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A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home

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An indoor pool table with a view of a garden through an open door.
A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a kitchen visible in the background.
A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a variety of plants and trees.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, stainless steel appliances, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a dining table set for four, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a large window offering a view of a lush garden.

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Whangaparaoa, Auckland
  • Place, Big Manly Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Matakatia Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Manly Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Whangaparaoa

Located in Manly within a 5-minute walk of Big Manly Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Matakatia Bay. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Big Manly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matakatia Bay - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Little Manly Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Matakatia Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Arkles Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Karanga-a-Hape Station - 36 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Archer - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mainsail - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Spot Whangaparaoa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Two Spoons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Manly Bakery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Ray of Sunshine - Manly Holiday Home

Nestled amongst established trees and gorgeous landscaping around a pretty lawn, this inviting two-storied home adds a touch of class to your family gathering. Open the French doors to relax on the deck or the swing seat and immediately feel at ease. Days are best spent in this calming home around the table enjoying each others company here at A Ray of Sunshine.

The house is a cosy retreat after a day of adventures with a wood-burning fire providing warmth and delightful atmosphere.

Enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif over a game of billiards in the games room, before enjoying a meal around the large dining table in the open-plan living-dining. Enjoy the two spacious lounges while staying connected with Wi-Fi and a smart TV. With board games and books as well theres endless entertainment for everyone here!

Your accommodation sleeps up to ten guests, across four-bedrooms and three-bathrooms. Bedding includes two queens, two king singles and a double. A sofa bed is in the games room downstairs. There is plenty of space for everyone to rest their head after a day at the beach, walking and enjoying the sublime Manly Sunshine.

A carport supplies parking for two vehicles and a small boat (up to 5m), down the short driveway.

Located just five minutes walk to Big Manly Beach, or a 10-minute drive to Gulf Harbour Marina, there may be no more perfect location to enjoy this beautiful area in such a private, peaceful home.

Being on the peninsula, other beaches are minutes away. Cafes & restaurants are close by, as are supermarkets, tennis courts, golf courses, Hoyts movie theatre, Gulf Harbour ferry & Shakespeare park are right on your doorstep. Silverdale is not far away with shopping, Snowplanet & the Auckland Adventure park.

With other beaches nearby such as Red Beach and Orewa, this is the perfect urban hide-away from which to explore the north Auckland coast.

Your experienced host has enjoyed welcoming families to their home for many years, and you are sure to want to return. A Ray of Sunshine welcomes you!
Please note that a 72 hour notice period is required for last minute bookings.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,561 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Manly, just steps from Big Manly Beach. You'll also find Little Manly Beach and Matakatia Bay less than a mile away.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL), which is about 26 mi away.

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