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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Matapouri, Whangarei
  • Woolleys Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Matapouri Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mermaid Pool
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Sandy Bay Beachfront - Holiday Home

A surfers dream ~ a beach lovers delight. Charm and comfort, ample space, perfect family getaway and weekend wind down. Immerse yourself in holiday feels with world class views, the sound of waves breaking and effortless beach access.
Get set to Relax - our Cleaning fee includes quality hired linen and towels, beds made up for all guests. We'll manage the departure clean** and dirty linen too so you can Holiday until the last moment!

This waterfront beach house overlooks the popular Sandy Bay, renowned as one of the best surf beaches in Northland. This family beach house consists of upstairs/downstairs, a large flat section, and endless sea views.

Sit back, relax and listen to the surf directly in front of the property. The second story deck provides stunning views of Sandy Bay and the famous Poor Knights Islands, making it a great spot for sunbathing and watching the surfers.

Upstairs you will find comfortable living space, two bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and lounge with decks front and back to ensure you capture all day sun. Downstairs consists of basic bach style accommodation, with queen bed in front room, bunk bed and single bed in the back room, bathroom, kitchenette and laundry facilities.

There is a camera at the front of the property outside the kitchen window which is a surf cam (This is not a surveillance camera). At no time does the camera ever point at the residence. For more information please visit surf2surf.

Guests have full access to the property.
Ample parking for boat in the back section.

Holiday Stays will contact you by email. We are also available by phone and are available locally for any questions or issues you may have during your stay.

The minimum stay of 2 nights varies from time to time including statutory holidays and peak/high peak periods.

FREE BROADBAND AVAILABLE

The bed linen configurations are supplied up at our discretion based on the number of people booked.  Double, Queen, King beds will be automatically assigned to 2 adults unless otherwise advised by you at the time of booking.
If you require any additional linen changes during your stay then this will incur extra costs as per our terms and conditions.

Prior to arrival we will email you the Directions and key location for the property you have booked will be provided to you within 7 days prior to your arrival.
Directions and key location for the property you have booked will be provided to you within 7 days prior to your arrival.

After your departure the Holiday Manager will inspect the property to make sure it was left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, and that there was no damage to any items or the property itself.

Please ensure your rubbish and recycling was removed, dishes cleaned and put away and that if there is a bbq, that it was left clean, as these items are not included in any cleaning fee you may have paid. Once the property has been inspected and we were happy with how it was found then the bond will be refunded after your departure date. If anything needs to be deducted from your bond we will let you know accordingly.

By paying a deposit on one of our holiday homes, you accept that you have read and agree to be bound by the Guest Rental Agreement as follows:
HOLIDAY STAYS

HOLIDAY STAYS LIMITED HOLIDAY HOME RENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Thank you for choosing to book your holiday accommodation with Holiday Stays Ltd (“HS”). These Terms and Conditions (“the terms”) will govern your relationship with Holiday Stays and specify your rights and responsibilities when renting holiday accommodation through us. Making a booking with us means that you have read and accepted the terms, which will become immediately enforceable upon our receipt of your booking. For the purposes of the terms, “us”, “our” & “we” refer to HS, its employees and agents. “You” and “your” refer to the primary guest as specified in the booking, including any additional persons staying at or visiting the property. “The property” refers to the holiday home subject to the booking, including all contents, outbuildings, equipment, amenities and services. The terms are intended to be for the benefit of HS as well as the owner of the property and may be enforced directly by either party. All amounts contained in the terms are in NZD
VETTING, BOOKING PAYMENTS, ADDITIONAL CHARGES AND BONDS
As part of getting to know you, we need to vet you before we can finalize your booking.

While you may have paid a bond with your booking, Holiday Stays requires valid credit card details to be captured via secure online payment system Windcave, and this will be held as security during your stay.

We require credit card details for all bookings, even where you are paying via internet banking. The credit card details you provide must be accurate and current. Failure to update your credit card details could result in cancellation of your booking with HS. If your credit card is due to expire any time up to 30 days after the end of your booking (“the end date”) you must ensure you provide us with updated details before you arrive at the property.
The credit card details you provide must be for a card you have the authority to use. We accept no liability to a third party for charges made to their card under your instruction.
Any credit card payments we make on your behalf will incur a 3.75% surcharge. We only accept Visa or Mastercard.

Holiday Stays will email you further details once your booking is confirmed and this will include the link to Windcave to capture your credit card details.

Once we have received from you the necessary vetting details above and payment through Stripe, we will then confirm "final acceptance of your booking". We will provide you with directions & key location 7 days prior to arrival.

Acceptance of all bookings is entirely at our discretion at all times.
A booking fee of $60 applies to all bookings.
A 30% deposit is due at the time of booking, except where your booking will commence within 30 days. In this case full payment is due now.

We require credit card details for all bookings, even where you are paying via internet banking. The credit card details you provide must be accurate and current. Failure to update your credit card details could result in cancellation of your booking with HS. If your credit card is due to expire any time up to 30 days after the end of your booking (“the end date”) you must ensure you provide us with updated details before you arrive at the property.
The credit card details you provide must be for a card you have the authority to use. We accept no liability to a third party for charges made to their card under your instruction.
Any credit card payments we make on your behalf will incur a 3.75% surcharge. We only accept Visa or Mastercard.

By submitting a booking you are authorising us to deduct deposits/balances and any other costs associated with your stay from the bond or credit card used to make the booking.

The balance of your booking is due within 30 days prior to your arrival (“the balance date”) and will be deducted from your credit card at this time. Where you have requested to pay via internet banking, you must ensure the balance is deposited into our account at such time that payment will have cleared by the balance date. If we have not received payment by the balance date we reserve the right to charge the outstanding balance to the credit card held against the booking. If you have booked through a third party network i.e Homeaway, Air BNB, Holiday Houses etc then their payment terms will apply.

A bond is required on all bookings and will be taken at our discretion. We may decide to increase this amount after we have received your confirmed booking and we will advise you if there is to be an increase. The bond is refundable unless there are any charges under our terms and conditions.
Providing we determine that the property is in an acceptable state following your stay and there are no outstanding fees or issues, we will release the bond to you.
If we have taken a Bond this will be released to the credit card or bank account used to pay for the booking less any associated costs where applicable. Where an overseas bank account has been used to pay for the booking the bond will be refunded to the credit card held against the booking.
If we identify that you have caused damage to the property or breached the terms during your stay, we reserve the right to withhold the bond, whether in part or in full. Please be aware that your liability for any damage or breach is total and not in any way limited to the bond amount. Where damage to the property or costs resulting from a breach of the terms is more than the bond amount we reserve the right to immediately deduct the costs from the credit card held against the booking or seek to recover costs by other means as we see fit.
Where costs are deducted in accordance with these terms, a letter of the damage or breach will be emailed to you accordingly after your stay. Once we have obtained all costs associated with the damage and or breach including administration fees, then we will email you an itemized account of the costs which will be payable by you immediately.
Where you are liable for damage which exceeds the bond amount, and we are unable to deduct the funds from your credit card, we will provide you with an invoice detailing the costs incurred. You must pay this within 24 hours. If you fail to make payment, we will immediately refer the matter to our debt collection agency.
The tariff for your stay is current at the time of booking however should you subsequently request any extension or additional guests after the booking is made, the tariff for the adjustment will be calculated according to the current advertised rate.
Unless otherwise stated, administration fees referred to in the terms are charged at a rate of $45 per hour +GST.
Cancellation and Changes to Bookings

Property manager

Holiday Stays
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

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

About the area

Matapouri

Located in Matapouri, this holiday home is near the beach. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay.
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Matapouri, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Sandy Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Woolleys Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mermaid Pool - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Moureeses Bay - 51 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Bay Beachfront - Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Bay Beachfront - Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Bay Beachfront - Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Bay Beachfront - Holiday Home located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay. Matapouri Bay and Mermaid Pool are also within 3 miles (5 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. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Perfection

The location could not be better, the beach across the road, bush walks close by, shops nearby, facilities at the property were amazing - kitchen utensils and equipment were fantastic! So much space and so peaceful!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

What a special place!

We had an amazing Easter break at Sandy Bay, the house is ideal for a group with 2 entirely separate areas, and all amenities included. We surfed and swam every day. The location is 10/10 being directly opposite the beach - you can hear the waves crashing at night and the view is magnificent. It is quiet, private and roomy. We would love to return soon. Nat is a very responsive and organised host - thanks Nat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel P.

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

Great for a babymoon!

My husband and I booked this property for our babymoon so it was just the two of us. We loved the size of the property and can see how it would be great for a larger group or family. We particularly loved the quiet location. We could travel not too far for lovely walks and did a day trip to Paihia but coming home was always a breath of fresh air. Our property manager was helpful and diligent.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nik A.

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

Awesome spot to enjoy Northland beaches

We loved the property. Overlooking Sandy Beach was a beautiful way to start and end the day. Matapouri Bay is close by as is Tutukaka for a great meal at local restaurants. Couldn't recommend this more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayde F.

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

Great location for a family holiday

Well stocked kitchen. right across the road from the beach. Great deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominic G.

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

Weekend away

Great property, Location is amazing, straight across the road from the beach! Heaps of room, and amenities were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max N.

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

Beach holiday

This bach is fantastic for families, with a fully equipped kitchen and barbecue it is easy to cook for everybody. Watching the kids surfing straight from our balcony with a coffee in hand… There is a heater in the lounge and downstairs bedroom to keep you cozy in the chilly mornings. The bed in the master bedroom is king size and has a very comfy mattress. There are great bike rides and walks to do in the area. Thank you for the perfect stay :-) We love to come back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janine D.

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

Perfect

Great property, perfect location just across the street from the beach. Accommodated two families with teenagers really well. Nothing better than sitting on the balcony and watching the ocean with a coffee or a wine. Highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa E.

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

A lovely spot

The house was even better than in the photos. Perfect for our needs and a wonderful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily Rose B.

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

It was a wonderful spot. Offered everything we needed for our weekend away.

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larree L.

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

Beautiful location. Great walks/beach. Comfortable accommodation. Great communication.

Would love to come back again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family and friends holiday

We enjoyed a lovely weekend at Sandy Bay with our friends and family. It was perfect for all the kids being just across the road from the beach. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Emmanuel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location and good split level living for 2 families , or isolating children :D Got rained out this time so will have to come back to make the most of this coast

10/10 Excellent

Anne W., Auckland

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

You get what you pay for

More than we would usually spend on a bach but you get what you pay for. Excellent location in the most beautiful bay. Log fire was wonderful. Well appointed, very spacious and clean bach. We had a wonderful stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicky E.

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

Magic Spot - Great for 2 families!

We thoroughly enjoyed out stay - the house is really well set out for 2 families, adults upstairs and kids downstairs - in saying that the single beds upstairs were terrible so we relocated downstairs to spare room (those beds were great!). The bunkroom downstairs was awesome for the kids, gave us all lots of space! The location is 5 star, the beach beautiful and turned on the surf for our stay so the dads and kids super happy. House really well equipped with everything you might need, especially kitchen - so much of everything! We will definately be back! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josie J.

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

What a gem

Awesome!! Great location

10/10 Excellent

Etienne D.

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Very happy with everything!

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

The Bach

we had a great stay and beautiful weather with surf ,for us thats's all we need ,perfect surfing family batch. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

Best beach in New Zealand

Great kwiw Bach with everything you need. Warm and cozy, great views. Property manager very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carina Z.

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

Great escape!

Wonderful beachfront property! Loved everything. Two bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom and a bunkhouse downstairs. Excellent kitchen equipment and loved the wooden gate for the top of the stairs. The heaters in the downstairs rooms were nice too for chilly nights.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Great property, well equipped, beds were good and stunning location

Great property, well equipped, beds were good and stunning location

2/10 Terrible

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A holiday with Big Brother.

An Axis P5624-E PTZ 360 degree Network camera overlooks the upstairs kitchen, living room, main bedroom and verandah as well as the front yard and driveway. No curtains to pull to avoid its gaze. No mention of this security camera in the listing. If there had been we would never have stayed here. Being under constant surveillance was very unsettling and a terrible invasion of our privacy. So our stay in this beautiful location was spoilt. The house itself was fine. Clean, tidy and everything was functional. The view to the beach amazing and the constant stream of surfers coming and going disappears after dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Annabel G.

Excellent location for enjoying lots of time on the beach, or just...

Excellent location for enjoying lots of time on the beach, or just reading a book and watching the surfers.
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8/10 Good

Kristina S.

Best location

Best location. Just across from the beach. To sit on the deck and look out over the sea was a very relaxing day to spend the weekend.
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8/10 Good

Isabella L.

Gorgeous Bach in a perfect location for retreat from the hustle and bustle of life.

Gorgeous Bach in a perfect location for retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. Our family loved it!!

About the host

Hosted by Holiday Stays

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Hello we would like to introduce ourselves. We are Holiday Stays and are your local Holiday Managers for this property. Once you have made a booking, we will be in touch with you to finalize your booking. We will then Confirm Acceptance of your booking through HomeAway. We will then be able to provide directions, address and key location to the property you have booked.

What makes this property unique

2 popular white sand beaches to choose from

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests