Holiday houses in Karekare

Soak watching the sun set at Coastal Acres Escape.

Feel your worries slip away as you journey through rolling green pastures to Coastal Acres Escape. Just 1.5 hours from the CBD and you’ve arrived. Pause for a moment. Take in a deep breath of sea air. You are standing on the deck. The Tasman sea stretches out below you between towering dune cliffs. The sun is getting low, casting a warm glow over the surrounding pastures. There is no one around. Just you and the horizon. Take a sip. Fire up the bbq. Enjoy dinner with the best view in the world.

West of the Moon

A hidden gem situated in the Waitakere Ranges, Karekare has left many astonished by its natural structures and the peaceful charm that comes along with it. Where the black sand beach meets the tumultuous Tasman Sea , it was the location for the beach scenes for the 1993 Academy Award winning film 'The Piano' . A mighty waterfall. Captivating sunsets. Walking tracks guaranteed to be among the best Aotearoa has to offer, with diverse native flora and birdlife and impressive coastal views.

Piha House with Breathtaking Views

Feel on top of the world at this modern holiday home with breathtaking views North to Piha Beach and Lion Rock. Surrounded by native forest, high on the Te Ahuahu ridge-line you can relax in an environment of modern design, sun-soaked decks, and tranquility that will quiet even the busiest of minds. Located close to Piha Beach (5min drive) and Karekare Beach (8min drive). The popular and scenic Mercer Bay Loop track is also located just at the end of the road for wilderness explorer’s.

Piha Designer House - Ocean Views - 2 brm

Designed to capture the sun and the sweeping ocean view. Wood-burner for cosy winter nights and unlimited fibre broadband wifi for Netflix. Pull back the ranch sliders in summer and open the house to the outdoors. Relax with dinner, drinks and the setting sun on the covered outdoor deck. Underfloor heating the bathrooms provides all year comfort. It's a 5min walk down the road to the start of the beach track and then a 20min stroll through the bush down to the beach (or a 3min drive!)

Piha Beach Bungalow OutstandingViews, beach 5mwalk

Piha Beach Bungalow is 5 minutes walk to beach, 10 minutes walk to piha store, café, library, art gallery, tennis court and bowling club, It has 180 degree views of the ocean yet is secluded being tucked back into hill and sheltered from prevailing winds. It has easy street level access. Come and relax in our quintessential Kiwi surf bach, lounge on comfortable cushions under the pohutakawa trees and listen to the waves in the background and watch the sun set over the ocean.

Charming Kiwi Bach by the Sea

Sun-drenched and elevated with views towards beach and forest, this cosy kiwi bach is in a quaint, seaside suburb on the Manukau Harbour. A huge sunny deck makes this the perfect location for a relaxed summer stay and a woodburner makes it a cosy haven for winter. One minute walk to sheltered beach and nearby Huia Store Cafe and Waitakere trail walks, freshwater swimming holes and scenic lookouts at your doorstep and only 45 mins to Auckland central, 1 hour to the airport .

- Tatahi - Piha Hideaway

Majestically positioned on the ridge with uncompromising panoramic views across the Karekare valley and out to sea, is T A T A H I- Piha Hideaway. This spacious family home has 4 bedrooms (3 queen beds and 2 singles) and 3 bathrooms, spread out over four levels. Tatahi, meaning Beach in Maori, is suited for those wanting a quiet private retreat. It is perfect for a romantic weekend away, a girls weekend, a business retreat or a family holiday home.

Ruruwai - Perfectly positioned in Piha

This near new, high end, 1 bedroom, apartment like property is situated in a prime Piha location walking distance to everything. This property combines luxury with a relaxed beach feel and all the mod cons you could ask for. Fully self contained, it boasts a full sized kitchen, and beautiful bathroom with walk in shower. Open up the huge sliding doors and look out to Lion Rock and across the river to the Waitakere Ranges national park across the road.

Piha Hut

Nestled amongst the Nikau palms of a beautiful Piha section, this Airbnb is a stand alone building with private access. Hidden in the heart of Piha, you are only minutes away from the beach, cafes and waterfalls. The newly built "hut” contains an amazing queen size bed, private sheltered deck, comfortable seating and boasts a stunning view of Lion Rock. There is external access to a private bathroom located near the hut.