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Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation.

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a landscape with hills and a body of water.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of greenery, a framed picture on the wall, and bedside lamps.
A living room with a striped sofa, a wooden chair, a coffee table, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and sink.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, a kettle, and a white candle holder on a countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Taurikura Bay, Whangarei
  • Place, Taurikura Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk alcove

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Whangarei Heads

Located in Whangarei Heads, this apartment is in the mountains and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taurikura Bay and Mount Manaia. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Taurikura Bay, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Taurikura Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Beach - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 42 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Whangarei Falls - 50 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 50 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith & Local - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Personalised boutique beachfront accommodation. located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps from Taurikura Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia. Bream Head Coast Walks and Reotahi Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and such a beautiful place , Lil is just the best host
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in a lovely location

We thoroughly enjoyed our short visit. Smugglers Bay and Ocean Beach were the highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cosy stay with a very lovely host.

Lovely stay, Lil was very helpful and friendly, and check in was super easy and convenient.Place is simple and cosy but with everything you need, and a great spot close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing long weekend

Great place to stay for a quiet and relaxing long weekend catching up with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

Cozy accommodation and a wonderful location with breathtaking views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful bay

Great place! Beautiful area. Lovely hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Clean organised comfortable relaxing Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and peaceful location away from rush of everything. The view of the water is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon

We had a wonderful stay at shores. The location was beautiful, with the beach a few minute walk from the front door and stunning walks a
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to the Headlands

Out of all the VRBO's we stayed in during our trip to New Zealand this place was our favorite. Close to town, close to beaches and close to hikes. The area is quiet and the sunsets are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing

it was a amazing stay the host is lovely very quite witch i loved great weekend away 😊 very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lovely, cozy, well appointed, a great place to unwind. Great hosts. Beautiful part of the country. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Loved it everything you need and very comfortable loved being by the beach and the walks
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very convenient

This was just what we needed - easy access, great walks and good communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you for the great stay!

Had a great time staying here! The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was great, she recommended some stunning walks and was overall very helpful. The location was perfect! We got to discover a stunning piece of the country here and I’d recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely few days

Wonderful batch , so clean and well appointed. Lovely host 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location close to beach

The host Lil was very friendly, welcoming & helpful on our arrival giving advice on the area & what to see & do. Prior communication was great. Apartment was very comfortable and only across the road from a beach. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommended well located and clean accommodation

We stayed two nights. Accommodation was very clean and had everything you need for a short stay for a reasonable price. The host Lil is very helpful and a wealth of local information. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazingly maintained and cosy accommodation with wonderful friendly owners.

We had a wonderful stay at Lils residence. The layout was excellent and extremely homely. It was across the road from a small beach with great views and good parking. The service was great! We highly recommend staying here. The stay exceeded all our expectations. Thanks again for making our stay so warm and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for staying at Shores, it was a pleasure to meet your lovely family. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and made the most of your time at Whangarei Heads. All the very best for future adventures.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All we needed.

Shores offers everything you need: it is clean, the bedding is great quality, the kitchen has all the basics, the shower pressure is amazing; and then there is the location, which is just superb. Thank you, Lil, for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taurikura

Great, well appointment apartment in a beautiful setting. We had a lovely stay, and Lil was very helpful, communication was excellent 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a gem of a destination

We had not stayed in Whangarei heads before but loved the location. Beautiful views, friendly host, comfy apartment, very well equipped, and great walks nearby. Only a shame it doesn't sleep more people as we won't be able to return with overseas visitors. Recommend this property without any reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfy and cozy

We had a lovely stay with a friendly host in the flat underneath her house. Super clean and in a lovely area. Sleeping in the alcove meant that my friend had to walk past my bed to go to the toilet but other than that super value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely views of sea and mountain

We stayed as a family of 4 for a week and loved our holiday! Our sons loved the tennis courts a few minutes walk away and the accommodation had everything we needed. The host, Lil, was excellent and easy to deal with living above the apartment as she does. Beautiful part of NZ and was easy to explore local area from there. Compact living and no real outdoor space but had had everything we needed and out all day exploring anyway!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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