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Sandy Bay Beach Retreat

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A house with a car parked in front, a garage, and a lawn.
Living room
Living room- with 2x fold out couches
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a wooden fence, and a small garden with various plants.
A person grilling outdoors with a grill and a glass of beverage on the table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Port Charles, Port Charles
  • Place, Sandy Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Bay
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Otautu Bay
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪128 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Sandy Bay Beach Retreat

Its a great fishing spot with a boat ramp on the beach, if you don't have a boat there is also a wharf around the corner .Is a safe beach for the family to enjoy with glow worms in the cave at low tide or kayaking in the sea and creek. Tangiaro kiwi retreat for a coffee and lunch. The Coromandel coastal walk is great walk on a good day, the walk starts at Stoney Bay which is the next beach . There is also horse riding treks available in Colville.
Special conditions:
Please Note:-BOOKINGS MUST BE TAKEN AT LEAST A WEEK
IN ADVANCE OF PLANNED ARRIVAL
- A Deposit is to be paid before booking is confirmed.
- The remaining balance is to be paid before arrival.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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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 Registration Number no
Property # 20004564
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Charles

Port Charles is home to this holiday home. Sandy Bay Beach and Stony Bay Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Driving Creek Railway and The Coromandel Smoking Co.. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Port Charles, Port Charles

What's nearby

  • Sandy Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Bay - 40 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Otautu Bay - 41 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Waitete Bay - 50 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Timimoun - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Bay Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Bay Beach Retreat?

As of 4 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Bay Beach Retreat on 6 August 2026 start from NZ$313, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sandy Bay Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Bay Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Sandy Bay Beach Retreat located?

Situated in Port Charles, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sandy Bay Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Stony Bay Beach and Otautu Bay. Waitete Bay and Kennedy Bay Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Calvin P.

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

Great place to stay

Have stayed many times, keep coming back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location with very friendly locals. The host was very easy to deal with. We wish we coukd have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot. Safe place to swim and short walk passed some hungry eels to the beach. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good old kiwi bach, everything you need for a great little get away. Awesome spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

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

Perfect location for a fishing weekend

Cosy and tidy bach which was perfect for our family fishing weekend. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayner S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I always love to to spend time here, it's a simple place but has everything you need. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy this when not in use.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn G.

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

Awesome spot

Awesome classic kiwi Bach with everything you need and super handy to the beach and boat ramp. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Lovely spot.

Nice quiet place to stay. everything as described. Would definitely stay aga
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Sandy Bay batch

Awesome batch and awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Idyllic location

Perfect little bach in a fantastic location - quiet and peaceful, stunning beach with views out to Great Barrier Island. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nigel D.

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

Sandy bay

Ideal place while working in the bay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire R.

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

Beautiful spot

Sandy Bay is such a beautiful beach, we've stayed many times. Bach is very close to the beach, just a minutes walk. Can't get much better than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

kirsty m.

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

Awesome

Wonderful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Perfect

Everything was just as described. Perfect relaxing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Best stay!

What a special place! We fell in love with the location. The batch is lovely and our stay have been incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. Surroundings are nothing short of breathtaking! We will most definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Warren W.

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

Fishing

Awesome little batch comfy with plenty of parking recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

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

Batch

Nice stay after a big day on the bike
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

The perfect summer bach!

Really recommend this property, even better than the photos. The beach was so close and we enjoyed waking up and walking along the beach every morning. Plenty of room for our ute and boat on the lawn and lovely spots to sit in the sun. The hosts/owners had great communication and were very helpful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Well used, but homely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

Very nice property & location

Enjoyed the stay. However the bed size description is incorrect. I brought double and queen linen however both beds are queen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nico Z.

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

Beautiful location

Real beach cottage in a beautiful location in a lovely setting. Everything we needed was there. Beach right outside the door. Friendly and helpful neighbours who advised and helped us when we had problems with mobile phone coverage. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jackson b.

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

Awesome

Weather didnt play ball but plenty of crays and kingis!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alastair T.

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

Alastair

Just what you expect for a typical kiwi Bach . Has everything you need . Plenty of parking , filleting bench is a real bonus . Weather was awesome for the first 5 days then it turned . All in all a pleasant stay in a beautiful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

A corner of paradise

Outstanding location and epic wildlife experiences - rare teal, banded rail and eels in the stream next door, dotterel and oystercatchers on the beach 2 minutes away. Lots to keep yourself occupied and a stunning couch on the patio [yes, the most comfy one ever!] for sunrises and sun sets. Worth the epic drive on rough roads to get there. The night sky is wondrous for us city slickers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

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

Beautiful bach

Very spacious, kids could play right at the front lawn,due to almost no cars on the roads they ran the whole bay up and down. Everything there after a successful dive or fishing mission incl a big freezer . Musselfarms 10min away on a kayak All up was it what we were hoping for and we will be back with more time Thanks for that great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

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