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Tutukaka - Church Bay beach front bach

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beach view
Bedroom
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Upstairs lounge
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean viewOcean view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Tutukaka, Northland
  • Popular LocationTutukaka Marina20 min walk
  • Popular LocationDive Tutukaka2 min drive
  • Popular LocationTutukaka Headland3 min drive
  • AirportWhangarei (WRE)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs lounge

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Tutukaka - Church Bay beach front bach

This idyllic waters edge bach is 25 minutes from Whangarei and 2.5 hours from Auckland. It sits on a secluded sandy beach and has safe swimming ideal for young children.

The bach is a two level self contained unit with kitchen, lounge and separate bathroom downstairs with a shower; upstairs is a bedroom, lounge and toilet.

Fantastic views to the sea are available from each room. The unit sleeps up to 5 people.

Tutukaka village is only 2 minutes drive away. The store at Tutukaka has all the usual supplies for your convenience. Restaurants in the Tutukaka area include the Schnappa Rock or Oceans Resort by the marina. Takeaways are just 5 minutes over the hill in Nungaruru or have a casual pizza in the marina cafe. The Tutukaka marina has a large range of charter vessels for fishing or diving.

The picturesque Matapouri Bay along with the surf beach of Sandy Bay is just a 10 to 15 minute drive to the north.
Special conditions:
• Smoking is not allowed inside the bach
• Linen to be provided by guest
• Beach suitable for small children
• Pets allowed with prior approval

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay)

Property manager

Glen

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tutukaka

Located in Tutukaka, this holiday home is on the beach. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Philip Island and Rahomaunu Island. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Tutukaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • Tutukaka Marina - 20 min walk
  • Dive Tutukaka - 2 min drive
  • Tutukaka Headland - 3 min drive
  • Matapouri Bay - 9 min drive
  • Town Basin Marina - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tutukaka - Church Bay beach front bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tutukaka - Church Bay beach front bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tutukaka - Church Bay beach front bach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tutukaka - Church Bay beach front bach located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Philip Island, Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka. Rahomaunu Island and Tutukaka Headland are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joanne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd stay
We had previously stayed twice before at this property, last stay was 3 years ago. Fantastic location and owner is great to deal with. Only reason for 3 stars (cleanliness) is because the microwave was dirty when we arrived and the BBQ was too rusty to cook on. These things happen, owner was advised and we had a good response. I feel it necessary to warn future guests that our relaxing holiday was spoiled by the barking dogs next door. There are now 3 dogs, the 2 small ones are the problematic barkers. We can handle daytime barking, but the owner takes them out at 6-6.30am most mornings to run along the beach. The anticipatory barking starts up inside their house (which we hear) about 15mins beforehand, then the owner lets them out of the front gate and the dogs run across the lawn of the bach barking frantically. So everyone in our household was woken at 6-6.30am pretty much every morning. One morning it was 5.30am. No fault of the bach’s owner of course, but we work hard all year and look forward to sleeping in on our holidays, but were unable to do so. I did attempt to speak to the dog’s owner after the 5.30am wake up but she didn’t seem to care. For this reason, we will sadly be looking to stay somewhere else next summer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soleil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot on the beach
Perfect for young children, they had a great time exploring the rocks and safe swimming on the beach. Nice and tidy. Comfortable beds. Close to Tutukaka marina. I would definitely stay here again. It rained most the time we were there and there was no indoor clothing airers which was difficult. Also the neighbour has 3 yapping dogs that get set off every time you go outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - amazing views!
Great location and amazing views! Highly recommend and would rent again. Thank YOU Glen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed a wonderful holiday at your lovely bach.
We enjoyed a wonderful holiday at your lovely bach. It was fantastic to look straight out onto the gorgeous bay and for the children to be able to run safely straight onto the beach. The bach was beautiful and clean with fresh bedding throughout - thank you! We would definitely recommend your bach to others. The proximity to the beach was exactly what we were looking for!
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10/10 Excellent

A magical spot and a fantastic property, what more could one want.
A magical spot and a fantastic property, what more could one want.....
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely waterfront bach.
Lovely waterfront bach. All very clean, well presented and well equipped. Beach is very child friendly and my young boys spent hours making castles, rock pooling, paddling, walking across to Island at low tide to be intrepid explorers, fishing, flying kites, visiting harbour to see big boats and game fish...Hours of entertainment. Which meant we could spend some time sitting on deck watching them with our feet up! Enjoyed our stay so much we have already tried to book again.

8/10 Good

Tim L.

Amazing Location
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10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Fantastic bach in beautiful location
We had a great time at Church Bay. Beautiful location and great house for a family holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

Beautiful Spot Right on the Beach
Beautiful home right on the beach in Church Bay, an conveniently close to Tutukaka. We based ourselves here for a weekend of diving and while we didn't get to appreciate the property during the day, it was a fantastic place to come back to and relax after a long day out at the Knights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Kerry P.

Nice spot on waterfront, ideal for couple.
Nice spot on waterfront, ideal for couple.
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8/10 Good

Katrina M.

Fantastic location, right on the water and close to some beautiful beaches!
Fantastic location, right on the water and close to some beautiful beaches! The property had everything you needed and was nicer than the photos! Had a fabulous stay!
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8/10 Good

Nicola D.

Great location and lovely little place.
Great location and lovely little place. Clean and tidy just as you’d want it. Some board games and a few every day essentials in the kitchen would be my only suggestions. The fridge is only an under bench fridge with small icebox, so think carefully about what you take. Overall it was a lovely place for our family to relax and unwind.
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6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

Location is outstanding on a safe inner harbour.
Location is outstanding on a safe inner harbour. Easy access to local beaches and ammenities. Small fridge only with limited freezer storage for longer stays. Washing machine & dryer very handy. Fantastic Queen sized bed. Perfect location for a family holiday
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Kate H.

Magic location and clean/tidy property.
Magic location and clean/tidy property.
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8/10 Good

Julian M.

Great location, good bach that accomodated our family of 4 well.
Great location, good bach that accomodated our family of 4 well.
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8/10 Good

Julian M.

Great location, good bach that accomodated our family of 4 well.
Great location, good bach that accomodated our family of 4 well.
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10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Spacious comfortable Bach with everything you need.
Spacious comfortable Bach with everything you need. The location couldn’t be better, right on the water and enough grass for for lawn games too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Phil R.

excellent location right on the beach
excellent location right on the beach
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dane A.

Excellent location and very tidy place to stay.
Excellent location and very tidy place to stay. Highly recommended. Will definitely stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen C.

The bach was very clean and location superb.
The bach was very clean and location superb. Mozzies were little houdini's and managed to get in even with everything closed at night so mosquito nets would have made for a better nights sleep. View was sensational and good swimming at high tide.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ashreet N.

Great location cation and property
Great location cation and property
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Right on the beach, great getaway for a weekend.
Right on the beach, great getaway for a weekend. Plenty to do with the beach and nearby rock pools at low tide. Kids had a ball.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

James B.

Thanks glen.
Thanks glen.... great spot
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great spot to unwind and enjoy a kiwi holiday
Great spot to unwind and enjoy a kiwi holiday
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great spot to unwind and enjoy a kiwi holiday
Great spot to unwind and enjoy a kiwi holiday

About the host

Hosted by Glen

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Quiet, safe and child friendly beach
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