Title: Your home away from home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Your home away from home ## Photo gallery for Your home away from home ![Outdoor dining - Your home away from home (Puni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32645600/32645533/d1f6f608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Your home away from home (Puni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32645600/32645533/270-3a894a74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, video library - Your home away from home (Puni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32645600/32645533/557615d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Your home away from home (Puni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32645600/32645533/17d38e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Your home away from home (Puni)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32645600/32645533/1f774b8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming Board and Batten Cottage in Puni, an hour from Auckland City. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, cozy queen-size bed, and private entrance off the deck. Take in the amazing rural view while lying in the hammock or dining al fresco on the BBQ-equipped deck. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Your home away from home This little Board and Batten Cottage would make an ideal getaway. Surrounded by the countryside on a quiet road in Puni, our cottage is an hour to the bright lights of Auckland City and just five minutes to Pukekohe township, where you can catch a movie at Cinema 3 or dine at one of the local restaurants. Head west and you’ll hit the charming town of Waiuku where you will find the beautiful wild West Coast of Kariotahi. or the calm of the Manukau harbour. Go tramping on the Awhitu Peninsula The house has been lovingly refurbished, and has been brought up to be very comfortable and homely, the cottage is attached to the main house by a carport, and has been given its own private entrance off the deck. You can mix and mingle with us when we are around or take some quiet time to yourselves A fully equipped kitchen, which even has a dish washer and lots of cookbooks. The cottage is heated and cooled by a heat pump situated in the lounge The bed is a cozy queen size, and the bed is brand new, so it should ensure an awesome night sleep, The bathroom leading straight of the bedroom. The yard is sunny, you will be spoilt with the amazing rural view. Enjoy lying in the hammock in the garden. Help yourself to the vegetable garden, and fruit trees and enjoy fresh eggs in the morning from the resident Silkie chickens and the Orpington ducks when they are laying Enjoy the outdoor furniture and a BBQ on the deck for al fresco dining. And there’s speedy wireless Internet, too. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34640000/34638600/34638588/6df7ff45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Cottage Bombay - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=34638588&PinnedHotelID=34638588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031900/32031821/b11891b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Irwin s Lodge - 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Your Home Away Home House Puni Your Home Away Home Puni Your Home Away From Home Puni Your Home Away From Home Cottage Your Home Away From Home Cottage Puni ## About the area Located in Puni, this cottage is in a rural area. Pukekohe Golf Course and Maxwell's Golf Retreat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awhitu Regional Park and Waikato River. Wrights Watergardens and Spookers are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. [Visit our Puni travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puni.dx553248635926197990) [View more Cottages in Puni](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puni-Cottages.d553248635926197990-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.24871%2C174.84650&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WAF9W6v7WrIv4zrENnY16Y65Lm8=) Puni, Waikato ### What's nearby - Navigation Homes Stadium 12 min drive \- 6.2 miles - Pukekohe's Pioneer Cottage 12 min drive \- 6.2 miles - Pukekohe Park Raceway 14 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Spookers 17 min drive \- 13.6 miles - War Memorial Park 20 min drive \- 12.2 miles ### Getting around - Pukekohe Station 10 min drive - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - Burger King 10 min drive - Your Local Coffee Roasters Brew Bar and Roastery 9 min drive - SuMei 9 min drive - McDonald's 10 min drive - Subway 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your home away from home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Your home away from home? ### What time is check-in at Your home away from home? ### What time is check-out at Your home away from home? ### Where is Your home away from home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your home away from home Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie N. 9 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Summertime Stay in the Countryside Friendly host who immediately made us feel comfortable. The accommodation is set in a beautiful location with views over the countryside. Beautiful accommodation. Comfortable and cool in the heat of the summer, with everything you need. A home away from home. ##### Stacie N. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela F. 9 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little nook of calm and serenity What a wonderful place this is. It is so calm and serene with a stunning outlook over the surrounding farms. The place is a great size, it literally has everything you need (the kitchen is very well stocked and there are lovely Eco-store bathroom products to use, plus there was fresh milk, towels, a dishwasher, and washing machine), it is impeccably clean and beautifully decorated. There is a separate indoor dining room as well as your own deck to eat outside and soak in the sun and country views. There is an off-road place to park your car. The owners are lovely and made the check-in process very easy, especially as we were arriving quite late at night. They were also very accommodating for us. We loved it here and will definitely stay here again if we are up in this part of the country! Highly recommended! ##### Angela F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. 21 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect, relaxing stay We had a super time away. Great property - well appointed and beautifully presented. We got milk and fresh eggs on arrival - lovely. The views were great and I enjoyed the guided tour around the property. We had fun exploring the Franklin district. Went to Port Waikato, Awhitu Peninsula, explored the banks of the Waikato River and much more. ##### Mary R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane E. 22 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous cottage Lovely cottage with amazing hosts set in quiet picturesque gardens. ##### Jane E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt W. 1 Apr 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean, tidy and spacious Really enjoyed my brief stay here. Very comfortable . Clean, tidy and new. Will definitely stay again. Thank you :-) ##### Matt W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathlene and Rob A. 9 Nov 2018 #### a very well presented property the property was clean light warm and peacefull had a very nice view very close to were wanted to go.we had every thing we needed and would recommend it to people that did not want to be in town .Claire was very friendly and welcoming the bed was comfortable. ##### kathlene and Rob A. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ---