Private Bush Retreat

Entire place in Matakana, New Zealand

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 beds
  3. 1 bath
Hosted by Mark
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Designed by

Mark Lever

Unwind in the hot tub

This is one of the few places in the area with this amenity.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Tranquil and relaxed getaway in a pristine New Zealand Native forest Setting. A short three minute stroll beneath a canopy of beautiful bush to find this secluded hideaway overlooking farmland and dramatic hills beyond.
Self contained open plan living, sleeping with cool Mid Century pull out sofa bed for added guests. Indoor bathroom accessed by adjoining deck. (separate from main living space). Wonder through the beautiful bush to the Cedar Hot tub nestled beneath Majestic Giant Puriri.

The space
This comfortable space adorned with mid century furniture including Classic CD player and homewares made on site by SYML. This is a perfect place for you to relax and unwind.
Enjoy the fantastic local walks close by, visit a vineyard or two or a stroll along Pakiri beach or just relax by the outdoor fire. Snuggle up in bed and watch movies on your very own super wide projection screen with Netflix etc. Extra friends are $75NZD each.

Guest access
Park next to the workshop off Smith road and 150m stroll down to the bush hut beneath festoon lined path. Free to wander about and explore the native forest with loads of bush paths to explore, the bird life is next level with guests reporting hearing the call of a male Kiwi in your very own forest!

Other things to note
We have wifi at the bush hut and do receive 4g coverage. Netflix, Disney (code4000)YouTube.

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub
TV with DVD player
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 291 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 5% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand

There are loads of things to do in the area. Beautiful white sandy beaches, art galleries, boutique cinema, vineyards and a multitude of wonderful places to eat and relax.

Meet your host

Superhost
291 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Designer maker
Lives in Matakana, New Zealand

Mark is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 86%
Responds within a day
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