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Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cape Foulwind, West Coast
  • Place, Cape Foulwind Lighthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carters Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tauranga Bay Seal Colony
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The hole in the rock house Amazing sea views. Stunning beaches. Stay and relax

Great spot out the Cape. 3 bedroom house, great views, overlooking the Ocean with the 3 Steeples and the Famous hole in the rock. , Best two person shower with a view. Just a short stroll to the stunning Seal colony walkway leading to great surf spots, Tauranga bay and nine mile. A short walk to the famous Star tavern for some good service, local beers and food. I own a surf school so if you want a lesson or just to hire let me know, we also have paddleboards to explore the stunning rivers.

Great spot overlooking the Ocean and the 3 Steeples and the Famous hole in the rock. , You will love the views. Just a short stroll to the stunning Seal colony walkway leading to great surf spots, Tauranga bay and nine mile. A short walk to the famous Star tavern for some good service and local beers and food
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Cape Foulwind

Located in Cape Foulwind, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tauranga Bay Seal Colony and Carters Beach, while Coaltown Museum and NBS Theatre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Cape Foulwind, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Cape Foulwind Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carters Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Punakaiki Beach - 55 min drive - 79.9 km
  • Pancake Rocks - 56 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portside Bar & Bistro - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Star Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪macmanus hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Donaldo's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Donaldos - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The hole in the rock house Amazing sea views. Stunning beaches. Stay and relax pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The hole in the rock house Amazing sea views. Stunning beaches. Stay and relax?

As of May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The hole in the rock house Amazing sea views. Stunning beaches. Stay and relax on Apr 6, 2026 start from $113, 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 The hole in the rock house Amazing sea views. Stunning beaches. Stay and relax?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The hole in the rock house Amazing sea views. Stunning beaches. Stay and relax?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The hole in the rock house Amazing sea views. Stunning beaches. Stay and relax located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cape Foulwind vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cape Foulwind Lighthouse and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Tauranga Bay Seal Colony. Carters Beach and Coaltown Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

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

Hole in the rock

Had a great stay. Thank you. Pub just down the rd for great dinners.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing location and views

Ideal place to explore the west coast from. Warm toasty fire. Awesome upstairs open plan shower. Fully equiped kitchen. Only downside was the upstairs bed is pretty firm.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and advise

Great set up for a group of 6. We enjoyed the fire as the evening was cold. The walk to the nearby Star Tavern was a bonus and we enjoyed some West Coast hospitality. A visit to the lighthouse and also the seal colony highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan J.

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

Worked well - great fire in a storm

Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fiona W.

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

Cape Foulwind overnight stay

Had a very pleasant stay, would have liked to be able to stay longer and look around more. Plus spend some time relaxing at the property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jo G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Hole in the Rock

Great place to stay and comfortable for a couple of couples. Shame the heaters are at the end of their used by date and didn’t really have much effect on the first night. We burnt plenty of wood the first night to heat the house up as was reasonably chilly the first night. Thankfully the sun came out for the next few days and only needed the fire at night time. We burnt all the firewood that we could find in the 4 nights we were there. Couldn’t get the range hood to go and there are wires sticking out of it and not terribly clean. Perhaps the purchase of a bottle opener would be helpful and a serving spoon. TV only has Netflicks and TV 3 but couldn’t get it to go as browser needed up dating. Book has a few pages doubled up perhaps some explanation as what you can get on the tv and how it works would mean you don’t need to contact manger about it Beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne O.

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

Restful

really enjoyed the location. Wood took a bit to get going so was a bit cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janne R.

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

Stunning Views

Comfortable, spacious house that is positioned so well for the sun and views with generous decks and seating. We enjoyed the log fire too - great stack of wood supplied. Thank you Ray. The four of us enjoyed this luxury after our four days of a tramping trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Weekend away

Really enjoyed our stay, amazing views, house was nice and tidy, had everything we needed. Would recommend and go back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

Absolute Peace

Love our stays here. The house is clean and well appointed. The deck offers marvelous views. The shower is lovely, as is the view from it. This is our go to "happy place".
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Secluded quiet stunning spot

Lovely house and gardens with a nice deck and great views, ocean front etc, we'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

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

Views

Excellent.Pure magic.Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derryn C.

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

Review

Perfect location, sheltered, sunny and warm. Amazing views! Plenty of space for everyone. Close enough to West Port for everything you might need. So much to do in West Port, this place was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Stunning Spot!

We loved our stay at Hole in the Rock! The view, surf and comfy beds were magIc! Thanks Ray for great communication - and organising surf lessons for the kids! Definitely a highlight of their holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

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

Awesome!

The house was well appointed and clean. The grounds were lovely! The views...... superb! While there were other houses in the area, it felt very private. Can't wait until we book a return. And, oh yeah, the natives are extremely friendly!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay A.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property, fantastic house to stay. Stunning sea views and lovely to hear the sea :) Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

June 2020

Great stay - loved the views & really appreciated the fire! Kitchen was well equipped. the bush/shrub in front of dining room could do with a trim back to maximise on the wonderful views. Only thing missing was a hairdryer but no biggie. Loved listening to the sea & waves crashing below. Thank you for a lovely place to have a holiday, we really enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Kererus and wekas

Large, clean, well-appointed house with stunning views and lots of bird-life. We especially enjoyed access to Netflix.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Awesome relaxing spot

Sweet location for surfing, walking, mountaing biking. The house was very clean and comfy. Comms with Ray were easy. Great views over the water from the house, nice little walks to the beach and the local pub.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Amazing

Our family just spent a week here. The property has the most amazing view, with a fantastic beach for the kids to play on and explore. There is a lighthouse up the road which the kids loved walking up to at sunset. The master bedroom is simply breathtaking. We also experienced dolphins and Orcas in the bay out the front, and world class waves are minutes away by car. We walked up to the Star Tavern for dinner most nights which does great homemade fish & chips and burgers. Ray the property owner has an intimate knowledge of the local area and is a great to deal with. I would also highly recommend putting the kids into the surf school that Ray, can put you onto. This is hands down one of the best places to stay on the West Coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Great place to stay.

Beautiful views, quiet location. Everything we needed and more in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic views

Superb views Comfy bed Great shower Wood burner great Great wifi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Large family house in great location

Highly recommend. Very easy process and good communication with host. Large spacious house with big comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Great master bedroom and en-suite area upstairs. Wonderful view and quiet location. Easy walk to Lighthouse and 3 minutes walk from local pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

1 night stay

excellent location and house. Beautiful ocean views, quiet and close to walks and town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Wonderful stay -- great house and amazing views!

Loved our stay! Blown away by the incredible views. Great house. Newly renovated master bedroom and bathroom was especially appreciated. Nice and clean home.

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