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$144 / night
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Oasis in the City – Home 7025633 Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Oasis in the City – Home 7025633

  • Apartment
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 3
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 8 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

A true oasis in the city, private garden, separate entrance, pool, outdoor spa, spacious living quarters, new full kitchen and new bathroom. Located across from a mountain reserve, complete with grazing cows. 5 minutes walk to train station, then less than 18 minutes by modern train to Auckland city centre and waterfront. Very private, ideal location to start or finish your NZ holiday.

Inside the space is large, bright and designer decorated. Cool in summer and cosy in winter with electric blankets and heat pump. Very family-friendly, can accommodate 2 children, cot and high chair available. For family safety, please be aware that apartment leads directly out to the pool. Separate laundry.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Twin bed
    Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (heated)
  • Children's pool
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

We normally greet our guests and show them round as our home is adjacent to the apartment (with separate entrances). Guests arriving very late at night can let themselves in with a key box. We are more than happy to answer questions on Auckland and tourist attractions. We have off street parking.

Policies

Check in time: 11:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
Please contact the owner

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Helen O.
Calendar last updated:
10 Feb 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
New Zealand
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
21 reviews

Excellent
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Very Good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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“Excellent”

Reviewed 10 Jan 2022

Booked for my son's 2nd birthday as he love swimming. Although was a last minute decision I made it turned out perfect. This by far my favorite airbnb booked out again I will visit soon with my o… More

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“Absolutely wonderful place to stay, especially in lockdown. Came for 4 nights, stayed for 17, well looked after”

Reviewed 15 Apr 2020

Couldn't have been better looked after. Came for 4 nights, stayed for 17 due to COVID. Helen and Jack were amazing - her cooking and baking are brilliant. They were kind, caring and helpful and … More

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“Excellent location and superb accommodation”

Reviewed 9 Feb 2020

We started our holiday here and we were so glad to have the opportunity to come back to end our holiday after 4 week road trip around New Zealand, it was like coming home. The pool and jacuzzi was fab… More

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“Auckland stay”

Reviewed 19 Jan 2020

Great place to stay if visiting Auckland. Jack and Helen are excellent hosts. The apartment is spacious and very comfortable.

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“Excellent stay/hosts”

Reviewed 3 Mar 2019

We had an awesome stay. Jack and Helen were great hosts. The apartment is well furnished and equipment. Just about anything you could need in the kitchen was there. Pool, hot tub and garden area were … More

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“Fabulous accommodation”

Reviewed 12 Feb 2019

This place is situated pretty much at the entrance to Mt. Wellington. It’s near to the train station, main roads and there are plenty of food outlets and shops a quick 5 minutes away by car. It&… More

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“A brilliant place to stay”

Reviewed 27 Jan 2019

As per other reviews, this is a wonderful place to stay, and the hosts are lovely. The welcome, the advice, the property, was all great. Thank you for making the start of our holiday so great.

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“True Oasis in Auckland”

Reviewed 14 Sep 2018

After 10 days in Australia, my husband & I spent 4 nights at Helen & Jack’s home before beginning a trip around NZ. We did laundry, relaxed in their comfortable apt & enjoyed trips i… More

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“Warm and inviting”

Reviewed 30 Jun 2018

We really couldn’t have asked for better hosts. Helen and Jack gave us a very warm Kiwi welcome. The hot tub was amazing after the rainy winter weather gave me the chills. Fresh fruit and yummy … More

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“Home (far) away from home”

Reviewed 31 Mar 2018

There is nothing more comforting or appreciated than walking into a bed and breakfast that you have reservations for and finding it a true oasis. We were tired from our long flight from the U.S. and … More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Helen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Helen (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Helen (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Helen the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Helen (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Helen (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Helen (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Helen (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Helen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Helen (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Helen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Helen (the owner) a message.

If Helen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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