Title: Historical Lifestyle Retreat! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historical Lifestyle Retreat! Villa in Auckland with patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/28b487b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/dc51c3e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/2642097d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/w1920h1354x0y0-925daddb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89880000/89872800/89872773/9c3737c9.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 - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113320000/113317300/113317265/547f4381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Auckland Golden Phoenix Holiday Homes One Tree Hill - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.6 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=113317265&PinnedHotelID=113317265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113150000/113147300/113147283/e1bb0149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 bedroom house at the heart of Auckland airport Mangere - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £228 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=113147283&PinnedHotelID=113147283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102014700/102014610/36bddb8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flatbush Holiday Accommodation, Luxury Residence Flat Bush - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £352 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=102014610&PinnedHotelID=102014610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102950000/102940400/102940319/20a3a88d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Countryside Haven Retreat with Pool and Deck Auckland East - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=102940319&PinnedHotelID=102940319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102080000/102072100/102072043/e2a788a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rest in Auckland City, Sylvia Park New Zealand Mount Wellington - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=102072043&PinnedHotelID=102072043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88254500/88254408/83a56ac1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Majestic Slice of Heaven with a private lake! 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.99686,174.9334&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hax%60Fwtuj%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40UBQBQBQBUBQBQDSDQBQDQDSDOFSDQDMFSFQFMFSFMFQFOHQFMHOHOHOHMHOHMHOJKHOJKHOJKJKJMJKJMLKJGJKLKJILKJILGLKLILILGLELINGLELELINELELENENCLENANELCNANCLANCNCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBNBL%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLHLDLDNFLHLDLFLHLHLJLFJHLJJHLJJJJFLJJLJJJLJJJJHNJJHNJJHNHLHNHLHNHNHNFLHPFNFPFLFRFLFPFRDLDPFRDNDRDPBPDPDRBPBPBTBPBPBP%40TBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARARAPAPATAPCPATCPCPCPCTCPCPEREPCPEPEPERGNERELGPGRGLGPGNGPGNIPGNILINILININILINKJINKJILKLKJKLKJKJMJKHKJMJKHMJKHMFMJMHMFMHMDMHOHMBMDMHODMDODMDOBMDO%40ODMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOEOAMEOCOEMEMEOEMIMEMCOIMIMEMIMGMIMKMGKIMKKIMKKKKIMKKKKKKMKKKMIMKKIOKKIOIMIOIOIMIOIMGOIQGOGQGOGQGMGSGQEMESGOESEQEQCQEQESCQCQCUCQCQCQAUCQAQAUAQAQASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZJrsvuLXt1As7jRTO8ECSgMnfkY=) Auckland, Auckland #### What's nearby - Rainbow's End - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles - Auckland Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles - Due Drop Events Centre - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles - Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles - Bruce Pulman Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles #### Getting around - Manurewa Te Mahia Station - 10 min drive - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald’s - ‬7 min drive - ‪Moo Moo Smokehouse & Grill - ‬8 min drive - ‪Deji Tea Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Divine Patisserie - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bp - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historical Lifestyle Retreat! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Historical Lifestyle Retreat!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Historical Lifestyle Retreat!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historical Lifestyle Retreat!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historical Lifestyle Retreat! located? > Located in Totara Park, this villa is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Auckland Botanical Gardens and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rainbow's End and Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre. Due Drop Events Centre and Papakura Stream Esplanade Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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