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The Secret Garden of Torbay

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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Interior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 222 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Secret Garden of Torbay

The unit is in a quiet Cul de Sac 18 minutes walk or 5 min drive to Browns Bay beach shops & restaurants,easy drive to many local beaches
It is fully furnished & a fully equipped kitchenette , Sky tv plus free WI/FI
Private shower & bathroom
A private deck overlooking the garden,with table & chairs , a patio to one side with B,B,Q table & chairs
Free off street parking
Auckland C.B.D is 25 min away by car

Property manager

Bob & Carol

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Safe

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 237 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: we only have a portable cot for babies

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: We have seats outside for 4 or 5 people
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Secret Torbay Auckland
The Secret Garden Torbay Auckland
The Secret Garden Torbay Apartment
The Secret Garden Torbay Apartment Auckland

About the area

Map
Torbay, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Browns Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Long Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Westfield Albany Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • North Harbour Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Massey University - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Remuera Station - 21 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Browns Bay Brewing - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Domino's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sweet As Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northcross Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Asian Wok - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Secret Garden of Torbay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Secret Garden of Torbay?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Secret Garden of Torbay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Secret Garden of Torbay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Secret Garden of Torbay located?

This family-friendly Auckland apartment building is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Browns Bay Beach, Long Bay Regional Park and Long Bay Beach. Rangitoto College is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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The Secret Garden of Torbay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bloody Marvelous

Compact everything you need.quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helpful hosts.

Everything we needed, warm and cosy. great location. will return. Thanks a million.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VERY NICE

GOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hari T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Very good thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Compact

Everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

Self contained everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Titihuia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it. Perfect r just for me to relax. Nice quiet area, close to town and beach. Awesome stay. 👌

Beautiful stay. Definitely would be back. Thank you for your accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
It could have been cleaner. There was no expelair to take the steam away from the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Very quiet & peaceful will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Very neat & clean, nice layout & a lot of birds singing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lilly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Bob & Carol are very nice hosts, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Brian G.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Qualified stay

Facility is cramped; ok only for an overnight stay at best

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This place had everything I needed, free wi/fi, fully equipped kitchen & laundry would recommend to others Thanks