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Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waimarama, Hawke's Bay
  • Waimarama Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ocean Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Te Mata Peak
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)

You can now stay in the global award winning First Light House on a fabulous site overlooking the sweep of Waimarama Beach in Hawke’s Bay. This much awarded eco home, designed and built by University of Victoria architectural students, went on display in Wellington, then it was shipped to Washington to compete in an international competition where it won first place in engineering, second for architecture and third place overall . Now this sassy solar home of the future has been permanently sited on Lightning Ridge overlooking the white sands of Waimarama Beach, a thirty minute scenic drive from Havelock North in Hawke’s Bay.

The house has amazing indoor – outdoor flow with more than 100 metres of decks overlooking the beautiful surf beach, with sweeping views down to Cape Kidnappers and out to sea to Bare Island, the location is special, perfect for such a special house.

If you are looking for a holiday or short break in a green, clean and lovely bach, The First Light House is ready to take bookings.

Property manager

Michelle & Dave
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Room for one Child on a pull out bed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small Dogs, never to be left alone at any stage.
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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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Waimarama

Located in Waimarama, this holiday home is near the beach. Westerman's Building and Frimley Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wairunga Golf Course and Craggy Range. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hawke's Bay Racecourse or Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park.
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Waimarama, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Waimarama Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Craggy Range - 16 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 19 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Ocean Beach - 26 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 27 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jarks Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waimarama Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wairunga Golf Course and Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve. Ocean Beach is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Nice place to stay. Clean and tidy with an awesome view and seamless check-in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly wonderful!!
This is a fantastic eco house with all the amenities you would need. The house is super cosy with breathtaking views of Hawke's Bay. Easy walk to Waimarama Beach which is beautiful and fun to walk along. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bimeson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Great abode, killer views! Wish we had more time! Thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private Holiday!
Great, location and space.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
this place is astonishing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Space as great, very relaxing and sits on a lovely elevated aspect
We enjoyed our time here, made for a much needed 3 day getaway with the doggos. Unfortunately the weather in Nov was a little variable so we couldn't quite make as much use of the outdoor facilities as we might have, but when the weather had a break the deck area was lovely. Still went for beach walks (albeit a bit wrapped up against the cool winds that weekend) - its really quick to walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
A great stay. Cool spot Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hideaway
Such a beautiful spot to escape to. Michelle and David are super hosts and the place is a brilliant place to relax and unwind. Amazing views, nice and private in a fantastic location. Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trysh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We had a lovely stay; gorgeous bach, view, location and lovely communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sacha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2023
Great place to stay and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vernette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view
I must say the view was just awesome and calming. We noticed that we were in complete silence and we live rural so it was pleasantly bizzare that it was quieter than home. Easy access and enjoyed the beach walks which was 5 min walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Noel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Just as described, really liked that there were lots of choices sit outside, in or out of the sun or wind. Local store has a very small selection but great takeaway and ice cream - closed Mon-Tues.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
Impressive spot, beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Sarah A., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful retreat from the city…
This is a unique property, well worth visiting. We spent four nights here and had a delightful stay. Four seasons in one day weather was no problem, with plenty to do inside and out. Definitely recommend. Hosts were very responsive to communications, and everything was easy to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

maura f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
We came to Hawkes Bay for the Robbie Williams concert. It was good to get away from the crowds in Havelock North and Napier. Waimarama is a great spot, a really nice beach community. The house itself was well set up, but we did feel the heat at night time, I am sure we could have cooled it down a bit more if we tried. But a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was always on our Wishlist
Thank you for sharing this stunning property . We have wanted to stay at First Light for a while and finally had the opportunity to book. The property doesnt fail to impress, the views are amazing and the bach is modern cozy and unique. The weather did fail us but we still really enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s the first place we ever stayed that never had breakfast stuff to eat , But it’s certainly the first and only place iv ever stayed in our life and we stay at hundreds of places that never even had MILK ??? So we could not even have a Coffee the first next morning we were there that was certainly a downer,☹️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tobias M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and Peaceful
Superb location to relax and reconnect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

jan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
peaceful
really lovely tranquil situation with all needed for timeout stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Great spot with gorgeous views. Everything you need to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot to stay. Accomodation wonderful.
10/10 awesome. Will return and hopefully the sun will shine for us next time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane r., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t stay away
Pure joy to arrive in this gorgeous unique space.....location and views are beyond amazing thank you to the amazing hosts see you soon 🙏
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
A great getaway that was warm, cosy and well equipped. Thoroughly recommend to others :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Michelle & Dave

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