Discover Auckland! Four bedroom family home in leafy suburb
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Joy’s preferred destinations are Nelson, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort, Waiheke Island and 3 more. See more
House
Primary residence
sleeps 6
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
142 m²
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 big double bed
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What you will love about this home
Our comfortable family home has four bedrooms and open plan living / dining with an office. There is a front and back deck and quiet garden. We have a wood burner for winter and a ducted heating and cooling grill system for winter and summer comfort. We would be happy to swap both our cars too (seven seated automatic and / or Electric Nissan Leaf). We are a family of four, originally Ian and Joy were from England but have now been in New Zealand for over 25 years.
Our first house swap was in Nelson, and we have had a number of enjoyable house swaps with families in the UK, Hong Kong and New Zealand including guest points swaps. We would love to do more house swaps.
The main bedroom has a queen bed and window seat, with an ensuite. The second bedroom has a double bed. The third bedroom has a single bed, 4th room is our spare bedroom with a single bed, window seat and TV/Google chromecast.
We have two daughters who are 18 and 16 so there are games (including board games - Cattan / Ticket to Ride / Wingspan and Brass) and books.
We are centrally located in Mount Albert 4 mins walk from Baldwin Avenue Train Station (but far enough away that you can not hear the trains!). It is a short walk down to New North Road where there are plenty of buses into the City which is about 20 mins away. We are also 4 min walk to the local French deli/cafe as well as Parkside Cafe, Dear Jane cafe and a good small local supermarket - really handy to walk to and pick up a few items! The local Auckland famous 'Rocket Park' is near the gym - great for young kids. We have unlimited fibre and a smart TV. Our other TV (Google chrome cast) is in the spare room. The local YMCA gym is down the road and visitors can register on a casual basis.
Our home is 5 minutes drive (two stops on the train) from Eden Park and also 10 mins walk from the Phillips Aquatic Centre (main lane pool and fun pool / water slide). We are 5 mins drive from the No. 16 motorway which gives access to the West Coast beaches or a short drive over to the North Shore. It takes under 10 mins to drive to the city centre for visits to the Sky Tower and other central sights. MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) and Auckland Zoo are under 5 minutes drive away - Mount Albert is a great place to live.
Auckland has plenty of cultural and outdoor activities. We have two well maintained pedal bikes: 2 adult hybrid, 1 teenager and 1 early teen, with local cycle routes not far from our home. There are numerous city cycle routes. We are only 20 minute easy drive from the airport.
We have had a small cat called Layla to feed and brush. If you want to go away for a few days that would not be an issue as one of our friendly neighbours would feed her.
We would love to hear from you if you live in New Zealand for a swap over the school holidays sometime.
Look at our calendar for other dates when we are open for guest point swaps.
Thanks Joy, Ian, Zoe & Amy
Joy, Ian, Zoe & Amy
Our first house swap was in Nelson, and we have had a number of enjoyable house swaps with families in the UK, Hong Kong and New Zealand including guest points swaps. We would love to do more house swaps.
The main bedroom has a queen bed and window seat, with an ensuite. The second bedroom has a double bed. The third bedroom has a single bed, 4th room is our spare bedroom with a single bed, window seat and TV/Google chromecast.
We have two daughters who are 18 and 16 so there are games (including board games - Cattan / Ticket to Ride / Wingspan and Brass) and books.
We are centrally located in Mount Albert 4 mins walk from Baldwin Avenue Train Station (but far enough away that you can not hear the trains!). It is a short walk down to New North Road where there are plenty of buses into the City which is about 20 mins away. We are also 4 min walk to the local French deli/cafe as well as Parkside Cafe, Dear Jane cafe and a good small local supermarket - really handy to walk to and pick up a few items! The local Auckland famous 'Rocket Park' is near the gym - great for young kids. We have unlimited fibre and a smart TV. Our other TV (Google chrome cast) is in the spare room. The local YMCA gym is down the road and visitors can register on a casual basis.
Our home is 5 minutes drive (two stops on the train) from Eden Park and also 10 mins walk from the Phillips Aquatic Centre (main lane pool and fun pool / water slide). We are 5 mins drive from the No. 16 motorway which gives access to the West Coast beaches or a short drive over to the North Shore. It takes under 10 mins to drive to the city centre for visits to the Sky Tower and other central sights. MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) and Auckland Zoo are under 5 minutes drive away - Mount Albert is a great place to live.
Auckland has plenty of cultural and outdoor activities. We have two well maintained pedal bikes: 2 adult hybrid, 1 teenager and 1 early teen, with local cycle routes not far from our home. There are numerous city cycle routes. We are only 20 minute easy drive from the airport.
We have had a small cat called Layla to feed and brush. If you want to go away for a few days that would not be an issue as one of our friendly neighbours would feed her.
We would love to hear from you if you live in New Zealand for a swap over the school holidays sometime.
Look at our calendar for other dates when we are open for guest point swaps.
Thanks Joy, Ian, Zoe & Amy
Joy, Ian, Zoe & Amy
What you will love about this neighborhood
Family friendly neighbourhood - but near to the city - best of both worlds :)
Two train stops to popular Kingsland for restaurants/bars and the world famous Eden Park - home of the All Blacks.
4 mins walk to New North Road and buses to the city
Short walk to Baldwin Avenue train station
5 mins to No. 16 motorway with access to the Waitakere's (bush and beaches) or North Shore - more beaches!
10 mins drive to the city - including Sky City, Waterfront cafes and bars
Cool bars: Kingsland and local Bar Martin - 5 mins stroll :)
- Cozy cafés: Parkside, Dear Jane
- 30 min walk to Morningside - Crave Cafe and a few local bars or take the train or bus.
- Retail therapy: St Lukes mall - 5 min drive or walk 4 mins to the bus. St Lukes has a supermarket, library, pharmacists, cinemas etc or Newmarket has a new mall - accessible by car 10 mins or by train
- Bit of culture: Train/bus to the city and go to the Art Gallery. Museum is near Grafton train station.
- Walks in the park: Fowlds Park - local park 15 mins walk
- Spot of exercise: YMCA gym - 4 mins walk :)
- Day tripping: Piha surf beach, Waitakeres, Rangitoto, Waiheke (dream island 40 mins ferry ride away), Tiritiri Matangi - one of New Zealands' oldest island sanctuaries. - too many other places to mention!
Two train stops to popular Kingsland for restaurants/bars and the world famous Eden Park - home of the All Blacks.
4 mins walk to New North Road and buses to the city
Short walk to Baldwin Avenue train station
5 mins to No. 16 motorway with access to the Waitakere's (bush and beaches) or North Shore - more beaches!
10 mins drive to the city - including Sky City, Waterfront cafes and bars
Cool bars: Kingsland and local Bar Martin - 5 mins stroll :)
- Cozy cafés: Parkside, Dear Jane
- 30 min walk to Morningside - Crave Cafe and a few local bars or take the train or bus.
- Retail therapy: St Lukes mall - 5 min drive or walk 4 mins to the bus. St Lukes has a supermarket, library, pharmacists, cinemas etc or Newmarket has a new mall - accessible by car 10 mins or by train
- Bit of culture: Train/bus to the city and go to the Art Gallery. Museum is near Grafton train station.
- Walks in the park: Fowlds Park - local park 15 mins walk
- Spot of exercise: YMCA gym - 4 mins walk :)
- Day tripping: Piha surf beach, Waitakeres, Rangitoto, Waiheke (dream island 40 mins ferry ride away), Tiritiri Matangi - one of New Zealands' oldest island sanctuaries. - too many other places to mention!
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Location
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Amenities
Our basics
Fridge
Freezer
Oven
Microwave oven
Heating system
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Bathtub
Electric car plug
TV
Smart TV
WiFi
Video game console
Unique Facilities
A/C
Private parking space
Fireplace
Private garden
Balcony / terrace
BBQ
Bicycle
Car
Electric car
Kids Friendly
Kids toys
Remote-friendly
Dedicated work space
High-speed connection
Eco-Friendly Amenities
Public transport access
Selective waste sorting
Allergies
This home has pets that can cause allergy symptoms!
House rules
Children welcome
Plants to water
Cat to be cared for
Map
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Does this accommodation have a garden?
Yes, this accommodation has a garden. You will find more details about the garden and other facilities on this page.
Is this accommodation suitable for remote workers?
Yes, this accommodation has a wifi connection. We recommend that you discuss this with the host to ensure that the connection speed is sufficient for your needs.
Is there a parking space for this accommodation?
Yes, this accommodation has one or more parking spaces.
How many rooms for sleeping are there in this accommodation?
This accommodation has 4 bedrooms.
What is the surface area of this accommodation?
The surface of this accommodation is 142m2.
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