitchen is lovely. Very comfortable. Twin bedroom isn’t private, which we hadn’t realised. Overall a great place, Andrew was great to communicate with, very patient with all our changes and super accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Andrew

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What makes this property unique

Separate sunny studio with en-suite bathroom