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DAVINAS - Beach-front Holiday Apartment

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Coopers Beach, Mangonui
  • Coopers Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hihi Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

DAVINAS - Beach-front Holiday Apartment

The apartment is located right on Coopers beach, elevated enough to see the incredible views across Doubtless Bay with a very short walk across the lawn straight onto the golden sand beach.

Located underneath the main house with its own private entrance; there are three bedrooms with 5 beds, one bathroom and a great deck to enjoy the views!
The apartment has a full kitchen and seated dining area, a BBQ or try the many nearby cafes and restaurants.

Kayaks, bodyboards and a paddleboard are available for sea-lovers, or stay on terra-firma and be king of the sand-castles, building your sand-mansion in the shade of the pohutukawa trees.

Coopers Beach Village (3min drive) has all the essentials for your holiday including a Four Square, Butcher, Beach Box Cafe, Thirsty Liquor, Pharmacy, Tackle Shop, Medical Centre and hair salon.

Or head in the other direction to Mangonui Village for arts and crafts, fabulous ice-cream shop (c'mon ice-cream nachos!), restaurants and cafes including the famous Mangonui Fish Shop.

Mill Bay boat ramp is 3 min drive - bring your boat and explore the harbour!

Davinas on the Beach is the perfect base to explore the Far North:
Day trip to Cape Reinga, Te Paki stream, 90 Mile Beach.
Explore the Kerikeri, Whangaroa, Paihia.

David and Ina (Davinas) built this property as their forever home. A special place to enjoy their retirement fishing, swimming, and spending time with friends and family. They added the unit downstairs to host their children and grandchildren for school holidays, birthdays and Christmas to make incredible memories at the beach as a family.

David and Ina loved sharing their little piece of paradise with people from all over the world so that people could create their own memories at Coopers Beach.

Their son, Brett now looks after the property and will be your Host during your stay.

Property manager

Brett Shalders
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child proof deck, Sand toys, surf boards, fishing
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Events

No events allowed
Within Reason !!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our place is your place to treat as your own for your memorable visit to the Far North . Number one rule is "KEEP SMILING"

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
Note from host: Within Reason !!
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coopers Beach

Located in Coopers Beach, this apartment is on the beach. Dancing Petrel Vineyard and Whangaroa Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and Coopers Beach. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
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Coopers Beach, Mangonui

What's nearby

  • Coopers Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Coopers Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taipa Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Hihi Beach - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangonui Fish Shop & Takeaways - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beachbox Coffee & Gelato - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Out of the Blue - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DAVINAS - Beach-front Holiday Apartment pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at DAVINAS - Beach-front Holiday Apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DAVINAS - Beach-front Holiday Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DAVINAS - Beach-front Holiday Apartment located?

Nestled on the beach, this Coopers Beach apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Coopers Beach and Coopers Beach. Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nic v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Beautiful location and beautiful views! House was nice and clean. 1minute walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wish we could have stayed longer... great place, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

john f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quality all round
Suffice to say we are hoping to return
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Couldn't have been happier with our stay at Davinas Coopers Beach. Such a beautiful idyllic location. Great fishing off the rocks too! My daughter left her watch behind and the host kindly posted it to us. Could not recommend this place enough :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dmitry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A weekend getaway
Pros: unbeatable location, deck with a beautiful view and bbq, a lot of space, well appointed kitchen and bathroom, very friendly and accommodating hosts.Cons: very soft (and/or old) mattress and uncomfortable pillows (strongly suggest upgrading the bedding); one can hear footsteps and people talking/ moving furniture upstairs - not a lot of privacy.Overall, good for a couple of nights, but we would not stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, beautiful beach
Excellent communication and ease of entry. Beautiful beach and easy track from house to beachfront. Would recomment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Great place, great location great holiday. Thanks to all
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coopers Beach
Another lovely stay in Coopers Beach, weather was not great but we had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

constantin i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on Earth
Exceptional
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern, clean flat in a great location
A really great place to stay. The flat has everything you need and a beautiful view of the beach and the sea. Just a short walk, can be mostly on the beach, to the Cooper's Beach shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
A stunning immaculate property with fabulous views. Use of kayaks and paddle board and a short walk to a very nice beach. The house is in a great location with restaurants and shops close by. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pippa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Members of our company were staying whilst completing a contract at a local business. They worked at night and it was wonderful for them to retreat to such beautiful and comfortable surroundings to rest and recover in the day. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place clean tidy nice beach access overall we will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bay
Lovely remote location and stunning beach. Good weather. House right for purpose of stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and clean
We had a great stay at Davinas! The place is spotless and so close to the beach. The electric blankets on all of the beds were appreciated. Check in is easy. The shower hass particularly good pressure. Communication with the host was top notch Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beach-front paradise
Davina’s is an awesome 3-bedroom apartment, with all the amenities of home. It is ideal for singles, couples or the whole family. Fabulous sea views and a short, easy walk down to gorgeous Coopers Beach. Thank you for being dog-friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ben k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cable Bay work trip
We travelled up to rebrand the Cable Bay Store Brett made the process very easy and fitted in with us when we had to move a day to suit. The house was awesome to chill out in after a long day at work. Nice and relaxing with awesome views. Cheers Brett.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coopers Beach
Location and and view are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watch the sunset from the deck
Everything was wonderful with one exception. There seems to be no sound proofing between the floors and you can hear every footstep of anyone moving around up there. Especially young people running back and forth. We could not find any other fault with the place. Views from the lounge and deck are fantastic. Everything we needed was there. All very clean and tidy and everything in working order. We had a really great break and will definitely recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Loved having use of kayaks such a bonus . Proximity to Whangaroa Golf Club was great Super affordable course. Comfortable bed and everything we needed was to hand in Cable Bay. Shout out to Cable Bay butcher shop, great store.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spot.
A wonderful place to stay with Canadian visitors. Stunning views and easily accessible to a beautiful sandy beach. The apartment is spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhonda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away with friends
We loved exploring the whole area with our friends. 15 years since we’ve been here but it is still just as stunning - will definitely visit again. Brett and Lisa were excellent hosts and super responsive. Everything was exactly as stated and the views are magic!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location at Coopers!
Great property just metres from the beach! We really enjoyed staying in this bach due to the beach proximity. It was also quite nice that they have a few toys/books/beach toys for little ones - we appreciated it. The only cons were: -the people staying in the property upstairs were quite noisy in their walking (unless that's the way it sounds with anybody - it seem excessive even dragging chairs etc) which was annoying early in the morning and late in the evening. -not enough containers/bowls in the kitchen so we had to get creative with how to serve food, store left overs. I think there was a good amount of everything else.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veiko T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend
Lovely holiday home close to beach and local services - cafe, supermarket, butcher, etc. Gated deck area is a bonus for anyone traveling with a toddler, great range of books available that cater to a wide range of interests and ages, and the view from deck is the cherry on top.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brett Shalders

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David and Ina (Davinas) built this property as their forever home. A special place to enjoy their retirement fishing, swimming, and spending time with friends and family. They decided to add the unit downstairs to host their children and grandchildren for school holidays, birthdays and Christmas to make incredible memories at the beach as a family.

Over time, they decided to share their little piece of paradise with people from all over the world and opened DAVINAs so that people could create their own memories at Coopers Beach.

Sadly, David and Ina are no longer with us but they wanted people to continue to come to Coopers to relax and have a wonderful holiday. Their son, Brett now looks after the property and will be your point of contact during your stay.

Why they chose this property

As they say very seldom does one get the perfect spot that ticks all the boxes, offered to you, so when the opportunity came our way we took it and never regretted the decision. .

What makes this property unique

"DAVINAS" although part of our home has own entrance and no stairs. Stunning view, quiet and private, great neighbours, safe swimming, sub tropical mini climate featuring frangipani, hibiscus, bananas and palms.

Languages:

English

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