Meet Karen
Family Hobbies
Computer games, Astrology, card reading, Cooking, Riding motorbikes, Fishing
Hosting guests since
2014
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
we are a family of 4 living the dream in a rural home off a dirt road in Makarau, Kaukapakapa. our 2 story house has 4 bedrooms and a seperate guest room with ensuite toilet/shower. we also have a completly seperate converted 'shearing shed' that has 2 bedrooms and kitchen/bathroom facilities for complete isolation for a few days (although the possums like to tap dance on the roof at night.)
our home is a quiet piece of country, but has wonderful Orewa or Whangaparoa beaches only 20 min drive away. wake to the sounds of 'foghorn leghorn' our cockerel calling in the morning, enjoy the peace and tranquility of the day with no cars and wonderful little nooks to hide in in our 5 acre tree and shrub filled gardens. we have 4 donkeys a pig and a goat that love to be fussed. 3 cats that will sleep on anything available, oh, and 2 dogs who demand fuss. sorry, we have only limited internet.. but my sons, husband and I are friendly and welcoming and a good chat is better than typing isnt it?.
My Pets
2 Dogs, 3 Cats, 3 Others
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
we are rural and quiet. the dirt track road does not have a bus route. the nearest shopping centre is Silverdale which is about 20 mins drive away - and the beaches of whangaparoa and Orewa about another 5 mins further from there.
the gardens are secluded, and there are lots of wonderful areas to sit and relax. we have bees and our own honey and chooks so also have our own eggs. If you are looking for a place away from the hustle and bustle - we would be perfect
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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Half Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Diabetic
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
please make sure the dogs are in the house when you go out (they tend to follow).
smoking outside only please. Any special requests/dietory needs I am happy to try to accomodate.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
1 Review
April 2016
Great host, very friendly, great breakfast, good room with most facilities. The place is very rustic and you can share time with the animals. Dogs, cats, Alpacas. Would not hesitate to stay there again. If you are travelling on the West Coast towards or from Kaukapakapa it would be an ideal place to stay.
David and Gaylene
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