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Sun-loungers
Sun-loungers
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Matapouri, Northland
  • Matapouri Bay
    5 min walk
  • Sandy Bay
    12 min walk
  • Havana Cabana
    4 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    51 min drive

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About the area

Matapouri

Located in Matapouri, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Matapouri Bay and Sandy Bay. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mermaid Pool and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Woolleys Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Matapouri Bay - 5 min walk
  • Sandy Bay - 12 min walk
  • Woolleys Bay - 19 min walk
  • Mermaid Pool - 1 min drive
  • Tutukaka Marina - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Destination Matapouri

A clean and tidy holiday home which is just a 2 minute walk to Matapouri Bay - surely one of the most beautiful beaches in Northland. The bach consists of 3 bedrooms which can comfortably accomodate 8 people. The bach is conveniently located close to the estuary which is a great spot to take the kids kayaking. We have 2 kayaks available to be used by guests. The property is fully fenced and is flat - ideal for parking the boat. We have recently added a large deck to the property which is great during the summer months.

The bach is also close to some other magical spots - including Sandy Bay (surfer's mecca), Wooleys Bay and the beautiful Whale Bay. Tutukaka is just 6km away where dive trips to the Poor Knights islands or fishing charters can be arranged.

There are many other activities that you can take part in during your stay - these include swimming, snorkelling, surfing, golf, walking, fishing, cycling and mountain biking. Golf courses are located at Whangarei (30 minute drive) and further north at Hikurangi.

Special conditions:
Pets OK but please keep outside and tidy up after them.
Smoking OK but only outside.
Two nights minimum stay.
Please ensure all rubbish is removed before departing.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

johnrt724

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please ensure you clean up after your pet .

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Destination Matapouri Matapouri
Destination Matapouri Private vacation home
Destination Matapouri Private vacation home Matapouri

Destination Matapouri Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ilse S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matapouri beach break
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shirley
Had an amazing time… the property was fabulous and suited our family set up of adults and two small humans..clean,comfortable and had everything you require for your beach stay Will definitely be booking in again … thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Re
The property had everything we needed for our short stay. The place was really clean and tidy and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay, great location, great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Had a great time ... handy to shops and beach ... all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an awesome stay
Would have loved to stay longer. Perfect bach, heaps of space, everything we needed was there and a very short walk to one of the most magical spots in nz for us. Loved it! Highly recommend, can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
Had a great stay. Short walk to a beautiful beach and a great general store close by which sells good takeaways. More amazing beaches a short drive away. The bach is comfortable with all the things you need for a relaxing summer holiday. John the owner is friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Place is lovely, actually nicer in person than pictures. Great location, would definitely stay again and host responsive on messaging when I had a question. Only minor comment is there was no hand soap in bathroom or hand towel, comms had said to sheets, towel, teatowel so didn't think would need anything else. Bought handsoap from shop and left it there for next guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matapouri stay
Great stay thank y.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matapouri New Years 23
Awesome typical kiwi batch Close to the beach and shop Clean and tidy and all you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather M.

No hot shower
The property was what was listed but there was no hot water in the shower, we told John and he said just wait a while it will come? 15min later still no hot water in the shower. Looking at the visitors book this has been a problem for many years and it doesn’t seem like John is interested in correcting it?
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matapouri get away
Perfect location and a great Bach for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mariana J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
From Mess to Bliss
I arrived at the house on the evening of my birthday with my family, only to be met with an unpleasant surprise. My mum, who had just arrived from America earlier that morning, and I had to don cleaning gloves and brave an hour-long cleaning session before we could bring the kids and our belongings inside. The grass outside had not been mowed, the beds were left unmade and messy with used sheets, the toilet was dirty, and food crumbs were scattered all across the couches, kitchen bench, and floor. Despite this unwelcome situation, we managed to have a pleasant stay. The location of the house was very nice, and its size was perfect for our large family. We were blessed with sunny days throughout our stay and the kids really enjoyed using the kayaks! Overall, our experience turned out to be positive. I plan to reach out to the owner to seek reimbursement for the extensive cleaning we undertook upon arrival. This massive effort was undertaken by a birthday girl and her jet-lagged mum on the first evening of our vacation- it felt outrageously unfair!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little getaway for the family. Absolutely loved it. Walking distance to the beach and local shop. Recommend highly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway
Awesome bach, great location had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
939 Matapouri Rd
We had a few nights revisiting Matapouri Bay and our stay at the property was clean, comfortable and in a great location. Communication with John was quick and he was very accommodating to my enquires. We loved lounging out in the sun on the front deck and the kiddies loved the trampoline. Thanks John!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anna-Marie S.

Well appointed batch close to the beach.
Well set up batch- 5 minutes walk from beach. We had a lovely stay and I would recommend. Lots of kitchen utensils etc. Bed comfortable There was a bit of rubbish when we arrived including curdled milk which wasn't that pleasant and the rooms a bit dusty so could do with a good spring clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Super location
Great stay with our family. Bach in a super location. Set back from the road and close to general store and beach. Bought pizza from the shop which was tasty. Kitchen well equipped, beds comfy, bathroom nice, grandaughter impressed with the range of stuff for kids - DVDs, puzzles, games etc. Nice deck with good seating. Beach beautiful and Whale Bay definitely worth a visit. Grandson had a couple of refreshing swims. Great to be able to take our dogs. Well fenced and safe for kids and dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest Haven
This Bach was a very comfortable stay with everything you need for cooking and entertainment. A short walk to the beach, plenty of room for dogs to run in the section and safe. Very relaxing. We will visit again. A lovely area and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

j b., Bunnythorpe

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Great location, very comfortable beds, cannoes lots of fun, fully fenced so ideal for little children
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely stay, our first time to Matapouri and we will be back, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Laarni N.

Liked: Cleanliness
its a wonderful place ...it's paradise
Thanks John for letting us stay in your lovely batch ...very clean ,good neighbourhood ,close to the beach ..We really enjoyed our stay ...Definitely will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dewald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bach
Very clean and tidy, well presented house, the deck is awesome and great outside shower. The shower in the house lacks pressure but everything else about the property made up for it.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We were very happy with our short stay here. The bach was very clean and has a lovely modern bathroom. An easy walk to the beach and shop.Great communication from John too. We would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matapouri stay
Great place, everything you needed except little shower pressure and no sun umbrella to use as stated but apart from that loved staying there close to beach and dairy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023