Please note that the minimum age for guests is 15yo! If you are wanting the perfect Luxury Rural Retreat to relax then welcome to our roomy and luxurious Cottage in beautiful Waiau Pa in Franklin, South Auckland just 35 minutes from Auckland International Airport and under an hour to Auckland City (off peak). Internal access double garage. Electric gated access. Luxurious. Peaceful. Wide rural views. Fish pond feature. This roomy luxurious Cottage offers a large bedroom with King Size Bed and full Ensuite (with extra-large shower). The modern Kitchen in the open plan Lounge /Dining /Kitchen central area features a bench top Hob, Dishwasher, Full size Refrigerator, Fan oven, Microwave oven, Nespresso coffee machine, toasted sandwich maker, toaster, electric kettle, etc. We do not provide meals, however all the facilities are there to be able to prepare yourselves a gourmet feast if you so desire. Complimentary Free range eggs for the first morning of your stay are provided for self catering and there is fresh milk, tea, coffee, sugar, bread, cereals, jams and spreads provided to last several days. The lounge area features a luxurious feather-filled lounge suite where you can snuggle up on a cold winter evening and enjoy the ambience of the inbuilt gas fireplace under the 65” HD TV and watch your favourite programme. Air conditioning keeps the whole house toasty in winter and cool in summer. The cottage has its own private electric-gated driveway entrance and is all on one easily accessible level , (wheelchair friendly) with an internal access garage . The french doors from the lounge area, dining area, and bedroom, open onto the large patio surrounding the house. There is also a covered patio area for those hot summer days when shelter from the sun and/or rain may be required. Views from all rooms are beautiful garden/pond or rural scenes including dairy cows peacefully grazing in the distance or making their way to or from the daily milking. Wake in the morning to amazing birdsong from over 26 different species of birds including Tui, Fantails, Grey Warblers, Finches, Blue Herons, Kingfishers, Pheasants, skylarks, and many others. Night time brings the calls of the Morepork, NZ's native owl, and Pukeko. You may even be lucky enough to spy the resident Moreporks asleep on their daytime perch in the tree canopy. Please note: Absolutely No children under 15! Absolutely No pets! Absolutely No smoking or vaping anywhere on or in the property! Absolutely No parties or loud music! Absolutely No exceptions! Please see conditions of booking.