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Cliffside Cottage Red Beach
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Reviews
8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Red Beach, Red Beach
- Place, Orewa Beach15 min walk
- Place, Maygrove Park4 min drive
- Place, Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway5 min drive
- Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cliffside Cottage Red Beach
This is an iconic kiwi Bach located in Pinewoods Holiday Park, Red Beach 45 mins from Auckland city, with fantastic sea views out over the Hauraki Gulf and a relaxed holiday feel.
There is a sunny outdoor deck with a BBQ and it is only a hop skip and a jump down the steps to the cove for swimming or fishing. Or a short walk to the surf patrolled Red Beach.
Pinewoods Holiday Park provides many other facilities - a safe, secure environment in a gated community, children's playground, its own second private beach accessible only from the camp, and lots of other activities.
Red beach is a lovely place for a holiday, catering for everyone. With a safe beach for swimming and relaxing and a reef for fishing. It’s a perfect place for a quiet retreat or to be involved in lots of outdoor activities. Plenty of supermarkets and other shopping outlets close by.
- Good cellphone and internet reception 4G/5G at the property, however no dedicated WiFi at the property. If you are coming from overseas recommend to purchase a SIM card at the airport or from a store for Spark or One NZ.
- Smoking outside only.
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$30.00 per stay);
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
There is a sunny outdoor deck with a BBQ and it is only a hop skip and a jump down the steps to the cove for swimming or fishing. Or a short walk to the surf patrolled Red Beach.
Pinewoods Holiday Park provides many other facilities - a safe, secure environment in a gated community, children's playground, its own second private beach accessible only from the camp, and lots of other activities.
Red beach is a lovely place for a holiday, catering for everyone. With a safe beach for swimming and relaxing and a reef for fishing. It’s a perfect place for a quiet retreat or to be involved in lots of outdoor activities. Plenty of supermarkets and other shopping outlets close by.
- Good cellphone and internet reception 4G/5G at the property, however no dedicated WiFi at the property. If you are coming from overseas recommend to purchase a SIM card at the airport or from a store for Spark or One NZ.
- Smoking outside only.
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$30.00 per stay);
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
About the area
Whangaparaoa
Located near a private beach, this holiday home is in Red Beach, a neighbourhood in Whangaparaoa. Peninsula Golf Club and Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mahurangi Regional Park and Orewa Beach. Estuary Arts Centre and Auckland Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Red Beach, Red Beach
What's nearby
- Estuary Arts Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Orewa Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Maygrove Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
- Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
- Peninsula Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coast - 7 min drive
- Red Beach Kebabs - 16 min walk
- Tasca Beach - 6 min drive
- Thai'd Up - 4 min drive
- Orewa Surf club Bar, Bistro & Function Centre - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.0/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
15 December 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roger D.
25 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roger D.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica A.
16 January 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle R.
7 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot very tidy little batch
Michelle R.
10/10 Excellent
tracy s.
17 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cosy quant character bach
tracy s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Ann H.
8 March 2020
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Ann H.
10/10 Excellent
Brendan D.
12 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlight
Brendan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
John M., Asheville, NC
9 March 2019
This well-equipped house is in a great spot on top of a...
John M.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Sarah S.
20 April 2018
easy enjoyable stay again, sofa could do with upgrading, not very comfortable
Sarah S.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Sandra B.
6 March 2018
Clean but small and tidy.
Sandra B.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Sarah S.
28 February 2018
Property served its purpose and the view superb
Sarah S.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Frank B.
31 January 2018
Everything needed.
Frank B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Tim C.
15 October 2017
Cosy but everything you need
Tim C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
26 April 2017
This is a really WOW bach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
10 March 2017
A great old-school kiwi bach in a nice community.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
2 February 2017
Great location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
16 January 2017
Awesome place
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
5 January 2017
A wonderful, relaxing location with great views.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
8 September 2016
Great views.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
22 August 2016
The bach was perfect for what we were after during our stay in Auckland.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
24 July 2016
Perfect for the price.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
4 May 2016
Nice homely place and quiet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
25 March 2016
Stunning views.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
22 February 2016
Great location and setting.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
1 February 2016
Great place, fantastic sea views, right by to two lovely beaches.
About the host
Hosted by Terry
What makes this property unique
Located in the gated community of the Pinewoods Holiday Park.
Premier Host
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