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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Makorori, Pouawa
  • Place, Makorori Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

bedroom

1 Twin Bed

living room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

fabulous makorori location

Fantastic bach at Makorori Beach. Excellent safe beach for swimming, surfing and exploring the reef at low tide.
Walk across the small beach road to the beach. Amazing views, and fabulous sunsets.
Small playground 100m away. 10 mins drive to town, and less than 5 mins drive to shop.
Studio-like set up with luxurious Californian King bed in lounge (View out toward sea) + one bedroom with single bed (also facing toward sea). 2 decks.
Idyllic spot!

Special conditions:
Minimum 3 nights. Smoking ok outside. Pets by arrangement only. Renter to replace water used if excessive.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets by arrangement please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20009949ha
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

About the neighborhood

Makorori

Located in Makorori, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Tairawhiti Museum and East Coast Museum of Technology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Titirangi Reserve and Cook Observatory. Scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Makorori, Pouawa

What's nearby

  • Makorori Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Kaiti Hill - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Cook Monument - 17 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Flagship Eatery - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is fabulous makorori location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at fabulous makorori location?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at fabulous makorori location on Jun 23, 2026 start from $171, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at fabulous makorori location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at fabulous makorori location?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is fabulous makorori location located?

Nestled on the beach, this Makorori vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Makorori Beach, Okitu Beach, and Makorori Headland Trailhead. Wainui Beach and Midway Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved it. Lots of character and right above the beach. Host was great to deal with, very easy. Would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mana H.

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

Beautiful location

Very restful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Great location and beautiful view

The property suited our purpose and was a great location for travelling up and down state highway 35.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Gizzy SLS Nationals

Great little place to stay for the 3 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach and city. Ocean views enjoyed the sound of the sea. Comfortable bed. Fenced for the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet getaway

The property has a funky hippy-like vibe, most enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jocasta W.

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

Lovely for small family beach holiday

Homely and friendly bach at the beach. A short hop to the waves, a sheltered bay and well located to explore the area. We had a lovely week in Makorori. Recommend the stingray tour round the head at Tatapouri as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore M.

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

Perfectly relaxing

I love this place. Perfect location, magic view, full of character, a great Kiwi Bach. We keep coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2021
Fantastic guests! Would highly recommend to any renter. Glad you enjoy our wee piece of paradise Eleanore :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Makorori Bach

A wonderful Makorori Bach. Great location. Elevated with sea views. Very well appointed kitchen and bathroom. Loved staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rowena V.

Liked: Check-in

Makarori Beach bach

Great view and access to the beach. Loved the decor and collected vintage pieces. But the ramp and stairs up to the bach were scary in the rain
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 30, 2025
Thank you for your comments. Can happily say we are rebuilding the stairs this summer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Makorori

Makorori is a great place to stay. Great beach and close to town. The bach is a bach. Very well set up kitchen. Thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali M.

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

Beachside Home away from Home

Totally restful, rustic bach ambiance, with comfort, views, and immediate access to a beautiful, desolate beach. Idyllic.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

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

A great hillside hideaway with an awesome collection of books

Makorori Beach is beautiful any time of the year and even in the middle of winter, this house with its true bach vibe was a great place to stay. A heat pump in the open-plan lounge/dining/biggest-bed-you've-ever-seen area quickly made the space cosy and warm. If you're a reader, don't bother lugging any books up the steps as there is already an amazing collection inside. We'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonny R.

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

Great spot👍🏻 awesome views

Enjoyed staying here, nice and private. Would love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS M.

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

Review

Very clean, well represented, great position Owner Vicki very friendly and communicative. Fresh flowers always appreciated. Monster bed was awesome. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

magical spot

very relaxing stay in a lovely location right opposite the beach. Quaint and rustic bach, very cosy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

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

Little patch of paradise

Perfect place for complete relaxation. We love this spot and the Bach has everything you need to kick back and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacqui C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 night stay

A lovely location, enjoyed the Bach’s feel. Dogs were safe we all enjoyed the beach. Would use again if passing . Thanks Vikki and graham
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Paradise by the sea

Beautiful location in a wonderful classic kiwi batch. Communication regarding key pick up left until the last minute, which made things stressful from our point of view. Otherwise an absolutely wonderful place to stay. Definitely recommended if you are a sun worshipper, surfer or just need an escape.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry R.

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

The perfect place for a lazy escape.

Great Kiwi bach feel,peaceful,lovely view of the ocean and super-friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Quintessential Kiwi batch by the sea….

Quiet and cosy beach batch at Makorori Beach, only 15min drive from Gisborne city centre. Great for a surf, paddle board or swim! Only minutes from Tatapouri Stingray experience. The host Vicki was super friendly & left us to do our own exploring but was more than happy to share some local tips if we needed. If you want a relaxing time away falling asleep to the sound of waves & waking up to a spectacular view each morning than look no further!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Damian P.

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

Great pet friendly option

Great location for surfing and dog walks on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Review - 40 Makarori Beach Road

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and warm. Its close proximity to beautiful Makarori Beach was perfect for walking our dogs. We would recommend it to travellers seeking comfortable, pet friendly accommodation in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade P.

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

Superb location with a chill vibe

We loved our stay in makorori. The intention was to relax and we did just that. Everything you need is there and the house feeled like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

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

Magical Makorori

Loved this quintessentially Kiwi Bach perched above the Pacific. Everything we needed for a very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by makorori

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What makes this property unique

beachfront
safe swimming beach
uncrowded
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