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Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Whangārei Heads, Northland
  • Place, Mcleod Bay
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Caves
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location

This family house is located directly on the harbourside boasting wraparound decks offering amazing views of McLeod Bay, Mount Manaia, and Mount Albury. There are 3 queen-sized bedrooms and 1 bedroom with two single beds. Inside the house is a large bathroom, and a private cabin off the deck has it's own ensuite bathroom and private garden deck overlooking the bay. Living rooms are large and beautifully decorated to a relaxed resort-style atmosphere, opening out onto the massive wraparound deck. Step from the front lawn into the sea. Sleeps up to 8

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Water hazards! Please supervise children!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please let me know if you are bringing a pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9610502
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
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

Whangarei Heads

Located in Whangarei Heads, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Reyburn House. Old Library Arts Centre and Hundertwasser Art Centre are also worth visiting.
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Whangārei Heads, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mcleod Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 26 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 45 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Waipu Caves - 57 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 63 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mcleod Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Reotahi Bay and Taurikura Bay. Mount Manaia is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday spot, we felt very lucky to find this property. Amazing views with the water lapping up to the lawn. House is older but well maintained and well apointed, couldn't be happier.Highly recomend this as a holiday stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucien P.

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

Tranquil Seaside

We loved our stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, nice and cosy with the fire. Spa pool was lovely after full long days. Clean tidy and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hayley s.

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

Beautiful location

Perfect location typical winter holiday it rained all weekend but the spa and the fire place made it the perfect place for a winter getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

area w.

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

Brief Winter Stay

Communication with the owners was clear and helpful, and there we some great hikes right in the vicinity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Fantastic Stay

We loved our stay. It was super stormy and the house was perfect, warm with a toasty fireplace and a great front-row seat to watch the crashing stormy waves. We have already booked to go back for summer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2023
Catherine and her family were excellent guests - a pleasure to communicate with and I’m pleased they enjoyed their stay in spite of the wintry weather. Looking forward to hosting them again in summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewan C.

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

A great property

A perfect place for us to get away for the weekend - we really enjoyed the stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg R.

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

As advertised

Very enjoyable stay, efficient, thorough hosts, would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonwen H.

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

Paradise

Peaceful location, tastefully decorated and thoroughly enjoyed our time. Thank you Karl
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henri d.

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

Holiday

Perfect place, unbelievable views, nice jacuzzi, relaxful atmosphere , perfect host. Thank you for the beer & wine. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette S.

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

Family getaway.

We had a superb family holiday experience. The batch was very well equipped and the owner was a pleasure to deal with.It's location was ideal.Regards,Antoinette Stear
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Fabulous Sunny Waterfront Home, Windows Galore

We loved our stay at Karl’s place. And Karl was very nice, good communicator, greeted us and came back later when we had a hot tub question. The house is comfortable, loved sitting on the deck, dining outside. Nice walks in the area. Try the Indian restaurant /cafe; nice people and the cauliflower and other dishes superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Worst cyclone in a 100 years hit the day we arrived lasted 4 days no power or water so had to leave

Host is great very supportive cant say enough very helpful. Unfortunatley he cannot control the weather.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2023
Bob was an excellent guest with a lovely family, easy to communicate with and very respectful of the house. Sorry I couldn’t provide better weather for your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Family Times & a Wedding

Wow! Such a cool spot right on the water’s edge with tropical planting and beautiful interior. The space was just what we needed in the lead up to my daughter’s wedding, and both interior and exterior were perfect for pre-wedding photos. Thanks Karl and Jack for letting this accommodation. P.S. the chilled beers and wine were appreciated :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

As close as it gets

Looks and works exactly like it looks in the pictures. Great location and decor. The super modern kitchen and oven took some getting used to but we got it sussed. Three couples fitted well. Wifi was good. Less cooking equipment than we’re used to but we are foodies - bring anything special. We’re keen to go back.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry m.

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

Amazing Sea views

We had a wonderful stay at Karl’s beach house with wine and beer waiting for us along with tea, coffee, spices and condiments in the fridge. The home was very clean and our beds were nice and comfy. Our host was extremely helpful in guiding us to some beautiful tramping spots and went above and beyond in letting us know about grocery store locations and restaurants to take in. I just wish we could have stayed a bit longer but we were at the tail end of our 3 month stay in New Zealand, and it was time to head back to Canada. I would highly recommend this property for anyone wanting to excape to a little piece of paradise! Thank you again Karl!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2023
Thanks Terry and Anna! Great to host you and many thanks for leaving the house so clean and tidy. Hope to see you back in McLeod Bay again. Cheers, Karl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET T.

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

Location is Stunning!

We absolutely loved our few days at Whangarei Heads. This home is cosy and the location amazing. We enjoyed meals on the deck, watching the sea and the sunsets. The home was perfect for our family - it offered independence for our 20-something daughter with her own sleep-out, and equally perfect for my 92 year old mother as the house was easily accessible. Wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren b.

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

Stunning Location

Everything was seamless from the booking process to checking in. So special to be able to sit outside at various sitting areas on the wrap around deck and enjoy the sea coming right up to the start of the property. Plenty of room for everyone to relax and we loved the hot tub outside the main bedroom looking out over the water. A truly magical place to stay, didn't want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

A wonderful winter getaway

We had a great five nights staying at Karl and Jacks bach with our little whanau. The house was very cool, with great furnishings and such a beautiful view, you are really right on the water! Karl and Jack welcomed us with music on and beers and wine in the fridge, so lovely. It was the perfect place to retreat to in the winter with the fire and the spa pool. We loved exploring Whangarei Heads, doing some bush walks and visiting Ocean Beach. Thanks for having us, we will be back one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

A magical spot

The perfect location for a winter retreat or a summer getaway. Wonderful hosts who provided special touches to make our 3 days so memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Great place

Magic property right on the beach. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Love this place!

Karl was great and so accommodating… the house was lovely and exactly as the photos right on the waters edge, with a sunken hot tub into the deck - the 4 of us loved our weekend here and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Fabulous Holiday Home. Perfect!

Absolutely gorgeous home. Very stylish, fantastically decorated and so comfortable for a relaxing stay on the water. Cosy fireplace, spa is a brilliant bonus especially on a starry night. Great location with lovely cafe within good walking distance. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Perfection by the sea

We had terrible weather and yet this amazing spot did not disappoint. It really is as close to the water as you can possibly get, tucked in amongst other houses but with a totally private feeling. The house is a perfect combination of 'classic bach' and some really clever reconfiguration that gives the unlikely but very enjoyable feel of being comfy AND chic. The art is a distinct bonus - beautiful. Flawless hosting to top it all off - we were met by a warm fire and cold drinks. The house is generously provisioned in all respects. Karl and Jack were very welcoming and you really felt like their guests, not just short stay renters. Now we want to come back when it is not raining - at least the resident golden duck was happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

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

A piece of paradise.

Loved everything about this place. Great location, on the waterfront and close to everything you need. We were welcomed by Karl, who showed us around and he even left a couple of beers in the fridge for us. We have stayed at plenty of short term rentals in our time and this property was by far the best in terms of stocking everything you would need for an enjoyable stay. From coffee, tea, coffee capsules, herbs and spices plus much more, its all there. Karl has gone the extra mile with property and we will certainly be back. Thanks for letting us stay. Greg
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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