Awesome family beach house with ocean views.

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Iconic castlepoint lighthouse. Great walk

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Castle Point, Castlepoint

Castlepoint Beach3 min walk
Castlepoint Lighthouse8 min walk
Castlepoint Rock1 min drive
Masterton (MRO-Hood)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Large bunk

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Master downstairs

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed

Small bunk are

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This amazing modern property has now been on the rental market for over 6 years, rave reviews from guests, see feedback.
With amazing sea views of the Castlepoint Bay. The top floor is all open plan, 3 sides glass with areas for dining, lounging and looking at the views super cozy with fire for colder nights. Great for holiday catch ups or reunions with family and friends. Amazing kitchen facilities with heaps of crockery/cutlery/ glassware and full kitchen setup.
For the cooler months there is a fire and wood supplied. Awesome and cozy to sit and watch the sea after a walk.

There is a balcony around 3 sides of the property for indoor / outdoor living and the back balcony comes to ground level for BBQs etc. from the back of the property you can view the Castlepoint light house or walk into the DOC reserve and view the reef, gap and lagoon.
Amazing walks to lighthouse, DOC walking track a short walk behind the property leading to the top of Castle rock.

Wi fi and smart TV Netflix, Sky movies and sport channels available plus DVD player .

Golf course a short drive away, next to Whakataki Hotel, Clubs and trundler at Number 44 for guests use. Bring your own balls.

A short walk down the hill brings you to the beautiful beachfront
with the Castlepoint store and cafe .

The Whakataki Hotel has now reopened under new management , great meals eat in or takeaway and fully licensed bar . Only a few minutes drive from property.

Special conditions:
NO organised parties without permission of the owners.

This house is really suitable for 2 - 3 families. Bed configuration not suitable for lots of singles.

The cleaning fee Is a compulsory as the house is always checked and thoroughly cleaned prior for every guests arrival. All surfaces are cleaned and disinfected and extra special cleaning in light of the recent covid 19 virus prior to all guests arriving.

PLEASE NOTE : Bedding supplied but you need to bring your own linen (sheets, pillowcases and towels.) Linen can be supplied as an extra cost.

Guests are required to leave house tidy as on arrival and dishes done.

Property manager

Di Maxwell

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Weddings, family reunions and family birthdays ok

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not allowed inside. OK on deck.

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: Weddings, family reunions and family birthdays ok

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

About the area

Castlepoint

Located in Castlepoint, this holiday home is near the beach. Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castlepoint Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castlepoint Beach and Otahome Beach. Scuba diving, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

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What's nearby

Castlepoint Beach - 3 min walk
Castlepoint Lighthouse - 8 min walk
Castlepoint Rock - 1 min drive
Otahome Beach - 82 min drive
Riversdale Beach - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪Castlepoint Store - ‬8 min walk
‪Castlepoint Store - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome family beach house with ocean views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome family beach house with ocean views.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome family beach house with ocean views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome family beach house with ocean views. located?

This family-friendly Castlepoint holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Castlepoint Beach and Castlepoint Lighthouse. Castlepoint Rock is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Maleesha S.

4 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The big kiwi Christmas

We were lucky enough to stay at 44 Balfour for 11 nights over Christmas and New Years. The house was amazing it had everything we needed and more, the beds were so comfy, the house was beautiful and warm on those cool windy days, and beautiful and breezy on the hot stunning weather days. Thank you so much for giving us the place over the holiday period - we have made memories to last a lifetime

10/10 Excellent

jodine w.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chilling in castlepoint

Warm large house with everything you need! Great views!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alice J.

4 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and large space

Great holiday destination and awesome location. Would have been good to have information about tank water and linen prior. But overall amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli S.

25 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Awesome place to stay, perfect for a group with plenty of room for everyone. Amazing views and all the locals around town are very friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Jean F.

27 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family group accommodation

Great location and size for group. Brilliant place to stay, clean and spacious. We went for my partners 50th.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

21 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday gettaway

We really loved and stay - wished we had booked longer. Location was ideal, and home really easy to find. House was brilliant - clean, tidy and had everything that we needed for our stay. Will certainly come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean o.

11 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castlepoint

Perfect holiday accommodation in a fantastic place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pam R.

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Had a ball. Great place to share with a large group under 1 roof. Safe and friendly neighbourhood too

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn E.

24 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place great family time

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

13 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Views

Stunning views and great location. Beautiful house with plenty of room and privacy. The property owner was amazing. A1 top notch!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colin

Lovely spacious property, with stunning views. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Perfect place to stay with a large family, lots of room for everyone. Great views, lovely and clean with everything that you need.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garreth M.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house in a great location

We all loved our stay in Castlepoint. The house was clean and well equipped. Lots of comfortable beds. Kitchen was well fitted out. Lounge was comfortable. Plenty of living space.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house at a great location

Excellent for families and very cozy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matariki weekend

Lovely spacious property with everything we needed. Glorious views, short walk to beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

The weather didn’t necessarily play ball but the house was amazing and we made the most of it as a group. Fantastic location and great house

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy m.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good family bach

The house was great, really liked the big open plan upstairs area and deck with awesome views. Two lovely bedrooms upstairs, the other 3 bedrooms are downstairs through the garage and are a bit more basic but were fine for what we needed. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castlepoint in Autumn

Wonderfully appointed large bach with great outlook and easy access to walking track to the beach. Highly recommended for a large group:

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

All went well with no problems at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire c.

3 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for our fishing charter

Ideal for large group of friends. Spacious and clean. Communication was great. Had to stay in as pub shut but ideal for large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A holiday with a Cyclone

The property accommodated our group of 5 couples very well. Unfortunately we stayed during Cyclone Gabrielle so couldn’t enjoy the beautiful location as we had hoped. We managed well without power, the home was very comfortable and once phones were on our communication with our host was regular.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Perfect house for a large family group. Very well equipped house in an awesome spot. Definitely recommend. We will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

21 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway to paradise

My family and I had a wonderful holiday here. The views were breathtaking and lots of space for everyone. The house had everything we needed and made it a fantastic trip. Thanks Di!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a relaxing weekend

Plenty of space. Clean, comfortable, well-equipped. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

DUNCAN B.

5 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Awesome house, would recommend to all. Great to deal with.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Di Maxwell

We are a farming couple who brought this amazing house at Castlepoint in May 2016, we hoped to spend time there with our grandchildren and fishing, we are still very busy with the land and my husbands Agricultural spray business so decided to share this lovely house for other families to enjoy as well until such time as we can use it more ourselves. we get a huge amount of pleasure from the fantastic comments and return visits from our guests.

Why they chose this property

This 14 year old house just lends itself to 2 to 3 families staying at once with 4 large bedrooms and a separate bunk area plus the 100 sqm of open plan living its an amazing family house with a great feel. Just as nice in the winter with double glazed full size windows on 3 sides of the house and a fire upstairs its awesome watching the sea on a stormy day from the cosy top floor.