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Idyllic private beach getaway

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kerikeri, Northland
  • Place, Stone Store
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerikeri Mission House
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Makana Confections
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

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 separate second bedroom, which has two single beds. This bedroom has a quaint curtained doorway and three-quarter height wall separating it from 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, try out the swing and/or simply 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Paihia Beach. 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/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Kerikeri, Northland

What's nearby

  • Stone Store - 21 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Kerikeri Mission House - 21 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Makana Confections - 22 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Fairy Pools - 24 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 26 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Phat House Brewing - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic private beach getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idyllic private beach getaway?

On-site parking is available at the 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 9 mi (15 km) of Skindynamique Waxing & Skin Centre and Pure Day Spa. Wharepuke Falls and Rainbow Falls are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Bach on waters edge by Bay of islands. 2 Bedrooms ideal for a family Grassed area was large and well maintained Peaceful location for a quiet getaway. Plenty of space for kids to explore nature. Bach was well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is fantastic and we will definitely be returning Very clean. Beautiful setting and so so peaceful. The hosts are the best! Very friendly and helpful. The fresh fish was so yum. This would have to be our new favourite spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and stunning sunsets. Flexible check in and check out. Kathryn is very easy to communicate with.We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel R.

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

Best Place

Best place to stay in New Zealand , the views and quietness of the place are amazing. Also good people make this place 10/10 .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Awesome location

Plenty of room and a great location for a getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Secret haven

Excellent hosts, location and stay. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you again for having us
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane f., Hamilton

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

enjoyed our stay

enjoyed our stay will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

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

Beautiful spot, super clean and friendly hosts

We loved our stay at this property. Kathryn and Hamish were very kind hosts and we loved getting out on the water! The property was impeccably clean. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

Not a Care in the World at Motupipi

The Starr family's Motupipi cottage on the water in Kerikeri couldn't have been better. It was the perfect spot to reflect on our two months in New Zealand. The cottage had everything we could need for our week's stay and the location on a large inlet was idyllic. Quiet,
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Peace & Quiet

Lovely place to stay and the hosts are fantastic people truly the kiwi bach experience, lovely night skies, Oyster Catcher birds were lovely and the sound Moreporks and the odd Kiwi call at night was great.Kayaking up down the inlet was enjoyable and the bush walk checking out the flora & fauna was interesting, definitely recommend this place if you want some peace of mind.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond L.

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

Stunningly beautiful property

We were blown away by the incredible views right on the doorstep. The facilities were great and the hosts were just so friendly and helpful. We had a great time on the water with the kayaks and loved watching the stingrays chase the fish as they skipped out of the water to get away! We’d love to come back again - for longer though!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Vancouver

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

Peaceful hideaway

Great property and hosts. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Amazing week

We needed a break a we really got it, thanks so much to our hosts who looked after us all week.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Perfect place

For what we wanted, simply perfect. Terrific location, private and great for writing, which I was doing. And wonderful hosts - they were just right. Our peak experience in a Northland road trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry w.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful location. Great hosts. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Loved our stay

We absolutely loved our stay! The bach is cosy and well equipped and the views are just stunning. Hamish and Kathryn made us feel so welcome and went out of their way to make our stay special. Thanks again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

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

A piece of Paradise

Motupipi is a hidden gem where you can completely relax without disturbance from other holiday makers. The accommodation is a step back in time …real Kiwiana. Very comfortable and well equipped for all your needs. Friendly hosts who welcomed us very warmly.Thank you Starr family , you have a gem waiting to be discovered by like minded people.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Peaceful

An exquisite property. Wonderful to share this 3rd generation estate. Quiet and peaceful, an easy place to stay and a hard place to leave. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine K.

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

Beautiful location

Everything wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

The best beach stay

Super clean, fantastic hosts, well set up and a view to die for. Not too far from Kerikeri. My adult daughter and I loved our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Great location with superb sea views- comfy and tidy bach. Nice surprise of fresh fish from owners. We are return visitors who just love the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Exceptional

Home away from home. We didn’t want to leave and Kathryn, Gaylene and Hamish were very accomodating for us to stay an extra night. The Bach was very well equipt and had a great little BBQ to cook on each night. Beds were very comfy and overall stay was 10/10. We would love to come and back and stay again. Thank you so much for sharing your little peace of paradise with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Northland gem

A beautiful place and well equipped cottage. Our hosts were attentive and made us feel very welcome and PR pawson Shaky checked in daily to say hello and bring cuddles. We enjoyed a very restful few days. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Wonderful!

Thank you so much to the Starr family for a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

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.

Languages:

English

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