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Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Master Bedroom
Master bedroom with clothes hangers
Covered Veranda overlooking a charming citrus orchard
Beach at boundary
King single and roll away single in a sectioned off part of the open plan living

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tamaterau, Northland
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach

A beachfront holiday apartment in a Kiwiana Bach style, located in a forest setting in a private corner of our unique harbourside home. All the advantages of a stay in nature with the comfort of nice beds, linen & stylish bathroom.

There is a beach at the boundary, only 20 meters away via our rambling path in a native bush setting. Only 180 steps down to the beach.

The Apartment is recently renovated and features a great indoor-outdoor flow, linking to a charming orchard.

The space:

Inside the suite consists of three spacious rooms: a bedroom with a queen bed, a bathroom and a living room with a kitchenette for food prep ready for the outdoor BBQ. A king single bed and a roll out single is sectioned off in the living room.
Step onto the covered veranda where you will find the outdoor kitchen and seating area (gas grill and electric induction hob).. The studio is newly renovated and has its own small hot water cylinder.

Guest access:

Enjoy the exclusive use of the guest studio. Take advantage of the households path to the beach and citrus orchard. However, the upper garden and main house are out of bounds. The onsite parking links to the suite with good lighting and level access. Feel free to come and go anytime but be mindful of noise at night.

Other things to note:

ALL COOKING IN THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN

The beach is an unpatrolled public beach. Reef shoes are recommended. Best swimming is within 2 hrs of high tide.

Good shore fishing.

No daily maid service. Linen change and cleaning by negotiation.

A starter pantry including hot drinks, cooking oil, seasoning, and snacks is included with each stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not fenced, forest covered bank to water
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off heaters and fans Turn off BBQ gas at the bottle
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All cooking on the BBQ and electric hob on the Veranda.
The main house and garage are out of bounds.

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
This property uses geothermal energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tamaterau

Located in Tamaterau, this apartment is on the beach. Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Reyburn House. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Tamaterau, Northland

What's nearby

  • Northland Event Centre - 21 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 22 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 22 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 25 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 49 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach on 31 Oct 2025 start from AU$156.60, 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.

What time is check-in at Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tamaterau apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mt Manaia, Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Northland Event Centre. Town Basin Marina and Mcleod Bay are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AJ G.

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

Great stay

Great accomodation, great spot and great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xxx L.

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

Lovely place to stay

Very nice place to stay, lovely outlook, clean and well appointed. Perfect for requirements!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

weekend break

very comfortable, beautiful location, thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette H.

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

Beautifully Situated

Loved this stay, beautiful view. Clean and comfortable. Felt like home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place to stay 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great seclusion and facilities, including private beach access

Easy to find, secluded, quiet and with a view. Great cooking and washing facilities, g which is great for a travelling family. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Great spot, lovely and quiet.

Lovely spot, well set up with extras most appreciated.Lovely hosts..a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really special spot with stunning views and a private beach! Lovely hosts and a really comfortable, clean accommodation. We will be back. Thanks : )
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal B.

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

Lovely thoughtful accomodation

Everything we needed was provided and we loved the bird song and peace
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place to stay

Just a greatbplacebthevoutdoor cooking was great. Location brilliantThe beach is a littlle walk andvdegintkey need sandels or reef shoes. Somevcaution is needed as the current is strong so be aware also a lot of rocks. Overall a cool place we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peta J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice secluded spot

The property was at the back and underneath the main family house, whereas we had assumed from the photos that it was a stand-alone bach. It was quite basic with an outdoor cooking area (which didn't bother us because we weren't cooking there) but might if you stayed any length of time. The veranda, garden and views were lovely, and the host kind and friendly. A little overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Coastal retreat

Fab location to explore the Whangārei area from. So peaceful but in close proximity to shops if needed. Very comfy beds. Clean andTidy. Appreciated the little touches like milk, tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt & pepper etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjula P.

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

Great family getaway

Highly recommend. Lovely hosts. Our family really enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siupolu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really quiet and peaceful, loved the private access to the beach…quite a workout though on the climb back up 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dax T.

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

Peace and quiet

Janice was very helpful. Love the place. Kids feel safe and enjoyed the board games at night. Beach was clean and very calm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan H.

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

Quiet and close to the beach

We really enjoyed the accomodation out of the hustle and bustle of town. A well set up self contained unit under main house with a decent amount of space to spread out inside and lovely garden surrounds. The hosts were great. It's only a short walk down to the coast through the forest.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marie M.

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

View

It was very difficult to find as the owners did not give us an address just all these complicated directions. Had we had the actual address wouldn't have been a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolinda B.

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

Relaxed

Relaxed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yangchen L.

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

Perfect space for small family

Easy to locate and have a stunning view. Clean and tidy house. Netflix was a bonus as we could enjoy our series. Overall enjoyed our stay ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Two night's sleep

Private basement apartment. Very clean and fresh and comfortable. Friendly welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful part of the country. Noisier than expected from children in the main house above. Slow to heat up. Easy access to walking tracks and beaches. Close to city with it's cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlo P.

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

Great place to stay

Amazing location and Janice is a great host. The beach access takes you to a secluded section of beach, the path is pretty steep in places so it wouldn't be easy to navigate with mobility issues but otherwise it's not very far and very convenient. The accommodation itself was modern and tidy and the beds are comfortable. There is also a dog named Rosie who is very cute! Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregor S.

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

Amazing Lookout over the Bay

I travelled with my granddaughter and we stayed 10 days in Janice' wonderful and well-equipped apartment (1 separate bedroom. The unit sleeps for all in all). The kitchen was stuffed with almost everything necessary and it was a great experience to all cooking outside on the shaded veranda (induction cooker and gas grill).Janice and her family gave us a very warm welcome. She herself is very attentive. There is only 1 negative fact to mention: The very steep path down to the beach. For me, unfortunuately rather old and handicapped, it was undoable and I had to let the pleasure to go swimming in the bay to the younger ones Thank you Janice and Derek. Gregor and Johanna
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona E.

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

Views and relaxing

We had a wonderful week at this little batch. Our teen son enjoyed the space in the living room to claim as his own and we enjoyed the private large master bedroom with breathtaking views. I read another comment describing it as a basement flat and this was helpful as I knew it wasn’t detached and we were prepared for main house sounds (just the occasional walking up and down stairs). It was so peaceful, loved picking the fruit, walk to the beach or a quick drive to any of the other many stunning beaches. Full sized fridge so we stocked up in town and cooked up of a night and ate out on the deck. It’s the most relaxed I’ve ever seen our son (very much a home body) on holidays. Thanks so much for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena P.

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

Lovely location and wonderful hosts!

We had a lovely weekend up north in this seaside bach. Janice and Derek have created a beautiful place to put your feet up, look out at the beautiful view and unwind from your busy lives. The place was easy to find and communication was great leading up to our stay. Even though we experienced wet weather it still felt like an oasis and we’d highly recommend this Bach to anyone visiting northland.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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