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Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture

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Coopers Beach front and centre
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Large marble kitchen island bench separates the kitchen from the dining area
All weather under tinted glass outdoor seating.
Lawn on 3 sides and ancient Pohutukawa between the house and sand.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay
  • Coopers Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Coopers Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cable Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Fun Bunk Room 1

4 Single Beds

Fun Bunk Room 2

4 Single Beds

Master Suite 1

2 Single Beds

Master Suite 2

1 King Bed

Southern Suite 1

1 King Bed

Southern Suite 2

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunkroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bedroom 1 Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom 2 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Southern Suite 1 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Southern Suite 2 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture

Simon Carnachan is responsible for designing a number of New Zealand's landmark beach houses. Calianne is a grand fusion of Simon's creativity, construction expertise and a substantial budget. The voluminous roof draws on influences from the communal buildings of the Pacific Islands. A theme that extends to the flow through ventilation, multiple adjustable louvres of cedar and glass: Air-conditioning courtesy of sea breezes.

Fringed with a clipped hedge of Hibiscus and surrounded on 3 sides by flat lawns large enough to zip flick a Frisbee. Out front and centre: Doubtless Bay. The front garden ends with the sand of Coopers Beach. A stand of 6 mature Pohutukawa lean right out over the sand. They provide a degree of privacy and infinitely adjustable sunbathing shade.

The property is ideal for a multi-family holiday. Encompassing 335sqm the home features 2 master bedroom suites and 3 lounges in the core dwelling and accommodation for a further 12 people in the Southern wing. Upstairs, 2 fun bunk rooms, single beds for up to 8 guests, skylights that swing open to reveal the Milky Way. A central courtyard is completely private from the outside world and serves as the entertainment hub.

Appointments and chattels are of a quality that are befitting a home of this standard. Coffee machine, 2 large fridges, 2 dishwashers, monitored security system, unlimited speedy wi-fi, 2 TV lounges (no TV in the main lounge). Two new Viking Kayaks for guests' use were purchased in 2025. A single person Espri model and a 2 + 1 model suitable for 2 paddlers and a child. There are 2 beach trolleys, 3 adult and 1 child's buoyancy vests and 3 paddles provided.

There are a handful of properties of this calibre in Doubtless Bay. Only one is available for a few select groups of guests that seek a stay in a Kiwi Beach house designed by one of our most revered architects. A combination of design and location that delivers a perfect sub-tropical cocktail of casual cool class.

Special conditions:
Parties, Events and non-paying guests are prohibited. Breaches can result in a no refund termination of the stay. No pets please. Smoking not allowed.

A 15% Goods and Services Tax is added to all base tariffs
GST Number: 122-844-188-GST002

Extras: Cleaning (included); Freshly laundered quality Bedroom and Bathroom Linen (included)

Property manager

David McLeavey - Bach Man

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coopers Beach

Located in Coopers Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve, while Butler Point Whaling Museum and Fern Flat Pottery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay

What's nearby

  • Coopers Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Coopers Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cable Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Taipa Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hihi Beach - 16 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangonui Fish Shop & Takeaways - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beachbox Coffee & Gelato - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Thai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Out of the Blue - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture located?

Nestled on the beach, this Coopers Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve and Coopers Beach. Coopers Beach and Cable Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trish K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

Great house for extended family stay. Great location on beach front.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and location for family gathering

Wonderful to have kayaks to use too
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house at Coopers Beach

This house is really very pleasant to live in. The location is exceptional and David, our host is very attentive to ensure that everything goes as well as possible. We had a great week of family vacation, I highly recommend if you are looking for a beautiful and large house in the far Northland
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spud R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LaPointe Boys Golf Trip

This place is stunning, easy access to the beach. Plenty of room for a large group staying, and David as always is there to ensure that it is an enjoyable time for all. Would highly recommend this place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter

Great location, beautiful views, the house worked really well with lots of space as well as everyone having there own bathroom 😊😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Poor service. Lack of welcome. Lack of information, a tatty blue folder with info on light switches.Oven didn't go, however an electrician came, luckily, as we were having a caterer in. We feel that this should have been checked before our arrival.The biggie was the Fire didn't go,This was known by the owners in advance.The owner told us there was a problem with the sensors and it was not working.This was something that attracted us to this bach. The big communal area sitting around the fire in the evening. Same with the outside fire. They said someone would be out to look at it. No one came to look at it. We spent 6 nights with 15 people in the middle of winter in this very expensive bach and the owner knew that the fire was not working. Dish Drawer didn't go. Phone calls to the owner were to no avail. He did not know how to use it. No Info on recycling, no bins, no liners, we bought our own. Couldn't get coffee machine to go, Coffee plungers broken. No extra toilet paper.Bed side lights not working in one of the bedrooms. Lounge lights not all working. We paid A LOT of money for this bach for the 6 nights and there were a number of issues which did not meet our expectations considering the price we paid. Although we completely appreciate we were delayed into Coopers Beach on Thursday night and did not expect anyone to wait up for us, we did not see anyone over the 6 nights we stayed. This would have been helpful to show us how to work some of the facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing in every way

I cannot rate this property highly enough, everything about our stay was perfect. The house is amazing and David was great to deal with. The perfect spot for a family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

A beautiful home for a large group to stay. The beach is right on the doorstep. Kia ora
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work offsite

Awesome property, well located and great for a team offsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

Excellent beachside location, huge indoor/outdoor space, awesome layout, abundant parking space, exceptional facilities (high speed wifi, barbeque, outdoor/indoor furniture to cater to a large group, wide range of crockery/utensils/glassware, kayaks, at least half a dozen washrooms, sun-loungers, home-like comforts, to name a few). The best part, though, was the pleasing & welcoming nature of the host, David, and his superb communication & ease of approachability. One of the best trips we've ever had! We're already planning our next trip here & for a longer duration! Perfect Ten!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meriana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Making whanau memories

The house was amazing plenty of space for our large group the weather was crap but relaxing in front of fire was enjoyed by all ages of the group we had brought some activities from home for the kids we also enjoyed the monopoly game that was available. We did most of our cooking on the BBQ cos there were many mouths to feed.. The views from all levels of the house were stunning despite the weather. Hope to stay again and have recommended this property to whanau and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Our time spent here was absolutely amazing, our host was great!! The location is absolutely stunning and definitely will be returning. I would highly recommend this lovely home and host to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie and Ralph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

Great location for easy reach to shops, beach, walks and sight seeing. The house was wonderful that it accommodated our family of 14. Ages 17 months to 60s. Dew to the price I would have expected a few small things such as a washing basket, dishwasher tablets, rubbish bags, brush and shovel after sweeping the floor. And kitchen stools under the bench. Over all l, yes, we would come back. It is a lovely spot and the manager was helpful with our tricky arrival due to the Northland floods.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fotu S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An absolute gem for all seasons

Our host David welcomed us and made sure our stay was comfortable. This place has ample space and everything you need for a relaxing holiday! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this spectacular place and will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of best!

4 families enjoyed beautiful holiday with gorgeous house. There are everything you need. Dave.... he is best and very welcoming. See you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bindy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location fabulous house for a large group

We absolutely loved this house Something for everyone 4 double bedrooms a cosy snug with tv Big kitchen and lovely indoor outdoor living
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Stay

The location and amenities were amazing. Awesome for a large family with separate areas for kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dallas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was perfect

Everything was perfect - reminded me of Rarotonga. Beds were very solid - other than that perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All weather stay

The weather during
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious well equipped house with magnificent views of the ocean.

Unobstructed ocean and beach views with a fringe of ancient pohutakawas. Private with no other houses in close vicinity.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for Extended Whanau

A fabulous mix of spaces & bedrooms for our extended whanau to celebrate a birthday right on the beach. A stones throw from the shopping centre & plenty of bathrooms too. Make sure you bring your own toilet paper & get to the Gelato store before 1pm!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

4 couples average age 83 facilities worked well , track to beach could be more user friendly for our age
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning!

So pleased with the incredible house and location. Perfect for our different families and small children. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by David McLeavey - Bach Man

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What makes this property unique

Secluded beachfront location at the end of a private estate.

Languages:

English