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Comfy bach with stunning views to the best beach

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Beach
Aerial view of Moureeses Bay
Our bach
Gazing from the deck
Exterior
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Whananaki, Northland
  • Popular LocationMoureeses Bay7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSandy Bay10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatapouri Bay56 min drive
  • AirportWhangarei (WRE)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Comfy bach with stunning views to the best beach

Moureeses Bay and the nearby settlement of Whananaki are situated on the beautiful east coast of Northland, looking out to the Poor Knights Islands.

The beach is inviting, family and adult friendly with safe swimming at one end and a good surf break at the other. There is good snorkelling and rock fishing spots around the headlands, and a cluster of nearby islands to explore from a kayak.

If you like walking, there are many places to explore in the nearby area. Small boats can be launched from the beach or in the estuary in Whananaki. The estuary is also a great place to explore, walk out to the ocean, kayak among the mangroves or sail a dinghy when the tide is in.

Relaxation is the key pursuit and the bach has a large deck from the living area and a flat lawn out the back. The bach is comfortable and quite basic in a NZ bach way, and the bedrooms are on the small size making it more suitable for groups of four.

There are board games and books a plenty and if you need cell phone coverage there is now good coverage for both Vodafone and Spark. Due to the desire to work remotely and spend more time there, we have recently installed wifi and a phone, but the wifi name ("SSID") is hidden - don't disclose it to the kids!

This really is a special part of New Zealand and we love sharing it with others that will take care of it as a valued guest.
Special conditions:
Maximum of 4 adults and 6 guests in total only.
No parties and no additional guests staying beyond those booked and paid for.
No tents or additional overnight guests without prior permission.
No smoking inside, outdoors is fine.
No pets without prior permission.
No fires
Water supply is rainwater collected from the roof, with some clever devices that only take the water only after the rain has washed the roof for a while, and then only the water from the about 200mm below the surface. As a result, it delivers clean water that tastes like fresh untreated water should. Please conserve water in the summer months.
The house will be spotlessly clean on your arrival and ask that guests to leave it clean and tidy, particularly in the peak summer months when our local cleaner has to turn the house around very quickly.
Extras: Cleaning ( NZ$80.00 per stay); Bed linen and towels (Optional, NZ$20.00 per person);

Property manager

NigelParry3

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please send a photo of your ID after creating the booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Whananaki

Located in Whananaki, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tutukaka Headland and Poor Knights Island. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Map
Whananaki, Northland

What's nearby

  • Moureeses Bay - 7 min walk
  • Sandy Bay - 10 min drive
  • Matapouri Bay - 56 min drive
  • Oakura Bay - 62 min drive
  • Bay of Islands - 84 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Havana Cabana - 52 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view
Perfect bach, we loved it all. Thank you very much for sharing this very special place with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing holiday
We loved hanging out at the Bach and enjoying the amazing view. Bach was stocked with everything one could need. Will definitely be recommending this to friends looking for a spot in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Comfortable and really well set up place in an incredible location. Had a blast with the family and will hopefully be coming back again next year (for the third time!). Excellent communication from Nigel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing summer stay
Relaxing stay in a simple old school bach with great views over the bay. Appreciated the privacy and surrounding bush and bird life.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful week
An incredible experience from start to finish. Great communication with the owner, extremely well set up bach with pretty much everything you need and one of the best views ever! Thank you so much for a brilliant week in beautiful Moureeses Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by NigelParry3

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Parents of four adult children and grandparents of one, lovers of the outdoors and life in general.

Why they chose this property

We bought our bach 30 years go when our kids were little, our perspective being that this was our favourite beach in Northland, which has a lot of stunning beaches! The location of the house is perfect - private, elevated, sunny and with a stunning outlook. The gentle sound of the waves breaking on the beach short distance away and the prolific birdlife add to a unique vibe that we never tire of. Leaving is always challenging, not matter how long we've been there.

What makes this property unique

Simple, comfortable bach with a great vibe. Did we mention the view?
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