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Bland Bay Bach

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Utility room on left has second shower, toilet and laundry.
Exterior
Eastern Ocean View
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 91184.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Firepit
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Whangaruru, Northland
  • Place, Whangaruru Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bland Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Bland Bay Bach

A traditional family bach with stunning sea views.

Situated just over an hour north east of Whangarei the bach is on the corner of a small cul-de-sac. It has a walkway providing a short, 100m, two minute walk to the ocean and large reserve.

All the living is upstairs which boasts fabulous views of both the ocean and harbor, the east facing deck has a ranch slider that opens up to the ocean views so you can enjoy your morning coffee basking in sunlight.

Upstairs is open plan, with a practical kitchen, dishwasher, dining and lounge area, a corner snug has been set up for children to play.

Downstairs has two bedrooms with queen beds and a bunk room (bunk room does not fully close off, it is separated by a curtain), there is an additional queen bed in the single, internal access garage.

Outside is a utility room with a separate shower, toilet and laundry. It also has a fish fileting station adjoining it.

The section is fully fenced, large and flat, perfect for a game of kubb or back yard cricket and room to park the boat.

The house has been set up for several families to be able to stay together, enjoy each others company and share this special location.

Bland bay's beauty is part of its seclusion and it offers the quintessential kiwi beach holiday. The the nearest store is 25 minutes away at Oakura bay or 35 minutes to Russell. It is important to take everything you require with you before you leave.

Explore the local area, it has fabulous fishing, diving and great surf beaches. Sage restaurant at Paroa bay winery has fabulous food and the bay of islands is only 40 minutes away.

Linen, towels and T towels are not provided and you are required to leave the property as you found it. This includes doing the dishes, cleaning the property before you depart and removing any rubbish.

Small pets are permitted.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Ocean view
Parking available

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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 and cats less than 22 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Whangaruru

Located in Whangaruru, this vacation home is near the beach. Cape Brett Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve.
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Whangaruru, Northland

What's nearby

  • Whangaruru Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bland Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Russell Beach - 41 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Paihia Beach - 55 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 55 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakura Bay Fish and Chips - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Skips Fish N Chips - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bland Bay Bach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Bland Bay Bach?

As of Apr 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bland Bay Bach on Apr 20, 2026 start from $132, 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 Bland Bay Bach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bland Bay Bach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bland Bay Bach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Whangaruru Harbour and Bland Bay Beach. Taupiri Bay and Elliot Bay's Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing week here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed and was the perfect location - very close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice bach with loads of room and very short walk to the lovely Bland Bay beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and tidy bach with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Hosts very attentive and easy to deal with. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay. Quiet, spacious, comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything you need for a comfortable stay, great for kids as there’s a lot of toys and the location is great as it’s only a short walk to the beach. Would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Amazing location

Lovely place, wonderful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

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

Nice big house with heaps of yard space in the perfect location

My family loved our stay at the bach, right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimmy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I didnt really spend alot of time at the house, i would be away all day and return at night. it had everything i needed a shower and a bed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara M.

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

Wonderful stay

Super cute bach, really enjoyed the big upstairs living room and kitchen separate from the rooms, amazing view and quiet. Perfect for a family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Igor G.

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

Great bach in great location

Everything was as expected.We enjoyed our four days exploring the area and fishing.Handy location with easy boat launching options and close to Bay of Islands.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Bland bay stay

Perfect if you’re a keen fisherman looking to get onto the big moochers for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Amazing!

Such a great house (especially for families). Beautiful location. Highly recommend. Hopefully we’ll be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

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

Great spot

Very well equipped house and amazing location. Beach is 50 metres away via public walkway - loved our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

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

So close to the beach

It was all that was offered. Awesome place to stay. Didn't mind the extra guests in a caravan. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Great Location and Space

Great accommodation, really handy having a second toilet and shower in a service unit. Excellent idea to have the kitchen and living space upstairs to take in the amazing views. Really friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordy R.

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

Scenic

This bach was perfect for our family. Would definitely stay again. Close to beach. Very scenic and enjoyable dininng from the elevated living and kitchen area. Host very easy to deal with. Classic kiwi bach, relaxing. Great walks,fishing,diving in close vicinity. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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

Holiday

Thankyou so much, we really enjoyed our stay. Our kids didn't want to go home. Highly Recommend to AAA ++++ for friends and family, Thankyou again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annemaree H.

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

Home away from home

Was a great location for our family as we are familiar with the area had all we needed and more a lot of room friendly neighbors was a great xperience and will definitely book again :) Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Bland Bay

So fantastic! Pet friendly an awesome spot just a hop, skip and a jump to the beach. We had 2 families with teenagers. Clean and tidy. Host communicate A++. 2 bedrooms and 1 open plan with bunk beds would highly recommend taking a FAN for each room as the gorgeous weather meant stifflying heat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glenn H.

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

Best place to stay in northland

Im a fisherman/diver and this place has it all. You can launch boat in any weather as there are 2 sides. House is awesome. Owners are very understanding. House has everything. Good beds,loads of fridge freezers . Fish cleaning station. Ill be back again and again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azee S.

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

Home sweet home

A great place to relax and enjoy the beach. Me and my kids absolutely loved our stayed here in bland bay. The pictures here don't even compare to how nice and this accommodation is. Very kid friendly apart from the stairs (only because my kid is 11 months and has learnt to walk very easy fall but we figured away to block it off) but definitely beautiful home nice and clean heaps of yard to run around. The host are always a message away. By letting us check out later to enjoy the rest of the sunny day at the beach before heading home. Price is definitely worth your money. Kids toys, beach toys, DVDs and playstation for late nice fun for the kids to enjoy. The view is stunning. It's definitely a 10 out of 10 for me. We will definitely be back. Absolutely in love with this home and my kids can't wait too go back. Thank you to the host from me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this bach during the storms in January - due to the natural disaster we were unable to go. The owners couldn't have been more helpful. They made sure we were safe and got a full refund. We felt so taken care of. It was a really good human experience- I hope we will get the chance to enjoy this beautiful destination next year
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty V.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Your host

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We are a family with two primary school aged boys from Whangarei. We love the bay for its seclusion, fishing, diving and having precious family time together.

Why they chose this property

Bland bay has natural beauty and no matter the weather you are spoiled for choice with the harbor on one side and ocean on the other.

What makes this property unique

It's family oriented and set up to accommodate families with children.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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