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Stunning Waterfront Paradise

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On the beach
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oakura, Northland
  • Place, Oakura Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangaruru Harbour
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bland Bay Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪85 min drive‬

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About the area

Oakura

With a stay at this vacation home in Oakura, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Oakura Bay and 9 minutes by foot from Whangaruru Harbour. .This beach vacation home is 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Bay of Islands and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Okurekureia Beach.

What's nearby

  • Oakura Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whangaruru Harbour - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Bland Bay Beach - 41 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Russell Beach - 46 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Paihia Beach - 61 min drive - 48.8 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakura Bay Fish and Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • Havana Cabana
  • ‪The Cafe, Helena Bay Hill - ‬13 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.

Stunning Waterfront Paradise

Beautiful 2 bedroom bach for rent, perfectly positioned opposite the beach!

Oakura beach and the surrounding Whangaruru Harbour is renowned for its safe swimming, crystal clear water for snorkelling or diving and great fishing.
With beautiful coastal views out to the world famous Poor Night Islands picture yourself sitting on the large shaded deck soaking up this fabulous paradise.
For the more adventurous utilise the swell for some body boarding or surfing!

The master bedroom boasts a queen size bed, ocean views and is east facing to capture the most stunning Oakura Bay sunrises.
The 2nd bedroom accommodates 4 with a queen bed and a set of bunk beds.
The open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area open onto the large deck with two picnic tables.
A flat screen tv with Freeview and Chromecast.
The kitchen is fully kitted out with everything you will require to feel right at home including full size fridge/freezer.
The apartment has a generous size bathroom, with shower over bath and a separate toilet.

Oakura Bay has a general store that also sells fuel and two doors down you will find ‘Skips’ the best fish & chip store in Northland!
The area has three boat ramps, so launching and retrieving your pride and joy is possible in any weather condition and a fishing and diving charter is also close by.

Three kayaks with life jackets and a gas BBQ are complementary for our guests to use as well as a fish filleting station.

The property has plenty of off street parking.

Unlimited WiFi is available.

Maximum 6 guests including children.
Downstairs only available for rent - upstairs is vacant while property is rented.
No pets, no smoking.

$85 cleaning fee applies per stay.

Please note all beds have pillows, duvets and mattress protectors; all other bed linen and bath towels/beach towels, you will need to bring for your stay.
If you require beddings please let me know in advance as I can arrange with our local cleaner, additional costs apply.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to tidy up and do the dishes before you leave.

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. 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 internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Stunning Waterfront Paradise Oakura
Stunning Waterfront Paradise Private vacation home
Stunning Waterfront Paradise Private vacation home Oakura

Stunning Waterfront Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location right by the beach, we stayed in late August so lovely and quiet yet still 18 degrees. Fish and chip shop and knowledgeable harbourmaster right next door, super people at the dairy who have been there over 30years, NZ beach life without all the commercialism a wonderful peaceful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

My family had the best weekend ever at Oakura. The batch had everything you would ever need. The beach was just meters away and the outside shower after the swim was magic. We asked for linen to be provided and all beds were made up with crisp clean linen. The batch was very private. We would like to return another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot

Generous sized and very comfortable, and amazing spot on the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable, great location. Gret locals

Very cool little get away with our family, sad we couldn't stay longer. But will most likely rebook in near future. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best Bach!

We had the most amazing time here. Bach is bigger than it looks in photos and 6 adults had lots of space to share. The bay is incredible for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling. Such an incredible spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briony J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location and property!

We didn't get to spend much time at the bach or using the wonderful equipment supplied (kayaks) as my daughter's wedding and reception in Oakura kept us very busy.. But we will definitely go back to this property for a relaxing visit. We were so impressed how large every room in the bach was! Very clean and comfortable with all the equipment provided to make it a real easy home away from home stay. Even down to the many utensils in the kitchen draws! Loads of books and games, large dining table, large deck. And amazing view literally on the doorstep The owners obviously really take care of this place and we could see they put a lot of effort into making it a fantastic holiday bach experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awsome holiday

Best holiday i have had in a long time definitely going back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Harriet K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome spot for our quick family getaway

Slept all 6 of us comfortably, bathroom was not suitable for my 73year old mother and we stayed while weather wasnt the best so it was cold, the place had a small oil heater which helped but we should have taken more blankets. Overall the stay was good for the timeframe we booked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn and Laurie W., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Great stay once again! This is our Oakura go too when work calls us to Northland... Always clean and tidy with the best view after a hard days work. Thanks again Xingshu :) we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Overall 5 star Stay. Enjoyed everything about it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect location

What an amazing place to stay! Right on the beach and next door to some of the best donuts we’ve had in a long time. We will 100% be coming back next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property with all you need.

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Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Greatplace

Amazing place. So close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blair H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a great time staying here. The facilities are good including a big BBQ which was handy for feeding a large group. Nice location right across the road from the beach. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

reno g.

Liked: Cleanliness

we will be coming back!

Absolutely loved our time. Beautiful view, friendly people. really enjoyed ourselves, thank you heaps!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Title

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

For me personally, it was ok, cold in winter though.

I can just imagine how beautiful and comfortable this home must have been when it was first built. How it is now, probably be more suitable for a bunch of guys up for a fishing trip, I wasn't too fuzz with the damp smell or the ripped mattress that we drag into the lounge to sleep on, was the warmest part of the home, my wife and 18 year old was not too happy with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Deanne M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

Lovely property, we enjoyed our stay, cleanliness wasn't the greatest, the oven was very dirty and fridge needed a good wipe out, bathtub had hair in it. Other than that it was a very nice place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn and Laurie W., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Favourite work accommodation

Another great stay for the team. No fish caught but such a relaxing place to be after a hard days work.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location great swimming in sunshine and rain.

The facilities were adequate and retained the seaside bach atmosphere. Including some info about local walks, sites of interest could help for those new to the location. Thanks, we had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Loved staying at this place in late Jan. beach is awesome, there are plenty of great kids books in the bookcase, good clean bbq out the back. House was tidy and clean, furniture clean, great classic kiwi batch. To take full advantage of the beautiful beach across the road we would recommend bringing along a collapsible lounger or two with you Double Bed in the master bedroom was great, decent comfortable couches in lounge aswell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb

Great place for us in every way
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work and fish

Great accommodation and location for work related travel. Will definitely re book! Thank you :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachside bach, Oakura

We enjoyed our stay in this bach for it's proximity to the beach and the local store, (although in summer i would imagine it would be very busy out front.) The store does have yummy doughnuts and extra good fish and chips ! The bach is nice and comfortable and has a nice old style feel about it. The bed in the front room was very comfortable and cosy. The bach tended to be a bit chilly at this time of the year, June, but a heater warmed things up. We would give this property 5 stars except that the shower over the bath led to an incident which tends to make it not suitable for senior citizens like us ! If it had a conventional shower we would come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021