Once Upon a Tide

Top rated by guests

Patio, View (from property/room), Balcony/Terrace, Seating area, Sea view, flat iron, sunbed

Natural landscape, TV and multimedia, Living room, Seating area, Sea view

9.2Outstanding

(83 Ratings)

"Lovely and clean. Beautiful view."

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(83 Ratings)

House in Waikato

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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About this house rental

Once Upon a Tide is a recently renovated vacation home in Auckland where guests can make the most of the private beach area and garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Amenities at Once Upon a Tide

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Private beach access

Beach access

Garden

Accessible Parking

Beach front

Family friendly

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Waikato

Nearby attractions

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

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Top rated by guests

9.2Outstanding

(83 Ratings)

"Lovely and clean. Beautiful view."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(83 Ratings)

House in Waikato

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

Map of Waikato

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Private beach access

Beach access

Garden

Accessible Parking

Beach front

Family friendly

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(83 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great stay. Friendly towns folk. Golf and bowling clubs were a delight. Bowling club run by volunteers was a a

Lovely and clean. Beautiful view.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely relaxing location in a beautifully appointed apartment.

We thoroughly enjoyed the lovely harbour views from the outdoor terrace and every room. It was located close to a small shopping centre with a couple of restaurants, takeaways and convenience store and golf course. It had its own beach access for beach walks. It was be beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean.

It was very hot when we stayed there so some air conditioning would have been appreciated

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect getaway right on the beach

Great space you have all the downstairs plus a great deck area just in front of the beach

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Just what we needed a quiet weekend away

Beautiful views

The fridge was a little small for the food we had brought for the weekend.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful waterfront home - a lovely place to relax!

What a gorgeous holiday home. It was much bigger than I had imagined and it was so beautifully furnished. It felt like a real treat for me. It wasn't a problem not having a full kitchen. We had microwave meals one evening, and fish and chips the next. The provided breakfast of cereal, with bread and jam was a lovely touch. And the view!! Even in the rain, the view was constantly changing. I wish I had brought binoculars. We loved looking for pretty shells and little crabs in the rock pools at low tide. It was the perfect place to relax.

8.0 / 10.0

Despite some shortcomings, the property is otherwise excellent place to stay and relax.

Limited breakfast was available, do not expect anything lavish. The location is superb with beautiful Seaview and access to the beach. It has a large open deck facing the shore.

A better kitchen with proper sink bench , a kitchen sink and a cooktop. There is no air-conditioning and you have to make do with fans and oil heaters. Wi-Fi is available but the signal is very weak and barely able to cope. The stairs to access the property is steep and narrow and maybe difficult for people with mobility issues and heavy suitcases.

10.0 / 10.0

Very nice view

We made a very late reservation and nothing was a problem. Very nice appartement with a very nice view. All was good beds comfy . Tv games very nice shower. All very good.

8.0 / 10.0

Apart from the above, everything else was great.

The location was amazing, rooms clean, beds comfortable, good bathroom & toilet.

No cooking facility at the house, no sink to wash dishes, small fridge.

10.0 / 10.0

Serene and secluded

The location of the property was by far the highlight a very beautiful spot to unwind. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully set up.

7.0 / 10.0

Still a good stay thank-you

Location - beautiful spot

Beds were hard, minimal kitchen facilities and TV was not a smart TV, so couldnt chromecast or mirror Apple TV

10.0 / 10.0

Stunning!

Not only was the location stunning, the accommodation was exceptional. Extremely clean & very beautifully decorated. A very relaxing evening spent watching the sunset opposite was a fabulous way to end our stay on the North Island.

There was nothing we disliked about this property, apart from the fact that we could only spend one night there!

10.0 / 10.0

Was an awesome 2 day stay , why go into the CBD when you can come here

Location, views, value for money

no sink in kitchen

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful, relaxing, comfortable home away from home

Stunning spot right on the water. So quiet and peaceful, a fantastic place to unwind and relax. Amazing little touches like home baking on arrival and nearly everything could need for a comfortable stay. Beds were super comfy with lots of pillow choices which u appreciated. Cute little kiwi beach town vibe. Would definitely book again!

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous stay

Beautiful location that is remote enough to feel secluded and special but close enough to everything you need

Nothing at all.

10.0 / 10.0

Refreshing, wholesome & peaceful

I loved how spacious and cosy the place was! The place had the nicest and most beautiful views to look at. The hosts also did an amazing job making sure the place was clean and comfortable for me and my family too.

10.0 / 10.0

Location

Lovely location right on the beach

10.0 / 10.0

A stunning view from a lovely apartment on the beach.

A stunning location, overlooking the beach. The apartment was comfortable, and immaculately spotless. The host had left some tea and coffee makings, along with some lovely cakes for our arrival. A wonderful apartment that we unfortunately only had one night in.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Peace and tranquility

The tranquility of this place is just awesome, watching the sun go down over the water was just amazing

This place is so convenient at the beginning or the end of your journey, as its so close to airport

10.0 / 10.0

A property presented with the utmost care and consideration for the traveller. State of the art.

The property was exceptional. It was just what we were seeking after many days on the road.

9.0 / 10.0

Fantastic location with a modern highly styled home. Recommend staying during the warmer months!

Overall I was very happy with my stay here. Although my stay was short, I really enjoyed the location and amenities. The home itself was quite modern and new. Hosts were fantastic, and enabled me to check in early as well as left a little baked treat upon my arrival. Being winter I wasn't able to fully appreciate the water front location to go for a swim/kayak, however, I would recommend this place for anyone looking to stay in the warmer months.

The property is located on the bottom floor of the hosts home so as a quiet solo traveller you can hear a fair bit of noise from upstairs when they are walking around or going about their day. I was also a bit conscious that their balcony/windows overlooked the outdoor seating area. As I was staying in NZ for the FIFA Womens World Cup, access to sports tv channels would have been great, however, the WIFI connection was good enough to pay/access this online.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Very beautiful house with phenomenal views of sea. We enjoyed it so much. Its worth every penny. The host was amazing to deal with. Highly recommended!

There was absolutely nothing that we didn't like.

10.0 / 10.0

An absolute gem of a place. Highly recommend.

The space is beautifully appointed. I really appreciated all of the finer details. The view over the water combined with the wonderful interior made for a very relaxing, calming and restorative stay.

Nothing not to like!

10.0 / 10.0

Once upon a Tide Review

I love the fact it was set on the beach and really good water pressure.The hosts were amazing. Very homely I fell in love and would stay there again anytime.Hands down one of our top 5 places in Auckland if you don't belive me try it!

Only thing was the weather and bed was a little bit hard I'm use to support soft. (My problems tho everyone thinks they are a critic) lol.

10.0 / 10.0

A relaxing spot away from the hustle and bustle

The property was lovely and the view was gorgeous, with easy access to the beach. A lovely setting and very lovely hosts who left clear information for us, which included attractions in the area. Everything was set up for when we arrived and small things - like the towel rack, heaters and underfloor heating being on - made it very welcoming. The shower has amazing water pressure and the place isn't cold. The outdoor area is lovely and it was so nice to sit on the deck and watch the sun come up.

I was hoping to have a bath but couldn't work out if I was doing something wrong, or if the mixer had been altered to prevent the bath from being filled (that said, it wasn't a big enough issue for me to ask the hosts about). A slightly bigger fridge would also be really helpful as we couldn't quite fit everything we wanted in there. Overall, still fantastic.

6.0 / 10.0

Nice but cold

Location, lovely views, cosy place, nice owner

The place was very cold, a little heater is not enough when you are by the sea....there was another one in the room, still wasn't warm enough plus another heater panel but didn't make the place warm enough, There was no sink where the coffee facilities were. No lights to get down or up the stairs in darkness to access the place. Still it is a beautiful unit,

10.0 / 10.0

Highly recommended, as long as not relying on wifi.

Really enjoyed our one night stay, nice and quiet

Wifi was very poor

9.0 / 10.0

Love the place! Beautiful surroundings, the hosts work really hard to look out for the people staying with them. We go

Loved the place. The hosts have really worked hard to understand what people staying would need and like

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

Location stunningly beautiful

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic

Spotlessly clean, private and with wonderful views. Fabulous shower with great pressure. Local restaurant was extremely good also. I just wish the weather had been kinder.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

I loved the place 10/10

every thing

10.0 / 10.0

Just what we needed .. a break in paradise

everything was perfect. such a spacious home and beautifully sited right on the shore

9.0 / 10.0

Great value, beautiful location, generous kind hosts

ocean facing, peaceful and private

quite hot

9.0 / 10.0

luxurious, private and affordable

so affordable, very user friendly regarding tips and tricks around the place. such a clean, beautiful place to visit and stay the night. the views to the ocean and sunset were incredible. so private also!

nothing- can’t wait to visit again!

8.0 / 10.0

Eine sehr schöne und ruhige Unterkunft.

Die Aussicht direkt am Meer. Sehr ruhige Lage. Etwas Toast, Marmelade, Butter und vier leckere Kekse waren vorhanden.

Es ist kein Spülbecken zum Spülen des Geschirrs vorhanden. Sparsame Ausstattung mit Geschirr. Keine Restaurants in unmittelbarer Umgebung.

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Once Upon a Tide. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Once Upon a Tide pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Once Upon a Tide?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and balcony/terrace.

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