Stand alone Cabin in the heart of the Waitakere rain forest, 45 minutes from Auckland CBD.
Perfect for Couples.
A Low-Fi getaway.
Please note that there has been damage to the roads accessing Karekare. Be aware that care is required navigating the roads.

The space
The house is a stand alone Cabin in the heart of the Waitakere rain forest, 45 minutes from Auckland CBD.

The cabin is close to Kare Kare beach and a short drive to Piha beach. It is a secluded setting in the Waitakere rain forest with views over the valley.

The cabin is ideal for couples. The nature of the deck and internal staircase make it unsuitable for smaller kids.

Pets are okay.

There is a double bed, a single and a smaller single bed. No more than three guests are able to stay. There is an additional $30 fee per night for a third person.

There is a wood burning stove to cook on in addition to an electric hot plate, frying pan, wok, BBQ and microwave.

There is a fireplace for cozy nights.

Shower, separate bath and flush toilet.

There is a turntable with records and a great DVD collection.

It's a low fi getaway!

Please note the advice about the driveway in other details of note.
It is a steep, concrete drive which previous guests have had issues with. I can supply a video of the ascent if required on booking.

Guest access
Stand alone house with access all areas.

Other things to note
There has been damage to the roads accessing Karekare. It requires a bit of care and road working teams are active on it. The area is open to the public and there is no longer a requirement to show a booking.

You will need a car. There is no public transport to this area.

This house is rustic.
It is an old character house built in the 70s. It is surrounded by bush. You may encounter insects during your stay. Expect some cobwebs high up in the pitched roof. It is for these reasons that the nightly rate is relatively inexpensive. If you want modern, pristine, hotel- like accommodation this is not for you!

*Please note that most of the walking tracks in the Waitakere ranges have been closed to prevent the spread of Kauri Die Back.* there are still good walks around the beach.

The cabin is at the top of a very steep driveway which does require some care and confidence. Full instructions are given on booking.

There is no Wi Fi.
There is limited coverage on the Vodafone network. Good reception on Spark.