Entire home
Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach
Photo gallery for Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach





Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Whangarei Heads, Northland
- Place, Ocean Beach2 min walk
- Place, Town Basin Marina38 min drive
- Place, Ruakaka Beach52 min drive
- Airport, Whangarei (WRE)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Downstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bunkroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Ocean Beach Family Retreat- private walkway to beach
This character beach home is less than 100 metres from one of Northland's most beautiful beaches. Ocean Beach is just down from the Tutukaka coast, 2 beaches south of Patua. To get to the beach from the bach, you don't even cross a road, instead simply follow a 20m private path across sand dunes. The area provides a touch of old school NZ bach life, with numerous leisure activities including surfing, great boating and fishing, coastal walks though the nearby DOC reserve and a variety of additional beaches to accommodate every weather variation. Ocean Beach is only 30 mins from Whangarei or 2 1/2 hours drive from Auckland. This well equiped home has 5 bedrooms (3x queen bed, 1 x bunk bed, 1x bunk and single bed), large downstairs living area and upstairs a games room with ping pong table, 2 bathrooms, a large, modern kitchen with 2 fridge freezers, and is set in a 1000sqm section with lush gardens. Enjoy great sea views from the top floor- you can lie in bed and check on the surf! One deck provides breakfast sun overlooking the sea, while you can BBQ on the rear deck to the setting sun. Great views of the reserve and Bream Head complete the tranquil setting. There is ample onsite parking.
Special conditions:
2 nights minimum stay year round. Except long weekends - 3 night min, and 7 nights min stay in peak season mid Dec to end of Jan. Families are preferred (comfortably sleeps 6 adults and 4 kids - 6 adults max).
Smoking allowed outside only.
Arrival after 3pm, depart by 11am.
FOR BOOKINGS OVER NEW YEAR - booking must be for 7
nights minimum. Bookings must be booked adjacent to existing bookings.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$120.00 per stay)
For people with dogs there is an extra $50 required due to additional cleaning. NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Special conditions:
2 nights minimum stay year round. Except long weekends - 3 night min, and 7 nights min stay in peak season mid Dec to end of Jan. Families are preferred (comfortably sleeps 6 adults and 4 kids - 6 adults max).
Smoking allowed outside only.
Arrival after 3pm, depart by 11am.
FOR BOOKINGS OVER NEW YEAR - booking must be for 7
nights minimum. Bookings must be booked adjacent to existing bookings.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$120.00 per stay)
For people with dogs there is an extra $50 required due to additional cleaning. NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Have a question?
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties

Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location
Spectacular location! Full house in unbeatable seaside sun-drenched location
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Whangarei Heads
Located in Whangarei Heads, this holiday home is near the beach. Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hundertwasser Art Centre and Tutukaka Headland. Travelling with kids? Consider Old Library Arts Centre, or check out an event or a game at Northland Event Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Whangarei Heads, Northland
What's nearby
- Ocean Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Town Basin Marina - 38 min drive - 42.8 km
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 41 min drive - 45.3 km
- Whangarei Falls - 42 min drive - 48.5 km
- Ruakaka Beach - 52 min drive - 26.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - 10 min drive
- Land & Sea - 63 min drive
- Cafe North - 61 min drive
- Land & Sea Cafe, Bar & Eatery - 64 min drive
- The Deck - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
9 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denys B.
29 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denys B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holly T.
1 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family house in perfect location.
Holly T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty J.
3 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach
Kirsty J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Suraya E.
4 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Suraya E.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gillian G.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
one night stay
Gillian G.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Natalie B.
17 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiwi adventure weekend
Natalie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Polly J.
21 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family holiday
Polly J.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine E.
20 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A super property for a family
Christine E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
kassi F.
17 April 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
kassi F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey S.
10 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Easter holiday
Lindsey S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anna L.
12 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great holiday at Ocean Beach
Anna L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
2/10 Terrible
helene b.
8 June 2022
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Bach experience at a premium price
helene b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joel D.
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Joel D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly D.
20 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, beautiful location
Kelly D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nuno N.
6 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proper kiwi batch in amazing location
Nuno N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
wendy i.
19 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean beach
wendy i.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Suraya E.
4 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Whangarei Heads Annual Holiday
Suraya E.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
6/10 Okay
Bob H.
2 May 2021
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Ocean Beach
Bob H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean Beach
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrea D.
17 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to have holiday
Andrea D.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Joshua S.
23 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to the beach
Joshua S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Paul L.
24 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great house in ocean beach
Paul L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Simon K.
28 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful bach in a spectacular spot.
Simon K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Kay A.
28 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space
Kay A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
About the host
Hosted by julick343
Two sisters and their families bought this bach nearly 20 years ago . Our kids have grown up here , making endless memories .
We love being hosts to share this piece of paradise & opening up the comforts of our large bach . We are Aucklanders who love the great outdoors ; fishing , surfing , sailing , diving , hiking and beach time.
We love being hosts to share this piece of paradise & opening up the comforts of our large bach . We are Aucklanders who love the great outdoors ; fishing , surfing , sailing , diving , hiking and beach time.
Why they chose this property
We love this area as it’s a quintessentials kiwi bach vibe . The beach and walks are world class. Plus Whangārei Harbour is a 5 mins drive over the hill, for a different vibe with fishing , diving, more incredible hikes .
What makes this property unique
3 decks and entertainment areas. 2 massive internal living spaces (upstairs with ping pong table).
Languages:
English, German
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback




























