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Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island
  • Medlands Beach
    10 min walk
  • Kaitoki Beach
    20 min drive
  • Blind Bay
    26 min drive
  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Great Barrier Island

When you stay at this vacation home in Great Barrier Island, you'll be by the sea and 10 minutes by foot from Medlands Beach. .This vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Kaitoki Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Blind Bay.

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Blind Bay - 26 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Mount Hobson - 40 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Windy Canyon Lookout - 69 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Innkeeper's Lodge & Currach Irish Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach

Has amazing, unobstructed North-facing 270 degree views over Medlands beach, bay and mountains beyond. Just a few minutes walk to spectacular Medlands beach via road or a bush track. The entire house is eco friendly with drinkable rain catchment water, solar panels providing all electrical power and solar water collector for hot water.

The kitchen has a large fridge freezer with gas stove and hobs, and a massive concert island bar.

SpaceX Star link satellite dish for ultra fast internet onsite.

Pedestrian access via foot bridge (from camp ground) across stream and then an eight minute walk to the house. Vehicle access to house requires crossing of the Oruawharo tidal stream at low tide!!! in your 4WD vehicle. My onsite manager will arrange a meet and greet at the foot bridge to exchange house keys, show you correct operation of the home and use their car to transport your luggage to the house on arrival and departure.

All meals are self-catered therefore if you want specialty items it is suggested you bring these with you to the island although there are shops and cafes located at Claris, Tryphena and Port Fitzroy if you have your own transport.

Barrier is an amazing destination with world-class surfing, fishing and diving on your doorstep. The southern end of Medlands beach is suitable for boat launching.

Laundry facilities are located at Claris adjacent to the general store.
Mount Hobson summit, Kaitoke natural hot springs and historic kauri dams are worth the walk.

Please note: For groups of 5 or less, the main house is available on its own which you can view through the listing #45210
Special conditions:
No pets allowed at all. Smoking only outside.
Not to be used as mass gathering for big groups and parties.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Meet and greet including Transport from Creek to house (NZ$60.00 per stay);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

AnthonyBr12

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Near a laundromat

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
A beautiful place to stay, great view and nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna W., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
180 degree views in relaxed but modern comfort
My partner and I stayed at this lovely holiday home for 3 nights after Christmas 2021. For us the location was perfect- a 5 min stroll to long sandy beaches (a car is provided for running down the hill to beach/ estuary, but we didn’t need it) and safe swimming spots, returning to 180 degree views from lounge/ kitchen, balconies and master bedroom. The home has everything you need for a relaxed and comfortable stay. We tiki toured around the island during our stay and both agreed we had found the best spot to stay. We’ll be back and would bring family with us as home could easily accommodate more guests without being on top of each other
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garry J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A spot you will want to stay longer in
Great location, amazing property. All the modern conveniences in an off-grid island. Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison S., canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing with everything you need
We enjoyed a relaxing 3 nights in this beautiful property. It was exactly as described, the unit was very well stocked and the view was amazing. A perfect getaway and a base to explore the island. Thank you! My only recommendation would be that having a high chair available would be helpful for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property, view and location
What an amazing place to stay. Great view from the kitchen, lounge, and main bedroom. Nice balcony and very private. Love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous, would love to stay again sometime soon.
The house was lovely, everything we needed. The view is superb, pictures just don’t do it justice. The perfect getaway to relax and completely get off the grid.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

JP F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent thank you
Brilliant stay and will definitely be coming again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous spot and what a view!
We absolutely loved our stay at this house. Four adults and plenty of space - we didn’t turn on the TV once as we just enjoyed the indoor/outdoor flow from the lounge to the deck. The kitchen was very well supplied for all the cooking we did, the view from the deck was just gorgeous and the car for that side of the river to run us up and down to the footbridge was much appreciated. We are already talking about when we might be able to return! Our favourite house we have ever stayed at in Great Barrier. Thanks again to Anthony and Chris for the great communication along the way and a perfect stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epic Place
As good as it gets. Thanks guys
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Santhosh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful escape
This lodge is a gem - superbly located close to the aerodrome and the shops at Claris, with amazing sea views and walking distance to Medlands beach. There is a superb kitchen, with an excellent gas cooker and huge benchtop. All crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are provided. As the house relies on solar and gas for power and water heating, there is no microwave or electric heaters - for warmth, you'll have to get the wood fire in the living room going. When you check-in, make sure with Chris that the water heating and the room heating is going (it's quite a complex system). The courtesy car from the footbridge up the hill is a real blessing - although avoid if you have dust allergies. Chris and Anthony are a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Barrier Get Away
Outstanding property that exceeded all our expectations, sensational views of the Island and beaches, the house is perfectly decorated and everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable is provided, will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredibly special!
The house is incredible, the location is calm and remote. I couldn’t have loved my time here more! The only thing I would say to anyone reading is to hire a car so you can explore the island a little/get to the local shops for food- I didn’t and wish I had!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helaina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
This property is incredible - I would highly recommend staying here. The view from the house is stunning. The photos do not do it justice. Communication was great and checking in was super easy. Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Barrier retreat
Fabulous property for 4 adult family members. Superb fittings & views. Only discovered the property manual (loose papers mixed in with other maps etc) the day we left. Perhaps a folder would work better. A great experience overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019