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HARBOUR VIEW COTTAGE BOUTIQUE B&B
Auckland City, AUCKLAND

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, great location - would give 4.5 stars if I could
Everything about this place was great - very close to groceries and takeaway, while also being a short drive from the city centre. It was clean and well-equipped with all the usual kitchen and laundry stuff you would need, plus some beautiful views of the city from the bedroom loft. Christian (the person living in the property's main house) was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. The only complaint I might have was in the day leading up to check-in - along with the instructions to get inside the key box, there was a request to text a picture of valid ID and credit card to the host. I have heard more than enough scam stories to know to never do this, just seemed illegitimate. I could understand the reasoning behind it, but as we arrived in Auckland (another city we'd never been to) it caused my wife and I some unneeded stress. There was also a COVID tracer app warning that made it seem like you couldn't enter the place without checking into the NZ tracer app (can't remember the exact phrasing). Someone visiting from out-of-country would probably not be anticipating this, especially in 2024, so the Vrbo listing could use an update. All in all though, truly a lovely place to stay. Special thanks to Christian for reaching out to us while we were there and making sure all was well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Location
Beautiful property that is minutes from a lovely park, downtown Onehunga with grocery and shops, as well as bus and train service to the city.. Unbelievably convenient! Quiet, well appointed, and a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the way it had been renovated. Had everything we needed and more. Could easily stay longer than 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sienna H., Baltimore, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Oasis
Absolutely adorable stay in an oasis of a space ❤️ The living quarters were impeccable and comfortable (the bed was super comfy), and the yard space just outside your door is like a zen garden. So very soothing. We had the pleasure of meeting the hosts daughter and she was positively lovely! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Everything you would hope for, and felt very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a lovely overnight stay with our little dog. It was a beautiful bach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special little cottage in a convenient spot
Wonderful stay with very wecom8ng hosts and dogs appreciated the chance to stretch their legs in the fenced garden
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
So handy
We stayed here as it was close to my wife’s work with a holiday feel without the travel. Beautiful and comfortable cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Thanks so much, great place and very kind host. Really convenient location and supermarket closeby!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Thank you for sharing this. We were happy to host you :)

10/10 Excellent

Ally G.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay
Awesome stay with our little dog. We were all made to feel very welcome. Close to amenities. Cosy and relaxing cottage. Awesome hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

saijil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little haven
Was a really nice wee place! Felt like you weren't even in Auckland and were away at a resort. Owner was really nice and accommodating. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character Plus
What a hidden diamond , beautiful property fabulous hosts who were very generous and shared oranges from their garden amidst lovely conversation in a beautiful character home. You do need to be able to climb stairs however if you are this is a must visit- we loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott F., Tauranga, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

mike s.

pleasant place to stay
pretty setting and pleasant place and people. Very hot upstairs at night and steep staircase to negotiate to bathroom during the night. I hadnt noticed a reference to this during the booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Dear Mike, It was a pleasure hosting you at the cottage. The website photos clearly show the staircase leading to the mezzanine bedroom this is why we did not mention it before. Note that we also have a comfortable sofa bed on the ground floor. February was exceptionally hot this year and the bedroom is equipped with a double fan. We also have a very quiet air conditioning unit which operates efficiently after 30 minutes with closed windows. Maybe our mistake as we usually air condition the cottage according to the outside temperature 30min before guests arrival. We are looking forward to host you again in better conditions. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

janine e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise in Onehunga
Loved this cottage. Decor and facilities have been thoughtfully designed for guests. Hosts are welcoming and not intrusive. Surprising is that Onehunga normally wouldn’t be a destination in Auckland however, we found everything so convenient, still being in central Auckland. Shopping and eating out is eclectic in Onehunga with both the village and Dressmart being a 2 minute walk from the property! The electric train just five minutes walk and is a direct line into Newmarket and downtown Auckland City. Easy for us to then catch a ferry across to Waiheke. Lovely day out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for this review. We are glad you enjoyed a special time with us and look forward to hosting at any time in the future. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Jerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and very handy too
We had a lovely weekend in the cottage. The hosts are lovely and great communicators. It's handy to shops and eating places. Highly recommended
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
so we really deserve 5* (instead of 4) :). We appreciate your comments and look forward to host you again.

10/10 Excellent

Hanno v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good.
Excellent for couples. A bit difficult if more than 2. All in all very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2021
The cottage is really designed for 2 people. The sofa bed is just a convenience for couples with children or two singles. This said, we have made many improvements since your last visit and re-landscaped the garden. Looking forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
All is great about this place!
The location is excellent, being very close to Onehunga train, bus and mall. One bus to the airport or one train downtown. The hosts were kind and stored our bikes and bags while we went shopping! Loads of shopping and restaurants nearby, including Countdown. It has a full kitchen for those wanting to eat in. It feels like home with a very comfy bed, couch, and even washer and dryer. You will want to spend more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2021
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your stay. It is nice to feel appreciated and we hope to host you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Auckland break
Good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2021
Thank you for your review. Looking forward to hosting you again. All the best