About this property

Beachfront Location: Once Upon a Tide in Auckland offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene garden setting. Comfortable Accommodations: The holiday home features two bedrooms and a living room with family rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The property includes a terrace, kitchenette, and patio. Additional amenities include a fireplace, TV, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Auckland Botanic Gardens (24 mi), Howick Historical Village (30 mi), and Mount Smart Stadium (30 mi). Activities such as canoeing, cycling, and snorkeling are available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the location with a view, beach access, and friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Julie
New Zealand New Zealand
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...
Daniel
Australia Australia
Beautiful location and a stunning view, so very peaceful sitting by the fire watching the sun set.
Anna
United States United States
Beautiful location that is remote enough to feel secluded and special but close enough to everything you need
Lea
Japan Japan
The view, access to the beach and location were amazing. The beds were comfortable. The lounge and outdoor furniture also a big plus. The bathroom was modern and had great hot water and water pressure.
Piersc
Australia Australia
A very comfortable and clean house, very much a home away from home. Incredible views across the bay towards Auckland and you can't get much more beachfront! The hosts very much care about making sure everything is perfect for their guests and...
Weiwei
New Zealand New Zealand
Super clean, beautiful place (even more beautiful than booking photos) and great views. Hosts are very friendly and helpful.
Andrea
United States United States
We stayed here for two nights to rest up after the long flight. It was a perfect choice! Our two bedroom accommodation was beautifully decorated and so peaceful.
Reva
United States United States
The location, decor, and serenity were unparalleled.
Janelle
New Zealand New Zealand
The host was excellent in terms of communication. Everything was as expected. The location is amazing and the view is absolutely stunning. It was in the middle of winter and it was so warm inside including the bathroom. We thought we would need a...
John
Australia Australia
Perfect property in absolutely perfect location for a quiet stay. Breakfast of cereal, toast, tea and coffee is supplied. We are planning a full week stay to enjoy the location.

Hosted by Adriano & Suzanne Perazzini

9.6
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Adriano & Suzanne Perazzini
Situated on the water's edge, this villa opens through glass doors to an entertainment deck, lawn and then through a gate to the beach. On arrival, soak in the peace and quiet while enjoying homemade treats with a hot beverage. Afterwards take a walk along the beach, then as the sun sets in brilliant shades of red and gold, enjoy a wine in front of the outdoor fire. Fall asleep to the sound of the tide lapping onto the sand. Wake up and prepare your continental breakfast before setting off to explore the various local attractions. Your holiday home on the ground floor of the villa consists of two bedrooms, one with a king bed (which will closed off if the booking is for 1 or 2 people only) and one with a queen bed, a lounge, dining room, bathroom and separate toilet. All four main rooms open through glass sliding doors to the views. Parking is available on the property and you have your own private access to your space. The upstairs of the property is our private home, so we are easily available if you need anything, but you can have all the privacy you want since our paths won’t cross except perhaps at the front of the property. You can text or email us if you have any queries during your stay. The wide vista across the waters of the Manukau Harbour is ever-changing and always breath-taking. You can kayak, fish, hunt for shellfish at low tide (seasonal), go for long walks along the beach or just lie in the sun. If you can pull yourself away from the water, there are a wide variety of activities in the area to keep you busy. Book your stay with us now to ensure you get the dates you want. We look forward to hosting you at our enchanting property.
We, Adriano and Suzanne, have only lived in this property for about a year and we love it so much, we want to share it with others. The peace and quiet is unparalleled and the views are stunning. We would love you to come and see for yourselves.
Located just 50 minutes from central Auckland, but only 25 minutes from the motorway, Clarks Beach has a small village feel. You can get fish and chips at the local takeaway, have dinner at the restaurant or buy a few supplies at the dairy, all found just one minute up the road from your holiday home.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Once Upon a Tide

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Once Upon a Tide of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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