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The secret is out - Iveagh Bay is the place to be!

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table, chairs, and a decorative lantern.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a black hanging light fixture, and a window with a view of greenery.
A kitchen with a hanging light fixture, a window, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black hanging light, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Brunner

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Moana, West Coast
  • Place, Lake Brunner
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Rail Trail
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Rapahoe Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleepout

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Moana

Moana is home to this holiday home. Lake Brunner Golf Course and Greymouth Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Brunner and Lake Whitestone. Shantytown Heritage Park and Shantytown Heritage Railway are also worth visiting.
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Moana, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Lake Brunner - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Brunner Golf Course - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 49 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 51 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Rapahoe Beach - 59 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moana Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Lake Brunner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪the pub idk - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stationhouse Café - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The secret is out - Iveagh Bay is the place to be! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The secret is out - Iveagh Bay is the place to be! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The secret is out - Iveagh Bay is the place to be! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The secret is out - Iveagh Bay is the place to be! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The secret is out - Iveagh Bay is the place to be! located?

Situated in Moana, this holiday home is steps from Lake Brunner and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Lake Brunner Golf Course. Brunner Industrial Site and Greymouth Golf Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot

We enjoyed a lovely weekend enjoying this great spot next to the lake. The house is clean, tidy and feels very homely. This is a great area to stay in to explore the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Mike, Meg and the boys were wonderful guests who took greaat care of our property and left it very clean and tidy. We would happily have them come and stay any time. I can highly recommend them as guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely accommodation which is supported by the fantastic view and big decks around the property

Tracey was a pleasure to deal with and made sure we had all the creature comforts available for use :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We enjoyed our stay

Came for a jet tegater
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cozy, well appointed, and feels like a nature refuge, complete with bush and babbling brook out back! Tracey was very helpful and quick to reply.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Iveagh Bay

Tracey is an excellent host. Her thoughtfulness and great communication cannot be faulted. The house is immaculately clean and warm. We loved our stay. Highly recommend. The location is stunning, providing ample opportunity to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Phil and his wife were wonderful guests and we can highly recommend them as guests in your home. They left our place very clean and tidy and we would happily welcome them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wee Gem

The perfect get away in Iveagh Bay. The house equipped with everything you need and works well. It had the most amazing view and decks to enjoy it. Great little touches, with milk, coffee pods and cookies for when we arrived. Highly recommended. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Iveagh Bay Magic & Uber Cool Bach!

The bach at Iveagh Bay is simply one of the best we've stayed in. Tracey, our host was in touch before during and after our visit - to give us instructions on access, to check everything was OK and to ask for any suggestion about improving the experience (there was nothing by the way!) The home is tastefully decorated and refurbished, the facilities are first class, the beds and linen were super and the views of the lake out front and of the beautiful native garden in the back are gorgeous! Thanks Tracey - Murray, Sandi, Tom and Heather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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