**Full refund offered for cancellations due to covid travel restriction** Very spacious holiday house a short drive from Auckland. Close yet secluded, serene and a place to be enjoyed by all. Comfortably accommodates 12 guests. The home is just a few steps to Waiwera Beach which is quite safe for the kids for either long walks, swims or just simply lying on the beach watching native woodpigeons across the river in the Wenderholm Regional Park’s native forests perhaps even catch a glimpse of Kawahi jumping out of the water. Bring along your kayak / boat, fishing or snorkelling gear and paddle either upriver or down into white sandy Waiwera estuary and cove, great fishing and snorkelling just off and around Mahurangi Island. (Walk to the Mahurangi Island possible at low tide). In the event the weather packs in, all is not lost as relax in the mineral spa or take the days swimming activities into Waiwaera Thermal and Spa Resort using our discount vouchers perhaps even spoil yourself with a massage or beauty makeover, or simply light up and relax by the fireplace with heaps of books, board games or movies provided. Plenty of off-street parking available as well as safe no traffic 10 meter crossing to beach via adjacent park like reserve. Waiwera Hot Pools / Thermal Spa Resort and Waiwera Spa Beauty and Massage Clinic are just a short walk from the bach (Please note that the Thermal Pools are currently closed for Maintenance but the house itself has a Geo-Thermal Mineral Pool for guests use). Orewa, Silverdale, Whangaparaoa or Warkworth townships are only minutes away for dining, exploring or shopping. Special conditions: No Smoking inside house. Not a party house. 50% deposit required for booking confirmation plus $250 refundable bond. In the event that the house is not cleaned a $150 cleaning fee will apply. The BBQ when used should be cleaned properly otherwise a $25 cleaning fee will apply. Visitors should avoid excessive noise and activities that may cause nuisance to neighbors, other guests and wildlife. 3 night minimum stay applies for booking over long weekends or public holidays. Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Bond- Refundable within 7 days after stay (Required, NZ$250.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;