Between city and beach in Auckland.

A recently renovated house with 2 living areas, 4 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms and a private outdoor area with tropical plants, located on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood of Auckland.

The space

4 bedrooms (all mattresses are organic latex)
* 1 - king size bed (165cm) in master bedroom + ensuite +
walk-in-wardrobe
* 2 - double bed (137cm)
* 3 - single bed (90cm)
* 4 - queen size futon sofa bed (155cm)
All mattresses are made from organic latex.

A study in which we might put our personal belongings.

Board games, Lego, Barbie dolls, and a ping pong table. Weber BBQ.

Guest access
Two sets of steps outside the main door. Our house has two levels with lounge, kitchen, laundry area, bathroom, playroom, study, 3 bedrooms on the first floor, master bedroom with ensuite on the second floor. There is a garage under the house.

About the location

There are lots of places of interest within an hour`s drive:

* Waitakere Ranges for long and short walks or hikes
* Muriwai beach with gannet colony, surfing
* Piha and Karekare (location set for movie Piano) with black volcanic sand, surfing
* Parakai hot thermal pools
* Woodhill forest mountainbiking and horse trails
* Mt Eden and Mt Mangere volcano walks ( both inactive)
* Auckland War Memorial Museum
* Auckland ZOO
* Maritime Museum
* Sky Tower ( the highest in the southern hemisphere)
* Shakespeare and Tawhranui Regional parks with beatiful beaches (1.5h)
* Waiheke Island (ferry ride from CBD)
* Tiritiri Matangi Island (bird sanctuary - ferry ride from CBD or Gulf Harbour)

Within 2-3 hours you can easily reach Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua, Waitomo caves, etc.

Green Bay is a quiet residential suburb in West Auckland. Given its name you will find many native trees, reserves, bays, beaches and even a golf course, all in a walking distance.

Just a stone throw away from the famous Titirangi Village with their vibrant cafes, restaurants, supermarket, art gallery, medical and dental centres, post office. Further on you will find Waitakere Ranges with lots of native fauna and flora, great daily walks or hikes with stunning views. West Coast with its famous black sand beaches and hiking trails (Piha, Karekare, Bethels, Muriwai) is only a 30 minute drive.
Getting around
A local convenience store and bus stop ( direct bus to the city centre (Britomart) 2 min walk. 20min walk to Titirangi Vilage or Green Bay supermarket. Lynnmall shopping centre is 4km away. Auckland International and domestic airport is 25km away.

You might need a car for convenience, we are happy to offer our car on a simultaneous exchange.


Feedback from another home exchange platform

•
Can highly recommend Monika as an exchange friend. It was our very first exchange and she was so friendly and easy to communicate with. We so enjoyed staying at her beautiful home. It was lovely to visit the big city of Auckland but feel like we were staying in a friendly, tree filled community. So close to beaches and the beauty of the Waitakere Ranges, but also super easy to explore all the big city adventures of Auckland. We went to the Zoo, Kelly Tarleton`s Aquarium, Auckland Museum and the Sky Tower. Monika`s home was so comfortable and welcoming. Our boys loved having their own rooms and trying out the puzzles and games that were left out for them. And Chris & I really enjoyed retreating to the luxury of the upstairs bedroom suite. It felt like a tropical oasis. In case anyone worries about our family connections, we also loved gathering together on the big couch and watching movies. And sitting around the dining table for meals that were so easy to cook in the well laid out kitchen. Thanks again Monika and Rhys.
Home Feedback: Beth stayed with Monika 2 months ago
________________________________________
•
We had a fantastic stay at Monika’s house with our three young children. Very quiet lovely street with great parks and walks close by. We had a great time at the zoo and MOTAT both been very easy to get too. Spacious house which had everything we needed and it was immaculate and very well organized. Great communication leading up to and throughout our stay.
Home Feedback: Gemma stayed with Monika 2 years ago
________________________________________
•
Our home exchange with Monika and Rhys was a wonderful experience. We stayed at their home for two weeks and found it to be the perfect place to explore Auckland and the surrounding areas. We took full advantage of all the wonderful hiking trails located nearby. The home itself is a spacious contemporary styled retreat. Clean, comfortable, and beautifully updated. The backyard has a large private deck surrounded by tropical foliage. Working with Monika on exchange plans was smooth and efficient. They even made a special point to meet with us on arrival to show us the home and get acquainted. I`m so happy to have done this exchange with Monika and Rhys. Aside from the house being perfect for us, they showed such amazing hospitality in so many ways. Now we have new friends in New Zealand and I can`t wait for them to come visit us later this year! Brett and Brett
Home Feedback: Brett stayed with Monika 2 years ago
________________________________________
•
Monika`s house was excellent and she was lovely to deal with and very kind. I would highly recommend her.
Home Feedback: Mark stayed with Monika 2 years ago

Conditions of exchange

Facilities

Nearby