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Fabulous holiday house - quiet, rural setting for up to 12 people

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View of the house from the back garden
Outdoor dining area, table seats 12
Main lounge
Dining area, table extends to seat 8-10
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Whangarei Heads, Northland
  • Place, Bream Head Coast Walks
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Fabulous holiday house - quiet, rural setting for up to 12 people

Your hosts Claire and Mark invite you to come and relax in our comfortable self-catering accommodation, in its own private bush setting with sea views. Relax in all weathers in our under-cover outdoor living area. Indulge yourself with a candle-lit soak in our outdoor bath; there are also two bathrooms inside.
Dine indoors or alfresco in the covered barbecue area.
The house is wheelchair friendly, with a ramped entrance and an accessible bathroom. Whangarei Heads is a renowned destination for walkers and people who enjoy being in the great outdoors.

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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

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9799039
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 and a first aid kit
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 a rural area. Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bream Head Coast Walks and Taurikura Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Whangarei Heads, Northland

What's nearby

  • Bream Head Coast Walks - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Beach - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 40 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Whangarei Falls - 45 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 55 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Off The Hook Cafe And Bar - ‬63 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous holiday house - quiet, rural setting for up to 12 people pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fabulous holiday house - quiet, rural setting for up to 12 people?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous holiday house - quiet, rural setting for up to 12 people?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous holiday house - quiet, rural setting for up to 12 people?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous holiday house - quiet, rural setting for up to 12 people located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Bream Head Coast Walks and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Taurikura Bay. 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 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Host was lovely to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maxime T.

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

Wonderful, we will try to come back again

Perfect place to stay, we had a very nice time with our friends there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay...lots of space, clean & peaceful setting. Host was quick to respond to communications. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with native bush and sun rises over the sea.Well set out. Easy communication.Recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuko A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved Mark & Claire’s place ! Comfortable, very clean , it has everything we need above and beyond. Awesome outdoor area we spent every night , beautiful stars at night and a kiwi came to visit at night too. Great quick communication , very kind , helpful and friendly. The lovely house made our holiday extra special for all 12 of us ! Thank you so much
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2026
Thanks for the fabulous review! Your group was a pleasure to look after, thanks for taking such good care of our property. You are all welcome back anytime, and we hope you do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mami J.

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

Amazing

Amazing place. Claire wS so helpful. Property was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Absolutely stunning!

One of the cleanest properties I've ever stayed in. Excellent communication from the get go. Claire and Mark were also very accommodating of last minute changes and an earlier check in time. Beautiful and quiet setting, also has an amazing sunrise spot out on the front deck. I would, without hesitation recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the beautiful Northland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2024
Thanks for the great review Megan. You were easy guests to have, and we welcome you back at any time. We enjoy that spectacular sunrise view too, and never tire of the peaceful surroundings. This is a great base for exploring the Whangarei Heads area and places further north.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Awesome place for a group

We were two families holidaying together. We loved the space, especially the outdoor undercover area. The house was very well equipped and lovely and clean. The location was great with many walks and beaches not too far away. Having younger children, it would have been good to know the bunkroom is not accessible from inside the house, otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2024
Hi Sarah, thanks for your review and feedback about the bunk room. In future I will pass that on to groups who book with children. I appreciate you leaving everything so tidy and organised. Cheers, Claire
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Manaia Weekend

Arrived to an immaculately presented property, that was even better than the pictures showed. Our Host's, Claire and Mark, where a pleasure to deal with and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was a success. Although the weather didn't behave our weekend was still a success. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2023
Thanks Jeff. It was a pleasure to host your group and you are welcome back any time. Thanks for leaving everything so tidy!

About the host

Hosted by Claire and Mark Pearson

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