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Kowharewa Beachfront Beauty

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Step off the grass onto the beach
Tucked in near the corner of the bay
views along the beach
Living
View through the home and over the water

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kowharewa Beachfront Beauty

We are currently taking a break so bookings for the rest of the year and early 2027 will re-open in July.

Walk off the grass onto the beach at this modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home. Each living space and bedroom has expansive views of the bay and harbour entrance.
The open plan living, dining and kitchen are situated in the centre of the house and open to decking at either side. Take in the wonderful views on the front deck, or set up a BBQ out the back.
A queen bedroom, bunk room with 2 single bunk sets and bathroom are located at one end, while the other end houses another queen bedroom, bathroom and separate living space with a convertible couch.
A great place to kick back, relax and switch off. Or you can wander the beach, snorkel around the rocks or kayak around the bay.

Under Kiwi bach tradition the traveller provides their own linens ( Top Sheets required ) and the property should be left clean and tidy with all rubbish removed. However linen is available on request, at $25 per person.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Unfenced beach access. Supervise children outside.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Empty the dishwasher
Leave clean and tidy
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9536467
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tutukaka

Located in Tutukaka, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Philip Island and Rahomaunu Island. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Tutukaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • beach near Philip Island - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Whangaumu Bay - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • beach near Motutara Island - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 26 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Eats - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tahi Cafe Pataua North - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kowharewa Beachfront Beauty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kowharewa Beachfront Beauty?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kowharewa Beachfront Beauty?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kowharewa Beachfront Beauty?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kowharewa Beachfront Beauty located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tutukaka holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip Island and Rahomaunu Island. Tutukaka Marina and Whangaumu Bay are also within 2 miles (3 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful family house with everything you need to enjoy the beach and spend time as a family. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing from all bedrooms and living and kitchen areas. Quite a special place to relax in. It had everything we needed - thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location. Fully utilised the access to water by swimming, kayaking and boating as well as cycling and hiking out to the lighthouse. Spacious, well appointed house to boot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great Spot!

Awesome location, fully equipped bach. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2025
Great to hear you enjoyed your time there
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eden H.

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

Fabulous place to stay!

Totally recommend. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo N.

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

Wonderful Holiday Location

Fantastic location and great house layout for family group. Excellent facilities, lovely swimming right in front of the house. Would love to come back and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adis K.

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

Best beach house I have been to

This place is amazing and the owners are great hosts. We had our boat anchored in front, and was so easy to get kids on the boat. Plenty of water toys and even has a range of new life jackets.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2025
Great to have you back again Adis. Pleased you all enjoy the place
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine B.

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

Our holiday

Enjoyed our stay very much. Nice location.Felt very safe and cosy. Lovely to wake up to the pretty sea cape view just outside the window. Very well resourced.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Fantastic property in a beautiful location

Fantastic holiday home better than expected. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

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

Beautiful setting with gorgeous views

Easy check in, everything exactly what pictures suggest. Lovely stay, relaxing and amazing spot, would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

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

Waterfront jewel

Modern propertyWaterfrontCentral to area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham R.

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

Great summer breakaway

Great beachfront location. Amazing water views from all rooms. Safe gently sloping beach. Well equiped kitchen and for activities indoors and on the water
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Superb

Great house in a magic spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee M.

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

Great location and the best views

One of the best places we have stayed. Great location, right on the beach and not too far from Whangārei. The house was awesome with great views of the water. The house had everything we needed for our short stay. We will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2022
So pleased you enjoyed your time there. We would be very pleased to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Beautiful spot

We had a lovely stay, the property was perfect for a weekend away with friends. Such great amenities, awesome view and very cool house layout. We will be keen to book again some time! Handy to tutukaka general store down the road which is also very well stocked. Beachfront view was just amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Great Location, Beautiful Views

Our group came up to dive at the Poor Knights and this was in the perfect location. The house worked great for our group. The bay is stunning and the pictures don't do it justice. We enjoyed using the kayaks to kayak on the still water in the evening. Would definitely recommend for a group or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2022
Great to hear that the location worked so well for your group
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark C.

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

Fantastic location

Overall a great stay. Location was perfect right on the beach. House was spacious with great light and set up well. Furnishings, including beds could do with an up spec befitting the location. Would recommend bringing your own linen and pillows. This was the only let down in an otherwise perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2023
Thanks for the feedback Mark
Verified

4/10 Poor

Trudy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay, beautiful spot and house , But the bedding was actually beyond horrible . It smelt terrible , it was stained, the protectors were stained and smelt as well,the duvet cover had yellow stains all over and stank . This was both main bedrooms.We put hoodies on and trackpants, and slept without duvet on and our hoods on so we didn’t touch the bedding , we washed everything, and aired inners . Not quite what we expected to be doing. Then BBQ? Was filthy ,really bad, the guys spent so long cleaning it. Thick yellow gunge, rusty, mouldy, they got it clean enough to use and cleaned it after. There was sand on the floors ,windows were dirty, the frypan was old and everything stuck to it. The couches were badly stained, really the whole place inside needs a proper deep clean, for us this was a treat for family coming from Canada , and to spend so much time cleaning after paying a premium price. We think 200 refund on our linen, which we got to make things easier and less work doesn’t really add up to a fair outcome. We do have photos if you would like to view them, and I would strongly recommend you get new cleaners. I am sorry but there is no way anyone should be expected to experience this on a special treat away .
Had to use a cable tie on bunks as was loose and screw was threaded
Couch stains
Couch stains
Washing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2026
Sorry to hear this has been your experience and appreciate you letting us know. We endeavour to present the bach as best we can with our local cleaner who has given great service above and beyond on occasion, for more than 10 years. We have shared your comments with her to ensure she is aware and we can get back to the 10/10nexperience others prior have enjoyed. She is disappointed she was not given the opportunity to view and address the issues.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Beautiful spot at a very comfortable airy, well ventilated bach. So close to a wonderful beach. Beds comfy, amazing deck, fabulous kayaks, great BBQ. Initial difficulty getting lock code but once in, couldn't have been happier. Would love to come back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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

Kowharewa Bay - Tutukaka

This brilliant location brought back many memories of a younger me kicking around the magnificent location that is Tutukaka harbour and surrounds; I walked up to the Tutukaka lighthouse for the first time in over 50 years and enjoyed the vistas of the Tutukaka coast; from the Poor Nights to the Hen & Chickens. Unfortunately the weather was not that great (stormy week of January 2023!!) but the final day was sunny and hot. Thankyou very much for sharing this great location and I would be delighted to be a repeat customer if and when time allows
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2023
Thanks Trevor. So pleased this bought back such good memories. Even in a storm its pretty special. We would be glad to have you return
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Family break with elderly parents

Our second stay - of many we hope! Thoroughly enjoyed by all - our children and our very elderly parents (93 and 89yr old). The bach, being one level, with two bathrooms and easy access, was perfect. They were able to watch us swim, kayak, paddleboard and have fun! Cards, board games, books all used and read. Lovely to be able to open the doors, and windows fully to enjoy the sun, breeze and hear the sea and birds. And when the weather got a little rough, we felt warm and snug inside.Even got a few fejoas off the tree! Thank you so much for letting us have the use of your family bach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leesa B.

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

Tutukaka beach house paradise

4 nights was not long enough! Relaxed stay in well appointed beach house in secluded picturesque cove, Peaceful place. We would love to return for a longer visit. Perfect for an adult family or 2 families with smaller children sharing. Location was easy to find and close to Marina restaurants and shops. Beach wasn’t the best but still beautiful and water calm and crystal clear and perfect for small children swimming. Linen and bunk beds could be upgraded to suit quality of property and a dryer would have been useful but overall this was a quality Bach, highly recommended. Communication with owner was easy via email. No wifi at property. Good selection of board games, books, music, water sports equipment. Excellent Kitchen stocked with essentials such as cooking oil, seasonings, tea, coffee. Loved this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec, 2024
Thank you Leesa. Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. I will discuss linen with the contractor. Yes though not always sandy ( it comes and goes with the weather) the beach is quite safe . It does tend to be one or the other.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarai N.

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

Amazing

I’ve booked a fair amount of bnbs and babs and this is by far the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Magical getaway

The layout of the property and location made this an amazing weekend away for 2 families. Happy to highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna v.

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

Family friendly on the water

With elderly parents and young adults we all enjoyed being able to get out together down to the beach for swims and walks. Having bedrooms at each end of the house also catered well for our large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

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