Verified
10/10 Excellent
Megan L.
16 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Megan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Tinopai, Northland
- Kauri MuseumPlace, Kauri MuseumāŖ13 min driveā¬
- The LandingPlace, The LandingāŖ18 min driveā¬
- Waipu Cove BeachPlace, Waipu Cove BeachāŖ62 min driveā¬
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
#1 Master bedroom with Super King
1 King Bed
#2 King bed
1 King Bed
#3 Bunk beds, 2 x single beds
2 Single Bunk Beds
#4 Sleep Out, Queen bed
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap Ā· Towels provided Ā· Toilet Ā· Shower only Ā· Shampoo Ā· Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai
Relax and unwind in our luxury modern double glazed 3 bedroom home or enjoy the covered outside dinning and music area with peek views of the harbour. Fully functional kitchen. The fourth bedroom is a sleep out. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac and a few minutes walk to the beach or 5 minute drive to boat ramp and Tinopai wharf. Bring you kayak as the fishing is excellent 50m off the beach or explore the Kaipara harbour with you boat from the central location of Tinopai.
The space
The coffee expresso machine incorporates a grinder so bring your favour coffee beans. If required please refer to the information on how to use the machine. There is a good mobile signal from the property. Please don't book our property if you are a smoker or want to bring pets. Available for your use is a double and single fishing kayaks, paddles and adult life jackets. If you require fishing rods for fishing then there will be an extra one off charge. Bring your own bait. The fishing is great just off the beach or bring your boat and explore the entire historic Kaipara harbour. There is a boat wash down area on the property and two close by boat ramps, the closest can only be used at high tide. The main ramp is a 4 min drive.
Guest access
All areas except locked shed under the house
Other things to note
Tinopai doesn't have a water reticulation system so we have a rain water tank so please be conservative with water. As our septic tank is a treatment system, please only use eco cleaning products which we provide. Also to keep our worm farm happy (treatment system) don't put citrus peelings etc down the sink incinerator. All other organic material is ok.
Somethings to note, last grocery and petrol stop is in Paparoa (30 mins from Tinopai) prior to reaching us however we suggest for better deals you shop at Wellsford, Kaiwaka or Maungaturoto (40 min) supermarkets. Dargaville is a 50 minute drive. A must visit is the excellent Kauri Museum at Matakohi (20min).
Plenty of rock oysters at low tide and also smallish sea cockles.
The space
The coffee expresso machine incorporates a grinder so bring your favour coffee beans. If required please refer to the information on how to use the machine. There is a good mobile signal from the property. Please don't book our property if you are a smoker or want to bring pets. Available for your use is a double and single fishing kayaks, paddles and adult life jackets. If you require fishing rods for fishing then there will be an extra one off charge. Bring your own bait. The fishing is great just off the beach or bring your boat and explore the entire historic Kaipara harbour. There is a boat wash down area on the property and two close by boat ramps, the closest can only be used at high tide. The main ramp is a 4 min drive.
Guest access
All areas except locked shed under the house
Other things to note
Tinopai doesn't have a water reticulation system so we have a rain water tank so please be conservative with water. As our septic tank is a treatment system, please only use eco cleaning products which we provide. Also to keep our worm farm happy (treatment system) don't put citrus peelings etc down the sink incinerator. All other organic material is ok.
Somethings to note, last grocery and petrol stop is in Paparoa (30 mins from Tinopai) prior to reaching us however we suggest for better deals you shop at Wellsford, Kaiwaka or Maungaturoto (40 min) supermarkets. Dargaville is a 50 minute drive. A must visit is the excellent Kauri Museum at Matakohi (20min).
Plenty of rock oysters at low tide and also smallish sea cockles.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3ā17
Gap in the balustrade might b concerning 4 enfants
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9885951
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Tinopai
Tinopai is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kauri Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Landing and Atiu Creek Regional Park.
Tinopai, Northland
What's nearby
- Kauri Museum - 13 min drive - 27.4 km
- The Landing - 18 min drive - 35.0 km
- Mangawhai Village Market - 57 min drive - 86.2 km
- Ruakaka Beach - 58 min drive - 91.5 km
- Waipu Cove Beach - 62 min drive - 88.9 km
Getting around
- Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 158 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai
?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai on 15 May 2026 start from NZ$463, 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 Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai
?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai
?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury in Kaipara Harbour Tinopai
located?
Situated in Tinopai, this holiday home is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Kauri Museum and within 32 miles (52 km) of The Landing and Kaipara Harbour. Karaka Green is 26.8 mi (43.2 km) away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Iain P.
27 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A trip to Tinopai
A well appointed home in a lovely spot.
Iain P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrew P.
13 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Tinopai
Good tidy spacious house in the heart of Tinopai with a nice large, sheltered deck area looking over the harbour.
Andrew P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharlene r.
31 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tino pai whare
Great place for our family gathering well set up clean and spacious. Awesome deck and well kept property. Perfect for our purpose š
Sharlene r.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leigh U.
7 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and well set out property
We came to Tinopai to go fishing and all the amenities we need were there including plenty of parking, boat wash area and filleting station. The house was also beautifully appointed with great rooms, kitchen and a great elevated undercover outdoor area.
Leigh U.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David H.
10 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Ralph is a great host and we very much enjoyed our stay at his bach in Tinopai. The house is fully equipped and everything is in great shape. We can definitely recommend the place and will be back for sure the next time we are in Tinopai. Thanks for all!
David H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dean B.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome place
we had a fantastic extended family easter break in a location that we underestimated. great host, pity weather wasn't conducive to fishing. only things missing from listing were sml drinks fridge and outside bbq, so had to make minor adaptation but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it and keen to return.
Dean B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thanks Dean for your review. The beer fridge is down in the garage, sorry I should have returned it upstairs. As mention to you we removed the BBQ as it was consistently left in a mess by guests. If we continue hosting then we'll reconsider buying another BBQ.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carla T.
30 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host
Great communication. Unfortunately we had to reschedule suw to weather but Ralph more than accomodating. Looking forward to rebooking
Carla T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Cherie V.
3 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gem of the Kaipara
Easy assess. The kitchen was top end scale. The deck has the best views. All beds, extremely comfortable.
Music system, fabulous.
Easy communication with the host.
Was a pleasure to stay, thank you.
Cherie V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Angel W.
8 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very lovely and comfortably slept 8 of us for our holiday. Host was very good with communication for any of our needs (quick replies ect) The location is nice, not much to do around but still fun for a weekend. Closest supermarket was about 40 minutes drive so we recommend fully stocking on food. We did have to go out and buy a few things such as toilet paper as not enough was provided, but there is a gas station about 20 minutes out so not too bad.We had a lovely time and would definitely recommend the place for a quiet getaway with friends or family.Thank you to the hosts :)
Angel W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robert B.
26 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It didn't say anything about prices per person
It is a very nice place until we had no water and then it was Kaos no shower no toilet ha to organize campground forthe above and start moving stuff out to go to another kitchen
Robert B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2024
My apologies about the pump stopped working but something I had no control of. Anyway I dropped what I was doing, grab lots of plumbing gear and a spare pump, drove 1hr 30m, found out there was no power to the pump, ran a power lead and water was restored before lunchtime. A very good outcome considering the house is in Tinopai and there are no local electricians. You also failed to say you booked our property for two people and invited a whole house lot of guest. Do you think it's a pretty weak excuse to say you didn't know any better? I will say the house was left tidy and clean so thank you for this.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John C.
25 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ralph Ballinger
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