Huge swimming pool, sauna, garden surrounds

Entire cottage in Karaka, New Zealand

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Lisa
  1. 4 months hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.
- huge shared swimming pool

- private sauna

- lush garden surrounds

- free unlimited wifi

- delightfully decorated character cottage

- Smart TV with Netflix and other streaming channels

- Fully equipped kitchen with nespresso machine

The space
Sanctuary Cottage is a beautifully self contained retreat designed for comfort and calm. Inside you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and everything you need to prepare easy, beautiful meals. The open plan living and dining area looks out to tranquil gardens and includes a Smart Tv with streaming apps, air conditioning and Wi-Fi.

Welcome to Sanctuary Retreat - an exquisite, adults-only haven where time slows and the soul exhales. Nestled deep in nature's embrace, this private one-bedroom cottage radiates luxury, elegance, and profound calm. Surrounded by sprawling, verdant gardens, it offers a secluded sanctuary within a peaceful retreat centre. Share the majestic swimming pool and lush grounds with myself and the occasional like-minded guest, while enjoying exclusive access to your private cottage with indoor sauna and private back deck area.

Awaken to the symphony of birdsong drifting through open windows, stroll barefoot across dew-kissed lawns, or sip your morning coffee by the pool. Here, every moment invites rest, reflection and a gentle reconnection with yourself and the natural world. Your true escape - a pocket of serenity away from the noise of everyday life.

Sanctuary Cottage is a beautifully self-contained retreat crafted for deep comfort and utter tranquility. The fully equipped kitchen gleams with modern appliances, inviting you to prepare simple, soul-nourishing meals with ease. The open-plan living and dining area gazes out onto lush, tranquil gardens and the pool - a seamless blend of indoors and out – complete with a Smart TV streaming Netflix and your favourite apps, blissfully efficient air conditioning, and unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi. Gorgeous eco friendly organic products used throughout.

The bedroom cradles you in a plush queen bed dressed in crisp, luxurious linens, bathed in soft, lighting that soothes the mind into effortless rest. The modern bathroom pampers with a refreshing shower, a deep claw-foot bath for long, languid soaks, a bespoke vanity, hairdryer, and thoughtful essential amenities.

Your private indoor sauna awaits just steps away - a luxurious, wood-scented haven with plush towels ready, perfect for melting away tension in heavenly heat.

Step outside to the expansive pool area, where sun loungers invite lazy afternoons, a dining table beckons al fresco meals, and additional seating encourages evening drinks under a canopy of stars.

Guest access
Within the cottage, sauna, and your private outdoor dining area, your privacy is absolute. Wander freely through the surrounding gardens that embrace your retreat. The magnificent shared swimming pool and broader garden spaces are enjoyed alongside me and occasional fellow guests - always in harmonious quiet.

Other things to note
Check-in from 3 pm | Check-out by 11 am.

Designed exclusively for adults, this sanctuary is not suited for parties, children, or additional visitors - preserving the calm and care it was lovingly created to offer.

Quiet hours are observed from 9 pm to 9 am. Pool use and outdoor music gently conclude by 9 pm.

The pool and sauna are reserved solely for registered guests. Please honour the gentle, peaceful essence of Sanctuary Retreat throughout your stay.

Healing sessions of Reiki and Zu Qigoing can be arranged for an additional fee during your stay - please enquire.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Shared outdoor pool – available all year, open specific hours
Private sauna
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Where you’ll be

Karaka, Auckland, New Zealand

Meet your host

Host
1 review
5.0 out of 5 average rating
4 months of hosting
My work: Wellness Facilitator
I spend too much time: Planning and pondering

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm