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Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views

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Looking to beach
Dining
View of house early morning
Our end of Whangaumu Bay Beach
Part of lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Whangaumu Bay, Tutukaka
  • Whangaumu Bay
    1 min walk
  • Motutara Island
    7 min walk
  • Tutukaka Marina
    4 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    51 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1 - Double

1 Double Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views

Whangaumu Bay has a wide white sandy beach which is safe to swim in and boats can launch at all tides.
Our family beach home is situated across a quiet no exit road looking over a public reserve and the water from the main lounge and living area upstairs. Upstairs also has 2 double bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower over the bath, and a large deck with the BBQ and large outdoor table. Also a smaller deck is a off the main lounge and the front bedroom. Both decks are totally secure for little ones.
Downstairs has another large lounge, with a mini kitchen - jug, toaster, sink and microwave. One of the three double bedrooms here also has a single bed in it. All beds are comfortable. All rooms open to outside. The downstairs bathroom only has a shower. 2 flat screen TVs show Sky. Wireless broadband password is available on site.
The large covered downstairs deck protects an outside lounge suite beside the hammock and overlooking the back yard.
The tree shaded, fully fenced section has an outdoor toilet and shower with another hot water outside shower over an outside bath. The latter is heaps of fun to clean off sand and get warm again after coming home from the beach (or to watch for comets and satellites among the stars after dark!)
The trampoline has a new safety cage (2020)
There is one large old caravan on site if someone wants to sleep outside the house.
We have a boat mooring in the Bay. Please enquire about availability and cost.
When other attractions call, coffee and more is only 5 mins away! Tutukaka has 4 restuarants, a few tourist shops and a store which also sells petrol. From the Marina go out on the 'Perfect Day' for a day's snorkel at the world famous dive ground of The Poor Knights.
Ngunguru Village has 3 more resturants, store, and the recreation centre with 9 holes golf course, tennis and bowls. You can walk to Ngunguru via the coast. Stunning views and pretty river beaches for swimming on the way.
Walks and other beaches both flat and surf are all along the Tutukaka Coast. Matapouri Bay, Whale Bay, Sandy Bay and Woolies Bay.
We enjoy letting our home esp. to extended families. Over Christmas we prefer 5 to 10 day bookings.
Special conditions:
Bring your own sheets, towels and tea towels. Pillows, duvets and blankets are provided.
We have a few single and one double mattress for any overflow of children in the downstairs lounge.
Smoking allowed outside only.
House needs to be left tidy for the cleaner. Charge $100.
The house is large and we like to keep it immaculate.
Families preferred.
Please tell me a little about your group.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Alan and Liz

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Please write a few lines about your group

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this 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 Whangaumu Bay and Motutara Island. Scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Whangaumu Bay, Tutukaka

What's nearby

  • Whangaumu Bay - 1 min walk
  • Tutukaka Marina - 4 min drive
  • Dive Tutukaka - 4 min drive
  • Tutukaka Headland - 6 min drive
  • Matapouri Bay - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moochas Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whangaumu Bay. Great space and sea views located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Whangaumu Bay and Motutara Island. Rahomaunu Island and Philip Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy whangaumu
Fabulous house, wonderful hosts, great location, great communication. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Spacious, homely house which was great for our group. Awesome and quick communication. Would definitely recommend and use again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay as usual! Our favourite place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Ideal for our group of 9. So close to the beautiful beach, we loved it. Very friendly hosts, thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend stay
Had a wonderful weekend at this holiday house. Great location , plenty of room and well kitted out. Thanks v much. R
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place
The house is large and well appointed, and located across the road from the beautiful Whangaumu Bay. The property was ideal for our young family, fenced, with a trampoline, toys and puzzles. Our kids had a blast. The covered deck downstairs was lovely to retreat to in the heat of the day. The hosts were lovely to communicate with, and very quick to respond. The home is located a very short drive to a great cafe (Salt Air Cafe), a decent playground, and general supplies. I would very happily visit again! Thanks again Liz & Alan.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beach getaway
The house was perfect for our large family group, loved having the downstairs lounge setup so the older kids could have their own space to play, the house was baby proof for the little ones with a lockable gate at the top of the stairs, all of the cooking things you could need are there and the bbq outside was a hit! Awesome beach for the kids to play on right across the road, the owners were quick to reply when we had a problem with the vacuum and are very friendly. Bonus having the foam mattresses downstairs the kids all set them up and had a sleepover in the lounge. The only negatives was the water pressure in the indoor shower and bath could of been better but still adequate for a holiday. Overall was a great house great location and we all felt very at home and comfortable during our stay, even met some of the neighbours and they were all very friendly, will hopefully be back again one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Adis K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach is as described
As described. The bbq is a weber and frying pans were new which is really good as we cooked there. Plenty of room for kids in back yard and beach across the road
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Archana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini holiday
Nice place, good character, great access to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice big house with amazing views, perfect for extended family. A few things were broken but house was very clean. Would recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
We love, love, love this holiday home! Location was perfect for walking and beach swim visits. The house had plenty of space for our family and the outdoor deck areas were well used by all. Thank you for opening up your holiday home and sharing with others!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ripley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great location and brilliant spot for families with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
We have been back multiple times and will continue to do so, the perfect Bach for a family holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neville T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The property has plenty of space, and lots of water toys (SUP, kayaks, body boards). Because of the storms the previous week, the walk to the beach was twice as long as it was previously - about 100m, as we needed to cross the bridge rather than going directly across the road. The beach was quite busy in the weekend, but mainly deserted during the week.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday with a difference
Really good place for big families. There were eleven of us, 7 adults and 4 kids,ranging from 9 to 12 and we had plenty of room even though we were up there for cyclone Gabrielle.Lovely spot great views
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short getaway
We had a lovely time with two families. Lots of room, very close to the beach. Very safe for young children and fantastic sunsets at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Uwe C., Lörrach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lage hervorragend
Großzügig, alles da zum Kochen und fussläufig zum Strand
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent bach, great child friendly beach across road. House had everything any of us needed.
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday Home
Super impressed with the holiday home set up and bedroom sizes and outside area's to sit and enjoy a cold one. Great hosts with easy communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Whangaumu
A very comfortable home with plenty of space. Great location with the beach just across the road and access to many walks which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend Reunion
The property itself offers great spacious areas both indoors and out to kick back and relax among friends. The location is perfect with the beautiful golden sands of Whangaumu Beach just across the road and then the conveniences within 10 minutes to Tutukaka or Ngunguru.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matariki 2022
Great location across from the beach and a lovely well kept property with a great 'kiwi bach' back yard. Perfect for a family group with children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter family gathering
Amazing property, beautiful outdoor adventures, stunning beach. What more could we want for our special family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
We loved it. Hoping to rebook for Christmas holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot
Brilliant with little ones. Thank you so much for sharing your place, our family had a fantastic stay. Would recommend to anyone :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alan and Liz

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We have been married 53 years and have 3 married daughters and 8 grandchildren. We all love holidaying together as much as possible at Whangaumu Bay. Boating, swimming, kayaking, spear fishing, walking, coffee out and lazing around are what we do well!
We are a retired professional couple who love travelling abroad and around NZ when we aren’t gardening on our large life style block in South Auckland.

Why they chose this property

When this property came on the market it was being run as a small camp. We’d stayed here in previous summers and loved everything about the beach and the whole Tutukaka Coast. We purchased a relocatable one story home and then realised we needed a large two story home! In giving it a make over we created a home away from home but one surrounded by peace and tranquillity looking out over the beach. Tuis are everywhere. The home especially suits extended families. On days you don’t feel like being on the beach or doing other activities you can just relax, read a book and watch those on the beach from inside.

What makes this property unique

The upstairs is a home in itself with its enclosed deck for the little ones. This deck has a large outdoor table and a BBQ. Downstairs is great for the overflow and it’s covered deck with it’s old comfortable furniture and hammock faces sunny north. From there you can watch the young ones play. You can eat on the outside dining table.
The kayaks, 2 singles and a double are available.

Languages:

English
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