Plenty of space, family friendly. Close to many amusements, plus beach and bush to explore. Great for bride or grooms' pre wedding preparations, family or sports groups, or a private retreat. 5mins to shops, 8 mins drive to beach, gannets,horse trekking, 20 mins to paintball, tree adventures This holiday home has the peace and quiet of Muriwai Valley, whilst not being too far from a vast range of activities. Relax on the large deck whilst enjoying the sound of birds and watch the cows graze in nearby paddocks. Indoors there is Sky TV, a guitar to play, or tackle a game of Chess. There are games for the children and toys for the little ones. When you feel like exploring it's only 8 Minutes drive to the famous black sands of Muriwai Beach, popular for it's wonderful surf, Golf Club and Gannet Colony. Take a walk along the west coast walkway or enjoy a horse-trek along the vast spetacular Coastline. There is also 4wheel drive access up one end of the beach, permit required. Fishing from the rocks or exploring the cave is popular when the tide and conditions are right. The Sand Dunz cafe is well known for its great food. Further afield by about 20 minutes Woodhill forest offers paintball, tree adventures and the Mountain Bike Park. Other attractions are Parakai Hot Pools, and Historic Helensville. Heading South in the other direction, a day out shopping in Auckland City is not that far, or check out the closer new Norwest Mall a 25 minute drive away. Locally, you will find a supermarket , cafes, takeaway shop, movie rental store, Thai restaurant and more, in the Waimauku Village, just five minutes from your holiday retreat. If you want to dine at home you will find that the kitchen is well equipped for you to create your own meals. For those who are looking to stay at a Motel but cannot locate one, there is an option of staying one night only by arrangement. Special conditions: We ask that smokers go outdoors to smoke. Families are welcome. There is a low deck without rails, but it has not been a problem in the past. There is an 0800 free phone if there is any reason to contact us, the owners. We bope your stay here creates happy memories for you, our guests. The valley is very peaceful at night, we ask that all noisy music or other sounds be reduced by 11.00pm as sound travels readily across the valley at night. Guests of visitors to leave by 11.00pm.