The Essential Garden Studio

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View up the Waiwera Valley
Essential Garden entrance
Property grounds
Exterior of studio
Bedroom - Queen size bed
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Puhoi, Auckland
  • Popular LocationWenderholm Regional Park20 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrewa Beach24 min drive
  • Popular LocationSnowplanet27 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio bedroom

Studio lounge

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Essential Garden Studio

For that peaceful, tranquil retreat, look no further than the Essential Garden studio accommodation. Surrounded by native bush, the sounds of modern living are left behind while you relax on your own private deck, enjoying the cheeky bird-life with their intoxicating song. Located just 15 minutes from the northern motorway, the peace and quiet will trick you into thinking you're on an island getaway.
The studio comprises a whole floor with separate bedroom and en-suite, lounge area and kitchenette. Fold-out bed available on request for an additional linen fee.
Take a walk through the internal roads on this 12-acre property and enjoy the sights and smells of the Essential Garden. When you need a break from all this relaxation, you can visit the many local attractions within easy driving distance: the historic Puhoi Pub is a mere 10 minute drive. The picturesque Warkworth village with its famous chocolate factory, Matakana wineries and enticing Morris and James pottery is a further 10 minutes up the road.
Special conditions:
* Smoking allowed outside only
* Pets allowed with prior approval

Extras: Cleaning; Linen (included);

Property manager

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Puhoi

Located in Puhoi, this farm stay is in a rural area. Couldrey House and Silverdale Pioneer Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mahurangi Regional Park and Dome Forest. Parakai Springs and Parakai Aquatic Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Map
Puhoi, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Wenderholm Regional Park - 20 min drive
  • Orewa Beach - 24 min drive
  • Snowplanet - 27 min drive
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 46 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 27 min drive
  • Wild Bean Cafe - 22 min drive
  • Shoreward - 28 min drive
  • Walnut Cottage Cafe - 26 min drive
  • Millies Cafe - 25 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm Oasis
A modern house nestled in the bush, an hour from Auckland and dog friendly, a very zen place for some time out, will definitely go again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Beautiful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leighanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away home outside the city
This property is beautiful and a great place to stay to get away from the busy city! It has some beautiful walking trails right out back and the owners are very friendly! Highly recommend! They also make some excellent honey! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Hosts!
The Essential Garden was only an hour outside of Auckland but it felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. The hosts were awesome and the studio was amazing! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic experience
Next level stay. We love Puhoi, and the location was absolutely amazing. 10/10 recommend. The studio was brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Essential_Garden

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Alasdair and Fiona Scott run the Essential Garden, a project over twenty years in the making, offering luxury accommodation, a variety of creative workshops and garden visits.

A passion for the healing properties of herbs and plants has resulted in the design and installation of a herbal display garden, creating Herbal Skincare workshops as well as the popular Soft stone sculpting workshop. Occasionally these workshops may overlap your stay (either arrival or departure), however all guests are advised of any workshop prior to acceptance of the booking.

Products made at the Essential Garden include a natural insect repellent, herbal anti-itch cream, lip balm, moisturishers, herbal room fresheners, lavender wands, herbal teas and garden art.

Why they chose this property

If you want peace and quiet, look no further than this - no noise pollution, no light pollution, just you and the night life - stars, moon (on occasions), Ruru (Morepork) and the odd possum screaming.

What makes this property unique

The surrounding area has a lot to offer: Puhoi pub, local crafts or kayak the Puhoi river, Warkworth, Matakana wines, Morris and James pottery.
Closer to home (20 minutes) is Silverdale, Milldale, Orewa offering great restaurants and bar options. Hatfields beach and Orewa beach offer great swimming options.

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