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Reviews of The Lighthouse - Boathouse Bay

13 Boathouse Bay Lane, Snells Beach, 0920 Auckland, New Zealand

#12 of 527 Holiday rentals in Auckland

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Review score

Based on 33 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful getaway in peaceful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv was pretty small for how far it was from the couch, but that was nice in the sense it didn’t take over the room. Clean dishes were in the dishwasher but we didn’t realize until our last day. We made do but could have used the mugs!

    What a gorgeous property, so beautifully decorated. It had everything we could possibly need and lots of information about the surrounding area. The best part was the bed - so incredibly comfortable, with lovely linens.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Highly recommended and beautiful accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing not to like

    Everything was in the accommodation and then more

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was an amazing build and a delight to visit. We did not realise it was three storey when we booked on line and was questionable for an 88, 86 and 81 year old. It was a challenge!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a bit uncomfortable for us.

    The ambience. The condiments were appreciated. . The coffee machine was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional clean modern house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am sorry to say this because we loved the place. A minor thing but I think that the bedding in the master bedroom needs up grading. And a thicker topper would definitely lift the sleeping experience. I like at least one other person found the bed a bit hard.

    Lovely clean modern house in a quiet location very close to the beach. Very homely with every single thing you could want. Dish washer, washer, even an outdoor bath. Lovely people . Very friendly local people too. Was just what we needed after an hectic drive around NZ. Loved the windows! Opened fully so that you could sleep with the fresh air and the sounds of the birds. An absolute delight! Backs on to a natural forest . There are loads of birds in the bay . Looks just like the picture and is an almost new house.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    I would definitely want to stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great place to stay, very neat and clean. It had a lovely homey/ cosy feeling. The facilities were great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended stay at Snells Beach, very close to beach, fabulous view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was a little light at night

    Very quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    A great coastal stop over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything!

    This a new, modern and very well equipped 2 bedroom house. Great location -1 minute walk to beach. Exactly as advertised.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite hot in bedrooms so arcon would be good. EVERTHING else suberbpp

    Loved the 2 bedrooms with own showers and toilets. Beautuful Property. Very close to Matakana.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Would happily stay again as ideal for a group with two en-suite rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Wi-Fi was not completely reliable

    Brilliantly clean and spacious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Beachside bliss
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    What a fabulous place for a stay, great location, well presented, and just lovely to spend time in this beautiful holiday home

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Great Homely Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t a problem for us but the house was 3 story with the bedrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor so keep that in mind if you struggle with stairs!

    Great house which is nicely furnished with everything you need for the duration of your stay, very homely feel! Beds were comfy and the 2 bedrooms were on separate floors with their own bathroom which was handy. The location is awesome and there is so much to do in the area from wineries, restaurants, and beaches with Matakana, Warkworth and Tauwharanui Peninsula a short drive away from the house. Goat Island is a little bit further away but totally worth the trip!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Would love to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Amazing accommodation! Everything you needed was provided. Spacious and beautifully furnished with very comfortable beds and top quality linen. Absolutely loved this place and the host was super accommodating. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    We had an amazing stay and can’t wait to visit again soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property in an awesome location, steps to the beach

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic, homely feel, a very quiet community, close to a lovely beach and close to all the action in matakana, highly recommend!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place, with lots of stunning homely touches and design features. We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only criticism was that I wasn’t sent instructions on how to check-in. Robyn was very responsive when I messaged her. The gate we had to push to go through needed to be lifted as well. I don’t think we would have been able to get in but luckily the cleaner was still there and helped us :)

    We loved our stay it was a lovely place!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    It’s super clean, modern, comfortable and felt like a treat staying there. Nothing has been missed it is abaulteky beautiful and the host is very helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Modern, warm, beautiful house with nature right on its doorstep…
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What an amazing holiday home, a great location close to many beautiful regional parks and vineyards. The house came with many modern amenities (and luxury finishing touches). We found our stay in the house to be very comfortable, warm and spacious. We had an amazing stay, the bath outside after a day out exploring was a great touch. I highly recommend a stay here, enjoy not only the house, but the beautiful surroundings right on the back doorstep. I only wish we could have stayed for longer…

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Probably the best accommodation of our recent trip to New Zealand
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was perfect for our stay in Snell's Beach. The accommodation was very unique, comfortable, clean and attractive. The hosts have put a lot of thought into the little things to make the accommodation fun and comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    So great just needs comfier beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Both beds were incredibly hard and found it hard to get comfortable

    Loved the layout and the decor

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    10
    Perfect home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative to say.

    It had all the home comforts, the hosts had thought about everything.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    10
    Lovely home away from home.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location to the beach is very close. We loved going for walks around there every day. The house is quite new and Robyn and David have put a lot of thought into what guests could need in their stay here.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location very peaceful

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in July 2024

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