Villa holiday rentals in North Shore, Hauraki

Perfect place for our family.

Great stay and location, very good size for the family, and they were very accommodating. Thank you!

My son and I had the pleasure of staying in Judy and Tony’s beautiful, warm, and luxurious villa for 10 nights, and we felt relaxed and well taken care of throughout our stay. The house itself is stunning – spacious, tastefully decorated, and fully equipped with everything you might need. A majestic 400-year-old tree stands proudly in the front yard, adding to the charm of the place. What made our stay especially memorable, though, was Judy and Tony themselves. They are kind, gracious, and genuinely refined individuals, with an effortless elegance and warmth that made us feel completely welcome while also respecting our privacy. On Sunday, they even took us to a nearby market, which turned out to be a delightful local experience. We’re deeply grateful for the chance to meet such wonderful people. Getting to know them added something truly beautiful not just to our stay in New Zealand, but to our view of the world. We still miss the time we spent there.

We had a lovely stay in Helen and Peter's beautiful home - with amazing art everywhere. Furniture and beds very comfortable and the kitchen was really well equipped. The outside space was super and wonderful for relaxing in the evening after a day exploring Auckland. Ponsonby area is very walkable for coffee and shops. The CBD is manageable but a little further away. We would highly recommend Helen and her lovely home!

Our family had a wonderful stay! The property is beautiful, peaceful, and spacious—perfect for our toddler and dog. It’s set away from busy roads, making it feel like a quiet retreat, yet still conveniently located for easy access to the motorway and surrounding areas. We felt right at home and would love to stay again when we are back in Auckland!

We loved staying at this house! Sarah and Ryan are both very responsive and friendly. Check in was a breeze and the house was sparkling clean. We loved cooking in the kitchen and unwinding with a bottle of wine in the backyard. Very walkable- 2 mins on foot to the nearest cafe. Very close to fabulous bars and restaurants, too. My husband, toddler and I loved the whole experience and will stay again!

The Perfect City Escape! This place is absolutely magical. Although it's conveniently close to the city, it feels like you're tucked away in a peaceful rural retreat. The view from the deck is incredible – surrounded by lush greenery and native bush, with curious Pukeko birds wandering around outside. The outdoor tub overlooking the trees is a highlight – soaking there while listening to the sounds of nature was pure bliss. Inside, the private sauna was an unexpected luxury and made the stay even more special. If you're looking for a place to truly unwind and escape the hustle of daily life, this is it. Quiet, serene, and beautifully set up for relaxation.

Such a gorgeous house in a lovely quiet location. It was clean, homely and had everything we needed. Rachel was a great host and very quick to help me out when I messed up my booking. Thanks for a comfortable and easy stay.

Awesome stay thank you! Perfect for our big group

We had a 6 day family Christmas Holiday here and it couldn't have been nicer. Daniel and Angela met us when we arrived and explained the various systems such as pool, TV, internet, etc. They were available nearby in case we needed them (which turned out we did not), but did not intrude in our privacy. The actual facilities were even nicer than the photos and descriptions provided in the AirBnB listing. One of the special things about this home displayed was the care and art that the hosts have put into it. Everything is amazing. It is ultra-private and it seems as if you are alone in the forest overlooking a beautiful valley. The view from the upstairs master suite is awesome. Our two grandkids spent hours each day in this nice, clean, warm pool. The pool - patio area was well done and relaxing for lounging between swims. . I would HIGHLY recommend this property and hosts.

Sihem’s home was a perfect home base for our family. We were 7 total, and the house felt homey and worked perfectly for everyone. Sihem was a wonderful host and incredibly responsive to any and all our questions. We loved staying here.

Our family Christmas at Nikky’s was made very special by a wonderfully equipped kitchen and space for everyone. She made us feel welcome and was always available to respond to any questions. The location is a private and quiet suburban area just 15min walk to the local park and waterfront which suited us perfectly. Thank you so much! 😊

We had such a wonderful experience with Peter! He was super accommodating and let us check in and out flexibly, which we really appreciated. The included dinner by the chef for 10ppl was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The view from the house was stunning, and it had plenty of space for us. It was definitely worth the money! We would absolutely love to book again in the future. Thanks so much, Peter!

The villa is highly recommended for big group. Beds and linens are all clean, lots of place to sleep. Nice thermal pool for smaller group. Our group enjoyed the living area the most, nice for relaxing with friends👍🏻

Our business hired this house to retreat and strategise. The spacious downstairs area was perfect for our day to day activities and upstairs was ideal for relaxing, and eating. Everyone found it refreshing, spacious and comfortable, and rejuvenating in the quiet, tranquil setting.

Home is so nice and clean! Would love to come back.

wonderful location on the hilltop, beautiful view a bit tricky to find, but follow the map and be ready for a hike, but it's worth it.

This is a very special place. Ponsonby and its spunky cafés right around the corner, yet totally private and quite. The appartment is large, open, bright. Interior done with great taste and care. The terrace, the Auckland skyline, hard to beat. Carl is professional, friendly and circumspect, wonderful host.

Janine is a 'fully present', warm, unfussy - yet fully responsive - Host. There is a genuine relaxed nature about the home environment to which I felt completely welcomed to engage. The perpetual offer of tea, along with a friendly chat (if desired), was on-call at every turn - yet with zero-pressure to engage. It was one of those Airbnb experiences that strikes the perfect balance of being made to feel fully 'at home', while afforded the breezy, desired knowledge of being able to come and go as one pleases (without fear of disturbing anyone else). I will surely request staying again when back in Auckland (if Janine will have me). [Oh yes, there's also the charmingly elusive Rocky-the-cat, who will not be the least interested in your existence during your stay, (which I took as a direct challenge, and did manage to earn the occasional petting privilege). Being said, if cats are not your thing - not to worry, as Rocky will reflect your indifference with mathematical exactness!] 5 stars!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Thomas and Violet’s house. They are such a friendly, helpful, and lovely family who made us feel incredibly welcome from the moment we arrived. It truly felt like they treated us as part of their own family, which made our experience even more special. Their warmth and hospitality made our stay unforgettable. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel at home, this is the perfect choice. Highly recommend!

What an amazing and Beautiful home, so many things to do, from pool table, pinball machine , big movie projector where it was so relaxing with the kids to snuggle in front of fire place. Daisy is of the best Host I have come across, so responsive to all messages, also she is very accommodating to requests we asked of her. Definitely recommend Daisy beautiful home to anyone who is looking for a place with all ammenities, feel real homely inside & even outdoors with pool & spa , trampoline for children & swing, big lawn outside where kids or family groups can run freely. Thank you very much Daisy for opening your beautiful home to us we we will definitely be booking again God Bless⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had a fantastic family holiday at Jeff’s place - such a spacious place in a peaceful rural setting with a lovely heated pool and conveniently located to everything Aucklands north shore has to offer.

Abi's home is a period style gem in a great neighbourhood. It is a particularly stylish house that also manages to hit that sweet spot of a very being comfortable and relaxing. The rooms are spacious and the living space is great, especially with the doors rolled back to make use of the outdoor deck. Being summertime in NZ, we took full advantage of the swimming pool, spending hours at a time chilling out there. The neighbourhood is perfectly located, with a supermarket and very appealing cafes and parks just a block away. Even better, it is only a 10 minute walk to the high street in Ponsonby where everything you could want is located in terms of shops, bars & restaurants. The kitchen is great and really well set up with everything you would need to cook a big family dinner which is exactly what we enjoyed. Abi was very gracious in all of her communications with us, being very flexible to our travel arrangements. This is the perfect stay in Auckland, with everything you need to either stay in and enjoy the space or get out and stuck into the cafe culture of Auckland.

Beautiful home & perfect to get ready for my wedding day. Bins were full on arrival, but we left our rubbish outside next to bins which was fine :) would come back again.