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On the beach, sun loungers
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Waitakere, Auckland
  • Popular LocationMuriwai Gannet Colony12 min walk
  • Popular LocationMuriwai Beach13 min walk
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)53 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiha Beach77 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 13
1970 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Shower

Room options

About the neighborhood

Muriwai

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Muriwai Gannet Colony and Muriwai Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Coopers Creek Vineyard and The Hunting Lodge Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Muriwai Gannet Colony - 12 min walk
  • Muriwai Beach - 13 min walk
  • Sky Tower - 36 min drive
  • Bethells Beach - 46 min drive
  • Piha Beach - 77 min drive

Getting around

  • Waitakere Station - 31 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Muriwai Beach - 10 min walk
  • West Supply - 10 min drive
  • Sand Dunz Beach Cafe - 10 min walk
  • Settlers Country Manor - 10 min drive
  • Full Moon Cafe - 10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast

Find the perfect escape in one of New Zealand's most renowned beach villages. From being nestled in lush, green nature, to 180° panoramic views of the ocean horizon, to being minutes from the black sands of Muriwai Beach, this luxurious home offers a getaway that appeals to all!

Situated in one of New Zealand's most desirable holiday hot spots, this contemporary home offers all of the essentials for a relaxing retreat on the West Coast. Open plan living, dining, and lounging paired with stunning wooden floors give this home a relaxing and spacious feel.

Accommodate up to 13 guests with two king beds, a bunk bed (single & double), and five double mattresses in the lounge areas. Equipped with two bathrooms, this large home has no shortage of space and is perfect for a group.

Cook and create in the fully equipped kitchen with fresh produce from The Green Grocer in Kumeu (20-minutes drive away). Fit with a great array of essential mod-cons, this kitchen is perfect to get your Masterchef on!

Wake up in paradise with magnificent views of the Tasman Sea from all rooms. Make the most of the sunny Muriwai mornings and enjoy a hot cuppa on the outdoor deck with picturesque, panoramic views.

Property manager

David

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,970 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Exclusive Sanctuary on the West Coast Muriwai
Exclusive Sanctuary on the West Coast Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.5 mi (52-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast to downtown Muriwai?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Muriwai.

Exclusive sanctuary on the west coast Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shayna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Absolutely amazing spot, beautiful home, so much space and plenty to do. Wish we had booked for longer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family function
Place was beautiful with the sea views, sad the fridge wasn't working, could smell the fridge gas coming out, so turned it off for the remainder of our stay. Other then that we all lo ed our rooms.and the sea breeze and air coming through the house was amazing. Thank you David.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cory M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Great location, close to the beach and shops Clean inside. Slightly less than advertised beds but a great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fairlane N.

Liked: Cleanliness
PARADISE
most amazing home , unique design with beautiful outsanding views , we absolutely loved and enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home , easy communication with host witch made everything easy , RATE 10/10 highly recommend Thank u for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Debra W.

Great view but only two comfy double beds!
If you are seeking serenity by the sea away from the hustle and bustle of life this is a perfect place but there are some issues with the sleeping arrangements! The property only really catered for two double beds and a kids double bed with single bunk above. We were 7 adults and one was elderly which meant we had a couple who had no bed and had spent $320 for one nights stay!! I spent hours over email trying to get the property owner to help find a solution but he insisted there was plenty of beds citing that there were double mattresses in the garage and a sofa bed. The mattresses in the dusty, dirty, cobwebby garage were singles, had no covers on them and it was therefore safe to assume they were dirty/dusty. The sofa bed was broken ( legs bent) and unsafe! The additional bedding sheets were also in the garage in a cubhard and looked tired. I took videos and pictures… We stayed for two nights and only 3 of us stayed the second night because of the uncomfortable kids bunk. In relation to adjusting the price for a refund the last communication from the owner stated that he would have his partner view the numbers of people staying on camera and we still haven’t had a refund!! For a balanced review the two adult double beds we’re comfortable and therefore the property would suit two couples and three children sharing the bunk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Totally recommend this location - we all loved it.. the views and spaces were awesome and suited our family. Awesome dining, entertaining area and great to have separate bathrooms. We only discovered the aircon on our last night - but I didn't actually look through the full compendium - which would have saved a few mossie bites. We loved the location - we will be back with friends again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
My family and I stayed here the night before my wedding, the house was clean and inviting, beautiful views, quiet neighbourhood and was a relaxing space. The house can definitely not sleep 13 however but was comfortable with the 8 we had stay as we bought along a double air mattress. Come prepared with basics such as tea/coffee/sugar/milk and body wash, overall a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Marcel C., San Francisco, USA

Great location, needs a little bit of work
My family and I stayed at the Muriwai house for 4 days over New Year’s Eve. I’ll start this review by saying we had a great time and overall, I’d rate this property a 4 out if 5 for the following reasons: Pros: -Amazing location with incredible views. You’re less than half a mile walk from the ganet colony and you’ve got 180 degree views of some of the most amazing coastline right from the living room. that alone is probably worth the price of admission. - the living room and kitchen space was large enough for us to comfortably hang out without feeling cramped. Great indoor/outdoor vibes - David the property manager was very responsive and easy to deal with. He allowed us early check in and was quick to help with any issues or questions - plenty of parking for 2+ cars - short downhill walk or 2 min car ride to the beach/sand dunes cafe. -great outdoor space for barbecues and outdoor dinners in the summer -well stocked books and cards etc for indoor fun - large tv and pinball machine (we didn’t use) - short drive from some fun hikes -only 30-40mins from Auckland CBD Cons: - lack of some basics; as others have mentioned you’ll need to bring your own soaps, cleaning supplies (sprays etc) but that’s not a big deal. - the front door was absolutely unuseable and needs to be replaced asap. It’s on a google nest keypad (keyless) and is clearly old/malfunctioning. We got locked out several times because it wouldn’t fully open the deadbolt and it was a nuisance. - mold: there’s definitely a mold issue that needs to be looked at particularly in the master bedroom/tv room. Noticed the carpet got a little damp after the shower was used. One of our parties allergies we’re definitely impacted. - air conditioning unit in the master bedroom area was malfunctioning and at one point had giant icicles hanging off of it (and making really loud noises). Nice to have given the upstairs does get quite hot in summer but it Needs to get checked - I really don’t think you could have 13 people in this house as that would be a bit tight. There are 3 bedrooms (one with bunks) and then some mattresses in the garage that I guess you could pull out, but it’d be cramped. Overall, we had a good time at a fun beachouse in a great part of Auckland
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable Weekend
A wonderful location for a family celebration and gathering. David’s place is very comfortable, quiet, with amazing views, good off street vehicle parking for several vehicles and adequately set up for a larger group. Comfortable beds, nice linen/towels etc. Two good bathrooms to share. Highly recommend for a larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Natasha D.

Amazing views
Great views and nice location. no body wash or shampoos and pinball machine doesn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022