Meet Shikha
Sociable, Open minded, Listener
We will make you feel home away from your home
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Running, Swimming, Gymnastics, Fitness, gym, Cooking
Hosting guests since
2015
Response Rate
20%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We’re a small, friendly family of three with our beloved Jack Russell dog, who adds a lot of joy, energy and character to our home. We’re easygoing and love good food, travelling, interesting conversations, music and any forms of art. As open-minded people, we enjoy learning about different cultures and love meeting new people. We’re excited to welcome you into our home and share a bit of our warm, laid-back lifestyle with you. Thank you for taking the time to go through our profile. We hope to host you soon!
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Welcome to our cozy retreat in the heart of West Auckland! Our home offers a perfect blend of convenience and nature, giving you access to everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Just a short around 100m walk takes you to the nearest bus stop, and the train station is nearby, making it easy to explore the vibrant Auckland city or venture out for beachside adventures.
We’re within walking distance of local shops library, theater and just a short drive from some of the most pristine beaches in Auckland, making it ideal for sun-seekers and and nature lovers ? West Auckland is renowned for its spectacular Waitakere Ranges, offering a range of bush walks and breathtaking lookouts.
Whether you’re here for a weekend escape or a vacation, or a quiet work retreat, our place is perfectly positioned to give you an unforgettable experience. We look forward to welcoming you!!
Thank you.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
We’re about keeping things fresh, clean, and comfy, so treat our place with the love and respect you'd give your own.
For the cooking enthusiasts, after cooking and dinning, keep it clean so the next chef can dive right in. We love seeing our guests enjoy the space, so make yourself at home, and let’s keep it as wonderful as we found it.
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
10 Reviews
April 2025
Very friendly hosts, and clean comfortable accommodation, will definitely consider this place again next visit. Thank you. Lou
January 2025
We had a very nice experience within the family. They were very attentive. We were there to help us and advise us for the rest of our trip. Thanks to them
October 2024
They accepted us kindly and provided a lot of experience:)
We enjoy to talk with them and wanted to stay more.
The house is cosy and comfortable, so it’s one of the recommend house.
wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and enriching stay.March 2024
Friendly, welcoming family who made my stay a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended.
February 2024
We had a lovely stay here. The family made us feel at home, the house is really great and the room was nice.
December 2023
Very great family to stay with and extremely hospitable! I highly suggest staying with this family you will not be disappointed. She even made homemade facials and took me into town one of the nights. So so kind. They also have the sweetest dog that you will fall in love with.
November 2023
Fantastic host, will definitely recommend to my friends/mates
Host reply
Thank you Rakesh.
July 2023
Amazing, amazing hosts. Truly kind and hospitable.
Thank you for a beautiful stay.
5 hearts isn't enough.October 2022
The host family were simply awesome! The accommodations were comfortable and the host were very accommodating. The host were friendly, warm and did everything possible to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The train station and shops were within walking distance. This was our first Homestay and I would highly recommend this host family. Thanks, for a great home stay experience!
January 2019
Very clean room and very cooperative couple
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) and a 25% deposit using a choice of payments: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal. The deposit is collected in advance on behalf of the host to protect against no show or late cancellations (within 7 days of arrival). You then pay your host the balance due on arrival. The 25% deposit payment is made to the host 2 business days after your scheduled arrival date. This deposit payment will only be refunded if you cancel the booking at least 7 full days prior to arrival.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.