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Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Waimarama, Hawke's Bay
  • Place, Waimarama Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)

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About the area

Waimarama

When you stay at this vacation home in Waimarama, you'll be by the sea and 5 minutes by foot from Waimarama Beach. .This vacation home is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Wairunga Golf Course and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Waimarama Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Beach - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Craggy Range - 23 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 32 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Splash Planet - 35 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jarks Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jarks Seaside Cafe - ‬3 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.

Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)

You can now stay in the global award winning First Light House on a fabulous site overlooking the sweep of Waimarama Beach in Hawke’s Bay. This much awarded eco home, designed and built by University of Victoria architectural students, went on display in Wellington, then it was shipped to Washington to compete in an international competition where it won first place in engineering, second for architecture and third place overall . Now this sassy solar home of the future has been permanently sited on Lightning Ridge overlooking the white sands of Waimarama Beach, a thirty minute scenic drive from Havelock North in Hawke’s Bay.

The house has amazing indoor – outdoor flow with more than 100 metres of decks overlooking the beautiful surf beach, with sweeping views down to Cape Kidnappers and out to sea to Bare Island, the location is special, perfect for such a special house.

If you are looking for a holiday or short break in a green, clean and lovely bach, The First Light House is ready to take bookings.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small Dogs, never to be left alone at any stage.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Room for one Child on a pull out bed.

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

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Bach or Holiday Home 1 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
Bach or holiday home 1 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms (Sleeps 2)