Haven in the Bay: self-contained 3 bedroom waterfront beach house

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A room with a view of a lake, wooden walls, a sofa, a chair, and a small table with electronic devices.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a window with a view of greenery and a building, and a tablet on the table.
A window seat with cushions, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.
A coastal landscape with a bay, boats, and a small settlement.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a body of water and greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Urquharts Bay, Whangarei Heads
  • Place, Taurikura Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mcleod Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Whangarei Heads

Located in Whangarei Heads, this holiday home is on 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 Taurikura Bay and Ocean Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Urquharts Bay, Whangarei Heads

What's nearby

  • Taurikura Bay - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ocean Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mcleod Bay - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Reotahi Bay - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Bream Head Coast Walks - 14 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Bream Bay Takeways - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Sharkeys - ‬55 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Haven in the Bay: self-contained 3 bedroom waterfront beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Haven in the Bay: self-contained 3 bedroom waterfront beach house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Haven in the Bay: self-contained 3 bedroom waterfront beach house?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Haven in the Bay: self-contained 3 bedroom waterfront beach house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Haven in the Bay: self-contained 3 bedroom waterfront beach house located?

Nestled on the beach, this Whangarei Heads holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Taurikura Bay, Ocean Beach and Mount Lion. Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay are also within 6 miles (10 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. 44 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location and wonderful bach. It was the perfect spot for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2026
It’s always pleasing to hear guests loved urquharts Bay. Thank you for leaving property in such good order. Welcome back anytime 😊
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8/10 Good

This was a great spot and had absolutely everything we needed.

This was a great spot and had absolutely everything we needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thanks very much for such positive feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

Great bach in good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the third time that we have stayed at Haven in the Bay. Great bach, very clean with awesome views and a boat ramp pretty much in front of the house. We love it there with loads to do in the area. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2026
So great to have you back for your 3rd stay! Definitely welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comms - amenities were as described & all worked well & good condition
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The views! The quiet!

The ever changing action on the bay & the peaceful location combined to make a great weeks stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2023
So pleased you enjoyed Urquharts Bay and the harbour views. The house was left so tidy and clean. Thank you and we’d certainly recommend you to future hosts.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great time

Really enjoyed our stay. Awesome location! Owner was great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Very tidy and easy to deal with guests. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seaside break

Thanks for a terrific stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2024
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and thanks for leaving the house in great condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay

This was our second time staying here and we really enjoyed it! Awesome location and great amenities. Karen was lovely to deal with. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2025
Always heartwarming to have returning guests and to receive a great review. Demelza’s group left the house in wonderful order and we’d definitely recommend them to future hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication, wonderful Bach that was very well equipped and had a wonderful view
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage

Convenient location to access hiking trails, beaches & fishing (from nearby wharf). Well-equipped home-away-from-home.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

This was our second time staying at this awesome bach. Perfect spot. We love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely get away

Such a nice little home away from home! We really enjoyed our time away and the kids were very entertained with the availability of games. Really nice, clean and cosy place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a quiet place

We were looking for a quiet place on our trip to the north. We found everything we need there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Bach was amazing, so clean, has everything you could think of! Feels like a home away from home. Stunning views from the Deck, we were even lucky enough to see Orcas in the bay!Amazing beaches and walks right outside the front door. Location was perfect.Hosts left great instructions, and are so friendly and helpful! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't ask for a better spot!

A lovely homely environment with all the comforts and facilities met. Wonderful peaceful location with an absolute stunner of a view and sunset evenings. Close to many coastal walks with beautiful scenery.especially with the Pohutukawa flowers being in full blossom...a sight to behold.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway spot

Awesome place to catch up with friends enjoy the tranquility of the Heads - no need for tv - there is so much to see on the water including the waterskiing dog! Firewood available and made our stay that much more cozy! Thanks 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Haven in the Bay is the best in the Bay!

What an amazing place! There is absolutely nothing you can fault. The accommodation is even better than the photo's show. The place is spotless, very well equipped and the views are just breathtaking. Karen was fabulous to deal with and I can not recommend this accommodation highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great loaction

We loved our stay at Urquharts Bay. Great location with awesome views down the harbour. Easy access to all tide boat ramps and the fishing was good for us in the entrance. The house has everything you need and plenty of shade on the back deck when its baking out the front. Heaps to do in the area with Ocean Beach not far away and plenty of nice walks to other bays on your door step. We would love to come back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean View was perfect for us. From the very start Karen was so lovely and accommodating - all instructions were clear, everything worked and most importantly for me the house was clean. The view was spectacular and was so close to our whanau. Our son made friends with two particular seagulls (sorry neighbours). We will definitely book again when we travel up next.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Haven on the Bay

Absolutely loved our stay at the far end of Whangarei Heads. Such easy access to swim and hike. We enjoyed simply relaxing on the deck watching the tide come in and out. Visiting town was a scenic winding road - happy to explore, shop and eat, but always wanted to return 'home'. Thank you Karen for sharing your piece of paradise. It's always a pleasure for us gray nomads to find such a perfect spot to nest for awhile.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

This lovely property has just what you need for a beachside holiday. We were only there for a short weekend so did not have the chance to make full use of all there was to offer. The kayaks were calling for us but unfortunately we didn’t have time. The view is stunning, the house is homely, it had everything we needed. Karen provided all the tips, tricks and need to knows with super fast communication. Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2023
Hopefully you'll be able to make it back to enjoy more of the Whangarei Heads area. Thanks for being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice part of the world with lovely walks nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ah, the hikes and the view

We loved it and hope we can return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place to Stay

We loved it here. It's comfortable, well-equipped, and well located, with great walks and swimming on your doorstep. Can't wait to get back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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