Waikino Vacation chalet rental with internet access, air con, walking and rural retreat

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  • Chalet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 23 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

- Private chalet, private parking, private bathroom(not ensuite), wifi

- Close to nearby towns, rivers, mountain walks, historical sites, bike and

running trails, forest

Alpaca, goats and surrounded by native bush, amazing sunsets, star gazing

A private, fully insulated wooden chalet retreat with private bathroom and ample parking, surrounded by hills and native bush close to the Karangahake Gorge, mountain and nearby towns. It has two single beds which can be joined together for a couple and easy access to rivers & waterfalls, mountain hiking & bike trails, river picnics, cafes, a restaurant and historical sites. Magical sunsets, views and star gazing. Alpaca and goats, peaceful & quiet, dogs roam freely during the day and bark at strangers initially. No cooking but BBQ set upon request.

SHORT WALKS

• Karangahake Historic Walkway

• Karangahake Windows Walk

• Karangahake Tunnel Walk

• Karangahake Gorge Crown Track to Dickey's Flat • Owharoa Falls, Waikino

• Paeroa Historical Maritime Park

• Victoria Battery, Waikino

• Martha Mine Pit Rim Walkway - Cornish Pumphouse • Gilmour Lake, Waihi

• Mill Stream Walkway, Waihi

• Waihi Walkway - Black Hill Reserve

Longer Tracks

• Karangahake Mountain

• Karangahake Gorge Crown Track to Dickey's Flat

• Daly's Clearing Loop Track

• Dubbo Track

• Bluff Stream Kauri Loop Track ? from Franklin Rd, Waitawheta • Waitawheta Tramway ? from Franklin Rd

OTHERS

• Alpaca, goat and Eel feeding (upon request and subject to weather)

• Gas BBQ (please give one day's notice)

• Tattoo - Traditional Maori Tattoo and all other styles

Special conditions: Not suitable for people with disabilities or very elderly people Not suitable for children (2-12 years) Not suitable for infants (under 2 years) Not suitable for pets Smoking allowed outside only No parties or events

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • 1 Wet room, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Staffed property
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

The guests will be met on arrival and given a quick guide of the place. Guests will be left alone, privacy assured unless they need some help or there is an emergency.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 11:00 Check out: 14:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

-The main building and animal paddocks and surrounding area are off limits unless by invitation.
- Please only use septic safe bathroom products (some are provided)
- Do not flush anything accept toilet paper
- Smoking is allowed but not in the buildings.
- Noise levels must be kept down after 9pm
- Please leave the place clean upon checkout with garbage thrown in bins provided.

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 night

About the owner

Amir Y.
Calendar last updated:
20 Apr 2020

Years listed:
6

Based in:
New Zealand
Languages spoken: English
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Wtchly
Auckland, New Zealand

Seventh Heaven
Apr 2022

WOW! Amir deserves to be a super host. The Dome was exactly as pictured and described. I stayed for 3 blissful nights. I met the Borneo rescue dogs and cat. Whiskey and I made friends :) Sky is cauti… More 

27 Apr 2022

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Melissa C

Magical Views, Great Company and Serenity
Aug 2018

We were so excited to find that the accommodation and views both far exceeded the (already amazing) pictures! Amir and Hilda were really welcoming, making sure we were comfortable, felt safe and wer… More 

22 Aug 2018

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Response from the owner
Thanks for the great review. Great having you here and sincerely hope the rest of your trip was wonderful as well. Hope to see you again.

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Mateusz Ż
Auckland Central, New Zealand

Great Eater weekend !
Mar 2018

-great and beautiful location, perfect place to relax and escape civilization -great and helpful owner -there is a possibility to feed alpacas and goats which is really great! -the place is equipped w… More 

3 Apr 2018

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Response from the owner
Nice to have you guys here. Sorry for the late reply and hope to see you this summer. Electrical problem fixed :-)

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dyussof
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A lovely dome-icile
Feb 2018

With a great view overlooking lush, green hills & valleys - and the giant ferns that give it an almost primeval vibe, The Dome is little slice of NZ paradise. Ticks all the boxes with it's cr… More 

7 Mar 2018

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Response from the owner
Thanks! Hope to visit again

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FAQs

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Send Amir (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Amir the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Amir (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Amir (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Amir (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Amir (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Amir (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Amir (the owner) a message.

If Amir (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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