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Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway

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A room with a dining table set with croissants and grapes, a white chair, and a view of a car and outdoor area with a flag.
A picnic setup with a wooden table, a bottle of wine, glasses, and a variety of cheeses and fruits.
An aerial view of a rural property with a mix of open fields and dense vegetation, including various types of trees and shrubs.
A house with a large garage, a covered outdoor area, and a view of distant hills.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden shelves with kitchenware, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Karikari Peninsula
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula
  • Place, Karikari Peninsula
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tokerau Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ninety Mile Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Indoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway

This beautiful little one-bedroom bach has been completely renovated and boasts excellent indoor/outdoor flow to decks on both the west and east sides. Open up the bifold doors from your bedroom and watch the sunrise over native plantings as you sip coffee in bed. After a day at the beach, enjoy a BBQ on the west deck as you watch the sunset. Or, relax in an outdoor bath under the stars.

Inside, the bach contains a fully equipped kitchen, separate toilet and a shower with foot physiology pebbled shower floor. Modern new appliances (fridge, dishwasher and washing machine) all purchased in last 24 months.

This bach is set on a 15-acre property, with ~5 acres of groomed lawn, a (young) orchard and a herb garden (seasonal) on site.

The bach is about 800m off Tokerau Beach (driving access only).

There is plenty of space for parking vehicles/boats and plenty of fresh (bore) water.

The nearest 'major' shopping centre for amenities is Kaitaia, about 25 minute drive. There is a convenience store with all the basics, petrol and a liquor store on the Peninsula. Carrington Estate and Winery/golf course is a short drive away as well and is a beautiful location to spend an afternoon with a bottle of wine.

The bach has only one bedroom with a queen bed but we can accommodate families with young kids sleeping on the sofas or on squabs (mattresses) on the lounge floor. (Please enquire.) We allow pets (one) and a small fee is charged to help with extra cleaning. (Carpets and furniture get more frequent shampooing). The property is large with plenty of space for your four legged friend to run but it isn't fenced/ secure.

The bach is conveniently located for a day trip to Cape Reinga or over to the West Coast for a surf at Ahipara, on stunning 90 mile beach. Kite surfing off Tokerau Beach is popular.

Special conditions:
Please - no additional guests staying beyond those booked.
No smoking inside our on the property grounds.
No tents or additional overnight guests without prior permission.
No pets allowed on the property
No open fires - the peninsula in general is usually very dry and fire risk is often high (There is a chimnea on the deck that you are welcome to use)

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (professionally laundered and pressed, included).

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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
Kids on mats on lounge floor, or sofas.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20038089
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 first aid kit
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

Karkari Peninsula

Located in Karkari Peninsula, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Carrington Golf Course and Dancing Petrel Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and Doubtless Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Karikari Peninsula - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tokerau Beach - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Maitai Bay - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Coopers Beach - 20 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Ninety Mile Beach - 46 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuatua Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪I Love NICE - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Foreshores Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Karikari Estate - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway?

As of 11 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway on 4 April 2027 start from NZ$598, 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 Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway located?

This Karkari Peninsula holiday home is on the beach, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Doubtless Bay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Karikari Peninsula and Tokerau Beach. Perehipe Beach and Rangiputa Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonjia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time. So peaceful and calm, nearby beaches are beautiful (although a bit of a drive to get to the best spots but so worth it). Just a stunning place to come back to after a days exploring. Loved the fruit trees and bird life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is a perfect retreat or base which is what we use to go fishing. The peace and privacy is perfect, the bath is so relaxing and being able to take clean clothes home instead of the next day being spent in the laundry is appreciated. Try this place out you won’t be disappointed. This was our 2nd visit and we plan on going back again next year.
Outdoor dinning in style
Locally caught
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a wonderful week at Private Bliss, it couldn't have been more relaxing! The house itself is very spacious, clean and well equipped, with everything we needed and the bed was very comfortable.The beaches on the Karikari peninsula is stunning with very few people and we caught heaps of snapper!Overall,we had a fantastic stay despite the patchy weather, and it was great to visit an area we hadn't seen before.I highly recommend Private Bliss for a couple looking for complete privacy and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jezski

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on Peninsula with beautiful surrondings. Clean and tidy bach. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael O.

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

Great place to wind down

Had a very restful weekend at the bach. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackson K.

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

Beautiful and Private Accomodation

Beautiful little place in the middle of the peninsula. Very handy to all the beaches and private too. Absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Private & peaceful

Loved our stay, Michelle was great, location was nice and private and close to beaches :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Review

Lovely private place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy b.

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

Private Bliss - it certainly is!

Great Bach for a couple who wants to get away and take it easy. Beaches & vineyard nearby, or just stay and snooze on the decks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brydon H.

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

Great stay

Everything as per description. Quiet, secluded spot with selection of great beaches close by to chose from....
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitny H.

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

Best place for a relaxing time

Everything was easy, clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

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

Peaceful paradise

Mum and I had a very lovely time here, close to lots of beautiful and different beaches but secluded. Highlight was the outdoor bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy b.

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

Perfect Retreat

Second time staying at this lovely Bach. Perfect for a couple who enjoy privacy and just want to unwind. Bach well equipped, with two decks, bbq, good internet connection and even an outside bath. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We loved having you and would welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Relaxation in privacy

Space, peace and quiet with everything you need plus more. The wildlife was a bonus. Watching the turkeys wondering around something for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melina R.

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

Beaches Galore

This property is amazing, tucked out of the way with large area all to yourself. Close to so many amazing beaches, and an ideal spot to continue to relax after a day in the sun. Lovely deck for bbq dinners and an outside bath to soak in at the end of the evening
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Beautiful location, quiet and secluded.

Beautiful location, quiet and secluded. Comfortable property. Had everything we needed, loved the outdoor bath and made full use of it. No problems at all, it was hard to leave.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Tranquil Stay

Absolute little treasure. We wanted a very secluded place to stay, and that's exactly what we got. Awesome location, loads of beautiful beaches close by. The place was very well equipped and quite considering it was very wet and windy for a couple of days. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2023
Thanks Scott. Super appreciate the kind words. You had horrible weather so I am pleased you enjoyed it despite that! Would happily welcome you back 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey C.

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

Awesome

Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

So peaceful

We loved our stay here. It was so lovely and private and peaceful. Well stocked kitchen and great outdoor bath. Only slight (and would stay here again regardless) draw back is that we found the bed a little hard, but some point might like that. And we still had a fabulous and very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2024
Hi Kate. Thank you so much for your positive review (and for booking with us). Hilariously that mattress is new as of December, and in response to feedback from guests on the past one that it was too soft we went with a firmer one. Lol. Kinda a personal thing that is hard to get right for everyone, but thank you for letting us know. We will keep an eye on this and look at getting a soft mattress topper if needed. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Peaceful!

Great - no neighbours, just birds and cows! Total bliss!!! We loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Revisiting

Second time here, so peaceful, idyllic, a perfect get away from the busyness and noise of life. An opportunity to escape. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

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

Perfect Location

We totally enjoyed our stay. Perfect central location to visit the many beaches around the area and a beautiful scenic drive north to Cape Reinga. Loved that sunrise every morning. Michelle was very helpful answering any queries we had as well as offering us good suggestings, plus was a great help when we forget an important item after checking out and had to return the next day. Again, thank you. Would return if ever traveling to New Zealand again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Wendy P.

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

Great quiet location

Excellent couple of nights in this house. We were looking for somewhere accessible to the beaches and exploring the Pennisula - but not hemmed in by other houses or overlooked with a beach suburb feel. This was perfect. Wild weather - but hey when on holiday who minds..... Thank you for the haven
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Peace and relaxation

As always-third time here-blissfully quiet, relaxing stay, the only sounds, crickets, birds and cicadas. Love it. 😁
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great private spot which was well set up

We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back soon. We had the cyclone come through and were well looked after by the owners and communication was really personal, generous and quick. House was well stocked for bad weather with emergency supplies, books and games. Lovely quiet and private spot with well kept gardens and enjoyed the bath even during the cyclone when we had power. thank you Michelle for a great stay and thank you for sharing.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle

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We are a Canadian/Kiwi couple. My partner grew up on this land and helped his family farm it when he was young. I fell in love with it the first time he brought me up north. We live in Auckland but love our escapes to the bach and often spend our weekends either on the water paddling, or on the land, planting trees (or controlling weeds!).

Why they chose this property

This bach is built on family land and has a special history to us. Previously farmed, we are gradually returning our property to native bush, and though still small, the native plantings around the bach have all been propagated from local sources and planted by the two of us over many years of hard work.

What makes this property unique

This place is good for the soul. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will enjoy complete privacy (with the exception of neighbouring cows). The bach is full of light and completely opens up with bifold doors on either side, to let the sun stream in.

It is a short drive to multiple beaches - about 800m off Tokerau beach (driving only).

This isn't a shopping destination or a place to go for fine dining. It is a blissful, serene getaway. Bring your swimsuit and water sports gear, a good book and a bottle of wine and you will be set.

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