Ahu Ahu House – Karekare

Entire home in Karekare, New Zealand

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Camille
  1. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Self check-in

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Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.
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Come and experience everything our unique property has to offer, this private retreat boasts breath-taking views across the valley, luxurious indoor/outdoor living and entertaining with multiple zones to relax in. Award-winning New Zealand architect Andrew Patterson conceptualised this timeless masterpiece in the 1980's. The privacy, lack of distractions and connection to nature led Neil Finn and Crowded House to record the album Together Alone at the property.

The space
There are three well-sized bedrooms at Ahu Ahu House providing ample space for up to six adults and 2 children to stay. Bedroom one offers a spacious queen bed and private ensuite. The daybed can also convert into one or two single kids beds on request. Bedroom two offers a queen bed, and bedroom three a double bed.

The stainless steel kitchen has everything you need to start your morning right, including a nespresso coffee machine to make that all important flat white. When you’re ready to kick back at the end of the day, the lounge also has a Smart TV with Netflix for your enjoyment. An outdoor alfresco dining and entertaining provides a gorgeous space to share a meal with the family, complete with dining table and chairs and two outdoor lounge settings to enjoy with your morning coffee or afternoon glass of vino. From here, you have the chance to truly unwind and embrace the surrounding Karekare landscape.

Guest access
The property offers close access to Karekare Beach with it's on private track connecting to The Ahu Ahu trail which takes you to the magical sunset spot above Karekare Beach. The beach can also be reached by car or on foot in less than 5 minutes. A two-minute drive will also find you at Karekare Falls, a lush tropical waterfall that will make you second-guess whether you’re still in New Zealand. If you fancy a trip slightly further afield, a 12-minute drive will find you at the iconic Piha Beach, where you might enjoy lunch at one of the fabulous café’s, an adventurous climb up famous Lion Rock, or just a relaxing stroll along the beach. Come and experience a holiday home like no other and take in the majesty of Karekare.

Other things to note
We are on tank water so we have to ask that guests have short showers, and use the water carefully ie no running taps etc.

We have a strictly no parties policy.

There are security cameras at the outside entrances to the house.

We also ask you to keep the noise down after 10pm as it travels throughout the valley to our lovely neighbours.

The property is about 4.5 acres and you are located at the top of the hill. We live next door at the bottom of the hill.

Mobile phone coverage is not great but our wifi is great and we use wifi calling successfully.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
43 inch HDTV with Apple TV, Netflix
Private patio or balcony

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 79 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Karekare, Auckland, New Zealand

Meet your host

Host
79 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: Michael Park Steiner School
I’m a life loving, creative photographer and mum from New Zealand. My family and I have travelled a lot and lived in London, Portugal, Singapore and New Zealand.

Co-hosts

  • Gill
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection