Waterfront serenity - Tui (with kitchenette)

Minutes from the city; miles from anywhere! If you're looking for a peaceful waterside retreat for a few days from the hustle and bustle, you’ve found it! This location is Auckland’s best-kept secret, the tranquil beachside area of Clarks Beach/ Waiau Pa, only one hour south of Auckland’s CBD, with the Waiuku River estuary lapping at your door. The serenity is amazing - you'll not want to leave! • You want to get away from Auckland for the weekend but not drive for hours in crazy traffic?. • Or you need a ‘chill-out’ spot – a ‘do-nothing’ weekend (or week) all by yourself or with your loved one • Maybe you’re like me, a writer, and you hanker for calm and serenity. You've got exclusive use of a bedroom, a living room which can also double as a bedroom, using the comfortable sofa bed, a bathroom (shower over the bath), and a separate toilet. Your own private access is at the back of the main house, via the immaculate laundry. In the living room are kitchenette facilities - a microwave, small fridge, an electric frypan, coffee and tea making facilities, toaster, crockery, glassware, cutlery & utensils. Unlike many short-stays of this type, you'll also find the basic makings for a continental breakfast - a range of cereals, spreads, butter, milk and frozen bread in the small ice-box in the fridge. The kitchenette does not have a sink but both the bathroom and laundry are conveniently close. A small BBQ is also available, shared between the two units. It's easy to carry out to the deck if you want to eat out there on a fine evening. The apartment is all set up for you to be either creative or just to blob out and read, snooze, play – or enjoy the delights of the region. If you want activity, explore Clevedon’s country market, the hikes in the Hunua Ranges, play golf at the very popular Clarks Beach course a few minutes away, get out on the water if you’ve got your own boat …. the choices are many. Adjoining your unit is another self-contained flat with separate access. If you're wanting more space or a full kitchen, you might prefer that unit instead. You can also book both units and I'll open the connecting door. In total we can sleep six in the two units. The rest of the house is my private home. I'm a writer, travel a lot, and you'll find me a very quiet neighbour - if I'm home. I'm really happy to help with any queries if I'm around, but I don't interfere with your privacy. A good range of books are for use while you're here. Music – bring your IPod and plug into the Bose player. I just respectfully request that you leave the books when you depart. Amazing sunsets, wader birds (even rare Royal Spoonbills occasionally), fishing boats heading down the Waiuku River channel, and hardly any people! Bring your fishing boat and lines. Launch your boat from the ramp beside our driveway or a 24-hour ramp is 2 minutes’ drive away. Special conditions: A portable cot and linen, high chair, potty and toys are available if you're travelling with a little one. Just let me know in advance. You'll have to watch a child at high tide - there is no fence by the sea wall.