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Private, seaside cottage with stunning views.

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View from master bedroom
Dining area
Bathroom
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6861.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Moureeses Bay, Whangarei
  • Place, Moureeses Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
  • Place, Paihia Beach
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master bedroom- one queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Private, seaside cottage with stunning views.

This is a cosy, comfortable cottage- elevated with a north facing aspect, fringed by native bush. It is a modest home with everything you need. A lovely deck with spectacular views through the old Pohutukawa trees to the beautiful Poor Knights Islands.
Enjoy it in the summer or curl up by the fire in the winter.
It is set on nine acres of land and has grazing if you want to bring your horse.
There is access to a private beach through a steep bush walk.
Only minutes away are beautiful white sandy safe beaches suitable for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, diving,sailing, fishing and surfing.
There are many places to walk including the TeAraroa trail.
There is no shortage of things to do.
Special conditions:
The owners request no smoking in the house.
Price is for the maximum of 6 persons. Any extra guests or pets on request.
Please conserve the water in summer.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please make prior arrangement with the manager
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
The owners request no smoking in the house.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Whananaki

Located in Whananaki, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dive Tutukaka and Tutukaka Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moureeses Bay and Sandy Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Moureeses Bay, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Moureeses Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whangarei Falls - 32 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 37 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 40 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Bay of Islands Marina - 57 min drive - 87.3 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 63 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, seaside cottage with stunning views. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Private, seaside cottage with stunning views.?

As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private, seaside cottage with stunning views. on 10 Apr, 2026 start from S$194, 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.

How much is parking at Private, seaside cottage with stunning views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private, seaside cottage with stunning views.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, seaside cottage with stunning views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, seaside cottage with stunning views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Moureeses Bay and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Sandy Bay. Motutaniwha Island and Okupe Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and views
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host communication , clean well equipped home and beautiful, private location. Loved the bush, and the views.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House suited our little family that includes our 1.5 year old and Labradoodle. Stunning location overlooking the water. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicholas v.

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

Great stay

Beautiful property with a great view Amazing beach down below which is either a 10minute walk down the road or 5 mins down the very steep track.Saw a pod of dolphins come across in front of the island from the deck which was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Awesome

Another great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie R.

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

Gorgeous

Full moon added to the beauty of our four day stay. At least our fourth visit. An amazing shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Campbell W.

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

Review

Amazing location with privacy and great views. Had a relaxing break - Highly recommended !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

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

Stunning coastal location

Very peaceful and relaxing. Private bay is beautiful and lots of bush and bird life surrounds the bach
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Gorgeous views

Lovely outlook and views and very peaceful and private. A long walk to the beach for small children but otherwise great position. Great open plan lounge/kitchen dining area with everything we needed. A really nice place for our large family group.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

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

Peaceful and special, favourite place

Big thanks to Fiona and Darrien (the best).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

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

Great kiwiana bach

Nice, basic, kiwi bach. Comfortable, had everything we needed. Amazing views. 2 min drive to Moureeses Bay which is just stunning. The manager was very communicative and also helped us get an overnight mooring for our boat which was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie I.

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

Amazing location

Incredible views that can be enjoyed in good weather and bad. The house was just perfect for a bach. Loved the layout of a large bunk room and then seperate double room. For a 2 bedroom house it was surprisingly big and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette E.

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

Stunning views

very private bach on a safe clifftop site with fabulous coastal views and small beach immediately below. Bach very clean, simple layout with a deck etc has everything you need for a quiet escape and nothing you dont. Track to wee beach immediately below the property is very steep; but easy drive of a few minutes to another couple of quiet beaches. Best for adults and older children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Another return

This is our 5th stay at Hopkins. Hoping for more
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa v.

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

A real gem

Lovely, private bach with everything we needed. Great view over the water. The highlight was the private beach where we spent lots of time - it was a good workout getting up and down the steep track each day! It worked particularly well for us because we took our dog and were limited in terms of where else we could take him due to the local restrictions. The area is great for kayaking and snorkelling so we had a very active holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Lovely views

Lovely views and very comfortable bach. My main complaint is the access drive up to the bach was in a very poor state so we had to leave halfway through our stay as heavy rain was forecast that would have made it impossible to use without a 4wd. We were a bit disappointed we hadn't been warned beforehand.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

Auckland Getaway

A comfortable cottage with fabulous views with an easy 10 min. walk to Moureeses Beach and back. The tracks were not for us as they are quite challenging due to the slope .but we did try them once. There are ropes to hehelp youhelp you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris D.

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

This is a nice bach in an incredible location.

The setting is astounding! Perched on a peninsula, overlooking an amazing piece of Northland coastline. There is a track (a little steep, but doable) down to a secluded beach that was made for skinny dipping (I dare you to). We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Awesome once again

Awesome once again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rak H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great stay but a bit dusty

We had a great stay at the property. But felt like the house hasn't been swept for quite sometimes. Otherwise, was a great stay..and good view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a great stay over a very wet long weekend. Perfect place for relaxing. Fiona is a great manager of the property. Very helpful 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

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

Beautiful spot

Had a beautiful weekend away my partner. Views were epic, cool bush walk and stunning beach. House was good, unfortunately we found fungus growing in master bedroom so we slept in the lounge once we cleaned it. A few spider webs and dust in kitchen and shower was very weak. Apart from those it was a great stay and will still come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hira N.

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

Great Property

Awesome little property with great views in a great location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Awesome Location

Perfect hideaway for peace and quiet. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay was provided. The cosy fire was a fab bonus for our mid winter break. The view out to sea are stunning.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Hopkins Bach

Lovely views. Thanks Fiona for organising everything so nicely. See you next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by FionaSc9

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What makes this property unique

Excellent fishing, diving, snorkeling, surfing and safe swimming beaches

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