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Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach

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Ocean side of the house
Ocean Beach, which is a 5 minute walk away down a private path
Ocean view from upstairs deck
View of back deck from garden
Playground in rear garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Whangarei Heads, Northland
  • Ocean Beach
    3 min walk
  • Taurikura Bay
    6 min drive
  • Mcleod Bay
    10 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    32 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach

This character beach home is less than 100 metres from one of Northland's most beautiful beaches. Ocean Beach is just down from the Tutukaka coast, 2 beaches south of Patua. To get to the beach from the bach, you don't even cross a road, instead simply follow a 20m private path across sand dunes. The area provides a touch of old school NZ bach life, with numerous leisure activities including surfing, great boating and fishing, coastal walks though the nearby DOC reserve and a variety of additional beaches to accommodate every weather variation. Ocean Beach is only 30 mins from Whangarei or 2 1/2 hours drive from Auckland. This well equiped home has 5 bedrooms (3x queen bed, 1 x bunk bed, 1x bunk and single bed), large downstairs living area and upstairs a games room with ping pong table, 2 bathrooms, a large, recently installed kitchen with features 2 fridge freezers, and is set in a 1000sqm section with lush gardens. Enjoy great sea views from the top floor- you can lie in bed and check on the surf! One deck provides breakfast sun overlooking the sea, while you can BBQ on the rear deck to the setting sun. Great views of the reserve and Bream Head complete the tranquil setting. There is ample onsite parking.
Special conditions:
2 nights minimum stay year round. Except long weekends - 3 night min, and 7 nights min stay in peak season mid Dec to end of Jan. Families are preferred (comfortably sleeps 6 adults and 4 kids - 6 adults max).

Smoking allowed outside only.

Arrival after 3pm, depart by 11am.

FOR BOOKINGS OVER NEW YEAR - booking must be for 7
nights minimum. Bookings must be booked adjacent to existing bookings.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$120.00 per stay)
For people with dogs there is an extra $50 required due to additional cleaning. NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

julick343

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whangarei Heads

Located in Whangarei Heads, this holiday home is by the sea. Reyburn House and Old Library Arts Centre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Beach and Taurikura Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Tutukaka Headland, or check out an event or a game at Northland Event Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whangarei Heads, Northland

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach - 3 min walk
  • Mount Manaia - 9 min drive
  • Mcleod Bay - 10 min drive
  • Bream Head Coast Walks - 14 min drive
  • Ruakaka Beach - 68 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪Off the Hook Cafe and Bar - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪The Bean Machine Northland - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Deck - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach located?

This family-friendly Whangarei Heads holiday home is located by the sea, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ocean Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Taurikura Bay and Mount Manaia. Mcleod Bay and Bream Head Coast Walks are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

kassi F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
we packed up grandma, the dogs and the kids and headed to the beach. Kids enjoyed the sandhills and surf.dogs enjoyed the beach walks, grandma enjoyed the change of pace. We were abit disappointed that the oven was smoky so didn't use and the Bbq was grubby so also didn't use which was a shame. Overall finish of home could have been better but overall it was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family house in perfect location.
This was a wonderful house for our group of friends. Lots of space, amazing kitchen, so close to the beach and lovely and private. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiwi adventure weekend
We made a long weekend out of the Saturday multi event race and the property was fantastic for that. A short walk from the beach, well stocked and an easy transfer point for the race it worked well for the two families. Loved the proximity to the beach, watched the sunrise, it really was as an ace location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach
Really good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Suraya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Free flow house, enough space and privacy, all necessary utensils for beach life. Loved our stay. Back next year
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
one night stay
Good staybut shame it was for only one night. Would have liked to stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Easter holiday
House was clean and so well equipped and fantastic location will definitely come back. Short walk to the stunning beach. Kids loved the ping pong and movies at night. Was a bit tricky to find at night in the dark and we ended up at the neighbours property trying to get in there but we eventually found where we had to go! Otherwise it was absolutely perfect! Loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A super property for a family
Fabulous positioned property. Worked well with our family dynamic of teens and younger children. Fantastic kitchen, having 2 fridges was a huge bonus. Easy walk to the beach. Ideally situated if you want to do a days walk in the area. Property manager was excellent to deal with. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family holiday
We had such a great time at Ocean beach. It was the perfect spot for an extended family to get away - lots of room upstairs for the kids to have their own space in the games lounge and the adults could be downstairs doing their own thing. Its an easy walk down a lane to the beach so we spent a lot of time swimming and walking down there. The kitchen is new and really fantastic, perfect for making big meals. Thanks for having us, brilliant holiday!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great holiday at Ocean Beach
We were a group of friends staying in this spacious, relaxed house a short work from the stunning Ocean Beach. Unfortunately it rained hard most days of our week long stay. But the house is big enough for us all to still have a good time. We played games, went for wet walks and ate and drank like kings so it was still fun. In a smaller house, it may not have been. We loved the large, well equipped kitchen, the 2 living areas, the ping pong table and view from the top floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Enjoyed the stay, would have stayed longer if had the chance and experienced more of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

helene b.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Bach experience at a premium price
We booked at very short notice and the owners were upfront regarding the fire place not functioning which we discussed and were fine with.They, very generously, let us use their body boards which are not included in the rental. The bach is fairly run down and very casual; it is not fussy which works with children who enjoyed the pool table , boards games and the dvd player. The house is a short walk to the beach and the 5 rooms can accommodate large groups. The kitchen is well equipped and in perfect condition. However, the check in process was very obscure with a complete lack of instruction regarding bedsheets and towels: when we arrived the beds were not made and we couldn't find the bed sheets; I managed to call the owner which was lucky as there is no service at the house. She gave us the location of a key hidden in a very random place. It took some exploration to find the key and then the correct size fitted sheets. There were no towels and finally found 3 really tired beach towels that we had to share between my husband and our 3 kids. There were no garbage bags available so we used paper bags which we dropped to the closest waste disposal unit in Parua on our way back. Overall, we loved Ocean beach but not having the basics available at the house hindered our enjoyment of it. A high price commands a minimum of expectation which wasn't delivered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, beautiful location
Great house, we’ll appointed and very tidy. Beautiful location - boarding down the sand dunes was a definite highlight
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nuno N., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proper kiwi batch in amazing location
Just loved the relaxed vibe of this place. Not flash but with all that you need for a break away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean beach
We really enjoyed our stay. Outdoor playground for the children & a table tennis table. Unfortunately for our the majority of our group who had to communicate with the outside world there was no cell phone coverage & no wifi which meant we had to drive to get coverage sometimes 2 or 3 times a day
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Suraya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Whangarei Heads Annual Holiday
Great location, ocean beach is 1 minute away, stunning walks around heads. Overall a lovely holiday. Holiday house is practical. Playground unsafe and hard to get reception in area. No broom and cleaning stuff for last day clean up. Borrowed family broom when they visited 😂 Would’ve loved to be able to use surfboards in garage. Overall, a relaxing holiday. Thank you
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Bob H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Ocean Beach
just returned home after a good time with family at Ocean Beach - as far as that goes - thank you It is regrettable I need to confirm the following :- 1. the TV was absent - in my limited knowledge of Audio/TV the I believe there was no TV decoder present ?? - a "Dish TV remote" was but no decoder ?? 2. the XBox proved inoperative to all attempts - and there were a couple of XBox enthusiasts that were unable to obtain service 3. the DVD player was the only "success" in this department - BUT a couple of the DVD's that could have provided entertainment (The Wolf Of Wall St - to name one) proved useless as we were unable to get past the security seal !!!!!! 4. "we" took due heed , over your stated protocols with the waste bins BUT were disappointed to find small bin bag in each of the two main bins - one of which likely had a nappy in as it "WAS HIGH" and in addition a discarded babys undergarment accompanied the smelling bag. To call a halt to this one, we retrieved the offending material and managed to lose it into our own disposal ................................. 5. "we" also took heed of protocols with the fridge and freezers - in that we ignored the numerous items left in the one fridge - and simply worked around them - and left them in place at the end of the week !!! As for the freezers - we simply did without them !! any content and/or mess in the freezer compartments was NOT of our doing. I have to say that for both items 4 & 5, I would have expected the supervising entity to have dealt with all matters before our arrival A couple of other aspects which normally I would not have commented on - the Master Bedroom had two bedside lights - BUT my light was unable to reach a power source so was useless !! we would also have appreciated a soft broom and/or vacuum I can confirm we did not use either of the BBQ's ((we took our own Weber)) and we did not use/install the umbrella We did attempt to erect the PortaCot - but our efforts were in vain as the mechanisms to hold the upper frame in alignment was clearly faulty - my sons baby had to sleep with his parents - NOT an ideal situation. I suspect that a previous user failed to understand the release mechanisms for the fold down - and has forced the situation - resulting in the damaged cot. We are NOT responsible for this damage - we simply bring the situation to your attention. In hind sight - an "emergency contact" would have been reassuring
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean Beach
Absolutely lovely location, neighbours and beach! Very relaxing vacation for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to have holiday
Great kitchen Great beach and tracks around to take the kids on adventures Awesome range of board games! We loved our stay here ☀️
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to the beach
Good size accommodation, perfect for children, easy to get to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great house in ocean beach
All beds were comfy and the kitchen is well stocked with plenty of plates and cutlery. Plenty of room for our 6 adults and 4 children.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful bach in a spectacular spot.
We loved the house, the beach, the playground for the kids, the pool table, everything. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Kay A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space
Lots of space to spread out, nice big modern kitchen. Close to the beach, and perfect for walking the Te Whara track. Our trip was the first half of September, and if you’re not going in summer make sure to take warm clothes, as it can be a bit cold with the wind whipping through.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Syeda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful.
Everything was great. From initial inquiry to checking out after our stay was awesome. If we didn't have to go to work on Monday then would have stayed two more days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Coos G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at Ocean beach
Lovely big comfortable house Great kitchen Nice garden, stunning location Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, would love to go and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by julick343

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What makes this property unique

3 decks and entertainment areas. 2 massive internal living spaces (upstairs with ping pong table).

Languages:

English, German
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