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Perfect Family Getaway by the beach

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hector, West Coast
  • Place, Charming Creek Walkway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Carters Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Tauranga Bay Seal Colony
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Family Getaway by the beach

A wonderful large family home with a long history of fantastic memories is now available for your next family holiday right next to the beach.
3 large bedrooms and a spacious living and dining area with TV, Chromecast, Xbox, although you wont have much time for those with the beach out the back gate.
Great fishing spot or just sit and enjoy the scenery on the bench seat overlooking the ocean.
Back yard is fully fenced off from the main road and the beach.

A perfect location to explore Northern Buller. Close to the Old Ghost road, charming creek walkway and Denniston. Just an hours drive to Karamea and the start of the Heaphy track or a 30min drive back to Westport.

Linen, towels and basic toiletries are supplied so just pack your clothes and food.

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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

Property # 9663534
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Charming Creek Walkway and Buller Gorge, while NBS Theatre and Coaltown Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Hector, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Charming Creek Walkway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carters Beach - 42 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Mitchells Gully Gold Mine - 55 min drive - 68.8 km
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 56 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Underworld Adventures - 58 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drifters Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Knockers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mokihinui Pub’n Grab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charming Creek Tavern - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Family Getaway by the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$153, 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 Perfect Family Getaway by the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Family Getaway by the beach located?

This Hector holiday home is on the beach, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Charming Creek Walkway, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Carters Beach and Denniston Experience. Solid Energy Centre and Miner's Brewery are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house right on the beach front.Clean & tidy and had everthing we needed.Great location to explore the area from.We'll be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS K.

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

Great stay

Great value
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jUdi M.

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

Good value holiday home

Enjoyed the stay. Beach proximity was wanderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Great property with beach access. Tidy and well looked after. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ric B.

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

Sweet spot

A beautiful spot for a break, right on the stunning beach and close to loads of great areas to visit and enjoy. The house itself is really big and well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verena S.

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

Great stay

Clean property, Great beach access, and just an all around lovely stay. Good informational booklet and well laid out kitchen. Super easy to find everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dene G.

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

Well set up house with plenty of room

Great for a young family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie V.

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

A lovely home

The stay was comfortable, especially with the use of the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Great place to stay and explore the upper west coast

Tidy, comfortable and newly refurbished cottage in a great location with the beach at the end of the garden. Highly recommend this place as a base for exploring the west coast. It was a lovely touch that the fire was lit before we arrived. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Fabulous spot!!

We loved our stay at this property. Had everything we needed, nice and clean, heaps of space and a great backyard for the kids to run around in. We loved walking through the gate each night to watch the sunset, stunning! Thanks so much, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2023
Thanks Kate. We are certainly spoilt here with the lovely sunsets!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

We enjoyed having the facilities of an old but very tidy batch style home. Spacious with comfy beds and everything we needed for our 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidre R.

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

Hector house

Lovely spacious place, loved the beach at back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

West coast getaway

Super location with the sound of the ocean. Lots of space and well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie P.

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

Get away from it all

Large character home right beside the sea. Would suit larger group than just the 2 of us but very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay the holiday home has everything you need and was very clean. It has Fishing , walking tracks close by. Coalface cafe and takeaway have great meals just 5 minute walk. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Thanks!

Lovely location by the beach. A quintessential Kiwi Bach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

We had a great time

Great place to stay. very friendly local's. The beach is not suitable for swimming with a young family. How ever the community pool was good. and was not far to a suitable swimming beach. We had a great holiday thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2023
Thanks for your review. We are glad you had a great holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Awesome

We loved everything about our stay. The house was fabulous, perfectly kitted out with everything and more that we might need, clean and tidy. The location was just what we wanted as we explored around the top of the West Coast. Thank you so much Marie.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Xmas Break

Loved this house. Roomy. Beds comfy. Everything you need is provided. Lovely having the beach at the back gate. Great location from which to explore the Buller Region.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2023
Thanks Margaret, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Te Puawaitanga L.

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

We enjoyed the break and the house was lovely a clean!

We enjoyed the break and the house was lovely a clean! The only thing that could’ve improved it was bedside tables and lamps. Otherwise it was excellent!’n
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2023
Thankyou for your comments we will definitely take these on board and make some improvements. Thanks for leaving things so clean and tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T.

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

Relaxing and interesting

Peaceful . Relaxing . Seat overlooking the beach is awesome . We love wild West Coast beach’s and exploring so great for us . Met some interesting locals and heard some of the area history direct from them 👍 . We would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

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

West Coast Getaway

Perfect location for local walks, longer tramps and long mountain bike adventures. Swum in the sea most days although the West Coast was enjoying an exceptionally long settled summer. The house is old but comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen, spacious but with a few quirks to be expected with an older building.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Great Location

Thank you so much for sharing your families property with us! I have always adored the coast but have never travelled north of Westport & Hector is just wonderful. We had a fantastic stay, everything we needed was there and we were very comfortable. We had beautiful weather, having the beach in the backyard was brilliant, so was the soft green lawn! You can tell a lot of love and care goes into taking care of this property. Thanks again, i'm sure we will be back! Mel & Adam
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2023
Thanks Melanie. Yes we have to agree its a fantastic place. Thankyou for being such great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Winter Stay at Hector

Everything was as expected. Well equipped kitchen, and the beds were comfy. Our stay would have been perfect if the window in the bathroom was fixed. The screen was broken, and there was no glass. Also, the bathroom was not heated, so a bit of a shock in the middle of the night! The hosts were great, and responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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