10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private & peaceful
Richard B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m
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Explore the area
Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula
- Karikari Peninsula6 min drive
- Tokerau Beach7 min drive
- Carrington Golf Course14 min drive
- Kaitaia (KAT)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Indoor shower
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway
This beautiful little one-bedroom bach has been completely renovated and boasts excellent indoor/outdoor flow to decks on both the west and east sides. Open up the bifold doors from your bedroom and watch the sunrise over native plantings as you sip coffee in bed. After a day at the beach, enjoy a BBQ on the west deck as you watch the sunset. Or, relax in an outdoor bath under the stars.
Inside, the bach contains a fully equipped kitchen, separate toilet and a shower with foot physiology pebbled shower floor. Modern new appliances (fridge, dishwasher and washing machine) all purchased in last 24 months.
This bach is set on a 15-acre property, with ~5 acres of groomed lawn, a (young) orchard and a herb garden (seasonal) on site.
The bach is about 800m off Tokerau Beach (driving access only).
There is plenty of space for parking vehicles/boats and plenty of fresh (bore) water.
The nearest 'major' shopping centre for amenities is Kaitaia, about 25 minute drive. There is a convenience store with all the basics, petrol and a liquor store on the Peninsula. Carrington Estate and Winery/golf course is a short drive away as well and is a beautiful location to spend an afternoon with a bottle of wine.
The bach has only one bedroom with a queen bed but we can accommodate families with young kids sleeping on the sofas or on squabs (mattresses) on the lounge floor. (Please enquire.)
The bach is conveniently located for a day trip to Cape Reinga or over to the West Coast for a surf at Ahipara, on stunning 90 mile beach. Kite surfing off Tokerau Beach is popular.
Special conditions:
Please - no additional guests staying beyond those booked.
No smoking inside our on the property grounds.
No tents or additional overnight guests without prior permission.
No pets allowed on the property
No open fires - the peninsula in general is usually very dry and fire risk is often high (There is a chimnea on the deck that you are welcome to use)
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (professionally laundered and pressed, included).
Inside, the bach contains a fully equipped kitchen, separate toilet and a shower with foot physiology pebbled shower floor. Modern new appliances (fridge, dishwasher and washing machine) all purchased in last 24 months.
This bach is set on a 15-acre property, with ~5 acres of groomed lawn, a (young) orchard and a herb garden (seasonal) on site.
The bach is about 800m off Tokerau Beach (driving access only).
There is plenty of space for parking vehicles/boats and plenty of fresh (bore) water.
The nearest 'major' shopping centre for amenities is Kaitaia, about 25 minute drive. There is a convenience store with all the basics, petrol and a liquor store on the Peninsula. Carrington Estate and Winery/golf course is a short drive away as well and is a beautiful location to spend an afternoon with a bottle of wine.
The bach has only one bedroom with a queen bed but we can accommodate families with young kids sleeping on the sofas or on squabs (mattresses) on the lounge floor. (Please enquire.)
The bach is conveniently located for a day trip to Cape Reinga or over to the West Coast for a surf at Ahipara, on stunning 90 mile beach. Kite surfing off Tokerau Beach is popular.
Special conditions:
Please - no additional guests staying beyond those booked.
No smoking inside our on the property grounds.
No tents or additional overnight guests without prior permission.
No pets allowed on the property
No open fires - the peninsula in general is usually very dry and fire risk is often high (There is a chimnea on the deck that you are welcome to use)
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (professionally laundered and pressed, included).
Property manager
Michelle
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids on mats on lounge floor, or sofas.
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Karkari Peninsula
Located in Karkari Peninsula, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Butler Point Whaling Museum and Butler Point Whaling Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carrington Golf Course and Dancing Petrel Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula
What's nearby
- Karikari Peninsula - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- Tokerau Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
- Rangiputa Beach - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
- Carrington Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
- Taipa Beach - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Foreshores Fish and Chips - 7 min drive
- Karikari Estate - 10 min drive
- Carrington Estate - 8 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
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Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jackson K.
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Private Accomodation
Jackson K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nick
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Nick
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen V.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation in privacy
Karen V.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy b.
16 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Retreat
Jeremy b.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Michael O.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to wind down
Michael O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Whitny H.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place for a relaxing time
Whitny H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy b.
12 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Bliss - it certainly is!
Jeremy b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zoe B.
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful paradise
Zoe B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brydon H.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Brydon H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Stacey C.
24 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stacey C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate L.
18 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful
Kate L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roger S.
7 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful!
Roger S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Melina R.
26 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beaches Galore
Melina R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carole G., Garson, Canada
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Carole G.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good
Sarah L.
3 Apr 2018
Beautiful location, quiet and secluded.
Sarah L.
10/10 Excellent
Scott A.
1 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Stay
Scott A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
2/10 Terrible
Wendy P.
27 Jan 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location
Wendy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
9 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Revisiting
Sarah L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
David L.
18 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private spot which was well set up
David L.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
3 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and relaxation
Sarah L.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sally B.
28 Nov 2018
Charming, cool, comfortable private space on beautiful garden setting.
Sally B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
2/10 Terrible
Norbert B.
8 Dec 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
musty and damp, food expired
Norbert B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debi and John B., Tauranga
27 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly private and peaceful
Debi and John B.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
15 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay and close to some of NZs best beaches
Sarah M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
About the host
Hosted by Michelle
We are a Canadian/Kiwi couple. My partner grew up on this land and helped his family farm it when he was young. I fell in love with it the first time he brought me up north. We live in Auckland but love our escapes to the bach and often spend our weekends either on the water paddling, or on the land, planting trees (or controlling weeds!).
Why they chose this property
This bach is built on family land and has a special history to us. Previously farmed, we are gradually returning our property to native bush, and though still small, the native plantings around the bach have all been propagated from local sources and planted by the two of us over many years of hard work.
What makes this property unique
This place is good for the soul. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will enjoy complete privacy (with the exception of neighbouring cows). The bach is full of light and completely opens up with bifold doors on either side, to let the sun stream in.
It is a short drive to multiple beaches - about 800m off Tokerau beach (driving only).
This isn't a shopping destination or a place to go for fine dining. It is a blissful, serene getaway. Bring your swimsuit and water sports gear, a good book and a bottle of wine and you will be set.
It is a short drive to multiple beaches - about 800m off Tokerau beach (driving only).
This isn't a shopping destination or a place to go for fine dining. It is a blissful, serene getaway. Bring your swimsuit and water sports gear, a good book and a bottle of wine and you will be set.
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