XSPOT Cliff 4WD holiday apartment for two - Spectacular 270° Hauraki Gulf views

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A modern house with large glass windows overlooking a body of water and mountains.
A wooden deck with a swimming pool, a person swimming, and a view of the sea and mountains.
A spacious room with large windows offering a view of the sea. There is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.
A person sitting by a large window with a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern building with large windows overlooking a grassy hillside and a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Tryphena, Great Barrier Island
  • Place, Medlands Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaitoki Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Blind Bay
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this apartment is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Tryphena, Great Barrier Island

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 38 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 52 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Blind Bay - 53 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Awana Bay - 58 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Shack - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Angsana Thai Restaurant - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does XSPOT Cliff 4WD holiday apartment for two - Spectacular 270° Hauraki Gulf views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is XSPOT Cliff 4WD holiday apartment for two - Spectacular 270° Hauraki Gulf views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at XSPOT Cliff 4WD holiday apartment for two - Spectacular 270° Hauraki Gulf views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at XSPOT Cliff 4WD holiday apartment for two - Spectacular 270° Hauraki Gulf views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at XSPOT Cliff 4WD holiday apartment for two - Spectacular 270° Hauraki Gulf views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is XSPOT Cliff 4WD holiday apartment for two - Spectacular 270° Hauraki Gulf views located?

Situated by the ocean, this apartment building is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Medlands Beach and within 16 miles (25 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Blind Bay. Awana Bay and Mount Hobson are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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. 88 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 2 nights & absolutely loved it. Hilde was the most welcoming, hospitable hostess and nothing was too much trouble. The view is incredible & well worth the road trip in. If you're looking for a place to destress or simply enjoy nature then we thoroughly recommend XSPOT.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A most relaxing stay

Beautiful setting and superb facilities, exceptional view, very comfortable, with welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. A place to revisit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property, stunning location

Our stay at the XSpot was perfect! Comfortable, super relaxing and with the most beautiful views. My husband hit the nail on the head with this choice for my birthday break.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your lovely words! It was a pleasure to have you stay for your birthday. We are hoping to welcome you again at the XSPOT in the future! Hilde
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a FABULOUS time at XSpot. It is such a serene place. The view is unreal and Hilde and Roger are very hospitable. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic weekend getaway

Wow, just wow! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the views were phenomenal, all the information Hilde gave us was wonderful, and the secluded feel made it even more special. I’d highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a special weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2022
Thanks Lauren. Fab to have you both stay. Such a lovely spring weekend, to make the most of the island and the solitude and views at XSPOT! Hilde
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luxury in the bush

Breathtakingly beautiful. It was hard to take our eyes off the views. The apartment was very well set up. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your review, Nicolette!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We were blown away by the panoramic ocean views of X-Spot and loved watching gannets dive for fish.

We were blown away by the panoramic ocean views of X-Spot and loved watching gannets dive for fish. We found it very difficult to leave this gorgeous place, where we woke to beautiful sunrises and slept surrounded by the most magnificent carpet of twinkling stars. I'd highly recommend X-Spot to anyone wanting to escape to an untouched paradise and can't wait to return one day.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views, and peace all around

Absolutely loved our stay. I've been all over the world and have never experienced this level of tranquility. The property has amazing views, is comfortably equipped, and makes you feel like you are at the ends of the earth. Yoga on the deck was amazing, Hilde was a perfect host, and we'll tell all our friends they must stay at X Spot on Great Barrier. A place unlike any other!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The views are amazing!!!

Starting with the drive into XSPOT is lovely through natural bush and rainforest. Would definitely recommend a 4WD though. Once you get to XSPOT you’ll be so blown away with the amazing views you won’t want to leave.The cliff top apartment is very comfortable and clean. Host are lovely Hilda and Rodger, thank you for our peaceful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love, love, love XSpot

We loved this place - the space, the views, and the people were gorgeous! It's beautifully designed with high ceilings and massive windows that make the most of the views, and create a space that is lovely to spend time in. To top it off, Hilde and Roger were fantastic hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2023
Thanks Karen, Roger and I loved hosting you and Bruce and we're looking forward to your return. XH
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

Exceeded our expectations, so spacious and tasteful with views to die for. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilde for sharing your knowledge of the 'Heavens'
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for reviewing your stay, Vicky. A pleasure to have you, and to show you our stunning dark sky. Hilde
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dream accommodation! It's so beautiful and the best views I have ever experienced.

Dream accommodation! It's so beautiful and the best views I have ever experienced. It's so peaceful I felt very relaxed whist I was here. It's well equipped with everything you could ever want. Very secluded and no noise at all. Nice and modern and very clean. Super comfy bed and warm. You really don't need to leave.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice review. You can always come back! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best view going

Great property with an even greater view, 180 degree from the lounge and you even get a view from the bedroom. Great host will give you a lot of information about the island. Just make sure you have your driving skills with you as the drive to XSPOT is something and all the roads around Great Barrier are winding with amazing views. The locals are very friendly and helpful. A must visit is the Irish pub in Tryphena for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to review and for your lovely review, Ian. We enjoyed having you as our guests.
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10/10 Excellent

The Xspot website sums it up.

The Xspot website sums it up. Absolutely fantastic. The only problem is that the views and location are so splendid that you really have difficulty leaving to explore other parts of the island. The property facilities are designed for two persons, but space wise a dozen people would have sufficient room to relax and watch the panorama. We have seen some quite amazing bâches but this one was the best.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for your kind words! We loved having you stay and enjoy what the XSPOT has to offer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely STUNNING! Words simply cannot describe this beautiful bach.

Absolutely STUNNING! Words simply cannot describe this beautiful bach. It's located on a cliff top, can you just imagine the views!? I thought I could until I saw it for myself. SPEECHLESS. Everything you could possibly want for your holiday has been provided. Modern, well appointed bach, and did I mention the views?! Definitely bring your 4x4 as the roads are narrow and unsealed. What a fantastic adventure to Great Barrier. Can't wait to come back in summer :)
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for your review. See you soon! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A stunning haven to relax in paradise

A beautiful quiet place to get away from the busyness of life to reflect, rejuvenate and relax. There are stunning views and spectacular sunsets from Xspot which is a modern, clean and spacious separate wing off the side of the host’s home. It has everything you need including a fully equipped modern kitchen, with milk in the freezer in case you run out! Hilde was the perfect, friendly host from start to finish, giving us privacy but also providing useful information about walks and other activities on the Island. While the 4WD drive up to the property requires care and focus, it’s definitely worth the effort. Thank you Hilde and Roger for opening your home to share this piece of paradise with us for 4 days. Would highly recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks very much for leaving such a thoughtful review. We loved having the two of you stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, accommodation and great host!

Outstanding first trip to the Barrier. What a stunning location this property is situated. It feels like you are part of the view! Accommodation is spacious and well appointed and built for the view. Go out during the day to enjoy the spectacular beaches and walks on the Island and return for solitude, quiet and wonderous views wonder when you return home in the evening. One small critique is it would be great to have some chefs sharp knives for cooking but other than that, the place is amazing and has everything you could need for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2022
Hi Kay, Thanks very much for taking the time to review. Happy you loved it so much. Chef's knife sharpening coming up. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property

Fantastic accomodation in a beautiful location. Wonderful hostess who had a fire burning when we arrived and some delicious fresh farm eggs in the fridge. Lots of great advice and local knowledge. We will definitey be back( the stars are stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible views with lovely hosts

Peaceful and private accommodation with the most stunning views, especially at sunset! We visited Aotea for our honeymoon, and this was a truly special place to stay. It is very remote, and you definitely need a 4WD and confident driver to get there, but the views are worth it! Hilde was very friendly and helpful too :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stop Looking, Start Booking

We've stayed in a lot of places all around the world, and this was one of the best. It's a simply magical place, and Hilde and Roger are wonderful hosts. It exceeded all of our expectations (and our expectations were high!) It's an incredibly special place - with an unbelievable view, and all the comforts you could ever want. The Barrier is a wonderful place, and you just couldn't enjoy it from a better place. It's easy to get around the island from here, and yet it gives you a retreat at the end of the day. Seriously, I wasted lots of time looking up different places to stay, and I couldn't have been more happy with where we ended up. A big thank you to Hilde and Roger for sharing their slice of paradise with us for a few days... We will never forget it and hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2021
Aw. We should have just let you move in... Thanks so much for your kind words. We loved having you as appreciative and fun guests, too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on earth

The XSpot view lived up to the description - truly mesmerising. We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay and Hilde was very welcoming and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

⭐️ Amazing ⭐️

What a special place, breath taking views, everything from checking in to checking out was perfect. Hilde was so helpful in sorting a car as we came at peak time and limited. Thank you so much for having us, we loved it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect t honeymoon

Had a great time staying here. Hilde and roger were very helpful. Can get quite hot in the afternoons so remember to bring light clothes and was awesome to have be able to use the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

If you’re looking for a slice of paradise, this is it. Modern self-contained flat with everything you need, including organic eggs from the “girls”.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prime location

The pictures do not do this place justice, I've never stayed in a place with views as amazing as you get here. The sunset you get from the house is spectacular. The house was warm, cozy, spacious and just absolutely incredible. Will definitely return when summer is in full swing
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to write a response, Mark. So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hilde
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