Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet
Bathroom 4
Soap · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Opononi's 4-6 Bdrm ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home with Spa-Pool, Hokianga Harbour
BEAUTIFUL LARGE "ONEPU MOANA" (sandy sea) VACATION HOME with stunning uninterrupted views of the Hokianga Harbour. Opononi's flagship 4-star vacation home - the only Qualmark graded vacation home in the Southern Hokianga!
AMENITIES INCLUDE: * Upstairs open-plan Lounge-Dining & entertainer's Kitchen, leading out to large deck with commanding elevated water views * Upstairs Bathroom with Shower, plus upstairs Laundry room with Toilet * 3 x Upstairs Bedrooms (4-Poster Queen, 2nd Queen & Double) * Downstairs roomy open-plan Lounge-Dining-Kitchenette including SofaBed (small double) * Downstairs Bathroom-Laundry with Shower-over-Bath, & Separate Toilet * 2 x Downstairs Queen Bedrooms [one with no window] * Downstairs Kids Bunk Room with Double-Single bunk-bed & Single-Single bunk-bed [60kg max weight restriction on the 2 x Top Single Bunk-Beds] * Lower Terrace with 6-person Alpine Spa-Pool & Outside Shower * Accommodates up to 17
THINGS TO DO IN THIS WEST-COAST HOKIANGA HARBOUR AREA: * Visit Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest (largest kauri in NZ - evening tours with local Maori guides are especially amazing) - less than half-hour drive * MANEA Footprints of Kupe (world-class cultural attraction in Opononi) * Sipping a pinot gris on the deck of the century old Sands Hotel 5mins away in Omapere * Downing a beer on the deck of the iconic Opononi Tavern (aka Opo Pub) * Eating a delicious Opo FishBurger from Opo Takeaways * Hand-line fishing off the Opononi wharf * Rod fishing off Opononi or Omapere beaches * Deep-sea fishing expedition over the sand-bar to the Tasman Sea * Walking along the sands of Koutu with its crazy basalt boulders * 1-3 Hour trek through the amazing Wairere gigantic boulders * Taking the car-ferry across the Hokianga (part of the Twin Coast Discovery Route) to the wee art galleries in Kohukohu * LOADS of local bush walks and cycle tracks * Just over an hour away to Paihia, Kerikeri & the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the east coast's Bay of Islands.
BEDDING CONFIGURATION: > The basic NIGHTLY RATE includes up to 8 guests sharing four Queen/Double bedrooms. [Rates for Single occupancy of Queen/Double rooms available on request.] > Ideal for groups of Singles/Couples. > Ideal for extended multi-generational families. > Ideal set-up for running holistic retreats or corporate weekends, with being able to 'work' downstairs and 'socialise' upstairs.
TESTIMONIAL REVIEWS:
"Amazing gem of a spot - can’t wait to go back in September. The hosts have thought of every tiny detail making it so easy to arrive and relax and soak in the views." Jane D
"Stayed there over Christmas with extended family and loved the entire set up. The views are amazing, the kitchen has everything you need including espresso machine and magic bullet for smoothies and cocktail. Lots to do in the area and incredibly relaxing." Dagi F
"What a gem of a place. Not only is the area and location with the most amazing deck and views stunning , the owners have thought of everything right down to coffee machine and blender for cocktails! All rooms are beautifully decorated and the place was spotless. Looking forward to our next stay (we have 2 more stays before Xmas already booked, yay). Such a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city." Petra H
"What a find this holiday home is! Absolutely stunning spot! The views and peaceful location are awesome! The house is freshly tastefully decorated with a lovely beach house theme. Really nice (new) kitchen with all that you will need - all in all it is the perfect get-a-way beach house! I can't say enough good things! We'll be back - can't wait! :) " Rose M
ONE-OFF FEE $350 includes: * Spa-pool prep * All bed linen * Bathroom & spa-pool towels * Post-stay Clean
OUR COVID-19 PREVENTION DEEP-CLEANING PROTOCOLS • Contactless self-check-in using Key Lockboxes. • 24-Hour minimum gap between all full-house bookings. • For bookings not reserving the entire house, no areas are shared between Upstairs-only and Downstairs-only bookings. • All rooms are ventilated before cleaning, and cleaning staff wear disposable gloves. • We clean to remove dirt, then disinfect to kill germs, with a strong focus on all frequently touched surfaces (eg light switches, door-knobs, remote-controls, sink-taps, dishwasher & washer/dryer controls, lockbox keypads, hairdryer/straightener, hand-rails, kitchen appliances, kitchen condiments, kitchen/bathroom cabinet handles, etc), and vacuum cleaners emptied between guests. • All bedroom Linen and bathroom Towels are washed at the highest heat seating recommended by their manufacturer. • Supplies provided for guests of antibacterial hand soap, paper towels & tissues.
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No unauthorized events without prior approval (additional Bond may apply).
No invitations to Additional Day Guests not booked and paid to stay.
NO food/drink in the carpeted bedrooms.
PRE-ARRIVAL VIRTUAL CHECK-IN process required to be completed before Key Lockbox Code can be advised
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Opononi
Located in Opononi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Motuti Marae, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Opononi Beach and Omapere Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Is Opononi's 4-6 Bdrm ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home with Spa-Pool, Hokianga Harbour pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Opononi's 4-6 Bdrm ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home with Spa-Pool, Hokianga Harbour?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Opononi's 4-6 Bdrm ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home with Spa-Pool, Hokianga Harbour on 11 May 2026 start from NZ$840, 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 Opononi's 4-6 Bdrm ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home with Spa-Pool, Hokianga Harbour?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Opononi's 4-6 Bdrm ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home with Spa-Pool, Hokianga Harbour?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Opononi's 4-6 Bdrm ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home with Spa-Pool, Hokianga Harbour?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Opononi's 4-6 Bdrm ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home with Spa-Pool, Hokianga Harbour located?
This family-friendly Opononi holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Opononi Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout. Hokianga Harbour and Rawene Domain are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you Amanda and 'crew' for choosing to stay at the beautiful ONEPU MOANA Holiday Home on the stunning Hokianga Harbour. A special location to enjoy special times. It was our pleasure to look after you.
Perfect property for a large family birthday celebration, this is a very well set up home and has the most beautiful views out to the harbour and sand dunes , the weather was perfect and the deck was well used over the entire stay!We had a lovely weekend away together and highly recommend this property for the home and the location.
Kirstie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2025
Thank you Kirstie for choosing to stay at ONEPU MOANA and we are so pleased you found it perfect for the long weekend! :)
Superb position although no walking access to a beach. Great support in preparation and during our stay which was perfect for a group of friends
Lois S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2023
Thank you for booking to stay at the clifftop ONEPU MOANA holiday home with its uninterrupted panoramic views of the Hokianga Harbour.
You were so lovely to deal with! We only wish you the very best. :)
Onepu has a beautiful deck that overlooks the water and sand dunes. The house was fully equipped for all our holiday needs and the spa was a bonus. Loved it.
Torise F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2023
Torise's group were awesome guests! Brilliant!
Thank you so much for booking to stay at the beautiful ONEPU MOANA on the stunning Hokianga!
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8/10 Good
Joanne M.
15 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
stunning property
absolutely stunning property - every one love the facilities - I felt like checking in was more difficult and complex that it needed to be - charged extra for kids to sleep on top bunks - had to send back and additional signed form over and above the usual booking process that I have done many times through book a batch. But great location, handy to Opononi.
Joanne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2024
Things certainly did get a bit difficult when you messaged us on the morning of your arrival apologising you’d made an error that the booking didn’t include 10 x Adults ready to share the five Queen/Double beds, but the majority of the guests were <18, and that you were happy to cover the costs of any additional charges so that all 13 beds could be used. Consequently, the local Property Managers dropped everything to rapidly make sure all the beds were made-up for your group [they charge us Per Bed with cleaning fees], so we’re deeply disappointed you are now saying you were unhappy to pay for Extra Beds.☹ Our Team genuinely strived to do everything in our power to look after your requests to try to ensure your stay could be the best possible experience all-round. We are sad you have expressed any disappointment, and only extend to you our kindest and warmest regards.
We had a beautiful stay in Opononi. The house is big enough to fit our big whānau with plenty of beds, towels and toys for the tamariki. The whare was very clean and had a nice calming feel to it.
The communication was excellent from Kathy and the team. We had a few extras come stay and Kathy sorted it straight away.
Overall 10/10 from our whānau!
We’ve already booked our next stay.
Raiha M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2022
Raiha it was delightful to have hosted you - and awesome to have you back again so quickly!
We are so pleased you had a beautiful stay! :)
We found this house ideal for our group of four families, with a good set up with two kitchens, bbqs, bathrooms, and outdoor eating areas to accommodate our needs. Our kids loved playing in the spa after time spent exploring the sand dunes, Koutu Boulders, and Wairere Boulders. There was everything we needed, and even though there were a lot of rules which were a little disconcerting, (I guess the owners have been burned before), once all the breakable items had been moved out of the way of kids, the house was a great place to be based - we even got treated to some karaoke fun from the house next door and tractors baling hay on the other side!
Rebecca F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2022
Kia or Rebecca. We are so pleased you have a lovely stay at the beautiful ONEPU MOANA on the stunning Hokianga ... yeah over time we have needed to add instructions to things we at first assumed were pretty basic commonsense - but from recurrent damages we've needed to spell some things out so amenities can remain immaculate and functional for the next guests booked to stay, while trying hard not to detract from current guest enjoyment to be able to chillax. We're so pleased you did! Sweet as. :)
We have had an enjoyable, relaxing and comfortable stay at your Bach. The views are amazing. The Bach is well decorated and created a warm, relaxing ambiance.
Kitchen is well equipped for entertaining.
However, there are a few small things that could be improved.
SAFETY - number of the guests tripped on the stairs onto the deck, on the differing floor levels in the lower unit and on the last step of the internal stairs.
MAINTENANCE - a few missing lightbulbs in the bedrooms and a blown lightbulb in the bathroom.
CLEANING - we would have appreciated the airing of the lower unit prior to guests arriving.
We really did enjoy our stay, I hope this feedback is helpful and constructive.
Thank you for having us at your place and for your good communication.
Regards
Evelyn and Nick
Evelyn and Nick L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2022
Thank you Evelyn for your response. Yes there is one step from the lounge to the deck which guests don't generally have an issue with, however we are going to add a strip of white trim to make it stand out even more. Regarding bulbs, we do apologise that wasn't pickup up before your stay, but we do wish you'd followed the instructions to simply call our local Property Manager who lives 5mins away and could have sorted that for you quick smart so it was not an ongoing issue. And finally yes we do always air out the property but our local Cleaners had the property ready for you as a complementary Early Check-In (which you didn't end up using) so yes the whole house was shut up on a hot day for quite some hours before your arrival. We do appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again at one of our properties. Mark, Owner.
Excellent place for us all. Great space for all the whanau with beautiful decor. Two very well equipped kitchens, beds were all comfortable and beautiful decor.
Although the weather wasn’t the best great full for the differing spaces allowing us to be inside to enjoy each other’s company. Thanks Kathy for all the comms and keeping in touch. Also to Wayne for coming to unlock the room that the kids accidentally locked. Our kids will remember this for years to come.
Sarah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2021
Thank you so much Sarah and whanau for choosing to stay at Onepu Moana Retreat. We are so glad you had a lovely family long weekend, despite the weather not being super helpful. All the best.
Apart from the surveillance cameras everywhere , it was nice , but no private does not mean private , not when big brother is watching your every move !!!!!!! Beware the cctv
Fantastic house for large whānau with room for everyone to have their space whilst plenty spaces for whānau time.
Thank you Kath.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2021
Rāniera and his whanau were excellent guests.
The children created some accidental damage, but Rāniera was actively helpful to pay to sort the issues, no problem.
We would be honoured to have Rāniera book again.
They have been wonderful to deal with.
This property is situated in a stunning part of the country. Close to shops and the Pub at Opononi. Easy access both upstairs and down with plenty of off street parking with room for boats outside. Very tidally presented throughout and tastefully furnished. Air conditioned for the hot summers with sliders to the deck for good airflow. Good sized kitchen with dishwasher included. Great location with lovely views, ideally setup for large family groups. Owners good to deal with, overall much better option for us than any hotel, would stay again
Grant K.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2020
Excellent guests - thank you for choosing to stay with us.
PS We're here this weekend with a bunch of friends and thismorn did fishing charter over the bar into Tasman. Might need to be on your future agenda. Large chilly filled to the brim in couple of hours. Outstanding! :)
About the host
Hosted by MARY of Booking Admin
We're Mark and Kathy, a carpenter-renovator and midwife-author. This is our adored Holiday Home in the stunning Hokianga.
Why they chose this property
The Hokianga is NZ's hidden treasure ... a haven where history, heaven and holidaying all meet, and Birthplace of Aotearoa, RICH in Maori history!
SPECIAL REQUEST TO ALL GUESTS: We work VERY hard to maintain this beautiful holiday home to a consistently excellent standard for all guests. So if you don't mind adding a few marks to the walls, or stains on the bed linen, or chipping a few plates, or wrecking a fry-pan or two, or leaving the BBQs covered in grease, or adding bubble-bath to the spa-pool (!), or letting kids eat chocolate in bed and carry drinks over carpeted bedrooms, etc, then please do NOT book to stay in this property. With kindest warm thanks. But if you are a discerning traveller who appreciates somewhere authentically special oozing with special touches and attention to detail, then Onepu Moana could be the gem you are looking for. :)
What makes this property unique
Back lawn has wedding venue potential such as a flower archway facing the ocean, and a marquee tent. (Any events with additional guests attending do require consent from property owner, thank you, and may be subject to additional fees/bond.)