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# Historical Lifestyle Retreat!

Villa in Auckland with patio

## Photo gallery for Historical Lifestyle Retreat!

![Outdoor dining - Historical Lifestyle Retreat! (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/044d5029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Interior - Historical Lifestyle Retreat! (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/1103f883.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Living area - Historical Lifestyle Retreat! (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/w1920h1354x0y0-0ff19a0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior - Historical Lifestyle Retreat! (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/2642097d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Dining - Historical Lifestyle Retreat! (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/w1920h1353x0y0-fc1ca936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Historical Lifestyle Retreat! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

## Popular amenities

- Dryer
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Historical Lifestyle Retreat!

Standing proudly atop the hills, here you find this beautiful historical villa. From the moment you walk into this grand three-story restored residence, you'll be captivated by the Victorian influences and vast ceiling height. The interior boasts spacious open-plan living areas, with all main living area's opening directly out to expansive and elevated decks. Entertaining here is a joy and with its elevated aspect you enjoy sweeping views of Manukau Harbour and spectacular sunsets.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the villa: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms

### Outdoor areas

- Patio

### Laundry

- Dryer
- Laundry facilities

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Designated smoking areas

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

## About the area

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Auckland, Auckland

#### What's nearby

- Auckland Botanical Gardens \- 9 min drive \- 4.0 miles
- Rainbow's End \- 9 min drive \- 4.2 miles
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre \- 9 min drive \- 4.5 miles
- Due Drop Events Centre \- 9 min drive \- 4.5 miles
- Bruce Pulman Park \- 10 min drive \- 4.7 miles

#### Getting around

- Manurewa Te Mahia Station - 10 min drive
- Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 23 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill - ‬8 min drive
- ‪McDonald’s - ‬7 min drive
- ‪Deji Tea Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
- ‪City Of Tea 一座一茶 - ‬7 min drive
- ‪Divine Patisserie - ‬8 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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