Short walk to Winston's Cove (450m), Waiake Beach (650m) & Torbay Shops (400m) Child friendly quiet side-street and neighbourhood - House is private and secluded. You will love your stay at our well-maintained and well appointed cottage that has everything you need for a great and comfortable holiday. In this four bedroom property there are two master bedrooms with queen bed suites, and two bedrooms with bunk beds. The rooms are furnished with top quality linen and Sheridan towels. The cottage is set on a secluded 670m2 section and offers a private and tranquil place to enjoy a holiday. Entertain on the deck with the outdoor furniture supplied. It has everything you would need. Prime coastal location: Winston's Cove (450m from the cottage) is one of Auckland's best kept secrets and is an ideal spot for a swimming and relaxing. It's our favourite little beach spot in Auckland. Waiake Beach (650m from the cottage) is a beautiful small bay that is perfect all tide swimming and boating. It has a sheltered estuary to one side of the beach which is great and for kids. There are also a number of picnic/bbq facilities & a children's playground just off the beach. For the best home-made ice cream, head over the road to Tides Cafe and enjoy great coffee and food too. Long Bay Beach and Regional Park (3 mins away) The Long Bay Regional Park is a great place to bring the kids for the day with its long beach backed by a tree-lined grassy strip great for picnics. It also has a playground and bbqs, and the picnic areas and beach are accessible by pram. TRAMPING: Long and short Kauri and Nikau forest tramps close by via the Okura Bush Walkway. Location: 20 mins to Downtown Auckland 5 mins to Albany 400m to Torbay shops / 5 mins to supermarket Excellent public transport links - bus stop right near the house. Short term furnished accommodation - perfect for families moving to the area or those who are in between houses. Longer term bookings by negotiation. Pet available by negotiation.