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Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Room
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waipu
  • Place, Waipu Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lang's Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds, 1 Child Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026

With sea & river views, this house has all you need for a comfortable stay. Cozy in Winter, cool in Summer, with covered outdoor living on both sides so you can always find a sunny/warm or sheltered/shady spot.
One Super-king bedroom, a queen bedroom and a kids room with 2x king-singles and a trundler bed.

Lounge / dining / living / kitchen are open-plan and ideal for family living, with good indoor-outdoor flow to either a covered balcony out the front, or a back deck that has a covered seating area (both areas have tables). The back deck gets the afternoon sun and views through large sliders in the living area, plus shelter from any coastal wind (front deck has an outdoor heater). Big enough to be comfortable and breezy in Summer, and small enough to be cozy in Winter if you're all indoors. It's a new build (so nice and clean), but set up like an old-school-kiwi-bach with games, books, etc.

The bedrooms are comfortable, the master suite is large with super-king bed and ensuite, the single-bed room is roomy with 2 beds and just fits the trundler if you need 3 single beds for kids, Third bedroom has a queen bed. With two bathrooms (one is ensuite), there is also an outdoor bath (which you need to light a fire to heat) and outdoor solar shower.

The property is not fenced, has stairs for access, and is on a busy road so we ask that you consider whether it is appropriate for your children (probably not for 'runners' or Houdini's), it's perfect for older kids with plenty of great outdoors to access from the river across the road which is excellent for kayaking/paddleboarding etc and the beach across the estuary you can usually have to yourselves! 5 minutes drive to Waipu Cove and 5 mins to Waipu Township.

No pets. Our cats come here with us, so not ideal if you are highly allergic to cats.

We provide towels but please bring your own beach towels. There is an espresso machine but you'll need to bring espresso grind coffee :)

There is a TV to plug your own streaming devices into (no TV channels).

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property not fenced. No rails on stairs to house.
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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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put rubbish in the council bag inside the black bin on the deck (including bathroom rubbish). Recycling goes in the bins on the back deck. Put dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on. Thanks!
Please do not turn off the fridge switch in the kitchen or the sensor light for the stairs (bottom switch by the door). Return the hanging chair cushion indoors as it is not waterproof :)
Leave used beds unmade (so we can see what to wash) and hang used towels on the towel rails. Please lock doors and windows and return the key to the lockbox. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The house sleeps 4 adults (2x couples) + 3 kids in the kids room, or 6 adults (not more). It is not suitable for parties.
No pets allowed (our cats come here so if you are highly allergic to cats it is not the right place for you!).
The property is not fenced and is on a busy road across from water, so it is not suitable for children who are runners, and not very toddler friendly.

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 eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Waipu

Located in Waipu, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waipu Cove Beach and Lang's Beach, while Waipu Museum and Mangawhai Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Waipu

What's nearby

  • Waipu Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lang's Beach - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 20 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Unit Six Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪little RED - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026 on 1 June 2026 start from AU$219, 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 Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026 located?

Situated in Waipu, this golf holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Waipu Museum and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Waipu Cove Beach. Lang's Beach and Ruakaka Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great spot

Really well appointed bach, a few minutes drive to the beach at Waipu Cove. Comfortable and enjoyable stay with everything we needed. Easy communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bernie McDougall

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We live in Auckland but spend as much time at Waipu as we can. We love the river, estuary, and beach across from us where you can be the only people there.

Why they chose this property

We love Waipu for it's proximity to Auckland, but it's not built up like Langs & Mangawhai. We're in the country with rural, sea & river views, but only 3kms from Waipu township which is cute, old-fashioned, beachy, and very friendly. Waipu Cove is great if you want people and to swim between the flags and The Cove has excellent food and drinks. Our beach, across the estuary, is completely empty though and the bird wildlife in the river-mouth and estuary is outstanding (it's a wildlife reserve). The river & estuary are great for paddleboarding & kayaking.

What makes this property unique

We use our place a lot so it has everything you need (unlike an Airbnb only rental), all kitchen utensils, etc, including a real coffee machine. Probably the best thing is the covered outdoor areas both front and back of the house, both with views and outdoor dining so you can be sheltered whatever the weather.

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