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Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape

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Breathtaking Views from the deck. Bon Accord Harbour
Kawau House
Schoolhouse Bay at dusk
Tui outside the house
Deck Area of the house
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Map
Kawau Island, Kawau Island
  • Popular LocationMansion House1 min drive
  • Popular LocationOmaha Beach57 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrewa Beach63 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape

Our Beach house is in an idyllic subtropical location on Kawau Island. After you hop off the ferry at Schoolhouse Bay we are only 5 minutes walk up the hill from the wharf which is so handy. You can swim and fish at the wharf and there is safe swimming at schoolhouse Bay and other bays such as ladies bay around the island. Once you are at the house you can relax on the deck while enjoying the fantastic views of the harbour. The house is very private as it is surrounded by bush. So quiet and peaceful and it is a treat to listen to many different native birds. Mansion House the historical former home of Sir Governor Grey New Zealand’s first Governor is half an hour walk away through the bush and you can also explore places like ladies bay and the old coppermine lookout. We have a mooring available at Harris Bay just let me know if you would like to use this.
Special conditions:
Please do not use the spa pool as we have limited water and we are unable to maintain the spa pool hygienically. It is also a hazard if children are visiting our house if water is left in the spa pool.
There are no rubbish collection facitities on Kawau Island. so please be aware that you will have to take your rubbish off the island with you. At sandspit wharf there are large skips and recyle bins you can use in a rubbish enclosure . The code to get into the enclosure is C018Y.
Our house is a 5 minute walk up the hill from the Schoolhouse Bay Wharf. You will need to carry your food and bags the 5 minutes up the hill . If this is going to be difficult for you please let me know and if someone is available when you arrive I can try and arrange for you to get a ride up to the house. Please note there is not always someone available. You can borrow the trolley from the wharf but please take it back to the wharf .. Thanks and have a great time!

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$90.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Sally McChlery

Languages

English, Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not use the Spa pool
Please take all rubbish with you when you leave the island
Please do not light any outside fires

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kawau Island

Located in Kawau Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mansion House and Couldrey House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sandspit Ferry Terminal and Action Ninja World. Morris & James and Blue Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kawau Island, Kawau Island

What's nearby

  • Mansion House - 1 min drive
  • Scandretts Bay Beach - 14 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 57 min drive
  • Orewa Beach - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salty Dog Inn
  • ‪Little & Local Coffee Kitchen - ‬124 min drive
  • ‪Seaspray Takeaways - ‬124 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sand Bakery - ‬124 min drive
  • Market Provedores

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mansion House and within 6 miles (10 km) of Scandretts Bay Beach and Algies Bay Beach. Snells Beach and Sandspit Ferry Terminal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

G A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kawau
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chanel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Kawau island
Communication was great with Sally. The house is very clean, and we enjoyed the view from the deck. The house has everything we need. The locals are very friendly; a big shout to Noam, who gave us lifts to the house. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend Sally's house to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marzanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to relax
We had a wonderful time staying at Sally's place. Great communication from her. The house had everything you'd need, plus stunning views, enjoyed listening to the birds, lovely walks nearby, BBQ on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Great views, simple setup. Perfect for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay - Will be Back
Kawau is Awesome - The house was awesome (better than expected), immaculately clean, with everything you need. The views were amazing, the locals were top notch. The Host was great to deal with, very well organised with people to take our gear to the house, and for people to contact for different things. if needed. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family loved this spot Can't wait to go back
Sally was very frendly the neabours were great helping with our gear everything was super easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Janis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Location
Access to property is a bit awkward and some of the appliances dated (dish-drawer didn't work, couldn't get TV to work) however the setting and spectacular views over Schoolhouse Bay and across to the Boat Club make up for any minor shortfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Retreat
This was our second time staying at Sally’s property and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful location to soak in the views of Schoolhouse Bay, listen to the birds, stargaze and relax. Easy to get to Mansion House and some of the lovely walks and beaches that Kawau has to offer. Great communication from Sally making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MAGICAL amazing Kawau
Well located property near Schoolhouse bay wharf with AMAZING views. Good taste of what living on the island would be like. Great small community, friendly neighbours - Kelby was a great help with bags to and from the house. Sally's enthusiasm for the island and communications through out the process made it very easy and enjoyable Only thing to note - it is a steep climb to the property , but we were aware and that's why the neighbours help was invaluable. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Selina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time at Sally's house on Kawau Island
We had a great time at Sally's place. The house has an amazing view of Schoolhouse Bay. The house is comfortable and very quiet. The kids loved jumping off the wharf. We enjoyed our walk over to Mansion House. We also got a lift over to the Boat Club which served good food and had lots of character. It was good to see and hear various birds and we even saw a wallaby. I felt the island had a welcoming atmosphere and I would like to go back some time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kawau Bach
We felt so at home in your bach, thank you Sally.

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace of paradise
Wow! Absolutely beautiful the veiw, the beds and everything you possibly could need. The access to Mansion House and other walks to beaches were perfect. The 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed our time here oh there was one thing we weren't happy about and that was that it wasn't longer, Thankyou. 😁
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie and Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
A lovely spot overlooking the harbour, we had everything we could want, including sunny weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you!
We had a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views at beautiful Kawau
Great place to base ourselves for 3 nights as we walked and swam to bays accessible on foot from property, took our dingy to the boat club or sailed to another bay. I had seen the bach prior to booking so knew about the steep stairs but also the great views from the deck. Sally was quick on text in the lead up with any questions and helped coordinate a neighbour to assist with our gear getting back to the wharf. Kawau is a gem, don't delay in visiting!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Island Getaway
We absolutely loved our stay at Sally's place. Excellent communication and dedication to making sure we had everything we needed. House is beautiful and views are amazing. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place !!
Great spot with amazing views !!

10/10 Excellent

kym h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great breakaway
A wonderful clean property with everything you could need! Thank goodness for kelby as trip to house hard without golf cart help!!

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W., Auckland

Great bach
Great bach with wonderful views, communication with owner excellent. Hopefully will be back. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sally McChlery

Host profile image
I am originally from Whangarei but now live in Arrowtown in the South Island. We bought our house on Kawau Island as we have been visiting the Island with our children for around 20 years and enjoy coming back here regularly to visit family, swim , fish, explore , relax and to enjoy the local wildlife. We also love the subtropical climate in northland .

Why they chose this property

We think our house is pretty special as it has fantastic views over Bon Accord Harbour but is only 5 minutes walk from the wharf and is very private nestled in the bush. We look down over schoolhouse bay and enjoy watching the comings and goings from the main wharf and around the bay.

What makes this property unique

Private serene location nestled in the bush with many native birds nearby. Fantastic views. Interesting wildlife including wallabies, wekas and kiwis.

Languages:

English, Japanese
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