A traditional family bach with stunning sea views.
Situated just over an hour north east of Whangarei the bach is on the corner of a small cul-de-sac. It has a walkway providing a short, 100m, two minute walk to the ocean and large reserve.
All the living is upstairs which boasts fabulous views of both the ocean and harbor, the east facing deck has a ranch slider that opens up to the ocean views so you can enjoy your morning coffee basking in sunlight.
Upstairs is open plan, with a practical kitchen, dishwasher, dining and lounge area, a corner snug has been set up for children to play.
Downstairs has two bedrooms with queen beds and a bunk room (bunk room does not fully close off, it is separated by a curtain), there is an additional queen bed in the single, internal access garage.
Outside is a utility room with a separate shower, toilet and laundry. It also has a fish fileting station adjoining it.
The section is fully fenced, large and flat, perfect for a game of kubb or back yard cricket and room to park the boat.
The house has been set up for several families to be able to stay together, enjoy each others company and share this special location.
Bland bay's beauty is part of its seclusion and it offers the quintessential kiwi beach holiday. The the nearest store is 25 minutes away at Oakura bay or 35 minutes to Russell. It is important to take everything you require with you before you leave.
Explore the local area, it has fabulous fishing, diving and great surf beaches. Sage restaurant at Paroa bay winery has fabulous food and the bay of islands is only 40 minutes away.
Linen, towels and T towels are not provided and you are required to leave the property as you found it. This includes doing the dishes, cleaning the property before you depart and removing any rubbish.
Small pets are permitted.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 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
Whangaruru
Located in Whangaruru, this holiday home is near the beach. Cape Brett Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve.
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Bland Bay Bach?
As of 19 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bland Bay Bach on 20 April 2026 start from NZ$225, 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 Bland Bay Bach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bland Bay Bach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bland Bay Bach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bland Bay Bach located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Whangaruru Harbour and Bland Bay Beach. Taupiri Bay and Elliot Bay's Beach 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.
Had everything you need for a comfortable stay, great for kids as there’s a lot of toys and the location is great as it’s only a short walk to the beach. Would book again
Super cute bach, really enjoyed the big upstairs living room and kitchen separate from the rooms, amazing view and quiet.
Perfect for a family gathering.
Everything was as expected.We enjoyed our four days exploring the area and fishing.Handy location with easy boat launching options and close to Bay of Islands.
Great accommodation, really handy having a second toilet and shower in a service unit. Excellent idea to have the kitchen and living space upstairs to take in the amazing views. Really friendly and helpful hosts.
This bach was perfect for our family. Would definitely stay again. Close to beach. Very scenic and enjoyable dininng from the elevated living and kitchen area. Host very easy to deal with. Classic kiwi bach, relaxing. Great walks,fishing,diving in close vicinity. Thank you
Was a great location for our family as we are familiar with the area had all we needed and more a lot of room friendly neighbors was a great xperience and will definitely book again :) Thank you
So fantastic! Pet friendly an awesome spot just a hop, skip and a jump to the beach. We had 2 families with teenagers. Clean and tidy. Host communicate A++.
2 bedrooms and 1 open plan with bunk beds would highly recommend taking a FAN for each room as the gorgeous weather meant stifflying heat.
Im a fisherman/diver and this place has it all. You can launch boat in any weather as there are 2 sides. House is awesome. Owners are very understanding. House has everything. Good beds,loads of fridge freezers . Fish cleaning station. Ill be back again and again
A great place to relax and enjoy the beach.
Me and my kids absolutely loved our stayed here in bland bay.
The pictures here don't even compare to how nice and this accommodation is.
Very kid friendly apart from the stairs (only because my kid is 11 months and has learnt to walk very easy fall but we figured away to block it off) but definitely beautiful home nice and clean heaps of yard to run around.
The host are always a message away. By letting us check out later to enjoy the rest of the sunny day at the beach before heading home.
Price is definitely worth your money.
Kids toys, beach toys, DVDs and playstation for late nice fun for the kids to enjoy.
The view is stunning.
It's definitely a 10 out of 10 for me.
We will definitely be back.
Absolutely in love with this home and my kids can't wait too go back.
Thank you to the host from me and my family.
We booked this bach during the storms in January - due to the natural disaster we were unable to go. The owners couldn't have been more helpful. They made sure we were safe and got a full refund. We felt so taken care of. It was a really good human experience- I hope we will get the chance to enjoy this beautiful destination next year
Suzie N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ty V.
20 March 2025
Ty V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Your host
We are a family with two primary school aged boys from Whangarei. We love the bay for its seclusion, fishing, diving and having precious family time together.
Why they chose this property
Bland bay has natural beauty and no matter the weather you are spoiled for choice with the harbor on one side and ocean on the other.
What makes this property unique
It's family oriented and set up to accommodate families with children.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests