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Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area
Exterior
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Karikari Peninsula
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Karikari Peninsula, Northland
  • Place, Karikari Peninsula
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Perehipe Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tokerau Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1 in main Bach

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 in 1 bedroom cabin with kitchenette & ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 in studio cabin

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 in studio cabin (double bunk)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5 in studio cabin

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cabin Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bach Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bach toilet

Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay

Suitable for large groups or small, sleeps 11 in beds or 15 using futon & fold out sofa, and more with tents and caravans. Large property with room for the boat and a stones throw to Tokerau Beach.

5 separate dwellings; bar, bbq, fire pit, outdoor shower, very private yet so close to the beach. Room for kids and dog-friendly.

Winery and golf just down the road.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 5 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Pets are not allowed on furniture or on beds.
Rubbish and recycling is to be taken on departure (there is a local dump a short drive from the property).

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9919052
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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
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

Karkari Peninsula

Located in Karkari Peninsula, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and Karikari Peninsula, while Butler Point Whaling Museum and Te Ahu Centre are cultural highlights. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Karikari Peninsula, Northland

What's nearby

  • Karikari Peninsula - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Perehipe Beach - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Maitai Bay - 16 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Matai Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Tokerau Beach - 20 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuatua Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Karikari Estate - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay?

As of 14 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay on 23 August 2026 start from NZ$1,423, 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 Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Entertainer’s Dream in Doubtless Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Karkari Peninsula holiday home is just steps away from Doubtless Bay and Karikari Peninsula. Perehipe Beach and Tokerau Beach are also within 2 miles (3 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. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place. The kids loved roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. There was lots of space to chill out for our big group. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing with great communication, the accomodation and property was brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Amazing spot!

Great place to stay in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dante H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the place.Very good communication and everything was simple and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrated my 40th birthday here. It was unbelievable and everyone is still raving about the place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

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

Family outing

Property was clean and perfect for what we were after which was relaxing, beaching it, fishing etc. Very happy, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property for larger group

Fantastic property with awesome outdoor area. Totally exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angus C.

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

Awesome weekend away

Beautiful house with a freat set up. In the prefect location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah k.

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

Amazing!

Fabulous place to stay, close to the beach, beautiful and private bush setting, incrediable outdoor entertaining area with fire pit.. very comfortable beds and enough space for everyone.. would definitely stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Perfect for large groups

This place was the perfect get away for our group of friends, private separate sleeping cabins with a huge outdoor entertainment area. We loved sitting around the fire pit and being able to cook on the outdoor fireplace. Appreciate also being able to bring our dogs. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is true to the listing!! Pretty, clean, spacious, stocked with linen and kitchen supplies! Walkable to the beach (basically on the beach 1 minute walk down the drive to the water) gorgeous bathrooms, incredible group seating with an outside fire pit and a great covered deck. There is also an incredible winery just 5 minutes away from the VRBO. We are already raving about how wonderful this listing is we are very thankful for the owner’s hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Large group

We had a fantastic stay this awesome bach - thanks to Karen & Gina for having us.All communication & instructions from the hosts was very clear & helpful.The accommodation is very well equipped for large groups, even more impressive in real life than in the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and location were stunning. It was perfect for our 3 generations of family. The cabins to have separate spaces were great for a bit of quiet time and privacy, and the beautiful and well equipped house and deck area was exactly what we needed for shared time together. It felt like we were in another world being in the bush and we had so many walks down to the beach together. The dog came on his first big holiday with us and he was the happiest family member by far! Everything we needed was there and I would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bec T.

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

No doubts re this Doubtless Bay gem!!

Our whanau of 16 ranging from 12 to 80 years, were lucky enough to stay at this amazing property over the Christmas period. The combination of stunning location and excellent facilities meant we all had such a wonderful time. The hosts have thought of every last detail to ensure their guests enjoyment. We even got to take the dogs! We very much hope to return sometime soon! Bec, Grant, Lily, Finn, Rhys, Rebecca, Jesh, Mel, Xave, Abe, Scott, Phillippa, Isaac, Nico, Caryl & Karl
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henrik R.

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

Whatuwhiwhi Gem

A great place for extended family and friends. Celebrated New Years with overseas friends and family, and it really lived up to an "entertainer's dream".Super good location, private and with modern facilities. Most enjoyed was probably the outside shower to cool off on the hot days. Caretaker - Dillz - was very helpful and polite and promptly sorted out an issue with the second water tank straight on our arrival and during our 5 days stay followed up to make sure everything was working. Even offered a bucket of freshly collected mussels. Great Northland hospitality. We all enjoyed the stay and most certainly will be back for a second time. Many thanks for a magical time in the beautiful north. H.Rylev.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chellie D.

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

Absolutely Everything 5-Star!

Absolutely everything about our stay here was perfection. The property was immaculate in every one of the 5 dwellings. Loads of extra towels, sheets, duvets and blankets etc. Heaps of glassware, and plates, cutlery etc. Everything you would need for a memorable gathering of your nearest and dearest. Considering it's such a beautiful property, Gina was remarkably laid back and down to earth. We took our little staffy along with us for our family 21st celebrations without an issue. The proximity to the beach and beautiful private grounds were perfect, as was the sparkling hot tub! We highly recommend this property, thanks so much for your prompt and great communications too Gina. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Karina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what we expected!

Location was great and kitchen entertaining area good for large group, however when it says it sleeps 17 it does not tell you that 7 of those are on mattresses, couches etc. we were also not prepared for the 4 cabins, bedding was damp and cabins were very cold with no heating in any of them! House only has one bedroom but advertising comes across as sleeps more, 2 of the cabins have no toilet facilities so you have to trek to the main house in the middle of the night. We were really disappointed and feel that the amount that we paid off peak was not justified. We reached out to the owners about all of our concerns before we posted this review but 8 hours later still have had no response which in itself is disappointing. Will not be returning or recommending.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

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