Meet Martin
Family Hobbies
Running, Swimming, Computer games, Cooking, Gardening
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Martin and Britta welcome you to a very special artists' retreat. Our home is a paradise for art and nature lovers. We have decorated it with quirky, ethnic furnishings from around the world. Our mature garden hosts a rich variety of fruits, flowers and native plants. Several walks begin at our doorstep, taking you through unspoilt bush to hidden bays, mangrove inlets and ever changing views of the Manucau inlet.
Britta and I are both artists and teach film making and game design at Auckland University of Technology. We are also keen photographers, with a special interest in the magnificent natural beauty of the Waitakeres National Park. We are happy to take visitors on guided tours of some of its most breathtaking landscapes.
Titirangi is very much a cultural centre for West Auckland. It hosts the world class Te Uru Contemporary Art Gallery, the Upstairs Community Art Gallery and the McCahon House Museum, dedicated to the life work of the renowned local artist Colin McCahon.
We have one double bedroom for guests, and one shared bathroom. We have two bicycles available and a bus stop close by. The house is a 40 minute taxi ride from Auckland International Airport or the city centre.
My Pets
2 Cats
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Computer
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located on a very scenic peninsula, with sweeping views of the Manukau Harbour on one side, and miles of unspoilt bush and mountainscape to the other. We are two minutes walk to a bus stop, and the buses connect with the rail network. Titirangi village is an artist's haven, with the world class Te Uru art gallery, lots of classy restaurants and several unspoilt local beaches to explore.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Golf
- Swimming
- Beach
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
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
- Packed lunch
House Rules
People with an allergy to cats should probably look elsewhere, as our two will want to make friends!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
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) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
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.