North Shore Retreat | Ridgewood Reserve | Parking | Apartment in Auckland

This stunning 3-bedroom getaway is perched by Ridgewood Reserve and nestled in a bounty of nature. It is the perfect base for anyone working or holidaying on the North Shore, or for visitors who want a peaceful abode outside the city centre. Depending on traffic, the Viaduct and CBD are within a 15 to 20-minute drive. Travellers will be situated near some of Auckland's most beloved coastal and beach locations and the nearby ferry in Devonport is a gateway to the likes of Waiheke and Rangitoto.
The space
You will love this family-friendly home in Birkenhead. Inside, you will find a modern, open-plan living area with a dedicated dining space that seats up to 4 guests and a large lounge with a wide-screen TV. The spacious kitchen is equipped with all of your cooking needs and comes with a sleek bar stool setup at the end of the bench. The lounge area opens out onto a lovely deck overlooking the surrounding greenery with an outdoor living environment - the perfect spot for a morning coffee, picnic lunch, or an evening meal when the weather is fine.
The first bedroom in the house comes with a king sized bed and all the creature comforts you could need for a good night's sleep, while the second bedroom features a king single bed. In the third bedroom, there is a single bed with a secondary pull-out bed. Long day? We have you covered with a relaxing bath in the full-sized bathroom. There is also in-unit laundry facilities and and off-street parking for 1 car.
♡ WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE HOME ♡
✧ Three bedrooms
✧ Full in-house laundry with combo washer and dryer
✧ Outdoor seating area on the patio
✧ Off-street parking for 1 car in carport
✧ Free high-speed broadband internet to use during your stay 300Mbs
✧ Two bathrooms, one with a bathtub and separate shower cabinet
✧ House has a full water filtration system for all drinking and washing
✧ This home is family-friendly with plenty of safe spaces for children to play
♡ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ♡
✧ Bedroom 1:
Queen-size bed with bedside tables, and lamps
✧ Bedroom 2
Singe-sized bed and a trundle single bed, desk and chair
✧ Bedroom 3
Singe-sized bed and a trundle single bed
♡ WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE LOCATION ♡
Birkenhead is a gateway to a number of coastal and nature based activities, as well as being central to all the amenities you could need for a comfortable stay.
✧ Next to Ridgewood reserve for a stroll
✧ Short walk to Eskdale reserve, the North Shore's largest urban forest. This huge green space is crossed with paths popular with walkers, shaded by tall trees and dotted with streams and waterfalls.
✧ Close to the gardens at the Chelsea Sugar Works
✧ Walk through the kauri forest of the Chatswood Reserve and take the connecting bush walks to the Chelsea Sugar Works Gardens and park.
✧ The house is also within walking distance of the local skate park/pump track, swimming pool, playgrounds, New World Supermarket, and Birkenhead village.
✧ The Birkenhead ferry is 8 min to downtown is a short drive by car or bus away and offers free all-day parking at the wharf.
✧ The North Shore Busway is a great piece of public transport infrastructure. You can access all the shopping and business hubs on the North Shore and get over to the City quickly and cheaply without the hassle of parking. Plenty of the local buses act as feeder services to the Busway. Check the AT (Auckland Transport )Website for details
✧ Check out historic Devonport Village for coffee or a meal. Go for a walk up Mt Victoria or North Head for the views of Auckland. Take your torch to explore the old fort, gun emplacements, and tunnels on North Head. There is also the NZ Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay (the base of North Head), they have a great kids' playground and cafe.
♡ THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA ♡
✧ Visit the charming seaside villa of Takapuna and try the many wonderful cafes, bars and restaurants in the area
✧ Takapuna Beach, Cheltenham Beach and Milford Beach are just a short drive away
✧ Try the eateries along Auckland's best-known cafe strip at Ponsonby Road. There is a great selection of cafes, bars, and restaurants. There are also specialty shops such as Millie's Kitchen and boutique designer stores.
✧ Visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum to see the newly installed T-Rex, and sample some of the finest examples of Maori and Pakeha culture. Take the kids to Weird and Wonderful where they can touch and investigate everything! You can also see a Moa skeleton and a full collection of NZ flora and fauna.
✧ Take the Northern Busway to the city centre for a spot of shopping on High Street, or catch a show at Aotea Centre or the Civic Theatre, Q Theatre, or down at Spark Arena. You can have a great meal out at the Commercial Bay Food Hall or down at the Viaduct or Wynyard Quarter
✧ There are plenty of shopping options on the North Shore in Takapuna, Milford. Glenfield and at the Westfield Albany Shopping Centre. Depending on what you are after there's generally something for everyone!
You can get out and about easily by car or on the local bus service. The ferry terminal in Devonport will take you to Waiheke Island for a day trip, Rangitoto, or the city centre.
Guest access
✧ Complete and uninterrupted access to the entire unit upstairs.
Other things to note
✧ No breakfast is provided with this listing ~ do take the chance to enjoy some of Auckland's beautiful cafes. Locally there are some great options in Birkenhead, Takapuna, or Milford.
✧ Be respectful to the house and neighbours, with no disturbance to the neighbourhood. Violation of this will result in immediate eviction without refund at the host's decision regardless of booking platform policy and booking in place.
✧ A form of government ID along with a selfie is required by the host.
Longer Stays:
Stays longer than 14 days require a guest paid refresh clean & linen change on the 14th day and every subsequent 14 days.
Check-In and Check-Out:
- Please provide expected check-in time. Will we do our best to cater to early check-in requests.
- Guests to provide expected check-out time(latest being 10 am) and acknowledge the property will be scheduled for cleaning just after the time they have provided (late check-outs without prior agreement will incur a cleaner turn away charge or a full day rental).
- Guest must view the check-in guide prior to arrival to familiarise themselves with the check-in process.
- Keys must not be collected prior to agreed check-in time and lockboxes(if any) must be left closed and locked.
- Bags or cars must not be stored at the property prior to check-in or after checkout without approval.
- Carpark can only be used from check-in time and must be removed at check-out time.
During Your Stay:
- Please be considerate of the other residents living in the building by being courteous and keeping the noise down to reasonable levels at all times.
- Please report any breakages or damage sustained to the apartment during your stay as it allows us to repair/replace it in time for the next guests.
- Guest to comply with all rules in messages, check-in guides, house manuals or as posted in any building.
- Lockouts: These will incur call-out/building management/security or locksmith charges.
- Lost Property: We will do our best to find and return any reported lost item. All cost involved with retuning lost items including time taken is chargeable.

This 3 Bedrooms Apartment provides accommodation with Kitchen, Laundry, Air Conditioner, for your convenience. This Apartment features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Apartment has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Apartment has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Birkenhead. Enjoy your stay in Birkenhead at this Apartment.