Retro Caravan nights

Camper/RV in Auckland, New Zealand

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 0 baths
Rated 4.91 out of 5 stars.22 reviews
Hosted by Mieke
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

City and park views

Soak up the views during your stay.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
Come and stay in 'Claris', a famous Caravan here in NZ.
Claris offers her guests a UNIQUE kiwiana overnight experience situated on the pohutukawa coast.
You will have quick access to the sparkling Hauraki Gulf,rainforest and mangrove walks,and white Shelly beaches .
STAY,unwind and explore this piece of one of the most PRISTINE coastlines in NZ.....

PLEASE NOTE,there is a location change for summer 2025 to our cottage garden that is on the gateway to the coastal tracks that lead to the park.

The space
Claris is a rebuilt 10.4' Clipper Caravan that was saved from demolition on a north island farm years ago. New Zealanders have a love for the little vintage/retro caravans that we used to use for our summer kiwi holidays in the 50s and 60s.Their simplicity and Fun represents the essence of a quintessential, wholesome break on our beaches and parks enjoyed by New Zealanders for years.

Claris has been fitted out to the highest standard, with all of this in mind, but just a little more luxurious! She is equipped with a bespoke kitchen, an underbench oven , gas stovetop and fridge.

The table drops down to become the roomy double bed and mattress and squabs are 150mm foam upholstered in a Macrosuede fabric in a beautiful delphinium blue shade. To complete the holiday feeling, a JVC surround sound system has also been included. Lighting is provided by the re-use of the original milk glass and chrome light fittings and the addition of chrome halogen spotlights for night reading.

The kitchen is outfitted with three full original Bakelite dinner sets in yellow, green and red. Many visits over the last few years to vintage markets have been the source of the vintage striped drinking glasses.

The cushions were specially made for Claris and they complement the orange and blue chevron-design throws from French Country Collection for wrapping around shoulders on chillier nights. The bed is dressed with Wallace Cotton sheets and pillowcases and original wool blankets featuring handcrafted blanket stitched edges.(Please note,the double bed whilst very wide is not suitable for really Tall people).

To have the opportunity to style Claris and bring her back to her former glory has been a delight and we hope you enjoy spending time enjoying New Zealand with cosy Claris.
Claris is a no smoking zone.

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Guest access
The use of Claris entails;
Linen,blankets and beach towels
*Drinkable potable water
*In caravan Oven
*Gas Stovetop
*JVC Surround sound system
*Fridge
*Table
*Cupboards
*Kitchen complete with crockery, tea, milk and coffee/sugar
*Kayaks
*Offroad parking
*BBQ
Outside furniture,chairs and table

Other things to note
Being a 5 minute walk to the beach, we have Kayaks available for guest use. Also within walking distance are Shops, Takeaways, Pharmacies, Cafes, Physio and Hairdresser. Pine harbour Marina is on our doorstep, offering guests the chance to catch ferries to nearby islands or even downtown Auckland city. Handy Pine harbour has fishing charters and local island cruising trips are also available.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

City skyline view
Garden view
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.91 out of 5 stars from 22 reviews

Overall rating

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  2. 4 stars, 9% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 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 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Auckland, New Zealand

Our Neighbourhood is friendly and a mix of families and young professionals. Everyone in the neighbourhood embraces the summer, due to being surrounded by coastal walkways and beaches where we all spend our summer days. Often horses are seen plodding down the street with their owners from the local pony club, and mountainbikers cruise by on their way to the nearby forest tracks.

Within walking distance there are lovely Cafes such as "Bach'n" and if you have a car we have the "Five Stags", an historic homestead restaurant based in Whitford.

Meet your host

Host
26 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Auckland, New Zealand
Lover of changing Landscapes and opportunities,adore meeting new people and exploring new frontiers..a kind of Proud kiwi gypsy in love with the country of my birth,yet always on the lookout for another intrepid Adventure!
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Flexible check-in
Checkout before 12:00 PM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water