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Puka Bach - Paradise On Your Doorstep

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A spacious room with a balcony, a dining area, and a TV.
A room with a ping pong table, a couch with green cushions, a painting on the wall, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A golf course with bunkers, a water hazard, and a mountain in the background.
A coastal road leading to a beach with clear skies.
A coastal property with a grassy lawn, a wooden fence, and a sign indicating public beach access.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Karikari Peninsula

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tokerau Beach, Northland
  • Place, Karikari Peninsula
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Doubtless Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tokerau Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Futons

Downstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon

Living Room 2

4 Single Futons

Master Bedroom Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Karkari Peninsula

Located in Karkari Peninsula, this holiday home is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Butler Point Whaling Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and Doubtless Bay. Scuba diving, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Tokerau Beach, Northland

What's nearby

  • Karikari Peninsula - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Doubtless Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tokerau Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Perehipe Beach - 21 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ninety Mile Beach - 57 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuatua Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karikari Estate - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carrington Winery And Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puka Bach - Paradise On Your Doorstep pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Puka Bach - Paradise On Your Doorstep?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Puka Bach - Paradise On Your Doorstep?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puka Bach - Paradise On Your Doorstep?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puka Bach - Paradise On Your Doorstep located?

Nestled on the beach, this Karkari Peninsula holiday home is steps away from Karikari Peninsula, Tokerau Beach and Doubtless Bay. Perehipe Beach and Carrington Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic base for large families or groups on the Karikari peninsula. Very clean, good facilities, not too flash, but very usable and comfortable.Had a short but wonderful break.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, great stay, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Host was very wellcoming, amenities ok, price a little high
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thanks Gabriel. Note you stayed in the highest peak dates of the year (January Holidays). Sorry about the terrible weather too, we just got flooded camping in Hahei. It would be great to have you back in better weather sometime, and would happily provide you with discounted pricing outside school holidays. Thanks, G.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Amazing time with my family with Amazing veiws really appreciate the hospitality
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, beautiful location. House was clean and well organised, host was responsive and clear. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thanks Sean, it was a pleasure hosting you. So pleased you all had a wonderful time exploring the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive in replying to all our inquiries, we really appreciate it! The location was on point, such a beautiful and peaceful spot! Just what we needed to reset for the year!
Stunning!
Beautiful!
Gorgeous beach!
Endless!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Site

Awesome Stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation house

Everything was awesome here. Great location and lots of space. It was clean and there was great communication with the host!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Great spot to stay for a fishing trip. Plenty of space and good secure driveway for parking the boat - would definitely stay again. Good value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully met our expectations. A few small appliance issues were apparent, but didnt cause any angst. Grant was very receptive to assisting. A good host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome holiday destination

Very accomodating host. Great communication via both email and over the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great access to the ocean

It was spacious and just a minute walk to the ocean. Great stay in the Far North! Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Worked for us

Good base and price, everything we needed. We enjoyed a family getaway. Really enjoyed the table tennis and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Puka Bach is a great place right on Tokerau Beach, ideally placed to enjoy the Karikari Peninsular and its beautiful beaches as well as explore the far North. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and views

We really enjoyed our stay. The bach has everything you need, lots of space and great for our dog. Views and beach at your doorstep. Lovely and quiet at the end of the road. Communication was excellent and access was hassle free. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breathless easy blissful

Great flow indoor and out, easy to look after, roomy and a minutes walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Thanks so much Nesmie, it was a pleasure hosting you and you're always most welcome. Take care and hope we look forward to seeing you again soon. I see you've booked again in January so will be great to catch up. Cheers, Grant.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puka Bach - Perfect

Puka Bach was the perfect get away for us, the amazing beach right on your doorstep was exactly as the pictures portrayed. Perfect size for the 5 of us to enjoy the sunrises, read and play cards!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The winterless North

Quintessential kiwi bach, perfect for a big, mixed family group. Plenty of sun, sea and surfing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location. Bach has everything you need.

Prefect location for our family. Bach had everything we needed. Fully fenced, kids had a blast. Great communication from grant. Would diffently stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location is stunning and home is welcoming

This location is sheer perfection, a short walk to a huge warm sandy beach! 😍 The home itself was really lovely upstairs, was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. It really felt so cozy, a home away from home. The only downside is the downstairs was very damp and the bathroom passway wasn’t very nice - but overall that was very minimal to our stay. Our family would recommend this place to anyone wanting a great beach getaway with the most amazing sunrises you’ll ever see!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful holiday!

We had fantastic communication from Grant, who was so friendly and helpful. The home is lovely, neat and tidy with a stunning view and a peaceful vibe. Just a short walk across the road and you are on a beautiful beach. There is a great range of games as well as a smart TV with every channel you could possibly need to relax during the evenings. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us, we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
You are very welcome Christine, so nice to meet you. Take care and look forward to catching up again next time....G.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Puka Bach

Unfortunately the weather was dreadful and didn't get to enjoy the beautiful beach on our doorstep. We found the house comfortable, great location. If the weather had been better we would have love to use the kayaks, boogie boards etc. We enjoyed playing table tennis though.We would love to return in better weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and views

we had a great stay at Grant's place, the views from the deck are fantastic in Addition to the short hop across the road to the beach and it was a good setup for our little family, I would describe the setup as your typical quintessential kiwi bach. The addition of a washing machine and dryer was a nice bonus for our little family considering we were staying a week. The house would be perfect for two families however would be tight on space if you housed 15 adults particularly if you want space and if the weather is bad, other than that all good, Grant's communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The Bach was clean and tidy. Just what we needed. Comfortable beds too.

Overall we enjoyed our stay. Though having a fridge and freezer in the downstairs toilet and bathroom was totally unhygenic.would I recommend this bach? Most definitely. Suggestion to put ceiling fans in the downstairs bedrooms, really hot and struggle to breath once everything is closed at night. Beautiful place to visit. Thank you Grant
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Great, thanks Lynda. To clarify, the downstairs fridge and chest freezer is secondary to the main upstairs fridge/freezer and most people find it very handy for the extra space when needed. Rather than ceiling fans, we will put quality pedalstool fans in every room with remote controls and digital interface - good idea. Yes it's a stunning property and location, I agree. Not sure why you rated it 3 stars as this is inconsistent with your comments and the reviews/ratings we have had over the past 8 years letting this bach out. Most others tell us it's one of the best, if not the best, they've stayed in. Maybe an oversight perhaps? All the best and hope to see you again soon.... Grant.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Only surprise was the warning to keep all windows shut from dusk to avoid mosquitoes, combined with 2 out of 3 mosquito nets not functional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Hey Euan, thanks for staying and for your reviews. So pleased you all had a fantastic time. We have addressed the maintenance issue with the 2 mosquito nets, appreciate you making us aware of that. All the best and hope to catch up again soon, Grant.
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