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Bland Bay Bach

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Exterior
Exterior
Eastern Ocean View
Western view of the harbor
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Whangaruru, Northland
  • Whangaruru Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bland Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Oakura Bay
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor bathroom/utility room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Bland Bay Bach

A traditional family bach with stunning sea views.

Situated an hour and twenty minutes north east of Whangarei the bach is on the corner of a small cul-de-sac. It has a walkway providing a short, 100m, two minute walk to the ocean and large reserve.

All the living is upstairs which boasts fabulous views of both the ocean and harbor, the east facing deck has a ranch slider that opens up to the ocean views so you can enjoy your morning coffee basking in sunlight.

Upstairs is open plan, with a practical kitchen, dishwasher, dining and lounge area, a corner snug has been set up for children to play.

Downstairs has two bedrooms with queen beds and a bunk room (bunk room does not fully close off, it is separated by a curtain), there is an additional queen bed in the single, internal access garage.

Outside is a utility room with a separate shower, toilet and laundry. It also has a fish fileting station adjoining it.

The section is fully fenced, large and flat, perfect for a game of kubb or back yard cricket and room to park the boat.

The house has been set up for several families to be able to stay together, enjoy each others company and share this special location.

Bland bay's beauty is part of its seclusion and it offers the quintessential kiwi beach holiday. The the nearest store is 25 minutes away at Oakura bay or 35 minutes to Russell. It is important to take everything you require with you before you leave.

Explore the local area, it has fabulous fishing, diving and great surf beaches. Sage restaurant at Paroa bay winery has fabulous food and the bay of islands is only 40 minutes away.

Linen, towels and T towels are not provided and you are required to leave the property as you found it. This includes doing the dishes, cleaning the property before you depart and removing any rubbish.

Small pets are permitted.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Ocean view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Max of 2 small pets allowed
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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 first aid kit

About the area

Whangaruru

Located in Whangaruru, this holiday home is near the beach. Cape Brett Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve.
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Whangaruru, Northland

What's nearby

  • Whangaruru Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bland Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oakura Bay - 34 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Bay of Islands - 38 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Paihia Beach - 68 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kororareka Oysters - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bland Bay Bach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bland Bay Bach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bland Bay Bach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bland Bay Bach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Whangaruru Harbour and Bland Bay Beach. Taupiri Bay and Elliot Bay's Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice big house with heaps of yard space in the perfect location
My family loved our stay at the bach, right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic
This bach was perfect for our family. Would definitely stay again. Close to beach. Very scenic and enjoyable dininng from the elevated living and kitchen area. Host very easy to deal with. Classic kiwi bach, relaxing. Great walks,fishing,diving in close vicinity. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Such a great house (especially for families). Beautiful location. Highly recommend. Hopefully we’ll be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bach in great location
Everything was as expected.We enjoyed our four days exploring the area and fishing.Handy location with easy boat launching options and close to Bay of Islands.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Super cute bach, really enjoyed the big upstairs living room and kitchen separate from the rooms, amazing view and quiet. Perfect for a family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Very well equipped house and amazing location. Beach is 50 metres away via public walkway - loved our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bland bay stay
Perfect if you’re a keen fisherman looking to get onto the big moochers for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to the beach
It was all that was offered. Awesome place to stay. Didn't mind the extra guests in a caravan. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Thankyou so much, we really enjoyed our stay. Our kids didn't want to go home. Highly Recommend to AAA ++++ for friends and family, Thankyou again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven A., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Space
Great accommodation, really handy having a second toilet and shower in a service unit. Excellent idea to have the kitchen and living space upstairs to take in the amazing views. Really friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemaree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Was a great location for our family as we are familiar with the area had all we needed and more a lot of room friendly neighbors was a great xperience and will definitely book again :) Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bland Bay
So fantastic! Pet friendly an awesome spot just a hop, skip and a jump to the beach. We had 2 families with teenagers. Clean and tidy. Host communicate A++. 2 bedrooms and 1 open plan with bunk beds would highly recommend taking a FAN for each room as the gorgeous weather meant stifflying heat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

glenn H., Dargaville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay in northland
Im a fisherman/diver and this place has it all. You can launch boat in any weather as there are 2 sides. House is awesome. Owners are very understanding. House has everything. Good beds,loads of fridge freezers . Fish cleaning station. Ill be back again and again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Azee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home sweet home
A great place to relax and enjoy the beach. Me and my kids absolutely loved our stayed here in bland bay. The pictures here don't even compare to how nice and this accommodation is. Very kid friendly apart from the stairs (only because my kid is 11 months and has learnt to walk very easy fall but we figured away to block it off) but definitely beautiful home nice and clean heaps of yard to run around. The host are always a message away. By letting us check out later to enjoy the rest of the sunny day at the beach before heading home. Price is definitely worth your money. Kids toys, beach toys, DVDs and playstation for late nice fun for the kids to enjoy. The view is stunning. It's definitely a 10 out of 10 for me. We will definitely be back. Absolutely in love with this home and my kids can't wait too go back. Thank you to the host from me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty V.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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