AIRBNB- Auckland - Viaduct Harbour Waterside Apartment with Heat Pump

Viaduct Harbour Waterside Apartment with Heat Pump

All about Brendan And Natalie’s place

This apartment is located in the Lighter Quay and has an open plan kitchen & living area that overlooks the water, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a carpark with lift access to your door.

The space

Here are 3 things people love about our Viaduct Harbour Waterside Apartment:

1 - The water. You have so many choices of how you enjoy the private waterway directly below the apartment. You can enjoy the water views from the kitchen while you cook or while you eat at the large dining table. Or you can sit back and relax on the deck directly off of the kitchen. Or walk down the steps and enjoy being directly on the water's edge.

2 - The location is simply outstanding. Lighter Quay is located in the Viaduct Harbour precinct at the base of Wynyard Quarter. It is little more than a stone's throw away from the hustle and the bustle of the city, but provides a quiet relaxed setting. We are isolated from the noise of the central city, however it's just a short 5 minute walk to most of Wynyard Quarter, less than 10 minutes walk to the Viaduct restaurants and less than 15 minutes walk to much of the CBD. This apartment within this fully gated, secure complex is the ideal base from which to explore Auckland and it's close to the many national and international corporate offices.

3 - The layout of this apartment, with two bathrooms and split-able beds, has been very popular with both families and colleagues travelling for work. Comfortable beds with quality linen guarantee a good night’s sleep.

Here are 3 things to consider before renting our Viaduct Harbour Waterside Apartment:

1 - The apartment is in a residential area and close-knit community, so no parties are permitted in the apartment at all times during your stay. This applies to all residents, so ensures you will have a peaceful and quiet stay yourself.

2 - Although private, the apartment is located in a central city neighbourhood, so you will be surrounded by buildings and other residents. That’s not a downside, since the neighbours are generally a very considerate group of people, but you will be aware of their presence on occasion. Most people actually love it, since you will have a chance to meet locals and quickly strike up a conversation. Live like a local amongst locals and you will love your stay.

3 - Living in a close-knit community requires some basic rules to make things easier. We ask that you abide by these rules and that you are a considerate neighbour. By all means, live and enjoy yourself, just be mindful of noise and loud music both inside and out and you’ll have a fabulous time.

ABOUT THIS HOME

We have furnished this recently renovated apartment with new modern contemporary furniture.

KITCHEN

Our fully equipped kitchen includes chef-quality stainless steel gourmet cookware, and good quality knives. We provide a Nespresso machine with milk frother for coffee aficionados as well as a classic teapot so you can brew the perfect cup of tea.

LOUNGE

Sit back and relax in style on the comfortable sofas while watching Netflix on the 55" HD Smart TV. The wifi is connected to an unlimited high-speed VDSL internet connection.

BEDROOMS

Both bedrooms are roughly the same size and both feature super-king size beds. The master bedroom is slightly larger and boasts a large ensuite. Both bedrooms have access to a private courtyard.

All beds come with comfortable duvets and high thread count sheets. The large closets are stocked with plenty of clothes hangers.

Both super king beds can be split into two long single beds (203cm long x 91cm wide), which can provide an option for good friends or children to share a room.

THE VIEW

The kitchen and lounge offer views of the internal waterway/marina. The small table and chairs on the balcony offer a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee.

LAUNDRY

The laundry includes a front-loading washing machine and a separate dryer , and we supply EcoStore washing powder.

GETTING AROUND

Most of Wynyard Quarter is less than 5 minutes walk from your front door, and the main Viaduct restaurant area is less than 10 minutes.

Our place is less than a 15 minutes walk or a $5-10 Uber ride to much of the central city, including Westhaven, Wynyard Quarter, Viaduct Harbour, Queen St, and Ponsonby. If you want to catch a bus, there are bus stops within 300m.

PARKING

Free secure parking for one car is provided in a single car park space located below the apartment building. The maximum vehicle height is 2.1m. Please contact us if you have an overweight vehicle, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Bicycle racks inside a secure parking building are also available.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Regular cleaning. If you are staying for a few weeks, perhaps you would like to arrange regular weekly or fortnightly cleaning or a one-off additional clean. The cost is $185/visit for a clean and linen change, and $110/visit for a standard clean (no linen change). You can either arrange this in advance, or while you are staying.

Split bed (one off $20/bedroom). We can split the super king size bed in each bedroom into two long single beds. The standard configuration is 2 super kings, but you can choose to have 1 super king and 2 singles, or 4 single beds.

Portacot (additional $5/day). We can provide Jolly Jumper Roma 2-in-1 portacots that have both bassinet and cot level. This model has passed safety tests and is recommended by Consumer NZ. We'll also provide cot sheets and blankets......

Guest access

Access to the recreation centre including gym, pool, spa and sauna is from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m weekdays and 6am - 10pm weekends.

Other things to note

We've created a comprehensive online guidebook of local attractions that we will send you a link to after you book.

Good to know

• Entire rental unit to yourself

• Committed to Enhanced Clea

Meet your Host, Brendan And Natalie

We love to travel. We've backpacked around South America and spent our honeymoon in East Africa. We've made it to all of the continents except Antarctica. Now that we have a young son, our traveling is a bit less adventurous. We've lived in Beaumont Quarter for the last seven years. We love living here, it is so convenient to everything, so close to the city and yet quiet and calm. We'll strive to make your experience at our place a memorable one. We hope you make a reservation at one of the places that we are hosting on Airbnb. Our goal is that the extra income we get from hosting on Airbnb will allow us to spend more time with our son.

Brendan And Natalie is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

How you’ll be hosted

We will do our best to greet you at check-in. We also live a few minutes away, so we can pop over and provide assistance if required.

This apartment can host 4 guests having 2 bedrooms, 2 beds and 2 bathrooms. Bedroom 1 has 1 king bed, En suite bathroom, Bedroom 2 has 1 king bed. This apartment costs around $167 / night.

What this place offers

Bathroom

• Bath

• Hair dryer

• Cleaning products

• EcoStore shampoo

• EcoStore conditioner

• Hot water

• Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

• Free washer – In unit

• Free dryer – In unit

• Essentials

• Towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper

• Hangers

• Bed linen

• Extra pillows and blankets

• Iron

• Clothes storage: chest of drawers and wardrobe

Entertainment

• 55" HDTV with Netflix

Family

• Travel cot

• Babysitter recommendations

Heating and cooling

• Air conditioning

• Heating

Home safety

• Smoke alarm

• Carbon monoxide alarm

Internet and office

• Wifi

• Available throughout the listing

• Dedicated workspace: table

Kitchen and dining

• Kitchen

• Space where guests can cook their own meals

• Refrigerator

• Microwave

• Cooking basics

• Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper

• Dishes and silverware

• Bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc.

• Freezer

• Dishwasher

• Stove

• Oven

• Kettle

• Coffee maker: Nespresso

• Wine glasses

• Toaster

• Dining table

Location features

• Waterfront

• Right next to a body of water

• Private entrance

• Separate street or building entrance

Outdoor

• Patio or balcony

• Outdoor furniture

Parking and facilities

• Free multi storey car park on premises – 1 space

• Shared indoor heated pool

• Shared hot tub

• Shared sauna

• Lift

• The home or building has a lift that’s at least 52 inches (132cm) deep and a doorway at least 32 inches (81cm) wide.

• Gym

• Single level home

• No stairs in home

Services

• Luggage drop-off allowed

• For guests' convenience when they are arriving early or departing late

• Long-term stays allowed

• Allow stays of 28 days or more

• Host greets you

Getting around

Where you’ll be

Auckland, New Zealand

Lighter Quay is situated on a unique waterfront site, formerly used as a log farm storage site, in Auckland’s Viaduct Basin. A hub of nautical activity, with boats and launches skimming across its waterways, Lighter Quay’s proximity to the Viaduct Basin’s lively restaurants and cafes makes it an ideal residential location.

The centrepiece of the complex is the waterway running through the length of Lighter Quay. Wrapping around this waterway, the surrounding buildings create a sheltered central canal where the water reflects sun up to the windows and balconies above.

Places to Visit Nearby 

1. Sofitel SPA

Treat yourself to the French glow. From radiant skin-boosting experiences that detox, cleanse and revitalize to the chic, tranquil setting that combats the demands of modern life, Sofitel Spa is the ultimate in French cosmetology. Our caring wellness experts will pamper you from head-to-toe, paying attention to your body’s signs and adjusting treatments accordingly: Rejuvenating… Relaxing… Purifying... Targeted products by prestigious French brands, Biologique Recherche, Sothys and New Zealand brand, Nellie Tier enable you to achieve the results you desire. Indulge in an afternoon, a full day or an entire week of personalised spa treatments. Find inner peace at our urban retreat in the Viaduct precinct.

2. Weta Workshop Unleashed

Part film-set. Part creative workshop. But all is not what it seems… Explore an immersive walk-through experience from five-time Academy Award-winning Weta Workshop. Inside these paint-splattered walls, fantastical worlds are brought to life with resident monsters, an alien robot and wildly realistic giants. Enter if you dare. Journey through Weta Workshop’s creative process like you never have before! Step into this fantastical film effects workshop and explore the worlds of horror, sci-fi and fantasy in-the-making. Explore a fantastical film effects workshop inspired by Wellington’s Academy Award-winning Weta Workshop. Featuring monsters, giants & robots – oh my! From surreal environments and interactive experiences to massive miniatures and monsters-in-the-making, Weta Workshop Unleashed brings together film effects, theatrical design, makers’ craft, and conceptual world-building.

3. SkyTower

Auckland's SkyTower is the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, this tower is more than 300 metres high. Offering stunning views, along with award winning restaurants, a gift shop and an opportunity to push your limits by walking the outside of the viewing platforms, or by jumping off from 192 metres above Auckland's CBD. Off Peak Season - (1st May - 31st Oct) 9:00am - 10:00pm daily - Last tickets sold at 9:30pm Peak Season - (1st Nov - 30th Apr) Sun - Thurs: 8:30am - 10:30pm - Last tickets sold at 10:00pm Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 11:30pm - Last tickets sold at 11:00pm

4. Wynyard Quarter

The Wynyard Quarter is a reclaimed piece of land on the Waitematā Harbour at the western edge of the Auckland waterfront, New Zealand. It is located to the north of Freemans Bay and to the west of the Viaduct Basin.

5. New Zealand Maritime Museum

Dive deeper into our maritime history and discover the genius of early Pacific navigators, their great voyages of exploration and the discovery of Aotearoa New Zealand. Cruise Auckland’s sparkling Waitemata Harbour in one of our heritage vessels - sailing twice daily. Help the crew hoist the sails or sit back and take in the city skyline. Find out what it takes to win the America’s Cup - from backyard boat-builders to teamwork and race-winning technology. Plus, see one of only seven replicas of the America’s Cup. Immerse yourself in early European immigration and test your sea-legs in the replica 1840s rocking cabin. Bang! Watch from the concourse as our replica cannon fires every day at 12pm into the marina. Soak up our stories of the sea with a complimentary guided tour departing from our ticket desk 10.30am Friday - Sunday.

Things to know

House rules

• Check-in: After 3:00 pm

• Check out: 10:00 am

• No smoking

• No pets

• No parties or events

Also read the health & safety norms and cancellation policy.

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