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Quiet and tranquil, overlooking the sea

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Matakohe, Northland
  • Kaipara Harbour
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪75 min drive‬
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪91 min drive‬

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Waterfront retreat of Kaipara Harbour.

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (1)
The price is AU$340
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Waterfront retreat of Kaipara Harbour.

About the area

Tinopai

With a stay at this vacation home in Tinopai, you'll be near the beach, and 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Kauri Museum and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from The Landing. .This vacation home is 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Kaipara Harbour and 26.8 mi (43.2 km) from Karaka Green.
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What's nearby

  • Lang's Beach - 60 min drive
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 75 min drive
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 91 min drive
  • Matakana Village - 91 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 116 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 145 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.

Quiet and tranquil, overlooking the sea

Tinopai is a quiet settlement in the Northern Kaipara Harbour. Tinopai means Very Good, and so it is! Good swimming, the water's so clean, being close to the Heads. The Matakohe Museum is a must, top class! The locals are really nice, we hope you get to know them. If you have a boat, great fishing 1 km up the estuary (exact spot is classified information). There's a wharf from which to fish if you are a landlubber. If you're fit, Mt Tokatoka is worth a climb, to view the Kaipara all the way to Dargaville. If you're a stargazer, the night sky is an astronomer's dream.
There is an Alpaca farm to visit at 308A Arapaoa Road, $30 per vehicle. A delightful experience!
The bach itself is set on half an acre, with a small bush walk at the bottom. Sleeps six comfortably. There is a wee caravan (which the kids fight over) on site.
Special conditions:
A limit of 6
Families preferred
Smoking allowed outside only
Deck not fenced so watch small children
Pets allowed with prior approval
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels and sheets)
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
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

JulieCh7

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
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 only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per 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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Quiet and Tranquil, Overlooking the sea Matakohe
Quiet and Tranquil, Overlooking the sea Private vacation home

Quiet and tranquil, overlooking the sea Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 204 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emilie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need !
We spent just one night here, but it was enough to feel at home. The terrace is wonderful, and we were really happy to discover the region. Everything was clearly explained, and communication with the owners very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Annika R.

Lovely property
Unfortunately the weather wasn’t that great for our trip but the bach had everything we needed even to keep us entertained on rainy days. Loved the deck and the gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Tinopai
We sought a quiet off the tourist track stay and found it in spadesTinopai was a delight - proper seaside bach’sNo shopping malls!The property was all we wanted and moreComfortable beds well equipped and superbly located
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet time
Lovely house with everything you need and big deck overlooking bay. Section was wonderful for the dog. Great communication with owner prior to visit. Excellent swimming across road at high tide
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Lovely and relaxing place to stay. The view is lovely and the house is cosy with everything you need. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility in Tinopai
This bach in Tinopai is a great place to just sit back and relax! After a busy Christmas with the family in Auckland this place was perfect to do just that!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Gardens at Tinopai.
The property was situated on top of a hill which gave great views over the bay. Jullie is obviously a keen gardener as the gardens were stunning. There is heaps of flat areas for kids to play. It is in a great location for day trips around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, seaside relaxation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaipara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and easy
Easy connection with owners, nice place, clean house with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Lovely location and house was perfect for our group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

camila r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Beautifull view. Easy access to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Awesome spot. Nice and private with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed by the Beach
A home away from home surrounded by a large and immaculate garden. We loved our weekend in Tinopai. The beach was literally a short walk away and the kids just loved playing on the beach with all the different sand formations as the tide went in and out, it was always a new playground to explore. Great DVD selection for chilling out on the couch in the evenings. The house was very well organised and supplied. We would love to come back soon and spend longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L A S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Beautiful destination lovely veiw clean home no problem would love to do this again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot. Lovely warm home.
We would love to come back. Beautiful part of NZ
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful getaway
We totally enjoyed our quick 1-night getaway from Auckland. Tinopai is very peaceful and untouched. The bach was comfy, especially with the log burner going in the evening. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. We had breakfast in the sun on the deck, listening to the birds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chrystal c., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem of the north
Felt like our family batch My family loves this place will be back Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway
Quick work trip. Awesome spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Such a lovely place and great sense of community. Amazing food truck at bottom of driveway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We will be back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah E., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Lovely location- very quiet and peaceful. Loved the hints and tips about where to go. Walking to the Sandy beach at the end of the forestry track was great. We were the only ones there. Comfy beds, beautiful view and the dog welcome. Great spot for a quiet break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Lovely bach for a relaxing weekend away. Really clean & well-stocked, it was great to relax on the deck and enjoy the harbour view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andreana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fish for Dinner
Great bach, had everthing required. Easy communication with the owners. Caught fish for dinner which is always a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

relaxed
A perfect bach experience suited us, have stayed here before and good parking for a large boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024