Located in Mt Eden, The Grange is a unique 1880's villa featuring free WiFi and secure parking. Mt Eden Village is a 10 minute walk away and features trendy restaurants, cafes and bars. The villa has a spacious guest room with an private bathroom with shower and bath. The second smaller bedroom also has its own toilet. Guests have access to a kitchen and full laundry facilities. There are also books, DVDs and a variety of music which you can listen to. A continental breakfast is available every morning at The Grange. Tea, coffee and snacks are available all day. A number of restaurants, cafes and bars are less than a 5 minute walk away. Eden Park is a 15-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 20 minutes drive from the property. A shuttle bus service from the airport to the property is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Auckland
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  • Alan
    United States of America United States of America
    Outstanding house, outstanding hosts, outstanding location; most comfortable bed; great shower; Hosts were most welcoming, gracious and helpful in every respect. They met our every needs and wants.
  • Carolyn
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything about The Grange is exceptional. You won’t find more enjoyable hosts or accommodations anywhere.
  • Sherrie
    Canada Canada
    Excellent location. Exquisitely modernized 1800’s home. Spacious bedrooms with large attached en-suite. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to restaurants as well as to downtown Auckland and the Harbour. Beautiful landscape and outdoor spaces to...

Hosted by Heather Lyell

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Heather Lyell
Welcome to our 1880's villa in the quiet, leafy suburb of Mt Eden. Since buying our home in 1991 we have lovingly restored it retaining all of its heritage character while incorporating all modern amenities such as central heating. * Please note that we only accept ONE reservation at a time, so you will have the full house to yourselves (apart from us). The booking is for a 2 bedroom suite with the main guest bedroom having its own well appointed bathroom. There is also a second smaller bedroom available with its own wonderful vintage style toilet. This suite option is perfect for a couple, friends or 2 couples travelling together. In this case, the main bathroom (shower) would be shared by both rooms. Both rooms have very comfortable Queen beds with pure cotton sheets. You have you own large private guest lounge with TV to relax in along with several outdoor seating areas to enjoy. All day tea coffee and snacks are provided along with a complementary wine or beer at night. There are many restaurants at either ends of our street and an excellent bus service into the city. There is a shared shuttle van service from the airport to our door or you can use Taxi's/Uber.
Together with my husband Roy we have travelled extensively. We enjoy different cultures and experiences and love trying different food (and wine!) around the world. Roy loves music while I love movies. We are passionate about our 1880 Villa and have been lovingly restoring it for the past 30 years. We have a very unusual occupation designing and creating collectors soft toys which we sell around the world. Heather is an Internationally famous teddy bear artist making amazing Artist bears under her D'Lyell Bears label. We work from our home studio so are always available if you need us. We will do our best to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible and you can see as much or as little of us as you like. We look forward to welcoming you to our home!
Mt Eden is an fantastic older suburb of Auckland full of historic villas. At the bottom of our road (5 mins walk) is Dominion Rd full of interesting and varied mainly Asian restaurants, cafes, and bars. At the top of our road (10 mins walk) is the historic Mt Eden village packed with trendy, restaurants, cafes and bars. At the top and bottom of Grange Rd there are excellent bus services into the CBD (every 10 min at peak times). Taxis and Uber are readily available. If you are driving we are easy to find and well positioned to motorways. The famous Eden Park is a 15 min walk away. The volcanic cone of Mt Eden (Maungawhau in Maori) is only 1.5km and away and a lovely 35min walk to the top where you can get a fabulous 360 degree views of beautiful Auckland. Auckland Museum is only 4.6km and it is easy to spend a few hours wandering around this stunning building and grounds. Downtown Auckland is full of vibrant cafes, restaurants and bars, especially around the Viaduct area where the Americas Cup was held. An easy ride by Uber.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Grange
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Laptop
  • Computer
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Grange takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Grange 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.

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

FAQs about The Grange

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

  • Guests staying at The Grange can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The Grange is 2.4 miles from the center of Auckland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Grange is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Grange offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Room options at The Grange include:

    • Suite