Featuring garden views, Mini Homestay in Auckland offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests. Featuring a terrace, the units have a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with walk-in shower and slippers. There's also a dressing room in some of the units. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Auckland Botanic Gardens is 3.3 miles from the homestay, while Howick Historical Village is 7.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 3.7 miles from Mini Homestay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
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1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katie
    United States of America United States of America
    The hosts were so nice and friendly!! They met us there to let us in and show us around. Very nice room and everything was very clean. We really enjoyed our stay!
  • Kathryn
    United States of America United States of America
    They let us check in early which was very helpful. It was a shared house which I didn't understand when I reserved it. It was fine but not my favorite way to travel. The owner and the other guests were nice. It was not the most expensive so...
  • Tanz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Highly recommend to others good price for yr money and the cheapest by far! Clean and super dooper tidy bathrooms throughout the whole place. A+ I never got to meet tracy but I met the sister yang she is so super friendly and awesome, thankyu...

Hosted by Tracy Tran

8.9
8.9
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Tracy Tran
You’ll love Mini Homestay due to it’s super COMFORTABLE. Its location is central to everything: only 12 mins drive to Auckland Airport, 3 mins walk to bus stop to get Air bus going directly to Airport, 15 mins walk to Puhinui Train Station. Within 2 kms, you can easily find stores of all NZ popular shopping/trading brands. Mini Homestay gives you a very comfortable feeling with new/spacious kitchen, large separated dining room, and huge outdoor dining/coffee area. Especially, the property has 3 big modern bathrooms. Parking is also very convenient, we offer free parking either in our backyard or in front of the house. We welcome all genuine guests and we reserve the rights to cancel any dishonest bookings which provide false credit card details/contact details or host can't contact guests after many attempts. No damage deposit requested however host reserves the rights to collect a compensation amount when guests damage/lose our assets or make an excessive uncleanliness. Please note: 3.5% surcharge is applied for payments by credit cards. A fee is applied for using heater. No laundry service is provided at the property.
We are a family of 4 members. All of us are very pleased to meet with new persons from over the world; so that we can exchange living and traveling experience. Our property is full of fresh air and green color from garden around the house.
From Auckland airport, guests can reach Mini Homestay super easily and conveniently by either: - Guests' Car: drive only 12 minutes. We offer free parking in backyard or in front of the house. - Uber: reasonable and reliable price. - Air Bus: cost cheap only and take 25 minutes Our area is safe with nice neighbours. Our location is super convenient for travelling. We are close to Auckland airport so noise from airplane could be heard. When you travel by car, it is very quick to access into motor way. When you need a train, only walk 15 minutes to Puhinui train station. When you need a bus, only 3 minutes walk to bus station.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Mini Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Mini Homestay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash Debit card Mini Homestay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mini Homestay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Mini Homestay

  • Mini Homestay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Mini Homestay is 10.6 miles from the center of Auckland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Mini Homestay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Mini Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.