House in Kerikeri, Northland

Idyllic private beach getaway

Idyllic private beach getaway

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Plenty of flat land to park the car and boat
Dining
Kitchen
Main bedroom, queen size bed.
Room

Overview of Idyllic private beach getaway

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Beach view

Explore the area

Kerikeri, Northland
  • Popular LocationHaruru Falls33 min drive
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)34 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Wharf37 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Beach50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Idyllic private beach getaway

Motupipi sits on a private peninsula consisting of 20 hectares of native bush with beachfront access. Accommodation consists of a fully self-contained two bedroom cottage which has spectacular views from the deck, which is only 50 metres from the shoreline. The property includes a 1.2 kilometre bush walk which is fabulous for viewing native flora and birdlife. At night, sit on the deck and listen to the morepork and kiwi calling.
The cottage is a 15 - 20 minute drive to the Kerikeri village to cater for all shopping needs including weekend markets. The seaside town of Paihia is a comfortable 40 minute drive and offers a wide variety of tourist excursions, including chartered trips to Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga, for those wanting to see more of the Far North area.
For those wanting to simply relax at the beach, this is the perfect place for peace and tranquillity. Boats up to 6 metres can be launched from the beach with a 4WD.
Motupipi sleeps two comfortably in the main room (queen bed) with the optional use of a second bedroom, which has two single beds (with a quaint curtained doorway and three-quarter height wall separating the main living area).
Both bedrooms have close up, uninterrupted water views.
The views and wide open green space beats TV. Sit on the deck and watch the sun go down and watch the birds on the lawn in the evening. Just relax, read, fish, swim, walk, play games outside on the big lawn area, sit under a pohutukawa tree and watch the tide come in and go out.
Motupipi is the perfect secluded place for either a relaxing weekend getaway or extended holiday break.
To assist you with your travel, we can arrange pick up and drop off at Kerikeri (Bay of Islands) airport.

Property manager

Kathryn Starr
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kerikeri

Located in Kerikeri, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Wharepuke Falls, while Te Waimate Mission House and Russell Museum are cultural highlights. The Kauri Workshop and Makana Confections are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk
  • Haruru Falls - 33 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 37 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 38 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Istanbul Kebab - 19 min drive
  • Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 39 min drive
  • The Black Olive Pizzeria Takeaway and Restaurant - 19 min drive
  • Bad Habits - 37 min drive
  • Plough & Feather - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic private beach getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic private beach getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic private beach getaway?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Idyllic private beach getaway located?

This Kerikeri holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bay of Islands, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Wharepuke Falls and Rainbow Falls. Fairy Pools and Skindynamique Waxing & Skin Centre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

jonathon w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Motupipi
Thanks for a fabulously hosted stay! We had the best time making memories at Motupipi
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miharo!!
Amazing!!! The outlook the amenities and the location is 5 Star… once you arrive you’ll find it hard to leave. The hosts were fantastic offering tips along the way, we all had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family holiday
The perfect location for an amazing family holiday. Beautiful setting and loads of outdoor space. Kids loved the swimming, kayaking and giving fishing ago. Gaylene, Hamish and Shakey are amazing hosts. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Clive P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful second stay
One of our favourite places to go for exceptional rest and relaxation. The wonderful hosts go above and beyond in looking after their guests - personal, thoughtful, caring and friendly. It has all the facilities, inside and outside, you'll need for a great seaside stay. It's far enough away from the 'outside world' to feel remote and isolated, but close enough to supermarkets, shops and many other wonderful places to visit to use as a base for exploring other parts of Northland. We were glad we could make our stay longer this time - it's like a home away from home - and we look forward to going back again. It is an idyllic place for a Summer holiday and we're sure it will be at other times of the year as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

susan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful seaside paradise
A lovely property to get away from it all and relax right in the heart of the beautiful bay of islands. With wonderful hosts and everything you need. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Starr

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My family have lived on this land for several generations. I am an educator, and live on the property in my own house, built about eight years ago.

Why they chose this property

This property has been with our family for several generations.

What makes this property unique

Motupipi is known to our extended family and friends as a place of relaxation and peace. There is time here to sit and have a cup of tea or coffee, relax, chat, and also time to go fishing swimming and exploring. Many people come here so they can see the beautiful Bay of Islands, and realise when they get here that they just want to stay here and soak in the beauty and peace of the place.
The bach is an old-style Kiwi bach, that has had some refurbishment recently to make it more comfortable. Come and enjoy it.

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