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Sunbeam Sanctuary - Rose Cottage budget accommodation

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Blind Bay
Rose Cottage Lawn
Rose Cottage living roomandamp; kitchen
Rose Cottage living roomandamp; kitchen
Lawn area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Double Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

double beds

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunbeam Sanctuary - Rose Cottage budget accommodation

A lovely private beach Crystal Bay, is nearby featuring good rock fishing swimming and diving just over the road approximately 10 mins walk.
The Sunbeam stream runs through the property featuring swimming pools
We have plenty of refreshing spring water fit for drinking
The property is set on 11 Hectares of Native bush with 100% organic gardens and an eco-friendly alternative power system. Your host is a fully qualified Natural Therapist with over 30 years experience in Therapeutic Massage and various other natural therapies which are all available on request. Organically prepared meals are available on request.
There are extra cabins and a caravan available in a separate area for hosting groups if available please ask
During Peak Summer season from 24th December until the 7th January there is a minimum booking time of 7 nights.
Please do not bring Hair Dryers or other such electrical appliences as we have Solar Power.
After the first 2 people there is a $35 per day charge for extra people staying
$20 charge for camping
Extras: Linen $25 person one off charge ( please specify if you want this or bring your own?)
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 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

About the area

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenfern Sanctuary and Blind Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Blind Bay, Great Barrier Isand

What's nearby

  • Blind Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 18 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Medlands Beach - 20 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Whangaparapara Harbour - 24 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 45 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Currach Irish Pub - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪My Fat Puku - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbeam Sanctuary - Rose Cottage budget accommodation pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Sunbeam Sanctuary - Rose Cottage budget accommodation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunbeam Sanctuary - Rose Cottage budget accommodation?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunbeam Sanctuary - Rose Cottage budget accommodation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunbeam Sanctuary - Rose Cottage budget accommodation located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Blind Bay and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Awana Bay. Medlands Beach and Mount Hobson are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most beautiful stay! The house was awesome the land was gorgeous we enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby J.

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

Awesome spot with loads of character

Loved the spot, so green and lush, with loads of character. Plenty to explore. Thanks for sharing your little spot of paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Great property, beautiful location, Nikki couldn’t have been more helpful

We had a truly awesome weekend at Sunbeam Sanctuary - despite the slightly dodgy weather! The house felt perfectly secluded but Nikki was on hand if needed. We found it a perfect base from which to explore the whole island, but you could just as easily spend a whole weekend in Blind Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruby B.

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

Barrier Bliss

We had an amazing two week stay on the remote island of Aotea. The bach is very simple but had everything we needed - as a larger group we ended up taking a generator which came in handy as well as bringing a lot of our own home luxuries as travelling with babies too. But it has everything you need for a simple and true kiwi holiday. The house is a little smaller than the pictures show, but this wasn’t an issue for us we had such a nice time!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Okupu Stay

Staying at Nikki’s Rose Cottage in Okupu was an absolute treat. The cottage was the perfect restful holiday pad for our family of 6. We loved Nikki’s gardens and exploring the beautiful stream flowing through the property. Okupu was a great location for us - easy drive to Claris, Medlands and hot springs. Kitchen was well equipped and lovely large outdoor dining area for family dinners. Nikki is so lovely and accommodating. Thank you Nikki for having us. Tanja and Tom
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2023
Hi It was lovely to have your family to stay You are always welcome If you are interested in my Creative Reflections workshops my website is sunbeamgbi.nz Thanks All the best Cheers Nikki
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay. Completely off grid.

Great place to Stacey. Nikki was amazing, very accomadating. Easy to deal with. Enjoyed our time on the Barrier.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Lovely to have you to stay I think a pair of sneakers belonging the 4 yr old I can post them if you want? Cheers Nikki
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

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

Great Barrier stay

We had a great stay. There was a bit of a problem with the hot water but it was resolved while we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mel A.

If you want a holiday where you feel like you’ve stepped into...

If you want a holiday where you feel like you’ve stepped into paradise, away from the distractions of towns and technology, stay at Sunbeam Sanctuary! The location is spectacular with a beautiful, safe little creek, surrounded by native bush, just steps from the door – where you can see fish, eels, glow-worms - and a delightful bay where we found crystals and explored waterfalls. Rose Cottage is very clean and comfortable and the kids loved the outdoor bath. We’ll be booking in again for sure!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tarryn W.

Great location

We enjoyed the location in blind bay close to the wharf where there is crystal clear water, great fishing, star gazing and memorable sunsets. If you stay here book a massage - incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks It was a pleasure to meet you and your family Your dog was lovely too Cheers Nikki
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tom G.

Okupu Bay is a lovely location.

Okupu Bay is a lovely location. The property is 10mins walk from a small beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tara M.

Stunning location with room for everyone!

Stunning location with room for everyone!
Archival

8/10 Good

Rustic and relaxing, a great place to get away from it all.

Rustic and relaxing, a great place to get away from it all.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Remoteness, quietness

Remoteness, quietness
Archival

10/10 Excellent

great location

great location
Verified

8/10 Good

Dot D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by NikkiWi2

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What makes this property unique

Fresh organic home grown produce avail in season/Massage and Natural Therapies available on site.

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