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10/10 Excellent
Danielle S.
29 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danielle S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Entire home
Cliffhouse, Taiharuru, Northland
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
- Deck or patio
Explore the area
Whangarei Heads, Whangarei
- Pataua IslandPlace, Pataua Island26 min drive
- Mcleod BayPlace, Mcleod Bay27 min drive
- Town Basin MarinaPlace, Town Basin Marina41 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)Airport, Whangarei (WRE)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Cliffhouse, Taiharuru, Northland
Cliffhouse is located on a spectacular peninsula on Northlands beautiful east coast. Floor to ceiling glass offers spectacular views from most areas of the house. Cliff House has over 2 km of private walking trails on the property plus direct access to the Te Ara Roa walking trail. Whangarei Heads offers many walks and hikes over a varied and inspiring landscape. We provide you with maps and comprehensive local info on arrival.
Nearby there are numerous white sand beaches and sheltered waterways - an aquatic mecca with warm clear waters over the summer months. Large manicured grounds with open lawn areas where the kids can run and play. Petanque court with a magical view!
Head to the beach with a picinic and boogie boards for hours of fun. 8 minutes drive to local food shops and cafes.
30 minutes drive to Whangarei for all amenities.
We can provide easy catering with our “we prepare - you serve” offering or you can choose to have our private Chef prepare you a decadent dinner at the Cliffhouse. Please enquire re catering when booking.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Nearby there are numerous white sand beaches and sheltered waterways - an aquatic mecca with warm clear waters over the summer months. Large manicured grounds with open lawn areas where the kids can run and play. Petanque court with a magical view!
Head to the beach with a picinic and boogie boards for hours of fun. 8 minutes drive to local food shops and cafes.
30 minutes drive to Whangarei for all amenities.
We can provide easy catering with our “we prepare - you serve” offering or you can choose to have our private Chef prepare you a decadent dinner at the Cliffhouse. Please enquire re catering when booking.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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About the area
Taiharuru
Located in Taiharuru, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Tutukaka Marina 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 Reparapahoe Island and Motungangara Island. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Whangarei Heads, Whangarei
What's nearby
- Pataua Island - 26 min drive - 16.0 km
- Mcleod Bay - 27 min drive - 18.2 km
- Ocean Beach - 37 min drive - 29.3 km
- Town Basin Marina - 41 min drive - 36.2 km
- Whangarei Falls - 46 min drive - 41.9 km
Getting around
- Whangarei (WRE) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
- Parua Bay Tavern - 18 min drive
- Smith & Local - 15 min drive
- McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - 21 min drive
- Tahi Cafe Pataua North - 59 min drive
- The Deck - 21 min drive
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2026
Hi Danielle. Thank you for the lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to assist with information and loved hearing it was the best birthday ever! Hope to see you back this way sometime.
All the best
Susanne
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keren R.
21 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Just a wonderful place to stay, peaceful and beautiful
Keren R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
n y.
1 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cliff house
Wonderful
n y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher M.
13 April 2019
Fantastic location
Great views. Modern well equipped house built to the view. Great stay.
Christopher M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John D.
27 February 2018
The Cliff House has the most awesome view!
The Cliff House has the most awesome view! The house itself has everything you want for a very comfortable stay.
John D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 January 2017
The photography really does not get close to doing this property justice.
The photography really does not get close to doing this property justice. The views from Cliff House are magical. The house itself is perfectly set up for 4-5 five people. We went with teenage kids and there was enough room for everybody to have their own space and enjoy their time. A great house with phenomenal views in a brilliant location.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
27 November 2015
Spectacular property on top of the cliff with gorgeous coastal views.
Spectacular property on top of the cliff with gorgeous coastal views. Very well equipped we didn't leave the property for the time we were there so didn't explore the wider area. A luxurious treat and recommended.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
27 October 2015
They say that photos can be deceptive - very often photos of houses look better than the actual plac
They say that photos can be deceptive - very often photos of houses look better than the actual place. Cliffhouse defies that logic and no photos can do justice to the beauty of the place. Breathtaking, jaw dropping, incredibly beautiful - what can I say about the awesomeness of the views and the beauty of the place. The house itself is modern, very comfortable, very neat and well-equipped. The kitchen and bathrooms -top class. Enough place for kids to run around- would go back again.
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