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In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.

2.0 star property
Holiday home in Karaka with kitchen and patio

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Consider a stay at In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. and take advantage of a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.

A lovely modern two story house, set in rural farmland surrounding the newly developed Karaka village.
Walks and paths in the local area with a country feel, but close enough to the motorway to be in the city in 30min.
The house itself has 4 large bedrooms, two having ensuite's and a large family bathroom. A separate toilet is on the ground floor, along with the living/dinning and kitchen having a open plan layout out to the patio to the back of the house.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (75 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note, we do not have a cot for infants

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

About the area

Map
Karaka, Tāmaki-makau-rau

What's nearby

  • Fortland Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Auckland - 29 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Sky Tower - 32 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Eden Park - 32 min drive - 43.5 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 32 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Papakura Station - 14 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BP - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Evelina's Polynesian Food - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Autobahn Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the country, but so close to town, and main highway.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the country, but so close to town, and main highway. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hingaia Park, Karaka Lakes Reserve and Bottletop Bay Esplanade. Anchorage Drive Reserve and Bayvista Drive Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Exceptional

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10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracey t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely place to stay. Originally we booked for 4 adults one child.But due two sickness only two of us cld travel. This accomodation sleeps eight no problem. Modern,spotless very quiet and so comfortable.Host is easily contactable.Karaka Viilage just down road for supplies, we needed to be near Papakura for a family memorial,we were 10 minutes away. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025