The Pohutakawa Beach House at Tapuaetahi, Kerikeri

This property has everything you need for a wonderful holiday. The position is stunning, right on the water's edge. Gaze at the beach under the boughs of a huge grandad pohutukawa. Sip wine under the palm tree. Launch your boat at the gateway to some of New Zealand's best fishing and dive sites. The beach is private and has two lagoons offering a safe, fun playground for children with estuaries and rock pools.

The house is warm and inviting with good indoor/outdoor living. It boasts two roomy waterfront queen bedrooms, a smaller charming captain's cabin with large queen and a fourth bunkroom with two single bunk beds. There is a delightful little rustic antique caravan right on the waterfront that has a double bed suitable for either a young couple or an older child and also a child-size single.

There is an optional roll out fence to keep young children contained and a sandpit in the front garden,

Total 8 in house and 2 in caravan.

Fabulous views of the beach and islands. An idyllic setting - oozing X-factor. You won't want to leave! Twenty minute drive to Kerikeri. Close to Kauri Cliffs golf course.

Golden beach is great for windsurfing , kiteboarding, sailing, fishing, diving and kayaking. Abundant fish and shellfish for the hunter-gatherers! Lagoons -ideal for beginners or children's watersports. Coastal walks, bird life, seals, green-lipped mussels. Cavalli islands nearby for boat trips. Rainbow Warrior dive site and Kauri Cliffs golf course 50mins drive away .Close to Bay of Islands, Paihia, Russell- boat trips, swim with the dolphins. Thriving town of Kerikeri 20 minutes away with many choices of local restaurants, wineries, large supermarkets, arts and crafts, chocolate factory and many takeaways. Private beach with gated access with friendly and very safe community environment.

Special conditions: 10% DISCOUNT FOR STAYS OF MORE THAN 5 NIGHTS- EXCLUDES SCHOOL AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. Public holiday weekends/Easter/Labour weekend etc $350/night. Minimum booking fee $600. Please call for special rates for longer stays in shoulder and off season periods. This home is available for longer winter lets. Cancellation policy- if cancelled within 30 days of booking (14 Feb-14 Dec) or 90 days of booking (15 Dec -13 Feb) cost is 100% of letting fee minus any days that are re-let. No smoking