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Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)

You can now stay in the global award winning First Light House on a fabulous site overlooking the sweep of Waimarama Beach in Hawke’s Bay. This much awarded eco home, designed and built by University of Victoria architectural students, went on display in Wellington, then it was shipped to Washington to compete in an international competition where it won first place in engineering, second for architecture and third place overall . Now this sassy solar home of the future has been permanently sited on Lightning Ridge overlooking the white sands of Waimarama Beach, a thirty minute scenic drive from Havelock North in Hawke’s Bay.

The house has amazing indoor – outdoor flow with more than 100 metres of decks overlooking the beautiful surf beach, with sweeping views down to Cape Kidnappers and out to sea to Bare Island, the location is special, perfect for such a special house.

If you are looking for a holiday or short break in a green, clean and lovely bach, The First Light House is ready to take bookings.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Room for one Child on a pull out bed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small Dogs, never to be left alone at any stage.
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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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Waimarama

Located in Waimarama, this holiday home is near the beach. Westerman's Building and Frimley Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wairunga Golf Course and Craggy Range. Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre are also worth visiting.
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Waimarama, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Waimarama Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Splash Planet - 33 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Napier Beach - 37 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Marine Parade - 40 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Mission Estate Winery - 45 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jarks Seaside Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jarks Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) on 1 June 2026 start from AU$215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waimarama Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wairunga Golf Course and Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve. Ocean Beach is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

karl c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a well designed place, with beautiful views and everything you could need for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful, private sanctuary in Waimarama - had a lovely restful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan B.

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

Great Spot

Nice place to stay. Clean and tidy with an awesome view and seamless check-in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

Great private Holiday!

Great, location and space.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
this place is astonishing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shauna m.

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

Dream come true

This house has been on my bucket list for years and it definitely lived up to expectations! Even with the cloudy weather, the views were great and the house had everything we could have needed for a relaxing few days! Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Superb

A great stay. Cool spot Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Truly wonderful!!

This is a fantastic eco house with all the amenities you would need. The house is super cosy with breathtaking views of Hawke's Bay. Easy walk to Waimarama Beach which is beautiful and fun to walk along. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trysh M.

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

Loved it!

We had a lovely stay; gorgeous bach, view, location and lovely communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Amazing hideaway

Such a beautiful spot to escape to. Michelle and David are super hosts and the place is a brilliant place to relax and unwind. Amazing views, nice and private in a fantastic location. Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bimeson

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

Perfection!

Great abode, killer views! Wish we had more time! Thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sacha P.

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

August 2023

Great place to stay and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Thanks

Impressive spot, beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vernette R.

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

Awesome view

I must say the view was just awesome and calming. We noticed that we were in complete silence and we live rural so it was pleasantly bizzare that it was quieter than home. Easy access and enjoyed the beach walks which was 5 min walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

Space as great, very relaxing and sits on a lovely elevated aspect

We enjoyed our time here, made for a much needed 3 day getaway with the doggos. Unfortunately the weather in Nov was a little variable so we couldn't quite make as much use of the outdoor facilities as we might have, but when the weather had a break the deck area was lovely. Still went for beach walks (albeit a bit wrapped up against the cool winds that weekend) - its really quick to walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Sarah A.

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

A delightful retreat from the city…

This is a unique property, well worth visiting. We spent four nights here and had a delightful stay. Four seasons in one day weather was no problem, with plenty to do inside and out. Definitely recommend. Hosts were very responsive to communications, and everything was easy to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Noel M.

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

Great spot

Just as described, really liked that there were lots of choices sit outside, in or out of the sun or wind. Local store has a very small selection but great takeaway and ice cream - closed Mon-Tues.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maura f.

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

Great getaway

We came to Hawkes Bay for the Robbie Williams concert. It was good to get away from the crowds in Havelock North and Napier. Waimarama is a great spot, a really nice beach community. The house itself was well set up, but we did feel the heat at night time, I am sure we could have cooled it down a bit more if we tried. But a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

It was always on our Wishlist

Thank you for sharing this stunning property . We have wanted to stay at First Light for a while and finally had the opportunity to book. The property doesnt fail to impress, the views are amazing and the bach is modern cozy and unique. The weather did fail us but we still really enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dean H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Some amenities not available and not told before, hottub bbq. Parts not cleaned but most was.A relaxing old bach with cool sea view, Owner said shop closed early in afternoons but unfortunately for us that was wrong the shop had sign saying it was closed for another week, so so disappointed as went for weekend at beach with fish and chips on the beach and bbq, if we knew they both weren't available we would have gone a different week, But the view out to sea over the houses in front is great and altho your back away from the beach up near the top of the hill the sound of the beach at the bach is like you are close and its very soothing and relaxing just laying on the deck listening to the surf, I waited years to go to this bach just wish it had been cleaned a bit more and been ready to use, really missed having BBQ like our last visit maybe its a new owner but even the electric jug had bare wires, some cutlery and pans had been put away unwashed too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s the first place we ever stayed that never had breakfast stuff to eat , But it’s certainly the first and only place iv ever stayed in our life and we stay at hundreds of places that never even had MILK ??? So we could not even have a Coffee the first next morning we were there that was certainly a downer,☹️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren E.

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

Private and Peaceful

Superb location to relax and reconnect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

jan h.

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

peaceful

really lovely tranquil situation with all needed for timeout stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Lovely

Great spot with gorgeous views. Everything you need to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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