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Self-contained cottage in tranquil bay - wharf & mooring - ideal for boaties

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Beach front
Pontoon and wharf
The cottage
Mezzanine master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

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Port Fitzroy, Auckland

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Self-contained cottage in tranquil bay - wharf & mooring - ideal for boaties

An idyllic location that is off the beaten track and located in a peaceful valley, full of birdsong and with a gentle stream flowing to a secluded all-weather bay and safe, child-friendly beach. The self-contained cottage is located by the stream and 20m from the main house where the owners live. With access by boat only (no road access) the bay is very private with safe swimming and is sometimes frequented by dolphins. There are two registered moorings for parking your boat and a jetty with pontoon for easy boat access. Walk 300 metres from the jetty to the house across the beach at low tide or along the track around the edge of the bay at high tide. Three sit-on-top kayaks are available by arrangement.

Special conditions:

Accommodation rate includes 2 guests. Additional guests will be charged at $35 each per night

No road / vehicle access. Sea / boat access only.

5 minutes by boat to public access wharf and carpark at the end of Karaka Bay Rd.

Private moorings available by arrangement.

Private pontoon and wharf access, 300 metres to cottage.

Assistance with luggage transport to cottage from wharf by arrangement.

Owners live on site in separate house, 20 metres from cottage.

Extras: As per Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the cottage and do the dishes before you leave;

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20037516
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenfern Sanctuary and Mount Hobson. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Port Fitzroy, Auckland

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self-contained cottage in tranquil bay - wharf & mooring - ideal for boaties pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boat-access cottage with mooring, wharf?

As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boat-access cottage with mooring, wharf on 10 July 2026 start from NZ$401, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Self-contained cottage in tranquil bay - wharf & mooring - ideal for boaties?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Self-contained cottage in tranquil bay - wharf & mooring - ideal for boaties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self-contained cottage in tranquil bay - wharf & mooring - ideal for boaties?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Self-contained cottage in tranquil bay - wharf & mooring - ideal for boaties located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Windy Canyon Lookout, Glenfern Sanctuary and Mount Hobson. Awana Bay is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and the amenities were good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Great time - beautiful location and super friendly hosts!

Really relaxing and well set up - would love to come back for longer in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was amazing, great host and the floating dock was a game changer for using the boat. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Fantastic Place

We had such a great time and managed to be there with the weather at its best which made the use of our boat each day possible to explore around the island and get over to the surf beach for a day. Paul was awesome to deal with and really added to us enjoying our stay with his assistant getting us settled in and passing on great information about the island. Can’t wait to come stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

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

The Barrier

Great spot, great fishing and good time for all.Thanks heaps
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kirsten L.

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

Prime location and property

Stunning property in a great location, handy to Fitzroy without being in the harbour itself. Crystal clear water, park like surrounds and a comfy cottage. Paul was very helpful when we needed but also let us do our own thing. The mooring and jetty were very handy and it felt very secure. Great base for some Barrier exploration.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Fishing Diving trip

Great location excellent Jetty and moorings safe we had 10.5 meter vessel no problem on the jetty overnight close to Fitzroy for fuel and filling dive bottles we used this for our base accommodation suitable for 5 guys or more Deep-sea fishing diving etc only 1/2 to the needles if you have your own boat ideal base Coromandel harbor to batch was only 2 hours ideal recommend we be back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham D.

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

Lovely hosts, amazing spot

Chilled hosts, really nice people. Were able to borrow the kayaks which really made the stay. Harbour is gorgeous. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Wonderful location and facility

Great place to have a break from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ange G.

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

Family Fun

Our family absolutely loved our stay. The communication from the hosts prior to our arrival and while we were there was fantastic. This is a great spot to stay and we enjoyed exploring the island. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Great Getaway

Fantastic Place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Always Great

Paul is a wonderful host and we love coming back. Beautiful spot and perfect location for exploring the West Coast by boat
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Shelter from the storm

We stayed 3 nights at this lovely cottage and really enjoyed the space, surroundings, bird life and a heavy mooring which fortunately we were able to secure to early as a gale approached. Thanks for accommodating us without fuss and making our stay easy. Hope we'll make it back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree F.

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

Amazing spot!

Beautiful setting and so relaxing. Lovely place to stay and we were able to get out and explore on the water within Fitzroy Harbour and on foot over to Onewhero Bay. Paul was very accommodating easy-going. Will definitely return! Thanks to our wonderful hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Peaceful Isolation

Paul and Ann-Marie are very hospitable and accomodating hosts. Their property is well suited for boaties wanting access to Northern Barrier or anyone seeking some “time-out”.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Fantastic Place

Was awesome place to stay we had a great time even though most of us had to leave early to get back to work because of the virus. Communication with owner was a little difficult due to web site links not working (bookabach problem not owner) but we managed and were met and helped to accommodation that was excellent and in an outstanding location. We are already planning for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Two Days in Paradise

Peaceful, remote, beautiful. For those who love living "Off the Grid" this is it....Battery power and gas cooking.....it's all there, ok there is cell phone reception so if you need to communicate with the outside world, you can. Berthing jetty, mooring buoy, a boaties dream.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

Magical Location

Great weekend game fishing the blue water north of Barrier, awesome setup with jetty within walking distance of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

Great location, we had a very relaxing stay

Wonderful spot, very helpful hosts. Hopefully we’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

Hidden hideaway

This was such an amazing spot! We feel so lucky to have had Paul and Ann Marie as our hosts. It was such a relief to be able to use the mooring and know our boat was safe (it was extremely windy one night) the house was cute and clean. Loved that we were able to use the kyacks and life jackets provided to explore as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Great guy, hugely considerate and a bonus to have around as he was just a brilliant host!!!

Great stay place was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Beautiful relaxing spot, clean tidy and Paul was very friendly with making sure we were set up.

We (my wife and I) stayed at Paul’s place for 5 days. It was a stunningly beautiful place which was well equipped for a relaxing stay. The bird life was amazing to watch and listen to (there were penguins under the house! So amazing), and everyday we headed out on Kaykaes supplied by Paul and went adventuring, even over to Kaikaura Island. We also went fishing (with the rods provided by Paul) and caught a lot of fish. At night time we enjoyed lying on the jetty watching the beautiful night stars. Paul was great at just leaving us to do our own thing, but if we did have a question or needed anything he was very warm and kind and always made sure we were set up with what we needed. A beautiful spot, friendly hosts, we would deffinitly love to go back and can’t recomend a stay here highly enough. Thankyou Pual for making our stay such a memorable time. We shall deffinitly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by owhitumagic

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On-site hosts Paul and Anne Marie McGlashan have lived at Owhitu Bay for over 8 years. After growing up in Auckland and now with grown up children living in the city, we work remotely and enjoy a quieter environment with its off-grid lifestyle and sustainability focus. We enjoy introducing our guests to the island way of life and the pristine environment.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy the slower pace of life, the peace and quiet, the bird life, being surprised by dolphins in the bay, the jumping bait fish, being close to the sea and its moods, and to nature and the elements.

What makes this property unique

Great fishing in the bay from jetty, rocks, kayak or boat.

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