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Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location!

Experience a holiday that feels like an adventure with activities like trophy deer stalking and rock pool exploration at low tide.

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On the beach
Smart TV, fireplace, books
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location!

We have just completed huge renovations on our bach & can’t wait to share the upgrades with guests!
The smell and touch of the Pacific ocean is right on your door step. This property is all about location and Views. Absoultely unmatched access to the Pacific and your gateway to unlimited recreation.

Castlepoint is renowned for its landscape and unmatched diving. Crayfish cove offers you a holiday with the location you deserve. The views are 1 in a million.The famous castlepoint lighthouse is right outside and awaiting your arrival. Enjoy the famous fishing from the reef as well as the safe boat launching on offer.

Swimming , surfing and surfcasting are right on your door step along with guided trophy deer stalking if you wish.. Castlepoint offers extensive recreation for all families from Fishing and diving / Surfing / Great walks / Golf and tennis / hunting and the all important family time on the beach. Low tide offers many a hours searching rock pools.

This part of the east coast offers unlimited recreation for the angler and diver with many a fishing competitions held throughout the year.

Make this not just a holiday but an adventure. With a property nestled over the ocean your imagination is the only limit.

Crayfish cove is 1 of the original Bach s from the early settlement. With very rear opportunities to holiday right on the water in New Zealand please let us share our dream with you.

The property features:
- 2 Toilets
- 1 Shower
- Wood burner, please use wood supplied, not driftwood
- Room 1, Queen Bed
- Room 2, 1 set of bunks
- Room 3, double bed
- New Smart TV
- Fully equipped kitchen
- BBQ
- Picnic table
- A selection of jigsaws and books

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house as tidy as you found it, do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels). We do have access to a Full Linen Service if you would prefer - we can organise this for you.

NO PETS

Property manager

Property Manager Paula - Owners Craig and Suzy Jones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We charge for any infant over 12 months of age

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 fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Crayfish Cove Castlepo. Unsurpassed Water Front Location House
Crayfish Cove Castlepo. Unsurpassed Water Front Location House
Crayfish Cove Castlepo. Unsurpassed Water Front Location

About the neighborhood

Map
Castlepoint, Wellington Region

What's nearby

  • Castlepoint Beach - 1 min walk
  • Castlepoint Lighthouse - 10 min walk
  • Castlepoint Rock - 1 min drive
  • Otahome Beach - 80 min drive
  • Riversdale Beach - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castlepoint Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Castlepoint Store - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Castlepoint vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Castlepoint Beach and Castlepoint Lighthouse. Castlepoint Rock is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darcie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good little house
Was a great spot, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The bach was perfect for what we needed - right on the beachfront, warm and well equipped!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Great property in perfect location.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
A traditional kiwi bach literally across the road from the beach, giving us easy access to all that Castlepoint has to offer. We had a great long weekend here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
👍
Such a great place to stay with a larger family. Fantastic view. Nice and close to all activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Weekend
Great location on the beach. Clean & tidy bach. Big lounge with plenty of seating. Lovely to be able to hear the surf. Lovely meal at Castlepoint pub with courtesy pickup and dropoff, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great place. Ideal location. Kids loved the toys and the bunks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Great property for relaxing and chilling out. The location and views were amazing 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Was very clean and tidy, well described and has everything we needed. hope to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place and the best Bach and awesome location.
We had a great weekend, really great location and we enjoyed the beach races, we will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Gorgeous little bach - the location was perfect. Waking up to the beach view was lovely. Close enough to the shop so the kids could walk down and we could see them the whole way. Loved our few days stay - hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H., Manawatu, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our fav place to be!
Castlepoint put on the best weather for this years stay, and Crayfish Cove was the perfect bach to host us. We absolutely love staying here and can’t wait to come back next year. X
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and great location
We loved staying in your cosy bach, with the incredible views of the sea. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bach on Beach
Great Location, booking process was easy . Our family had a great time . Highly recommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Miki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family getaway
great location great little batchwith plenty of room we had two young kids a teenager a young adult us and a grandmother plenty of space situated on the beach would definatly use again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend fishing
We really enjoyed the Bach. What a great place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Break
Family members stayed at this bach. Perfect situation with beach across the road. Short walk to lagoon, lighthouse and store (for small children). Everyone loved their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jedda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views
Clean and tidy home with stunning views. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite and relaxing
Genuine kiwi Bach - relaxing quite getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

andrew h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Cool place to stay. Our third time there. Thanks very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keltie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the whole family
We enjoyed our stay at crayfish cove, the Bach is in an excellent location to enjoy all Castlepoint has to offer. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We were blown away with the location and the view from the lounge/kitchen. Great for a family getaway. Had the fire going on a cold night and it quickly heated up the place. Couldn't recommend it more! Thank you ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H., Manawatu, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favourite place to be.
This was our 5th stay and we already can’t wait to come back. Perfect piece of paradise! This place has everything we need and more. Thank you for such a wonderful place to relax and unwind in the sunshine!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moana N., Carterton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
💯 loved this home. The veiw was the best part of all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022