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Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite

Apartment perfectly located for exploring Auckland

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Auckland, Auckland
  • Place, Howick Village Saturday Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Spark Arena
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Heart of Auckland.A stay at this Mellons Bay apartment places you within half a mile (1 km) of Howick Village Saturday Market and 3 miles (5 km) of Half Moon Bay Marina. Botany Town Centre is within 6 miles (10 km) and Sylvia Park Shopping Center is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Howick Village Saturday Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sky Tower - 24 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Eden Park - 24 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Spark Arena - 24 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 25 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Ellerslie Station - 14 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie & Chu’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Apothecary - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Prospect of Howick - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Windross House Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Basalt - ‬6 min walk

About this property

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

Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite

Welcome to Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite, a private upstairs loft in Mellons Bay with a bright lounge, one bedroom with a king-size bed and a cozy skylight single room – ideal for a couple and one child or two friends. You’ll have your own lounge, bathroom and tea & snack corner with fridge, microwave, kettle and a small complimentary snack box (bread, tea, coffee and light bites). Just a short walk to Mellons Bay beach and Howick village

Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite is a private upstairs loft family suite in Mellons Bay, set in a quiet, safe residential street just a short walk from Mellons Bay beach and Howick village. Guests enjoy the peaceful neighbourhood, sea breeze and birdsong in the morning, while still being close to cafés, shops, supermarkets and bus routes – it feels like a local hideaway rather than a busy city stay.

The suite occupies the entire upper level of the house and has the feel of a small boutique apartment. You have your own lounge, a bedroom with a king-size bed, a cozy skylight single room and a private bathroom on the same level. The lounge is arranged as a comfortable living space with sofa, TV, reading lamp and a beautiful antique burr-walnut cabinet that gives the room a warm, characterful feel. Beside it is a small travel / work desk with New Zealand guidebooks and maps – a handy spot to plan road trips, study or catch up on emails.

Next to the lounge is a compact tea & snack corner with fridge, microwave, kettle, basic tableware and a small complimentary snack box, ideal for simple breakfasts and light bites. This listing does not include a full kitchen. For stays of 5 nights or longer, guests who need to cook can message me before booking and we can discuss limited shared use of the downstairs family kitchen.

Off-street parking is available on the property, and access to the suite is via the back garden and external stairs, so you can come and go with good privacy and enjoy a calm, comfortable base in Mellons Bay.

Guest access

Guests stay in the private upstairs loft family suite and have exclusive use of the entire upper level of the house. This includes:

The lounge / living area

The bedroom with king-size bed

The skylight single room

The private bathroom

The tea & snack corner with fridge, microwave and kettle

Access to the suite is via the back garden and external stairs, so you can come and go with good privacy. Off-street parking for one car is available on the property.

The garden paths and driveway are shared with the host. All downstairs areas (including the main kitchen) are part of the host’s private living space and are not included in standard guest access; for longer stays we may agree limited shared kitchen use in advance (see “Other things to note”).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite to the airport?

This apartment is 15.2 mi (36-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite to the beach?

This apartment is 9.9 mi (29-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach and 12.7 mi (26-min drive) from Omana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but SkyCity Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite to downtown Auckland?

This apartment is 9.9 mi away from Auckland.

Steps to the Clouds · Cloud Loft Family Suite Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked how the property was within an easy walking distance to Howick Village and Howick Beach. Host Steve was super responsive, welcomed us when we arrived and prepared wine, fruits, cereal and milk for us. He also lets us use the washing machine and hang laundry. The independent studio is accessed through the main house so we had to carry all of our stuff through his house. Steve said we could use his main kitchen but we were ok with the kettle and utensils that he prepared for us, so we didn’t use his kitchen. Overall we enjoyed our stay and highly recommend him and his property for a short term stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024