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Matakana Waterfall Hideaway & Retro Store

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Interior
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 462
AED 602 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

About this property

Entire place

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

Matakana Waterfall Hideaway & Retro Store

Welcome to your own private universe for two overlooking a stunning waterfall set in its own natural amphitheatre. A romantic oasis where you can escape it all, relax and read in the speckled sunlight, listen to music or just enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the waterfall. And if you like retro treasures, there’s Lord Alfred’s Antiques literally just outside your door. A minute or two down the road, Matakana's famous vineyards, farmer's market, sculpture trails and beautiful beaches await.
Special conditions:
We have a no parties rule. If any items of or in the property are broken or damaged by the guests the guests are to pay for repair or replacement.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

KimT0412

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 2 reviews
The price is AED 330
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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

The Waterfall Hideaway Cottage
The Waterfall Hideaway Matakana
The Waterfall Hideaway Cottage Matakana

About the neighborhood

Map
Matakana, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Warkworth Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Matakana Village - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Matakana Country Park - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Omaha Beach - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sandspit - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Parsley Pot Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Matakana Waterfall Hideaway & Retro Store pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Matakana Waterfall Hideaway & Retro Store ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Matakana Waterfall Hideaway & Retro Store ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Matakana Waterfall Hideaway & Retro Store located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ascension Vineyard and Heron's Flight. Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Matakana Waterfall Hideaway & Retro Store Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic peaceful stay with a magical waterfall view. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special and relaxing place to stay

A beautiful cottage in a private and tranquil setting. A very comfortable bed. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great overnight stay wonderful view

Close to nearest village and s great hideaway. Very comfortable and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Great location and beautiful views. Very peaceful and private.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., Belleville, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matakana Hideaway

Enjoyed our stay very much and especially enjoyed the waterfall in the back and Matakana has a great Farmer’s Market.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

This was a perfect spot for a short break away with easy access to Matakana and surrounding area. Loved the waterfall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis

A lovely oasis to relax in.Enjoyed our brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an awesome hideaway. Perfect for resetting the batteries. Thank you and hopefully be back again

Perfect for what we needed Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little heaven

I definitely recommend that place for a peaceful time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

private and cozy

had a wonderful time staying with my partner here. view of the waterfall was lovely, and being able to hear it all the time was relaxing. just a short drive to matakana village too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Venue

Booking process was very simple with fast response. Tremendous character location & dwelling.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful getaway

The Waterfall hideaway is a very quiet, peaceful and relaxing space to stay. We had everything we needed, and found it to be a warm and comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little hideaway with a beautiful waterfall

A really lovely relaxing little space. Nice decor, a super comfy bed and delicious linen. Handy location for exploring the area 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naveen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Such a great place if you love waking up with natural waterfall sound, birds chirping and freshly wind from little forest in backyard. Will visit again very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect unwinding spot

My stay was brief, but it was the perfect spot to disconnect and recharge. Communication was very clear, and reaponses quick despite me asking a question quite late one night. I would love to come back sometime, thankyou again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful getaway

Had a wonderful time here. Lovely cosy warm location. Waterfall was magical. Was such a lovely peaceful and private spot. Accommodation had everything we needed including the coffee machine. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G., Oxford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magically relaxing

The sound and sight of the waterfall provide a relaxing backdrop to this comfortable, well appointed bach. It's secluded but within easy reach of town and tourist facilities. We loved our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend stay

What a lovely and quiet hidden gem. We stayed for an evening and it was a perfect getaway. Being able to fall asleep to the sound of the waterfall was amazing. The property was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy E., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful spot

Loved the quaint room. Lying in bed with an uninterrupted view of the bush was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect hideaway

Even better than described! Such a sweet and eclectic space to relax and enjoy after a day at the beach or wine tasting. Especially loved falling asleep to the sound of the nearby waterfall. Thank you for sharing this special space:)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahsa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place never disappoints

I’ve stayed at this place twice so far. And by far it’s my favourite place to stay. Host is amazing and very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely retreat

Wonderful way to end our week in the north island Sat after check in watching and listening to the waterfall. A quiet time to have before a hectic following week.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We had such a wonderful experience at The Waterfall Hideaway. It was clean, comfortable and the communication was excellent. I was truely blown away by the waterfall and it made the experience magical! Will definitely recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene hideaway

Beautiful decor, serene and relaxing environment. Had a little mishap but was handled by Kim who was very kind and forgiving. Lots of interesting books there to read and Matakana itself is a wonderful place to shop and look around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peacefully

Exactyl what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023