The Rainforest Retreat is a house surrounded by the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Accommodation conveniently situated on the west coast of Auckland, it is a short drive from the breath-taking Bethells Beach. Bodyboarding, surfing, bushwalking and birdwatching are just some of the activities to be found on the doorstep. There is also a gorgeous, known-only-to-locals lake called Wainamu. The location is 15 minutes from Swanson train station which operates regular trains to/from Auckland CBD. The space This listing is for the two-storey house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious, air-conditioned lounge, an air-conditioned open plan kitchen/dining room and a large balcony overlooking the rainforest. There is room for up to 8 people. It is ideal for family vacations and the perfect base from which to explore Auckland. There is a 2 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability. Please note that we have recently added a good internet connection providing 50 Mbps, sufficient speed to work from the premises or watch a movie. There is a smart TV which received digital TV via WIFI. This house is located a 5 minutes drive from Bethells Beach, lake Wainamu, caves and sand dunes. The location is 15 minutes from Swanson train station which operates regular trains to/from Auckland CBD. A drive to Auckland CBD will take about 35 minutes. The house has recently been renovated and offers accommodation for up to 8 people. It is north facing, sunny, privately secluded and surrounded by stunning nature in tree tops. There is a 2 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability. Body boarding, sand boarding, bush walking, fishing and bird watching are just some of the activities to be found on the doorstep. Guest access There are 2 dwellings on the property. This listing is for the larger 2 storey place as per our pictures. The neighbouring may or may not be occupied and can be rented separately. There is a 2 bedroom house next door which can be rented in combination subject to availability. Other things to note There is parking for up to 3 vehicles on the driveway close to the house. There is street parking for 2-3 vehicles at the top of the the hill.