10/10 Excellent
Michael W.
Dec 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Michael W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71184.0 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waipu
- Place, Waipu Museum5 min drive
- Place, Waipu Cove Beach8 min drive
- Place, Lang's Beach9 min drive
- Airport, Whangarei (WRE)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds, 1 Child Bed and 1 Crib
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waipu River View at NZ's Best Beach 2025 & 2026
With sea & river views, this house has all you need for a comfortable stay. Cozy in Winter, cool in Summer, with covered outdoor living on both sides so you can always find a sunny/warm or sheltered/shady spot.
One Super-king bedroom, a queen bedroom and a kids room with 2x king-singles and a trundler bed.
Lounge / dining / living / kitchen are open-plan and ideal for family living, with good indoor-outdoor flow to either a covered balcony out the front, or a back deck that has a covered seating area (both areas have tables). The back deck gets the afternoon sun and views through large sliders in the living area, plus shelter from any coastal wind (front deck has an outdoor heater). Big enough to be comfortable and breezy in Summer, and small enough to be cozy in Winter if you're all indoors. It's a new build (so nice and clean), but set up like an old-school-kiwi-bach with games, books, etc.
The bedrooms are comfortable, the master suite is large with super-king bed and ensuite, the single-bed room is roomy with 2 beds and just fits the trundler if you need 3 single beds for kids, Third bedroom has a queen bed. With two bathrooms (one is ensuite), there is also an outdoor bath (which you need to light a fire to heat) and outdoor solar shower.
The property is not fenced, has stairs for access, and is on a busy road so we ask that you consider whether it is appropriate for your children (probably not for 'runners' or Houdini's), it's perfect for older kids with plenty of great outdoors to access from the river across the road which is excellent for kayaking/paddleboarding etc and the beach across the estuary you can usually have to yourselves! 5 minutes drive to Waipu Cove and 5 mins to Waipu Township.
No pets. Our cats come here with us, so not ideal if you are highly allergic to cats.
We provide towels but please bring your own beach towels. There is an espresso machine but you'll need to bring espresso grind coffee :)
There is a TV to plug your own streaming devices into (no TV channels).
One Super-king bedroom, a queen bedroom and a kids room with 2x king-singles and a trundler bed.
Lounge / dining / living / kitchen are open-plan and ideal for family living, with good indoor-outdoor flow to either a covered balcony out the front, or a back deck that has a covered seating area (both areas have tables). The back deck gets the afternoon sun and views through large sliders in the living area, plus shelter from any coastal wind (front deck has an outdoor heater). Big enough to be comfortable and breezy in Summer, and small enough to be cozy in Winter if you're all indoors. It's a new build (so nice and clean), but set up like an old-school-kiwi-bach with games, books, etc.
The bedrooms are comfortable, the master suite is large with super-king bed and ensuite, the single-bed room is roomy with 2 beds and just fits the trundler if you need 3 single beds for kids, Third bedroom has a queen bed. With two bathrooms (one is ensuite), there is also an outdoor bath (which you need to light a fire to heat) and outdoor solar shower.
The property is not fenced, has stairs for access, and is on a busy road so we ask that you consider whether it is appropriate for your children (probably not for 'runners' or Houdini's), it's perfect for older kids with plenty of great outdoors to access from the river across the road which is excellent for kayaking/paddleboarding etc and the beach across the estuary you can usually have to yourselves! 5 minutes drive to Waipu Cove and 5 mins to Waipu Township.
No pets. Our cats come here with us, so not ideal if you are highly allergic to cats.
We provide towels but please bring your own beach towels. There is an espresso machine but you'll need to bring espresso grind coffee :)
There is a TV to plug your own streaming devices into (no TV channels).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Property not fenced. No rails on stairs to house.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please put rubbish in the council bag inside the black bin on the deck (including bathroom rubbish). Recycling goes in the bins on the back deck. Put dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on. Thanks!
Please do not turn off the fridge switch in the kitchen or the sensor light for the stairs (bottom switch by the door). Return the hanging chair cushion indoors as it is not waterproof :)
Leave used beds unmade (so we can see what to wash) and hang used towels on the towel rails. Please lock doors and windows and return the key to the lockbox. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 fire extinguisher and 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Waipu
Located in Waipu, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waipu Cove Beach and Lang's Beach, while Waipu Museum and Mangawhai Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Waipu
What's nearby
- Waipu Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- Waipu Cove Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
- Lang's Beach - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
- Ruakaka Beach - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
- Mangawhai Heads Beach - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cove Cafe - 5 min drive
- Waipu Pizza Barn - 3 min drive
- Unit Six Cafe - 4 min drive
- little RED - 3 min drive
- FEOH Espresso Waipu - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Bernie McDougall
We live in Auckland but spend as much time at Waipu as we can. We love the river, estuary, and beach across from us where you can be the only people there.
Why they chose this property
We love Waipu for it's proximity to Auckland, but it's not built up like Langs & Mangawhai. We're in the country with rural, sea & river views, but only 3kms from Waipu township which is cute, old-fashioned, beachy, and very friendly. Waipu Cove is great if you want people and to swim between the flags and The Cove has excellent food and drinks. Our beach, across the estuary, is completely empty though and the bird wildlife in the river-mouth and estuary is outstanding (it's a wildlife reserve). The river & estuary are great for paddleboarding & kayaking.
What makes this property unique
We use our place a lot so it has everything you need (unlike an Airbnb only rental), all kitchen utensils, etc, including a real coffee machine. Probably the best thing is the covered outdoor areas both front and back of the house, both with views and outdoor dining so you can be sheltered whatever the weather.
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