Best Setting Bronze Winner Bookabach awards, Private beach, incredible views

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A deck with a table and chairs overlooking a coastal view.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a grassy area and the sea.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, wicker chairs, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Whananaki, Northland
  • Place, Sandy Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay of Islands
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 Master upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Whananaki

Located in Whananaki, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Perfect Day Ocean Cruise 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 Motutohe Island. Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Whananaki, Northland

What's nearby

  • Sandy Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 39 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Bay of Islands - 47 min drive - 75.8 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 50 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 59 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heaven's Brewery - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Setting Bronze Winner Bookabach awards, Private beach, incredible views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Best Setting Bronze Winner Bookabach awards, Private beach, incredible views?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Setting Bronze Winner Bookabach awards, Private beach, incredible views on 17 Nov 2026 start from NZ$1,454, 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.

How much is parking at Best Setting Bronze Winner Bookabach awards, Private beach, incredible views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Setting Bronze Winner Bookabach awards, Private beach, incredible views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Setting Bronze Winner Bookabach awards, Private beach, incredible views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Setting Bronze Winner Bookabach awards, Private beach, incredible views located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sandy Bay and Motutohe Island. Moureeses Bay is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

10/10 property and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked the house for our daughter’s 1st birthday party. This house is in a wonderful location, the private paths and beach are exquisite. Great for large groups and has excellent space for camping, exploring and picnics and a few of the group went Spearfishing off the private beach at night and caught large squid. When we arrived we even saw whales out in the bay in front of the Poor Knights! Which felt like a good sign. Whananaki area is absolutely stunning in general and the little local Sunday farmers market on Saturday is so quaint and the local shop is great for necessaries. Downsides: We weren’t entirely impressed that the spa was broken, even though not initially mentioned it would have been nice to use in the evenings to admire the view, not our fault previous visitors didn’t respect the place. Also the deck railing was extremely unsafe for children and there were strange pipes sticking out from the ground in the garden. The ourdoor table on the right hand corner of the deck next to the kitchen is very wobbly so would be good to replace that. There also wasn’t any condiments whatsoever, no salt and pepper and we had to go and buy large bin bags for our rubbish ourselves. We weren’t very impressed on the additional linen fee, it should be inclusive of the price. Besides this would recommend staying if you have the budget, it’s worth it. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2026
Grace said a lot of nice things about the property, thanks A guest commented on the deck railings 14 years ago-we added 2 safety wires between the rails.  We had 11 grandchildren since with no problems Railings on any deck require parents to keep an eye on their young ones  There was a salt pig beside the hobtop Grace Pipes are PVC and 1m high, for outside lights-not a safety issue Was it Grace's group which broke one of these, sellotaped it together and didn't bother to tell me? The outdoor table is only 3 years old Rubber feet sometimes come out - it wobbles. Put them back in and it doesn't! They are in now We supply 1 large rubbish bag -more than enough for 10 people. Unless they don't recycle The linen fee incl in booking would be $320 /group - for 16 people Not fair for a group of 8 people is it? A lot prefer to bring their own and save $320! Grace paid $60 for 3 people and the rest of her group brought their own - better than paying $320 I would say The spa! I don't advertise one. I said this before she stayed: I'm sorry but we no longer make the spa available as it was impossible for Fiona to clean adequately - broken glass /catches/sand on the bottom. No, not yr fault others didn't respect the place, but did you- stink at the end of the lawn 4 the nxt group and their dogs bringing up rotten squid yr group thru in the bush - thanks! U weren't going to turn on the security cam until I reminded u and u didn't lock the front door. Make up yr own mind folks !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Whananaki

This is a fantastic property, all mod cons, roomy bedrooms, great facilities in a wonderful area.We enjoyed the property & all that Whananaki & surrounding area has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family

Wonderful home, with stunning views! Our large family group really enjoyed our stay here and would love to visit again sometime. It really was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Home and Location

We had an awesome couple of days staying here. We were a group of 16 and the home accommodated all of us. The location and views are spectacular and the host kept in touch before our stay with directions and activities in the area. Highly recommend if you are looking for privacy and a secure place for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and amazing views

This Bach is incredibly immaculate and has plenty of room for everyone. We sat and watched the storms and incredible views and went for walks; you could tell the kids would love games on the lawn and swims at the beach. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views from lovely house along Whanaki cooast.

The house is situated on a headland with beautiful views out to the Poor Knights and along the coast. Well situated to acess the beach at Otamure or down the strps to the private beach. We enjoyed accessing the beaches and walks in the area. Agreat place for the family from youngest to the grandparents. The bush walk at the end of the section was beautiful with many birds.Roomy living area to enjoy the views on a winter day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

Photos do not do justice. Fantastic location, incredibly private, own beach, though there are a lot of stairs to get up & down to the beach. 100% will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning

Fantastic piece of paradise. Lots of bird life around the property. Bit of a steep climb up from the beach but thats part of the natural beauty here. Numerous rock pools to explore. Amazing other beaches around the area. The house is very comfortable with an incredible lounge view. A great winter experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great summer getaway

A beautiful setting with plenty of space for our party of 14 people - 6 adults and 8 teenagers. It was great having access to the little bay down below. Stairs to bay had been well maintained and it was a good workout for us all. Major bonus was having the use of a mooring in the bay as it meant we didn’t have to take the boat and JetSki out of the water each day. Easy and quick trips to the Poor Knights and Whale Bay by boat from this location and a great area to take off from for a spot of fishing. We also did local walks and enjoyed spending time in the area. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Paradise!!!

An absolute gem of a property, nestled away on its own private peninsula. With breathtaking views we enjoyed soaking up the sun with a cold one in hand on the deck and sometimes at the picnic bench down below . Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and especially the ocean will love this getaway . Must admit a bit of a trek down to the what you could say is a private beach / cove but definitely well worth it ( the owner has really splashed out with great pathway and newly built steps which greatly assist the walk ) once down at the beach it’s like a private oasis .Snorkling was excellent and the kids and teens loved it ( great fish life abound all along the shoreline ) . House was very clean and all that is needed is on-site . Communication from the owner is excellent. Small Dairy/ Cafe close by for any supplies that you might have forgotten is only a short 3 min drive away . Highly recommend this beautiful spot on one of the best coastlines to anyone looking for an awesome getaway from the hustle and bustle .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning beautiful property great for families and loved that I could take my dog.Wonderful correspondence with the owner.Highly recommend this property .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

Highly highly recommend to stay at this beautiful spot. The place meet our expectations and more. Perfect for families and larger groups. Steve was fantastic to deal with. We were all blown away!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

A warm, spacious and comfortable home, in the most ideal location with beautiful walks, beaches & views all at your footsteps. We never wanted to leave and cannot wait to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a location!

We loved being at this place. Comfy and spectacular. Lots of nearby walking options. We got v detailed instructions fm the host re how to look after the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old Mates Annual Holiday

We booked this property for our "Old Mates" Annual holiday. From the beginning, the communication was clear and helpful. The property was exactly as listed, very clean, modern and comfortable. There was no evidence that another party had stayed prior to us. The owner was extremely helpful. The scenery, coastal access and walks is amazing !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Midwinter summer getaway

We had such an incredible stay at this property. Stunning views awesome walks and a selection of beautiful beaches at your doorstep. Will definitely be staying again and couldn’t recommend this enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Take a trip to paradise

This place was absolutely amazing the views were second to none !! The house lovely and inviting roomy and warm. Perfect even in winter with the log fire!! Plenty of seafood down at the private beach. To make this stay even better it would of been good to be able to use the wardrobes , which had clothes in them and WIFI for everyday purposes. I still rate this place 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply The Best!

Fantastic experience starting with the communication from Steve as soon as our booking was accepted. Property is located in a sublime setting with gorgeous coastline views, accessible private beach. Dog friendly. Clean with plenty of space inside though we were outside due to the fabulous location. Handy local shop with fish and chips and other essentials. Local walks. Can't wish for more We will be back 100% next time with fishing rods! Can't thank Steve enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic Escape

We had a long weekend in this gorgeous, peaceful place. The owner was great to communicate with and we had all the info we needed. The house was perfect for 3 families to stay in and everyone LOVED the break. Would be great to go back in summer, but even as a winter break we enjoyed the outdoors and exploring the local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Location

Beautiful Northland, so much to explore and then come back mid winter to a fire. House easily catered for our large group. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent

Stunning views, Steve was so accommodating and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise Found

An exceptional place to forget the woes of the world. Privacy, views, a home that welcomes and swallows people up. Every box ticked. Wonderful hosts, always available and always patient. Drink it in, your soul will benefit! Especially loved the quirky walkway that made sure we all had exercise, while trying to be so lazy. Superb safe beach. Great snorkelling. Rating to 5 stars just isn't enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whananaaki paradise!

Beautiful location, housed all of us comfortably, private, the view is amazing, very detailed instructions to help us enjoy our stay, Steve was an awesome host just a text or phone call away. Thank you for having us, wish you all the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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