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Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach

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A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, and a dining area with red chairs and a table.
An aerial view of a beach with a dirt path, vehicles, and people.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a large gray sectional sofa, and a coffee table.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, stone fireplace, and a view of a staircase.
A modern house surrounded by dense greenery, with a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 5 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers ocean views and provides access to hiking, biking, and fishing activities. The outdoor patio enhances your experience, while nearby golf facilities cater to sports enthusiasts. Explore Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach for additional adventure opportunities.
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island
  • Place, Medlands Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom with ensuite

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach


Has amazing, unobstructed North-facing 270 degree views over Medlands beach, bay and mountains beyond. Just a few minutes walk to spectacular Medlands beach via road or a bush track. The entire house is eco friendly with drinkable rain catchment water, solar panels providing all electrical power and solar water collector for hot water.

The kitchen has a large fridge freezer with gas stove and hobs, and a massive center concrete island bar.

SpaceX Star link satellite dish for ultra fast internet onsite. Important Note: The Island in completely off grid, property only suitable for adventurous guests, the house is dependent on sunshine and rain for correct operation, if there’s continuous cloud cover for more than two days you will be expected to start the back up generator and switch over to the gas califont for heating water, it’s part of the package staying in an Eco friendly home on the Island.

Pedestrian access via foot bridge (from camp ground) across stream and then an eight minute walk to the house. Vehicle access to house requires crossing of the Oruawharo tidal stream at low tide!!! in your 4WD vehicle. House is self check in/check out with keys located in lock box. There is a courtesy car to transport your luggage to the house on arrival and departure.

Barrier is an amazing destination with great surfing, fishing and diving on your doorstep. The southern end of Medlands beach is suitable for boat launching.

Laundry facilities are located at Claris adjacent to the general store.
Mount Hobson summit, Kaitoke natural hot springs and historic kauri dams are worth the walk.

Special conditions:
No pets allowed. Smoking only outside.
Not to be used as mass gathering for big groups and parties.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return keys to lock box.
Disconnect car battery leads.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20045210
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 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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pa Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paris Texas - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach on 10 Apr 2027 start from £962, 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.

What time is check-in at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Medlands Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Blind Bay. Awana Bay is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible

This property is incredible - I would highly recommend staying here. The view from the house is stunning. The photos do not do it justice. Communication was great and checking in was super easy. Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Helaina, Thank you very much for your kind words, very flattering. It is a special place I enjoy sharing with good people. Best wishes, Anthony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, relaxing with everything you need

We enjoyed a relaxing 3 nights in this beautiful property. It was exactly as described, the unit was very well stocked and the view was amazing. A perfect getaway and a base to explore the island. Thank you! My only recommendation would be that having a high chair available would be helpful for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Thank you Alison, I really appreciate your fantastic review. Well noted with the high chair, you are welcome back anytime. Enjoy your week, Anthony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A delightful escape

This lodge is a gem - superbly located close to the aerodrome and the shops at Claris, with amazing sea views and walking distance to Medlands beach. There is a superb kitchen, with an excellent gas cooker and huge benchtop. All crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are provided. As the house relies on solar and gas for power and water heating, there is no microwave or electric heaters - for warmth, you'll have to get the wood fire in the living room going. When you check-in, make sure with Chris that the water heating and the room heating is going (it's quite a complex system). The courtesy car from the footbridge up the hill is a real blessing - although avoid if you have dust allergies. Chris and Anthony are a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2021
Thank you Santhosh for this review, much appreciated. You have been one of my most honored guests, next time you return I owe you a free nights accommodation. Best wishes Anthony.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

A beautiful place to stay, great view and nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

180 degree views in relaxed but modern comfort

My partner and I stayed at this lovely holiday home for 3 nights after Christmas 2021. For us the location was perfect- a 5 min stroll to long sandy beaches (a car is provided for running down the hill to beach/ estuary, but we didn’t need it) and safe swimming spots, returning to 180 degree views from lounge/ kitchen, balconies and master bedroom. The home has everything you need for a relaxed and comfortable stay. We tiki toured around the island during our stay and both agreed we had found the best spot to stay. We’ll be back and would bring family with us as home could easily accommodate more guests without being on top of each other
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thank you Anna for these lovely words, I welcome you back any time. Anthony.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A spot you will want to stay longer in

Great location, amazing property. All the modern conveniences in an off-grid island. Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Thank you Garry, much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property, view and location

What an amazing place to stay. Great view from the kitchen, lounge, and main bedroom. Nice balcony and very private. Love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2021
Thank you Cory, so pleased you enjoyed your stay. You're welcome back anytime. Anthony.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely gorgeous, would love to stay again sometime soon.

The house was lovely, everything we needed. The view is superb, pictures just don’t do it justice. The perfect getaway to relax and completely get off the grid.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2021
Thank you Ana, pleased you had a relaxing time and enjoyed your evenings in front of the open fire 🔥🔥🔥
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was excellent thank you

Brilliant stay and will definitely be coming again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous spot and what a view!

We absolutely loved our stay at this house. Four adults and plenty of space - we didn’t turn on the TV once as we just enjoyed the indoor/outdoor flow from the lounge to the deck. The kitchen was very well supplied for all the cooking we did, the view from the deck was just gorgeous and the car for that side of the river to run us up and down to the footbridge was much appreciated. We are already talking about when we might be able to return! Our favourite house we have ever stayed at in Great Barrier. Thanks again to Anthony and Chris for the great communication along the way and a perfect stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2020
Thank you very much for those kind words, I do my best to make sure all guests have a relaxing and memorable holiday, nobody ever wants to leave. Anthony.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic Place

As good as it gets. Thanks guys
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2021
Thanks Jason, I’ve just installed a hot tub for best views of night sky stars during winter time. Best Anthony.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Barrier Get Away

Outstanding property that exceeded all our expectations, sensational views of the Island and beaches, the house is perfectly decorated and everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable is provided, will definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2020
Fantastic guests, they treated the house with upmost respect and looked after it as if it was their own, would love to have Sharon to stay again. Anthony
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredibly special!

The house is incredible, the location is calm and remote. I couldn’t have loved my time here more! The only thing I would say to anyone reading is to hire a car so you can explore the island a little/get to the local shops for food- I didn’t and wish I had!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Linsey, you were a delightful guest and welcome to stay again anytime, I will give you a personal tour of the Island x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Barrier retreat

Fabulous property for 4 adult family members. Superb fittings & views. Only discovered the property manual (loose papers mixed in with other maps etc) the day we left. Perhaps a folder would work better. A great experience overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thanks for the review, documentation all sorted.
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10/10 Excellent

Wow.

Wow.... Awesome designer home, amazing location and view over the most incredible ocean beach and coastline. The beds were super comfortable, we had everything we needed and more. Perfect place for a break. The appointed Manager, Chris, was extremely friendly, helpful and extremely accommodating. We would love to be back at some stage in the future and can thoroughly recommend the property to anyone wanting some downtime from the hustle and bustle of Mainland NZ! - You will love it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I would categorize this special place as a rare gem.

I would categorize this special place as a rare gem. There are a lot of accommodations which are very basic which you expect on an island. However, this luxurious villa will make you feel like the king of the hill with a view to die for! Very well maintained and you can feel the love the owner has put into his house. We stayed here with our parents and we had an unforgettable holiday. The walk from the camping up to the apartment takes 10 min but the view is very nice.

About the host

Hosted by AnthonyBr12

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I work in the super yacht industry as a chief engineer, my job takes me off shore two months at a time, while away I like other travels to enjoy my beautiful sanitary.

Enjoy your stay,

Anthony

Why they chose this property

The million dollar view, you'll be hard pressed to find anything like it on the Island.

What makes this property unique

Unbelievable sea and mountain views, 5 min walk to beautiful white sandy Medlands beach.

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