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Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access

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Master Bedroom
Master bedroom with clothes hangers
Covered Veranda overlooking a charming citrus orchard
Beach at boundary
King single and roll away single in a sectioned off part of the open plan living

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Tamaterau, Northland
  • Mt Manaia
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Town Basin Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access

A seaside escape with a Kiwiana vibe that sits in a private corner of our unique harbourside property. All the advantages of a stay in nature with the comfort of nice beds, linen & stylish bathroom.

There is a beach at the boundary only 20 meters away via our rambling path in a native bush setting. Only 180 steps down to the beach.

The bach is recently renovated and has great indoor outdoor flow and links to a charming orchard.

The space:

Inside the suite consists of three spacious rooms: a bedroom with a queen bed, a bathroom and a living room with a kitchenette for food prep ready for the outdoor BBQ. A king single bed and a roll out single is sectioned off in the living room.
Step onto the covered veranda where you will find the outdoor kitchen and seating area (gas grill and electric induction hob).. The studio is newly renovated and has its own small hot water cylinder.

Guest access:

Enjoy the exclusive use of the guest studio. Take advantage of the households path to the beach and citrus orchard. However, the upper garden and main house are out of bounds. The onsite parking links to the suite with good lighting and level access. Feel free to come and go anytime but be mindful of noise at night.

Other things to note:

ALL COOKING IN THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN

^The beach is a unpatrolled public beach. Reef shoes recommended. Best swimming within 2 hrs of high tide.

^Good shore fishing.

^No daily maid service. Linen change and cleaning by negotiation.

^A starter pantry including some delicious breakfast items included with each stay.

Property manager

Janice and Derek
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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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
Not fenced, forest covered bank to water
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All cooking on the BBQ and electric hob on the Veranda.
The main house and garage are out of bounds.

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
This property uses geothermal energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tamaterau

Located in Tamaterau, this apartment is on the beach. Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Reyburn House. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Tamaterau, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mt Manaia - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 21 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 40 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local Parua Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Kiwiana Bach Private Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tamaterau apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mt Manaia, Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Northland Event Centre. Town Basin Marina and Mcleod Bay are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great seclusion and facilities, including private beach access
Easy to find, secluded, quiet and with a view. Great cooking and washing facilities, g which is great for a travelling family. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful part of the country. Noisier than expected from children in the main house above. Slow to heat up. Easy access to walking tracks and beaches. Close to city with it's cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views and relaxing
We had a wonderful week at this little batch. Our teen son enjoyed the space in the living room to claim as his own and we enjoyed the private large master bedroom with breathtaking views. I read another comment describing it as a basement flat and this was helpful as I knew it wasn’t detached and we were prepared for main house sounds (just the occasional walking up and down stairs). It was so peaceful, loved picking the fruit, walk to the beach or a quick drive to any of the other many stunning beaches. Full sized fridge so we stocked up in town and cooked up of a night and ate out on the deck. It’s the most relaxed I’ve ever seen our son (very much a home body) on holidays. Thanks so much for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place to stay 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siupolu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really quiet and peaceful, loved the private access to the beach…quite a workout though on the climb back up 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully Situated
Loved this stay, beautiful view. Clean and comfortable. Felt like home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise but don’t tell anyone
Ocean Beach is a must. Perfect weekend getaway. The accomodation is 5*. The little touches are just above and beyond. Even a Nespresso coffee machine!We would love to stay again.My only suggestion for cleaning was dust, but the bathroom was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lookout over the Bay
I travelled with my granddaughter and we stayed 10 days in Janice' wonderful and well-equipped apartment (1 separate bedroom. The unit sleeps for all in all). The kitchen was stuffed with almost everything necessary and it was a great experience to all cooking outside on the shaded veranda (induction cooker and gas grill).Janice and her family gave us a very warm welcome. She herself is very attentive. There is only 1 negative fact to mention: The very steep path down to the beach. For me, unfortunuately rather old and handicapped, it was undoable and I had to let the pleasure to go swimming in the bay to the younger ones Thank you Janice and Derek. Gregor and Johanna
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Just a greatbplacebthevoutdoor cooking was great. Location brilliantThe beach is a littlle walk andvdegintkey need sandels or reef shoes. Somevcaution is needed as the current is strong so be aware also a lot of rocks. Overall a cool place we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coastal retreat
Fab location to explore the Whangārei area from. So peaceful but in close proximity to shops if needed. Very comfy beds. Clean andTidy. Appreciated the little touches like milk, tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt & pepper etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend break
very comfortable, beautiful location, thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely thoughtful accomodation
Everything we needed was provided and we loved the bird song and peace
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and close to the beach
We really enjoyed the accomodation out of the hustle and bustle of town. A well set up self contained unit under main house with a decent amount of space to spread out inside and lovely garden surrounds. The hosts were great. It's only a short walk down to the coast through the forest.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed
Relaxed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dax T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Janice was very helpful. Love the place. Kids feel safe and enjoyed the board games at night. Beach was clean and very calm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjula P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Highly recommend. Lovely hosts. Our family really enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yangchen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for small family
Easy to locate and have a stunning view. Clean and tidy house. Netflix was a bonus as we could enjoy our series. Overall enjoyed our stay ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, lovely and quiet.
Lovely spot, well set up with extras most appreciated.Lovely hosts..a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Amazing location and Janice is a great host. The beach access takes you to a secluded section of beach, the path is pretty steep in places so it wouldn't be easy to navigate with mobility issues but otherwise it's not very far and very convenient. The accommodation itself was modern and tidy and the beds are comfortable. There is also a dog named Rosie who is very cute! Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two night's sleep
Private basement apartment. Very clean and fresh and comfortable. Friendly welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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