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Relax while taking in the expansive sea views

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Matauri Bay, Northland
  • Matauri Bay Beach
    8 min drive
  • Takou Bay
    10 min drive
  • Rainbow Warrior Memorial
    12 min drive
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    35 min drive

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About the area

Matauri Bay

Located in Matauri Bay, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Matauri Bay Beach and Omorere Reef. .This vacation home is 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from Bay of Islands and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Rainbow Warrior Memorial.

What's nearby

  • Matauri Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rainbow Warrior Memorial - 12 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tauranga Bay - 26 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 35 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Bay of Islands - 35 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 35 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.

Relax while taking in the expansive sea views

Put your feet up and take a restful break or sample the many activities available in and around Matauri Bay.
Take a swim down at the Bay, fish around the local waters, dive on the final resting place of the Rainbow Warrior, indulge in a game of golf at Kauri Cliffs, pick up a bottle of wine and some food at the local Top Shop and Blue Bar or take a leisurely drive along the coastline passing Te Ngaere, Wainui, and Tauranga Bay to Whangaroa Harbour.
From here you can explore the Far North by travelling to Ninety Mile beach and Cape Reinga passing many iconic settlements on the way or heading south to the historic Bay of Islands areas of Kerikeri, Paihia, Waitangi and Russell.
Our 3 bedroom home is bright and modern with open plan living and stainless steel kitchen appliances.
The views greet you in the morning from the front bedrooms, which have French doors that open onto a full length deck.
The living areas also open onto the deck and the expansive views of the Cavalli Islands.
All the linen will be supplied and help generate a feeling of comfort and warmth at a realistic price.
We invite families, couples and groups of friends to come and sample the area.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
All garbage and recycling items to be removed from the property at departure. (Directions to the local refuse transfer station is available).
All bedding and linen is supplied at a compulsory cost of $50 per stay.

Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

NTA1915

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 2 steps to reach property
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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Relax While Taking in the Expansive sea Views Matauri Bay

Relax while taking in the expansive sea views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nadine
We loved our stay the property was clean and comfortable. Ngaire was very helpful with our booking. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Super clean, tidy & had everything we needed. It felt like home, had the best sleep over the weekend and we were so warm without needing any form of heating the house was cosy even with the storm overnight, I would stay again in a heart beat. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty D.

Everything you need with lovely views
I was so pleased that the owners have recently upgraded the property by installing WiFi. It’s a short drive to the beautiful beach and a walk to the local pub…..and the views from the little road it’s situated on are incredible (also great views from the property)! It has everything you need in the house. Thanks for your amazing communication Ngaire!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and location
Really enjoyed our stay here. View was mesmerising. Such a beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jo T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful property in outstanding scenic area.
We very much enjoyed our 3 days at this property. The location is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view
The home is lovely. Great views , sunny and warm, quiet with lots of bird activity to watch. A recommendation would be to bomb the house for fleas and clean mould off screens and windows. Other than those issues we had a fabulous time at a reasonable price and we will return.😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view
We really enjoyed our time here, it’s the perfect kiwi batch absolutely love the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot and accommodation
We had an amazing stay in Matauri bay, really enjoyed our weekend in paradise. The house was perfect for us couldn't fault it thank you Ngaere bummer about the swell made it tough fishing and diving out the islands .. will def be back up
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matauri Bay stay
We had the very best time at Matauri Bay. The accommodation and the weather were perfect. We dived on the Rainbow Warrior and paid our respects at the memorial, swam in the crystal clear water, had far too many coffees at the campground cafe and way too many pink gins. Thanks for sharing your awesome whare with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just gets better
5th time back, feels like home 🏡
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy R.

Amazing location, nice house but a few points before you go
Excellent location for our NY holiday and great base to explore Northland. Note that for this property we needed to bring things like our own dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, salt, pepper, spray and wipe, cleaning cloths, paper towels, bin liners etc. There is no wifi (which could really be mentioned on the listing) - but we had 2-4 bars of 3G around the house depending on the provider so could hotspot (kinda). Other than bringing a laptop with movies downloaded, hotspotting is the only way to watch movies/TV shows as no DVD player. Otherwise there is just standard TV channels. The corner store at the top of the hill has 10/10 homemade pies and the bar/cafe is great. There is a better store selection at the holiday park shop at Matauri Bay (<5 mins drive) which also has fuel (91 and 95) and takeaways. The beach is stunning and we recommend boating or kayaking around this area. House did have moldy windows, but was otherwise clean. Dropping rubbish would've been annoying if we didn't go to Kerikeri quite a bit during our stay. Apparently it gets quite cloudy up on the hill where the house is but we still got some great days. Would recommend for friends or families.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billie P., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jay g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Wasn’t able to stay so passed the rental onto a family member for a wedding close by, couldn’t recommend this place enough. Awesome clean modern house with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leisa N., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views
Great place to stay with fantastic views. The only thing was the washing machine and dryer not working but it had everything else you need for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selenē C., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Week end away.
Had a great stay here, the house was awesome and so close to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Huia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ataahua
Hai mihi mahana ki a kotou nga mana whenua o Matangirau!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Pam T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Miserableness instead of KIwi hospitality.
Looked as advertised, until a closer inspection revealed the mold on windows ,doors and shower base, cobwebs, dirty kitchen joinery, stained cups and just general lack of that clean sparkle we expected. General meanness in what is supplied- 5 tea bags for 4 people for 5 day stay, 3 skinny toilet rolls,1 rubbish bag and although an exit clean is charged you have to remove all rubbish and recyclables. The addition of simple things like salt and pepper, sugar, extra bath mats, hand towels etc. would have made a big difference to eliminate feelings of miserableness. This batch didn't show Kiwi hospitality at its best. I had enquired about natural linen due to health issues and was assured all was fine- everything was polyester so used our own blankets, so disappointing given I had asked. Three of us got bitten and it was only when my daughter found a flea on her that we knew what the bites were. The dryer door catch was broken, didn't realise until Sunday. No WIFI and very sketchy cell phone coverage, communication mostly impossible. No manual for the accommodation or info to show local attractions, such simple things show care and consideration of your guests. Owners need to check on the cleaners and do a before check-in inspection. Feel really let down, was supposed to be a special family time. Location was the only reason we stayed, it was handy to the wedding we were attending.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Clara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view and perfect place to rest
Our stay during Easter was awesome. The house gave us everything we need to feel at home and enjoy the long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House with a Beautiful View
This bach was the most beautiful place with the best view of Matauri Bay, walking distance to the shop, would definitely live in this spot if I could because I seriously did not want to leave..will be booking this in the future for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bach at Matauri
Very easy communication, well equipped, offered extra days at no charge because of extreme weather- very understanding . Thankyou Ngaire
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better luck next time
The place is nice. The bedrooms are lovely. There was dog poo on the lawns and a few roaming dogs. However they seem nice just a heads up for those with children. Such a shame it was horrendous weather the entire time, would of been nice to reschedule the dates. No wifi so sat inside the majority of time. even the TV was cutting out because of the weather. Definitely wasn’t a summer holiday! Can’t control the weather I guess!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and view
Everything you need, lovely house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house close to Matauri Bay
Lovely house, spacious rooms, wonderful view, great amenities and a very friendly process. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tasha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful enjoyed our xmas holiday
100% we enjoyed everything the home had to offer, Would definitely recommend A+ Little mix up in checking in, house was not unlocked and code for key box was not given. My partner changed the first combination on lock and got it opened. Wifi would be a lovely touch to have.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania & Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great view, great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022