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PARUA BAY STUDIO - SELF CONTAINED

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Our studio at Parua Bay
Room
Dining
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

Map
Parua Bay, Northland
  • Mount Manaia
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bream Head Coast Walks
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Ocean Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Main room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PARUA BAY STUDIO - SELF CONTAINED

Welcome to our studio apartment, a home away from home in Parua Bay, Whangarei Heads.
The studio is a section of our house which is locked off and has private access and areas. The studio is modern, open plan with a bathroom and private deck and amazing sunsets.
Some noise transfer will occur from upstairs living.
We are located near the Parua Bay village and looking out over the bay. ( 250m walk to the local beach ).
There are beautiful short walks from here, including a loop with some boardwalk through the mangroves and beach. The surrounding areas have beautiful scenery, walks and beaches.
You will have your own private entry and deck. Outdoor furniture and a barbeque to use on your stay.
The studio has one queen size bed and its own modern bathroom.
Self contained kitchen facilities are in the studio, along with an outdoor bbq.

Property manager

Lucy or Warwick

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Parua Bay

Located in Parua Bay, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Native Bird Recovery Centre and Mcleod Bay, while Claphams Clock Museum and Reyburn House are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby surfing/body boarding, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Map
Parua Bay, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mcleod Bay - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mount Manaia - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Bream Head Coast Walks - 18 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Ocean Beach - 27 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith & Local Parua Bay - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Off the Hook Cafe and Bar - ‬49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PARUA BAY STUDIO - SELF CONTAINED pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PARUA BAY STUDIO - SELF CONTAINED?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PARUA BAY STUDIO - SELF CONTAINED?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PARUA BAY STUDIO - SELF CONTAINED located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mcleod Bay, Mount Manaia and Reotahi Bay. Taurikura Bay and Pataua Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K G O.

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

Fantastic Location and Wonderful Property

We loved our stay - had absolutely everything you needed including great bedside lights. We even got visited by a friendly Jack Russell and a friendly cat. Was downstairs and had privacy and a lovely outdoor area. Was a great location for exploring the Whangārei Peninsula. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

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

Fabulous

Lovely studio, everthing we needed plus extras like possies of flowers,choclatesGreat spot and good walksHighly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

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

Cosy and tidy getaway

Pretty much exactly how it looks in the photos, cosy and tidy with everything you need. Check in was all sorted when we arrived and access was no problem. Location is good, short drive to Ocean Beach which is fantastic, and if you really want to challenge your fitness try the Mt Manaia track; a LOT of steps but the view from the top is absolutely worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bev B.

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

nice

a nice tidy little unit. A bit noisy at times, but I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Perfect Pad To Explore the Area

Everything was spot on about this little studio beneath a house in Parua Bay. Lots of nice extras too - flowers and kitchen condiments that came in really handy. Relaxing on the deck looking out at the view was a memorable end to every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jim F.

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

Parau bay

Property was very well presented and clean, we enjoyed our stay. The only issue we had was the hot water for the shower went cold after max 4 to 5 minutes, we only made this comment in a positive light to let the owner know. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Great stay

Lucy is a wonderful host and I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

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

Quiet and Comfortable Accommodation

Quiet and comfortable accommodation in a picturesque location. Just what we needed for our stay near Whangarei. We didn't get around to lighting the Bbq but the deck and seats were just out the door. We commuted around the bay - loved seeing the mangroves and other scenery along the way. One morning there were people kayak fishing and others packing fishing rods into their vehicles - maybe next time I can try that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lize F.

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

Noise

Very neat, however, the noise from the main house does not make for a quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison g.

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

Sad

We needed accommodation due to our sons sudden accident and the beach house was perfect for our base
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Winter holiday in Parua Bay.

Had a good time in Parua Bay. Found the beach 10 minutes walk away. Pub and other shops 5-10 minutes drive. Entrance a bit slushy in wet weather. Everything we needed in kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian K.

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

Marvellous

Great little spot, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

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

Great

Lovely unit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Perfect place

Love staying here. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylee L.

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

A lovely tranquil spot

We had a wonderful weekend away, such a beautiful spot. Hosts were lovely to deal with, very helpful and accommodating to our needs - separate bed for my daughter to sleep. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacky S.

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

Very restful

Everything you needed was supplied very comfortably and quiet which is what I needed
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Enjoyed our staying

Friendly hostess and host, smooth check-in and out, the studio clean and tidy, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

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

Exceptional

A lovely, relaxing, very comfortable get away :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenys B.

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

Xmas Break

Enjoyed our stay here, everything we needed for a short break. Well setup kitchen and handy BBQ area under cover. Very quiet part of Parua Bay, lovely to sit in the outside area with a small view of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M., Auckand

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

Short break

Lovely little spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H., Auckland

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

Perfect place

I loved staying here and will definitely return if I’m back in Whangārei Heads. The host was awesome. I’d definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Parua Bay

Gorgeous location, modern unit with outdoor living, comfortable amenities and clean. Deck is a plus for summer ....chairs, tbale, bbq well laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

Great Location

The studio was perfect in every way for what we wanted - everything was thought of to make our stay comfortable & easy. It was the perfect location for us as we were exploring the whole area around Parua Bay & out to the Heads & through to Pataua. Lots to do whether hiking or biking. A big thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rowena B.

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

Peaceful haven

A lovely place with quality bed, linen. Ten minute walk to mangroves and water. Peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lucy or Warwick

Host profile image
Hi there! I am Lucy, and I live on the property with my partner Warwick and our teenage daughters Jemma and Ellie.
We love our area that we live at Whangarei Heads, and regularly enjoy the local walkways, hikes and beaches.
We enjoy sharing these spaces too, as we also enjoy travelling around NZ and enjoying other peoples spaces available.

Why they chose this property

We are located near the village, which has a couple lovely cafes within walking distance. Several beautiful beaches are nearby within 15 minutes drive.
Whangarei Heads has a lot of lovely hikes.

Languages:

English
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