Waterfront Holiday Home - Ideal for Two Families

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A coastal landscape with a grassy area, a fence, and a tree.
A modern house with a covered porch, a small front yard, and a view of a forested hill.
A room with a large bed, a smaller bed, and a desk with a chair.
A two-story house with a green garage, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A beach with waves, a distant rocky island, and a tree branch in the foreground.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Otama Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Opito Bay, Whitianga
  • Place, Otama Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moore Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 Guest House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1 Main House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Main House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Main House

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Rear Accommodation Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Opito Bay

Located in Opito Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Te Pare Historic Reserve and Whitianga Rock Historic Reserve are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitianga Marina and Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Opito Bay, Whitianga

What's nearby

  • Otama Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Moore Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Buffalo Beach - 33 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 40 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Driving Creek Railway - 51 min drive - 48.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kua Kawhe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kua Kawhe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Holiday Home - Ideal for Two Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Holiday Home - Ideal for Two Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Holiday Home - Ideal for Two Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Holiday Home - Ideal for Two Families located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Otama Beach and Moore Park. Mahinapua Rocks and Pink Beach are also within 2 miles (3 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. 120 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Well equipped private bach on a stunning beach. Perfect location for a relaxing beach getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beachfront home. Lovely showers very comfortable beds with all the amenities we needed for a very comfortable stay . We would definitely return to this accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

Great spot beautiful beach would highly recommend and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot

Beautiful property everything we needed for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday just perfect for group! Thankyou Paul!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
You are welcome Rachel, pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay. Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homely beach house

We had a great stay. Very homely humble beach house. The view is absolutely breath taking. Great for family fun
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great batch

We enjoyed our stayed at this cool little batch. Perfect home base for surfing and fishing around the local beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Opito

Great communication with Paul right from the start. Excellent location and wonderful stay Thanks and God bless
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

A beautiful location with a great family bach that has everything you could need. The stones throw to the beach was the best way to unwind and enjoy the sun.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Refreshing escape

As always a fantastic stay in a prime beachfront location. Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful spot right on the beach, awesome views. Plenty of rooms and beds for the family. Kids absolutely loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Kiwi Bach

The perfect spot for a relaxing holiday - great hosts and a very clean, comfortable Bach with amazing views of stunning beach
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot. Very peaceful and relaxing indeed. Bach was just what we like. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Opito

Cannot beat the location! Plenty of beds, perfect for a large family or group
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Wonderful location, quiet, peaceful, relaxing. Owner made everything very easy, great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Getaway with Family

Quite place to unplug, explore and enjoy family time. Could not ask for a more relaxed place to do it. House was as advertised and host was great to interact with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location!

Opito is a hidden gem! Beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. House is a classic kiwi bach - no frills, but everything you need for a true kiwi getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Loved every second of this cute batch, peaceful, special little spot, quiet and absolute beach front.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anzac Weekend Break

Such a lovely spot. Beautiful views from the deck and easy beach access. What a beach!! Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

This is our favourite bach to stay at, we have returned 3 times now and hope to return again next year. The bach has everything you need and is in the perfect location The owner is fantastic to deal with aswell
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil and relaxing place to stay

We had a wonderful refreshing time at this remote beach. This is a traditional family bach and provided everything we needed. A beautiful location. Wonderful views of the beach. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible

Absolute beachfront batch with stunning views, white sandy beach. Super relaxing, clean, great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chill out

Very well appointed cozy bach.. had a great time swimming hiking fishing
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay David, do come and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well needed break

Our stay eas fabulous. Everything we needrd. Thankyou very much 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Opito

Had a lovely time & enjoyed the beautiful night sky’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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