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Quiet and tranquil, overlooking the sea

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kaipara Harbour, Tinopai
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
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  • Place, Matakana Village

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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

  • Kauri Museum - 19 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Kaipara Harbour - 29 min drive - 41.1 km

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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn off the power at switchbox

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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. 178 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My daughter and I enjoyed our break away weekend here. The house has everything you need and is spacious and comfortable. Excellent location and lovely views. VRBO website's lockbox code had not been updated and I'd not noticed the difference in number sent by the owner. It took half an hour to reach the owner to get the correct code so we were a bit worried for a while there. But once settled in, it was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely bach, with views over harbour.Nice walks nearby. The owners were so helpful and made our stay mire memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, tidy, well organised and comfortable. Great views and right across the road from the beach. A beautiful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for sharing your wonderful bach, perfect for our little family to spend a few days, the wood fire was warming, it did rain for 2 days , bach had all we needed to keep warm dry and amused
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful location, beautiful, idyllic. That shower pressure *A1. A place tobreath, reset, serenity and healing. Stunning home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place operates on how well you clean up for the next person, so be thoughtful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend away

Lovely spot - well loved and well taken care of. The communication with the owners was great too. Thank you for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great location, nice views of the harbour, surrounded by bush, private and easy to find. We stayed in winter for a family event. Would love to come back in Summer to teally enjoy the Bach in all its glory
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property!

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful property. The house was warm and cosy and the grounds amazing! Location was awesome too. Cannot fault it and hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

China G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

My parents stayed at the bach as we were attending a local event. The bach was tidy and well appointed, and the instructions were clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

morris w.

Liked: Cleanliness

awesome property

we were so relaxed and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The views of a lifetime

Stunning bush walks and views your house is in the perfect position and having the takeaways just down the hill was brilliant we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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