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A favourite for our guests - the deep outdoor tub that fits two.

Enjoy a bath outdoors by candlelight at night.

Open the bach up and enjoy the indoor/outdoor flow.

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9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula

Karikari Peninsula6 min drive
Tokerau Beach7 min drive
Carrington Golf Course14 min drive
Kaitaia (KAT)26 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We totally enjoyed our stay. Perfect central location to visit the many beaches around the area and a beautiful scenic d...

Carole G.

Mar 26, 2024

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).

Property manager

Michelle

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

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. 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/biking trails.

Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula

What's nearby

Karikari Peninsula - 6 min drive
Tokerau Beach - 7 min drive
Rangiputa Beach - 12 min drive
Carrington Golf Course - 14 min drive
Taipa Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

Kaitaia (KAT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Karikari Estate - ‬10 min drive
‪Foreshores Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive
‪Carrington Estate - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Karikari Peninsula, Tokerau Beach and Carrington Golf Course. Perehipe Beach and Rangiputa Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Whitny H.

3 June 2024

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

Best place for a relaxing time

Everything was easy, clean and tidy.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole G., Garson, Canada

26 Mar 2024

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

Perfect Location

We totally enjoyed our stay. Perfect central location to visit the many beaches around the area and a beautiful scenic drive north to Cape Reinga. Loved that sunrise every morning. Michelle was very helpful answering any queries we had as well as offering us good suggestings, plus was a great help when we forget an important item after checking out and had to return the next day. Again, thank you. Would return if ever traveling to New Zealand again.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey C.

24 Feb 2024

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

Awesome

Highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

7 Feb 2024

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

Peaceful!

Great - no neighbours, just birds and cows! Total bliss!!! We loved it!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

18 Jan 2024

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

So peaceful

We loved our stay here. It was so lovely and private and peaceful. Well stocked kitchen and great outdoor bath. Only slight (and would stay here again regardless) draw back is that we found the bed a little hard, but some point might like that. And we still had a fabulous and very comfortable stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy b.

12 Jan 2024

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

Private Bliss - it certainly is!

Great Bach for a couple who wants to get away and take it easy. Beaches & vineyard nearby, or just stay and snooze on the decks.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

1 Jan 2024

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

Peaceful paradise

Mum and I had a very lovely time here, close to lots of beautiful and different beaches but secluded. Highlight was the outdoor bath!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Norbert B.

8 Dec 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

musty and damp, food expired

Unfortunately we found the house in a terrible condition. The whole house was damp and the musty air inside had been cleaned with an air freshener. The house smells unpleasant and musty. Most of the pictures on the website do not correspond to the current equipment. The existing food has expired. What good is a wardrobe in the bedroom if the landlord himself stores his belongings? Neither in the sun nor in the rain are there any comfortable options to rest. Sofas and bed are worn out and sagging. I don’t know when the owner were here the last time. This was the worst accommodation of our 6 week holiday in New Zealand. Michelle, the owner of this property lives in Auckland and says that I lie. After that, no more contact, and the agent doesn't want to help us either

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

18 Feb 2023

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

Great private spot which was well set up

We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back soon. We had the cyclone come through and were well looked after by the owners and communication was really personal, generous and quick. House was well stocked for bad weather with emergency supplies, books and games. Lovely quiet and private spot with well kept gardens and enjoyed the bath even during the cyclone when we had power. thank you Michelle for a great stay and thank you for sharing.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

1 Feb 2023

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

Tranquil Stay

Absolute little treasure. We wanted a very secluded place to stay, and that's exactly what we got. Awesome location, loads of beautiful beaches close by. The place was very well equipped and quite considering it was very wet and windy for a couple of days. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back.

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

Excellent couple of nights in this house. We were looking for somewhere accessible to the beaches and exploring the Pennisula - but not hemmed in by other houses or overlooked with a beach suburb feel. This was perfect. Wild weather - but hey when on holiday who minds..... Thank you for the haven

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Melina R.

26 Jan 2023

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

Beaches Galore

This property is amazing, tucked out of the way with large area all to yourself. Close to so many amazing beaches, and an ideal spot to continue to relax after a day in the sun. Lovely deck for bbq dinners and an outside bath to soak in at the end of the evening

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brydon H.

10 Jan 2023

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

Great stay

Everything as per description. Quiet, secluded spot with selection of great beaches close by to chose from....

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debi and John B., Tauranga

27 Feb 2022

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

Perfectly private and peaceful

This was our second summer vacation at this bach , we couldn’t wait to return this year , all the more so as we knew we could just relax and enjoy without worrying about covid or masks. For us this quiet secluded spacious 1 bed cottage set amongst a farm and native bush is our kind of bliss , it is simple, perfectly clean & modern and has everything you need, including an outdoor bath we loved. We wanted easy access to the beautiful beaches for swimming, and boat access /ramps and great fishing the area offers, we also wanted somewhere to relax and read and not have to worry about noisy neighbours , other than cows or birds and the sound of the waves in the distance , you are entirely on your own, and everything you may need is a short drive away. Michelle our host was so helpful and great at communicating. Highly recommend this bach to couples looking for a private getaway .. We will be back that’s for sure . 😃

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

We stayed for 8 days and just loved our time here. The batch is great- its clean and very, very well equipped. The back deck is ideal for entertaining. The weather was extremely hot but opening both doors allows the breeze comes in and its lovely. Theres also a really good fan if you need it. We often had it on low at night and you can’t hear it. The bed is super comfortable and my sister stayed a few nights and was comfortable on the spare mattress provided. The batch is in a remote area, so its quiet, peaceful and private. Jump in the car and you’re just 10-20mins from the best beaches and bays. Michelle is a wonderful host and always quick to respond to questions. We would come back and highly recommend to a couple or small family.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

6 Jan 2022

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

Amazing unwind

Everything was just as advertised. Check in was easy. Everything about staying there was easy. The spot was perfect. The privacy was just what we wanted. The brazier on the deck was amazing. The yard was perfect to just relax and walk around or share a game of croquet. Only 5 minutes to shops for an ice cream. A perfect base to go and adventure around the area. Michelle was a great help and very clear with anything I asked her. Would we stay again. 10/10 yes. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike m.

2 Oct 2021

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

review

great place, very good service all round

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

11 May 2021

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

So so quiet - perfect to see the peninsula from

Loved it - everything there but food

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

3 Mar 2021

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

Peace and relaxation

As always-third time here-blissfully quiet, relaxing stay, the only sounds, crickets, birds and cicadas. Love it. 😁

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

14 Feb 2021

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

Peace and Tranquil

Location is very private and well centered to access Kari Kari, Coopers Beach and Monganui. Owner is lovely and place is nice for a couple getaway. Further positives are the outdoor tub, wifi and warm house. Possible improvements - The TV isn't a smart TV so you need to bring hdmi and a laptop etc. to access netflix, Disney +, Skygo, YouTube etc. There is also no microwave. Otherwise the experience was faultless and would highly recommend over the summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debi and John B., Tauranga

13 Feb 2021

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

Lovely Private Bach

We were really happy with what we found when we arrived at the Bach. It is very comfortable (modern rustic) just perfect for our holiday and base to explore the far north. This bach is Ideal for a couples secluded private getaway. I would highly recommend this Bach to friends and family . Great communication from the owners throughout our booking and stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

olivia s.

2 Feb 2021

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

Great Spot

We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the clear, warm communication from Michelle. The property is as advertised, lovely and private in a great spot for visiting the many beautiful local beaches and attractions. Would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Imogen M.

9 Jan 2021

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

Love this place

This was our second year returning. Love the peninsula and this little bach is perfect for us. Nice and private. Lovely and clean. Love the farmland setting too. Just a delight.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Beth Ann R.

25 Dec 2020

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

Comfortable kiwi bach

Private Bliss is, indeed, private, as it is down a farm road in the middle of nowhere and not a short jaunt to the beach. It is a step up from the "classic" kiwi bach, but by no means luxurious. Nevertheless, it is comfy, well-equipped, very peaceful, and a short drive to lovely beaches; good value for dollar.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

29 Feb 2020

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

Enjoyable stay.

We enjoyed our four night stay. It was certainly very peaceful and private. The cottage was cute, comfortable and had good amenities. It was very hot and we found having decks on the east and west sides of the cottage very useful. As the sun moved around they provided cool shade throughout the day. The outdoor bath was also good. Our only negative, it is not practical to walk to the beach. Not because of the distance but because the tracks really were farm working tracks requiring sturdy shoes etc.. There were however numerous great swimming beachs within a very short drive. Also worth noting there were no comfortable outdoor chairs on the decks, luckly we had bought our own. Overall a great little place for couple to get some private bliss !!

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.