• Entire home
  • 969 ft² size
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Once Upon a Tide is a recently renovated holiday home in Auckland, where guests can make the most of its private beach area and garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Auckland Botanic Gardens. The holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Auckland, like snorkelling, cycling and canoeing. Howick Historical Village is 48 km from Once Upon a Tide, while Mount Smart Stadium is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ardmore Airport, 36 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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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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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.0
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  • 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

9.5
9.5
Host review score
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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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Once Upon a Tide
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Private beach area
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Snorkelling
      Off-site
    • Cycling
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Italian

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 5 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    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.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Once Upon a Tide

    • Once Upon a Tide is 19.9 miles from the centre of Auckland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Once Upon a Tide is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Once Upon a Tide has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Once Upon a Tide offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Snorkelling
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Private beach area

    • The prices at Once Upon a Tide may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Once Upon a Tide is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Once Upon a Tide can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Once Upon a Tide on this page.