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Beautiful Waterview Studio

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Exterior detail
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ngunguru, Whangarei
  • Whangaumu Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Whale Tail Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ngunguru Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Ngunguru

When you a stay at this apartment in Ngunguru, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Whangaumu Bay and Whale Tail Park. .This apartment is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ngunguru Library and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kuihi Island.
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What's nearby

  • Whangaumu Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dive Tutukaka - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tutukaka Headland - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Waterview Studio

Beautifully appointed, studio apartment. Minutes walk from the beach ,shops and cafe. With views of the water and surrounding countryside. Expansive decks with wooden loungers and bbq for relaxing and soaking up the sun. A private, luxury retreat suitable for two. Bring your boat or choose from one of the many charters leaving from the Tutukaka harbour diving, fishing or sightseeing.

A part of your view is the Ngunguru Sandspit which is now owned by the Department of Conservation and a wonderful place to explore and discover some of New Zealands rare native birds.

Ngunguru is part of the Tutukaka coast which won the title of 2nd best coast line in the world. Just minutes walk is the Ngunguru Estuary which is perfect for swimming, kayaking and also has a water skiing lane. Paddle over to Ocean Beach or the Ngunguru bar for a surf or walk around to Wellingtons Bay. It is also home of the world famous Poor Knights Islands which is a marine reserve area, renowned for fabulous diving.

A couple of minutes over the hill is the Tutukaka Marina, which is also home to Schnappa Rock Restaurant and the Marina Pizzeria. Drive another 5 minutes and you will be at Matapouri Bay, Whale Bay and Sandy Bay. When your day is complete, you can relax in the loungers, light the barbecue and watch the sun set.

A continental breakfast is available on request.
Special conditions:
Price is for two adults, sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children.
Pets allowed with prior approval.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free apartment features a tennis court on site, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

lon414

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Seahorse Studio Ngunguru/tutukaka Apartment Ngunguru
Seahorse Studio Ngunguru/tutukaka Apartment
Seahorse Studio Ngunguru/tutukaka Ngunguru
Seahorse Stuo Ngungurututukak
Seahorse Studio Ngunguru/tutukaka Ngunguru
Seahorse Studio Ngunguru/tutukaka Apartment
Seahorse Studio Ngunguru/tutukaka Apartment Ngunguru

Beautiful Waterview Studio Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
Quality accommodation with a massive outdoor area offering both covered and uncovered areas to sit and relax. Wonderful views and very central with an easy walk into the township. We spotted a band was playing at the local Sports club so joined the club for the day (costing 5 for 2 people), the band was great and we had a delightful evening meal too - everyone was really friendly, definitely worth a visit. The extra fridge/freezer was very useful as the one inside the studio is small. A great Webber BBQ is available. Sufficient pots, pans, plates, glasses etc are provided. We had very warm and sunny weather so were grateful for the aircon! The owner is delightful and allowed us a later check out which was much appreciated.A very thoughtfully laid out studio, ideal for a couple. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness
short holiday
It was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet break away
Host very helpful to deal with, very prompt with communication. Easy to find, quiet location and so close to the beach. We had a nice relaxing few days :). Thanks Lesley.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely studio apartment
Four night stay in a lovely studio, beautiful large deck creates more space, catches all day sun overlooking Ngunguru!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl V., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Awesome
Had an awesome Easter weekend in this amazing Bach. Great location and views from the very large deck are simply lovely. Bach has everything you need and is extremely comfortable. Thanks Lesley for everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable for a couple
Well located property with walkable access to the bay. Very clean and quiet. Stays cool in summer. Extremely relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rex & Lyn
Great, private location. Facilities excellent & bed superbly comfortable. Easy access to local shops & Tutukaka a short drive with excellant restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stop!
A great stop: view, beach and everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay and just as good 👍
Such a great location and everything you need is there! Great cafes and restaurants nearby and Sandy Bay (one of our favourite beaches) is only 15 mins drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalebh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Cheers, was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

German V., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
Beautiful studio with a stunning deck, private entrance to the studio, within walking distance to the cafes, restaurants and beaches. Stocked with everything you need. The views from the deck are stunning. Hosts were lovely, they made us feel welcomed and offered us late check out!. I 100% both recommend it and would come back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyall R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seahorse heaven
Lovely quiet location. Comfy bed. Well-equipped kitchen. So nice to be close to some beautiful places to explore. Only issues: TV Reception poorand remote not working. We had trouble locking the front door (it seemed to lock but didn’t!) We couldn’t make the bedside lights work. These hiccoughs did not detract from the enjoyment of our stay. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
R&Q
Owner was very friendly and helpful - would recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waimarie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and serene
We were grateful to be allowed at this property with our pets. Albeit the grass area on ground level is enough for potty breaks, the large reserve down the driveway makes up for a good romp in the grassy area. I travelled with my elderly Father and there were 14 large steps to climb to the entry of the studio but he managed well with the railings, it was the steep long concrete drive that needed lung support when walking back (haha) but it was worth the walk. The estuary is a short walk and beautiful as ever. The studio itself is well equipped and everything you need. Large shower is amazing and roomy (it doesn’t have an extractor so it can be a tad steamy but it passes quickly). Deck is pet friendly to close the gate to keep them secure. Beautiful setting, thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riaan v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Studio!
We loved all of it👍😎
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sacha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely! Would stay again
Beautiful wee studio with lovely views. Has everything you need for a couple of nights away. Well thought out and lovely hosts. Would def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect
From the moment we arrived we just relaxed, the house had everything we needed with amazing view over the countryside and the beach. Close to great cafes, shops and restaurants. But you don't have to leave the house with all you could need to bbq, cook and sit outside with the views to eat all your meals. The peace and quite was just so overwhelmingly perfect! We will be going back with our 2 little dogs again they also loved the outdoor space and the house and all the time they got with us relaxing. Thank you to the lovely helpful hosts for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hamish P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location
We visited for a wedding at Wooley’s bay, location was central and handy to both Whangārei and the coast, easy checking and lovely big deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well Appointed but cold
The property was clearly clean and nicely appointed with lovely furniture, crisp white linens and velvety bedcoverings. Unfortunately it is very cold in mid-winter as the heating is inadequate making the uncovered wooden flooring cold, the bathroom freezing and the expansive windows condensation-covered when there was no sun. A heat pump and large rug in winter would help significantly. It is situated in a lovely coastal township with a couple of shops/cafes and surrounded by rivers and a beach. The view is to the west and primarily township but the expansive hills are beautiful. It is also beautifully quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views and cute studio. Deck would be awesome in Summer. Was a little cold at nighttime, bathroom could benefit from extraction fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely restful place with great views
Very much enjoyed our stay in a clean, beautiful studio with great views. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022