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Family Beach House...

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Ohope beach - across the road from the house
House from the road
View from lounge
Kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Beach House...

Family beach house, right across the road from warm waters and safe swimming. Original 1970s Lockwood home, prime location with all day sun and stunning outlook from Whale Island around to Cape Runaway.

If you’re not familiar with NZ’s Most Loved Beach, check out these websites:
https://www.whakatane.com/ohope-beach
https://www.bayofplentynz.com/discover/ohope

Our home has three double bedrooms upstairs and two large rooms downstairs, accommodating up to eleven guests. Ideal for two families cost sharing, or just chilling out and enjoying the space yourself. Double garaging and fully fenced back section, with sufficient room for boat parking.

During the peak season (mid-Dec to mid-Feb) we require bookings for 6 or more people (i.e. $400/night). During off-peak times we will consider offering a discount to children under 16 years if part of a larger group.

This has been a family home for decades and then had a series of long-term tenants. We’ve taken it back! Wallpaper, paint, a (nearly) full makeover and we’re ready to take on summer. Still a few more tidy up jobs to complete but we’re delighted with progress. Come and enjoy :)

BTW - no additional guests in caravans, campers or tents please.


Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ohope

Located in Ohope, this holiday home is on the beach. Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Mataatua: The House That Came Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Ohakana Island, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Ohope Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whakatane Hospital - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Ohiwa Harbour - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Opotiki Beach - 21 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Awakeri Hot Springs - 25 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Beach House... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Beach House...?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Beach House... on 7 May 2026 start from £130, 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 at Family Beach House...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Beach House...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Beach House...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Beach House... located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ohope holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour. Ohope International Golf Club and Maraetotara Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed our stay. The location was amazing and everything was comfortable and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Perfect holiday house

Right by a great beach, spacious, well set up and comfortable. Couldnt fault it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason W.

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

perfect location

nice big place , basic but has everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Hi Jason. Thank you for your feedback. We notice you provided 3/5 for cleanliness. Ensuring the house is clean for guests is important to us. Please get in touch and let us know what the issues were so we can fix them. Sandra & Kerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichalla K.

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

Great place to stay

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2022
Thanks Nichalla. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. Sandra & Kerry
Verified

8/10 Good

Cunie L.

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

nice stay

good property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Excellent location on the beach watch the surf roll by beautiful

We have rented this property for 2 years now absolutely wonderful ..comfy sleeping and so well appointed ..including good bikes for all ages boogie boards and full laundry facilities... fabulous views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2023
Lovely to host you and your family again Peter. Best wishes, Sandra & Kerry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pania H.

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

Sea side view

Amazing location with fabulous views. Nice and tidy spacious property and had everything you would need during your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2021
Thanks Pania. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Sandra and Kerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thornton S.

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

Fantastic Location

Great property in a fantastic location. Great for larger groups. As the owner continues to upgrade the property will only get better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thank you. We are continuing with annual upgrades :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

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

Brilliant position

Spent 4 nights in this very lovely beach house. Relaxing, comfortable and literally across the road to a superb beach. Views to die for and a comfortable bed at the end of the sunny day.what more could you want?
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nebanzoo W.

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

Top spot!

Great place, with plenty of room for two families to stay. Has everything you need. Location can’t be beat!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thank you for your comments. We think the house works well for family groups, and its good to have that feedback. Sandra and Kerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

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

Golf trip

We had an excellent stay. A perfect house with plenty of room, off street parking and comfortable surroundings with the bonus of a great view and close to the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
That's great - we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Outstanding Ohope

Fantastic place to spread out and enjoy Ohope. Right across the road from beach. Lovely comfortable and homely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2025
We're pleased you enjoyed your stay. Sandra and Kerry.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylee H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Team Building

Great location. Had everything we needed and our team of 9 adults fitted comfortably. Lots of room and sleeping arrangement options to suit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Perfect whānau location

This is our second stay at this property. We love it! The size, location & vibe of the whare made for an awesome summer getaway. Clean & tidy, plenty of room and the view is hard to beat. Sandra is a fabulous host with great communication!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve D.

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

Fantastic

Great and well laid out House, Awesome setting with expansive views of Sea and Surf. Well thought of and all amenities provided. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves will definitely plan a longer visit in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you in the future. Sandra and Kerry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Girls weekend

The perfect venue for a girls weekend away at the beach. The location was perfect and the views were spectacular! The house worked perfectly for what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Hi Catherine. We're delighted that the house and location worked so well for you. Best wishes, Sandra and Kerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whai S.

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

Cozy stay on a rainy day

A beautiful home with the view to match. A cozy home with lots of space to relax. We loved our stay. Thank you :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2022
That's great. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue W.

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

Older house that can sleep a good number of people if needed

The house met most of our expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2023
Thanks Sue, and thanks for your private feedback too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Fantastic

Wonderful location in a great Kiwi Bach that has everything you need. We went swimming across the road everyday and then walk back to enjoy sea views from the deck. Great for families or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again. Sandra and Kerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Brilliant beach side location

The main advantage of the house is that it has the beach just across the road, so a daily dip is so easy. The house has an older vibe but comfortably accommodates a large group, has a comfortable lounge set up, brilliant washing machine, and easy walking to the dairy. Perfect for a laid back, low key holiday break. Ohope is the perfect spot for such a stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2023
Thanks Linda. We are delighted the house worked well for you and your family. Sandra and Kerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna C.

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

Ideal for large families

Perfect washing machine. Ability to hang out washing. Great views and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2022
Thanks Shanna. We're pleased the house worked for you, and yes, great washing machine for a family :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nic W.

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

The best beach, top location

Not only did we wake up to the view and sound of the ocean but this well appointed beach house is located at New Zealand’s best beach. Loved the family could split off to different areas of the house while still all coming together for dinner. Loved it catered for all ages, had that beachy vibe and all questions we had were handled in a timely manner. Definitely rate this place and will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
That's great. We are really pleased the house worked so well for your family. We look forward to hosting you again. Sandra and Kerry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy H.

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

Family Friendly

An enjoyable experience! The location is excellent and the property has everything needed for a family. Excellent communication helped to ensure that our stay was a happy one. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
We're pleased your stay was enjoyable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley S.

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

Holiday in Ohope

Our stay in Ohope was very good. The location of the property was great, right across the road from the beach. The property was comfortable albeit a bit tired and had a kitchen which was well stocked with utensils. Part of the lower floor was a converted garage and was quite dark. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

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

family weekend

We had a family wedding on friday and all my immediate family were invited so we hired a house so we could all stay together we had alot of fun. Once the kids were in bed we played cards and other games until all ours of the morning. It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
That's great Gayle. We are pleased the house worked so well for you and your family.

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