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About this property

Beachfront Location: Once Upon a Tide in Auckland offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene garden setting. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home features two bedrooms and a living room. Family rooms provide ample space, while the terrace and patio offer outdoor relaxation. Modern Amenities: Free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a cosy fireplace enhance the stay. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Auckland Botanic Gardens are 39 km away, Howick Historical Village 48 km, and Mount Smart Stadium 49 km from the property. Activities such as canoeing, cycling, and snorkelling are available nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the location with a view, beach access, and the friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leef
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location of the property was by far the highlight a very beautiful spot to unwind. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully set up.
  • Jigna
    Australia Australia
    Nice and quite. Lovely view off the property. Well maintained and cosy
  • Sabrina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    House is 100% beautiful! Perfect for our little get away with friends. Amazing view of the sunset, afternoon walk on the beach, dinner out on the deck with the fire going. Even in this cold June weather, the house was super warm.
  • Michele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Not only was the location stunning, the accommodation was exceptional. Extremely clean & very beautifully decorated. A very relaxing evening spent watching the sunset opposite was a fabulous way to end our stay on the North Island.
  • Nadine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stunning spot right on the water. So quiet and peaceful, a fantastic place to unwind and relax. Amazing little touches like home baking on arrival and nearly everything could need for a comfortable stay. Beds were super comfy with lots of pillow...
  • Patu
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I loved how spacious and cosy the place was! The place had the nicest and most beautiful views to look at. The hosts also did an amazing job making sure the place was clean and comfortable for me and my family too.
  • Crystal
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location, the property and the communication with hosts.
  • Elif
    Australia Australia
    Stunning views, beautifully decorated interior and amazing hosts!
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location leading directly onto the beach with a big patio with comfortable seating to enjoy the views and the sun. Clarks Beach is a quiet and beautiful area with a great golf course. Apartment is smart, modern and comfortable with...
  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    It was a stunning property. Everything you would want and more.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Adriano & Suzanne Perazzini

9.6
Host review score
Adriano & Suzanne Perazzini
Situated on the water's edge, this villa opens through glass doors to an entertainment deck, lawn and then through a gate to the beach. On arrival, soak in the peace and quiet while enjoying homemade treats with a hot beverage. Afterwards take a walk along the beach, then as the sun sets in brilliant shades of red and gold, enjoy a wine in front of the outdoor fire. Fall asleep to the sound of the tide lapping onto the sand. Wake up and prepare your continental breakfast before setting off to explore the various local attractions. Your holiday home on the ground floor of the villa consists of two bedrooms, one with a king bed (which will closed off if the booking is for 1 or 2 people only) and one with a queen bed, a lounge, dining room, bathroom and separate toilet. All four main rooms open through glass sliding doors to the views. Parking is available on the property and you have your own private access to your space. The upstairs of the property is our private home, so we are easily available if you need anything, but you can have all the privacy you want since our paths won’t cross except perhaps at the front of the property. You can text or email us if you have any queries during your stay. The wide vista across the waters of the Manukau Harbour is ever-changing and always breath-taking. You can kayak, fish, hunt for shellfish at low tide (seasonal), go for long walks along the beach or just lie in the sun. If you can pull yourself away from the water, there are a wide variety of activities in the area to keep you busy. Book your stay with us now to ensure you get the dates you want. We look forward to hosting you at our enchanting property.
We, Adriano and Suzanne, have only lived in this property for about a year and we love it so much, we want to share it with others. The peace and quiet is unparalleled and the views are stunning. We would love you to come and see for yourselves.
Located just 50 minutes from central Auckland, but only 25 minutes from the motorway, Clarks Beach has a small village feel. You can get fish and chips at the local takeaway, have dinner at the restaurant or buy a few supplies at the dairy, all found just one minute up the road from your holiday home.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

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House rules

Once Upon a Tide takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Once Upon a Tide in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.