Chalet

Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a scenic view of rolling hills and the ocean.
A garden with a palm tree, various shrubs, and a view of the sea.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a sink, and a window with patterned curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, two wicker chairs, a small table, and a view of greenery through large sliding doors.
A kitchen with a kettle, knives, and spice containers on the counter, and wicker baskets on shelves.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ocean Beach, Whangarei
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

French Country Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Whangarei Heads

Located in Whangarei Heads, this chalet is in a rural area and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ocean Beach and Taurikura Bay. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Ocean Beach, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Ocean Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bream Head Coast Walks - 18 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 51 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Whangarei Falls - 59 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 59 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Bream Bay Takeways - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬57 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet. located?

Situated by the sea, this chalet is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ocean Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Taurikura Bay and Mount Lion. Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay are also within 6 miles (10 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. 96 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Perfect place for some beach time, gorgeous hikes and witnessing breath taking stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Lovely spot, was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and chalet for our one night stay. Everything we needed and friendly hosts. Well appointed.and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and we’re sure we’ll come again. Kathryn and Kevin were so helpful and welcoming, as were the gorgeous doggos. The location is perfect and the cottage is very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts and a beautiful location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 DAY STAY

Really enjoyed our stay, awesome locationand accommodation.lots of activities available.great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb, 2025
Thankyou Luke for your review. Glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a fantastic, relaxing and peaceful experience. Thank you Kevin & Kathryn
Sunrise from The Chalet
Panoramic from The Chalet
Ocean Beach moments away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

I’d highly recommend this place. The area is beautiful. The accommodation was great and the hosts were warm and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellentstay

Very friendly and welcoming. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great property, lovely outlook, and very helpful managers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thankyou for your positive feedback. We welcome you back again in the future when the weather is warmer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location and accommodation Our best holiday ever Kathryn and Kev even looked after our doggo while we went walking .so appreciative
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Thanks Sarah and James for your lovely review. Do glad you had a great stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot

Tidy, well set out little unit with everything you need for a weekend away. Very thoughtful and attentive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whangarei Heads walks

Great 2 days walking . Hot spa to watch the stars . Great hosts and accommodation .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Thankyou for your positive feedback. Im so glad you had good weather for your hike.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical welcoming time

Lovely location, decorated beautifully, warm welcoming hosts, incredible views (both the vista and the stars from the hot tub!), will stay again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2024
Thankyou for your awesome review. We are so glad you had a great visit and the weather was amazing for your beach Frisbee competition. Kathryn and Kevin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissful peace

What a lovely stay with great hosts! With a robust cooked breakfast and some great local walking tracks, Twin Plams was perfect. Add in a comfy bed and super hosts and you have the recipe for a relaxing weekend.Thankyou for having us!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2025
Thankyou for the great review. It was lovely meeting you and we're so pleased you had great weather too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kathrine and kevin were really warm and welcoming. Property and chatel was lovely and relaxing. Beautiful spa and views. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We enjoyed staying at Kathryn and Kevin’s place. We couldn’t have asked for greater hosts. Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Peaceful Break

Kevin and Kath are excellent hosts.They make you feel really welcome.Lots to see in this area beaches are pristine and the whole landscape is beautiful.We would definitely would come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot

Kathryn and Kevin were great hosts. Thanks so much, we loved our stay and the barista coffee in the morning was amazing. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thankyou Bernadette and Greg. It was lovely meeting you both and your fluffly bouncy dog, Louie. Whangarei Heads has so much to offer and hopefully in the finer weather we will see you back again. Best regards Kathryn and Kevin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We heard a kiwi

We had a nice relaxing two night stay at the Twin Palms. Our hosts were friendly and the chalet was extremely comfortable and enhanced by the beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Thankyou for your lovely comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Heaven

The unit is amazing and has everything you would need. The hosts are great and very accommodating. Spectacular views and perfectly situated - close to beaches and local hikes. Will definitely be back:)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thankyou so much for your review of our chalet. It was a pleasure to have you stay in our beautiful of paradise. We will love to see you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The chalet is lovely

It was a great stay, even though the weather was not its best. Being dog friendly is a huge bonus . The chalet is beautifully presented, comfortable and perfect for just hanging out. Thanks guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

This property ticked all the boxes for me - quiet, private, bush and beach views. The interior is spacious with a refreshing decor that instantly relaxes, and the bed is comfy. The spa pool is a real bonus! I enjoyed it all so much I stayed an extra night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2022
Thankyou Sylvia for your great review. The decor was chosen to give you the feeling of being in a relaxing, calming destination. A bit of everything in the decor that you may not have at your own home! It was a pleasure meeting you. Kathryn
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