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Comfortable bach with stunning views over a beautiful beach

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Books, stereo
Miscellaneous
Dining
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Comfortable bach with stunning views over a beautiful 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. There is no through-road, this is a destination, which gives it a peaceful and laid-back atmosphere, more than other nearby beach locations.

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 fishing spots around the headlands at each end of the bay, and a cluster of nearby islands to explore from a kayak.

If you like walking, there are many beautiful places to explore in the surrounding area, including a section of the Te Araroa trail. Small boats can be launched from the beach or in the estuary in nearby 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. The local store supplies all the essentials and has great coffee, burgers, seafood and pizza during the peak season.

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

There are board games and books and good coverage for both Vodafone and Spark. We have wifi, and the wifi name ("SSID") is hidden - don't tell the kids!

This really is a special part of New Zealand, and we love sharing the bach with others who will take good care of it.

The water supply is rainwater collected from the roof, only after the rain has washed the roof for a while. It provides 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 we ask that guests leave it reasonably clean and tidy, particularly in the peak summer months when our local cleaner has to turn the house around very quickly.

Property manager

NigelParry3

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Property grounds

Relax Beachside with your Family and Friends

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (137)
Relax Beachside with your Family and Friends

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
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

Comfy Bach With Stunning Views to the Best Beach Whananaki

About the neighborhood

Map
Whananaki, Northland

What's nearby

  • Moureeses Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sandy Bay - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Woolleys Bay - 54 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 56 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Mermaid Pool - 56 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy bach with stunning views to the best beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfy bach with stunning views to the best beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy bach with stunning views to the best beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfy bach with stunning views to the best beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Moureeses Bay and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Sandy Bay. Motutaniwha Island and Okupe Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Comfortable bach with stunning views over a beautiful beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family break
The most magic spot a simple kiwi bach that totally met all our needs for a family long weekend. Stunning view, sunny and comfortable prolific bird life a bonus and everything we were looking for, very sad to leave. just wish it was ours!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

imre s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful bay
Wonderful scenery, uncrowded
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Bach
Lovely little Bach, very clean and tidy. The location is spectacular and the view from the bach is great but it’s south facing so you loose the sun really quickly. Height of summer would be the best time to get the most out of this Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

angus a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Great bach and great view with great service
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bach at Moureeses Bay
Loved returning to this gem, lovely place and well situated and well equipped. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lynette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat that view
Good sized Bach. Everything you need - did miss a microwave though. Amazing view. Big deck to sit on - short walk to good swimming and surf beach. Myself and my Son did caught in a rip on the north side so watch that side when then are waves everywhere else. Great to have access to a kayak. It’s a pity that the dryer wasn’t working - with all the wet weather it would have been helpful. All up - very comfy Bach and great place to relax or bring the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
Excellent property and very responsive hosts. We have booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bach in great location
Lovely bach in great location. Well equipped with everything we needed. Looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tapa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Beautiful place, such a great view to wake up to in the morning, everything you need for cooking is provided nice clean house beach was great, swim in different bays along the coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Gill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday stay
Great views, excellent bach, lovely area & property manager great to deal with! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conny O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
property was well equipped. We had a relaxing long weekend stay even with 2 days of heavy rain and wind.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing
Simplicity. But everything from scissors, to board games to books to sharp knives to condiments to comfy outdoor chairs to linen and even deep heat ointment , provided. Much thought has gone into what could possibly be needed. Best thing for us was the wide veranda and comfy chairs to reflect on the clouds and sea and islands. Fabulous swimming at different areas of the beach. Five days of bliss, drawing and photographing. Thank you so much Nigel for sharing this magical spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donni W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
What a great spot with views overlooking the bay. The bach was comfortable and clean with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Nigel was very helpful and flexible with our booking which was hugely appreciated. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Whananaki dream
Stunning area in a classic Kiwi Bach with a world class outlook!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Piece of Paradise
What a great holiday we have had. The bach has everything you need, views are amazing, beach is great both for swimming and surfing. A great place to just come and relax. Nigel & Jude were fantastic to deal with. Would definitely recommend. We loved it, thanks so much we hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epic!!
2nd year we have stayed at the Bach, absolutely fantastic! Perfect location, private and has everything you need. 5/5
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seclusion
The property is modern and well maintained. Instructions just needed to include turning on an additional power switch. Beautiful view, handy dishwasher drawer and BBQ. The mosquitos' relentlessness was a surprise so cover up - thoughtful of the owners to have nets on every bed. The swing on the deck is a lovely touch. Felt like a mini-Jumanji adventure in our two minute walk to the beach and had the beach almost to ourselves - Master 10 was a bit miffed when three other families turned up :) Would definitely visit again and have already recommended this property to a friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moureeses bay stay
We loved our stay at this property, amazing view and so peaceful. The bach was very well presented and spotless with all the necessary requirements in the kitchen, as well as a good selection of games. A bit of a walk to the beach to take surf boards so we ended up driving there albeit a 1 minute drive. Otherwise it was absolutely amazing and we would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Great Stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holger K., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Northland at its best...
The perfect holiday spot: well equipped bach in stunning location. Highly recommended !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021