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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7100 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Ocean view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Tamaterau, Northland

Mt Manaia6 min drive
Whangarei (WRE)7 min drive
Whangarei Art Museum14 min drive
Town Basin Marina14 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Good location for exploring and lovely view of the water.

Megan S.

Jan 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Beautiful waterfront views + so handy to town

This beauty of a classic 30s Bach has bright, sunny, coastal views & plenty of character.
Recently renovated downstairs, kitchen areas and rooms also.

Grab a kayak, clamber down a few steps straight onto the beach across the road, then relax and unwind on the deck to watch the magic sunsets..

This cosy little home is has all the basics for a nice getaway plus newly renovated kitchen and big heatpump..

Take your pick of sea-breezes on open front deck, expansive views from lounge/dining, or quiet private rear garden area with retro picnic table.

Approx 5 minutes from Onerahi shops, 15mins from CBD and 20 minute drive to popular surf beach 'ocean beach' or 10-15 min drive to two of the top DOC day walks: Mt Manaia and Busby head.

The advertised price is for a couple and clean linen in one room with either a double or queen bed. Additional +$25 per additional booked guest to cover additional associated costs. Undisclosed guests $50/ea. Please enquire / check if needing multiple or large vehicle parking. Security Camera at the entrance FYI. Thank you.

Two downstairs rooms with double beds (the larger one has a fraction lower ceiling and single bed also),
Queen bed in the upstairs room. Open plan kitchen and living upstairs. Bathroom + separate toilet downstairs.

The couch in nook can fold out into a bed if extra guests needed please advise.

Please bring some tennis balls as there's an honesty box donation if you'd like to play at the court across the road (4x basic racquets avail). A Paddle Board and double kayak are also avail - bring life jackets if you feel you'd need them..

Property manager

Andrea Deane

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Has unfenced stairs and steep direct beach access

Events

No events allowed

Please enquire

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only and please remove butts

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: Please enquire

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tamaterau

Located in Tamaterau, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Town Basin Marina and Bream Head Coast Walks. With jet skiing, kayaking and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Tamaterau, Northland

What's nearby

Mt Manaia - 6 min drive
Whangarei Art Museum - 14 min drive
Town Basin Marina - 14 min drive
Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 17 min drive
Ruakaka Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

Whangarei (WRE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stumpys - ‬11 min drive
‪Land & Sea - ‬41 min drive
‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬3 min drive
‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
‪Revive Coffee Bar & Art Gallery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront views + so handy to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront views + so handy to town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront views + so handy to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront views + so handy to town located?

Located in the heart of Tamaterau, this golf holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mt Manaia, Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Northland Event Centre. Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Megan S.

5 Jan 2024

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

Great view

Good location for exploring and lovely view of the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Grace C.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views. Lovely cottage

Beautiful place to stay. Everything we needed for a couple of days.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linton W., Oamaru

23 Feb 2024

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

Very nice bach

We had a very nice time at the bach. All good, but the final bit of the driveway is a bit dodgy so if you have a sports car or similar you would struggle to get the car to the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kirstin T.

9 Jan 2024

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

A few surprises

The view was outstanding and the indoor/outdoor living flow was perfect for having a family Christmas. Upstairs has been nicely refurbished and is a great space. 2 Bedrooms and bathroom (separate toilet) are downstaits with a third bedroom upstairs. The downstairs is much more bachy in style: the real deal. Did feel the property needs a little more info on the profile as the driveway is very rough and not suitable for low cars ( take your 4x4!) And the stairs inside are quite steep and goes around a corner, it's challenging if you're not able bodied (or with young children) . We only received this info the day before travel which caused major stress with my elderly disabled Mum who was traveling with us. Overall, so many positives, but a little more info needed before booking.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Dec 2023

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

Great start to trip in New Zealand

Very nice view. Well located.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette C.

27 Sept 2023

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

Great Getaway

Easy place to rest and relax as well as explore the beauty of the area. Kitchen is well fit for purpose and stocked with all needed tools to self cater.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

16 July 2023

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

Great place

Beautiful stop and great host. Thanks for having us stay at your place. Loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

22 May 2023

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

Lovely outlook.

Quirky bach with lovely outlook. We enjoyed our stay though the driveway was a challenge. Great place for a break.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Lily N.

21 May 2023

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

Algud

Was kind of a tight squeeze getting into the drive way but a part from that had a comfortable stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jane W.

25 Apr 2023

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

Tidy and affordable bach

The property is clean and well equipped. It is nice coming to a place with clean linen at no extra cost. The huge drawcard is the amazing view of the harbour. Accessibility is probably the only minus but you are given clear details about how to find it and that the driveway is rough in parts. Overall I was thankful for the stay at such a reasonable rate.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Peter K.

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Hard to get to

Out of the way. Difficult access. Tough check in - especially of you arrive at night. Beach far too rocky even for walking.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

5 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful stay with stunning views!

The property was perfect for a relaxing stay in lovely surroundings. The house was well-equipped with everything you could want and the location was great for going up Mount Manaia and Mount Aubrey as well as visiting Whangerei. The view from the terrace was stunning!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maud J.

22 Feb 2023

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

Little paradise!

Our stay was unusual.. We experienced a cyclone but we were so grateful to stay in Jeremy’s bach! It is a little pierce of paradise on the Whangarei Heads ed with view on the bay, water just behind the road and beautiful sunsets from the deck. We had to stay inside for 3 days due to the storm and the bach was great for that it has everything from washing machine to TV to enjoyable space (lots of room and big living room)! And it is strongly built (-; we kept our roof and everything attached! I highly recommend this property. The big + is Jeremy who was a thoughtful and very nice host, easily reachable! Thanks for all!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

24 Jan 2023

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

Tamaterau

The property was great but it was Jeremy that made the stay even better, you can really rely on him to make sure you can get the most out of your stay! Thanks for your efforts Jeremy

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baylee b.

5 Aug 2022

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

Work trip

Jeremy was extremely easy to deal with

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

5 July 2022

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

Relaxing and quaint beach bach with stunning views

From the minute I arrived I was impressed with this Bach. Decorated and set up with a beach theme and unique features, every nook and cranny offered a pleasing find. Fresh, clean and comfortable this Bach offers everything you could want for a relaxing beach getaway at a reasonable rate. I particularly enjoyed the bath and the ever changing view out of most of the windows, the proximity to a beautiful bay and the comfy bed we chose out of the three bedrooms available. Jeremy was easy to contact when I had questions and was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be coming back to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Juan M.

28 Dec 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

All good

All as expected

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

17 Jan 2021

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

Cute Kiwiana Bach with Great Views

What a wonderful find! This traditional kiwi bach brought back memories of happy childhood summer holidays. The decor was beachy and had a great vibe. We were actually in Whangarie on business and brought our grown up kids too (19 - 24 years) so such a lovely place to come home to after a long day. Close to the city yet far enough away that we felt like we were on holiday. Great beaches near by and across the road a beach that was wonderful for a dip at high tide. We were very pleasantly surprised to find that upstairs had an air conditioning unit which was very welcome in the evening when we went to bed after a hot day. A large screen T.V, well equipped kitchen, bar b q on the sea view deck and all the creature comforts you would expect for a beach house. The beds were comfortable and slept 6 easily without getting on top of one another. The only downside was that the house next door was a bit unloved when you come down the back entrance driveway and the surrounding area needed a bit of upkeep. The position however made up for it. Fantastic memories were made at this cute bach! Simple yet everything you need if you don't want an impersonal luxury holiday home that you would of course pay the big bucks for. Happy customer and would highly recommend.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tommy-Lee F.

2 Jan 2021

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

Home away from home.

Our family had a awesome time at this quirky, homely warm batch. The driveways a bit hard to find at first but the neighbors are friendly as and pointed us in the right direction. The house has everything you need to kick back and enjoy your holiday. Close to all the fun attractions Whangrei has to offer like the adventure forest (Do this it's off the charts massive fun for all ages) & the adrenalin water park (another all day must do for all ages & fitness levels) & just up the road (like 2 mins) from the house is a cool cafe & adventure park that has giant off road scooters & bike tracks. The main Onerahi shopping center is handy as just 5mins down the road. But the real gem is the harbour good swimming at high tide (bring your rock shoes as theres loads of oyster shells that will cut your feet). We were grateful to have the use of two sup boards that came with the batch (kids woke up suping & went to sleep swimming in the dark). Found some oysters, clams & pipi around the place and mean little fishing spots all over (the pilchard was slaying). The batch was clean, comfy beds & set out to enjoy the views. Sorrounded by some bush you don't really notice your neighbors (because your above them all) & the bird song in the early morning was meke!. Not much section but that didn't worry us because you'll just live at the beach or on the verandah sipping some cold ones. Wouldn't recommend for elderly or people with young children as the section (steep back section & unfenced front), steep stairs to beach & down stairs bathroom might be a challenge. All in all a great pad to kick back & relax but close enough to get out there and get amongst it!!! We'll be back for sure. Thanks Jeremy for the hospitality & prompt replies.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020