Sunbird House Piha.
A sun-filled escape surrounded by native bush and birdsong. Cosy fireplace, generous indoor-outdoor living, and a rare three-storey lift.
Birdsong and sunsets = peaceful bliss.
About
Sunbird House Piha is the kind of stay that's been built around slowing down. Nestled in native bush in one of the village's most sought-after locations, the house enjoys all-day sun, real privacy, and a peaceful setting — while staying close enough to the beach, the walks, and the village to make the most of a Piha visit.
Originally enjoyed as a family holiday home, Sunbird House has grown into a place where guests come to reconnect — with each other, with the bush around them, and with the quieter rhythm Piha makes possible. It suits families, groups of friends, retreat organisers, and anyone wanting something larger and more settled than a couple's cottage.
What makes Sunbird House distinctive is the combination of space, accessibility, and connection to nature. The home features a rare three-storey lift, which makes movement between levels easy for guests with mobility considerations or anyone travelling with children, gear, or older family members. A cosy fireplace and additional heating keep things comfortable across the seasons — including the genuinely cold Piha winter evenings most visitors don't expect. Large windows and an expansive deck create a beautiful, immersive connection to the surrounding bush, where native birds are a constant presence. Tūī, kererū, pīwakawaka — the soundtrack is theirs.
The property is well suited to family getaways, group retreats, and longer stays where the point is to be somewhere properly rather than to pass through. From the black sand and surf at one end of the village to the bush walks and waterfalls at the other, Piha provides the backdrop. Sunbird House provides the home base.
Best for:
Families, groups of friends, retreat organisers, longer stays, multi-generational travel, guests with accessibility considerations.
Worth knowing:
Multi-storey home with three-storey lift, fireplace, expansive deck, generous indoor-outdoor living. Guests have exclusive use of the main house and outdoor living areas; the spaces are completely separate and locked.
Configuration:
Adaptable.
Address:
Rayner Road.
Contact:
Email: sunbirdhousepiha@gmail.com (direct bookings)
Bookings: Also available via booking.com(Sunbird House Piha)
