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Great Spot by the Estuary in Whangateau Harbour

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Whangateau, Auckland
  • Popular LocationGoat Island9 min drive
  • Popular LocationOmaha Beach Golf Club13 min drive
  • Popular LocationOmaha Beach15 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)79 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.

Great Spot by the Estuary in Whangateau Harbour

This bach is a great spot with jetty by the water. Fully renovated to be wheelchair accessible with 3 bedroom bungalow with 3 queen beds, plus small sofa bed and mattresses on the lounge floor can accommodate up to 9. Harbour and small tidal beach across the road. Within 2 hours of high tide you can access Whangateau Harbour right off our jetty.

Our neighbouring property through the gate (listed as "A Kiwi Classic") means you can be together for family groups of up to 20 or more.

The space

Conveniently situated on the road heading to Leigh from the Matakana township, this fully renovated kiwi bach with a large new north facing deck is a great location perfect for family holiday accommodation, overseas guest accommodation, special occasions, weekday retreats and weekend getaways.

It is a large property by the creek, sunny and sheltered from the prevailing wind. Bordered by a council reserve which only you have access to.

7 minutes from Matakana market and 7 minutes from Goat island marine reserve.

- This bach backs onto a tidal estuary and Coxhead creek and is across the road from the idyllic Whangateau Harbour.

- Only minutes from beaches, eateries, vineyards, Matakana township and family friendly activities.

- Nice flow to deck for enjoyment and hosting.

Conveniently situated on the main road heading east from the Matakana township toward Mathesons Bay, Leigh, Goat Island Marine Reserve and Pakiri, this fully renovated kiwi bach is perfect for family holiday accommodation, overseas guest accommodation, special occasions, weekday retreats and weekend getaways.

Located just one hour north of Auckland City, the bach has three bedrooms, one bathroom, open plan living/kitchen/dining and some great outdoor living areas including a north facing deck that spills out onto the front lawn. The estuary flows under a small bridge through to Whangateau Harbour across the road which can be accessed by kayak (And yes there is 2x kayaks available for use under the deck including life jackets).

The 3 bedrooms have new queen sized beds plus three spare mattresses which can go on the floor.

Take this great opportunity to get north of Auckland to one of New Zealand's best most accessible holiday spots.

Guest access

You have access to the whole property.

Please note this property does not come with linen but can be hired at $40 per person.
Smoking and Vaping Outside only.

Property manager

thebach398

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Note from host: Pets only by prior arrangement.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children need to be supervised at high tide.

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Great Spot by the Estuary in Whangateau Harbour Whangateau

About the area

Whangateau

Located in Whangateau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Matakana Cinemas and Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Matakana Village and Matakana Weekend Market. Reptile Park and Goat Island are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Mathesons Bay - 4 min drive
  • Matakana Village - 9 min drive
  • Goat Island - 9 min drive
  • Omaha Beach Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • 8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks - 9 min drive
  • Cafe Sandspit - 20 min drive
  • The Sawmill Brewery - 6 min drive
  • Rusty Pelican Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • The Matakana - Village Pub - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Spot by the Estuary in Whangateau Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Spot by the Estuary in Whangateau Harbour?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Spot by the Estuary in Whangateau Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Spot by the Estuary in Whangateau Harbour located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Reptile Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mathesons Bay. Goat Island and Action Ninja World are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little backwater
Nice to be on an estuary and in a relative backwater place ....quiet and no hype. But close to activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
Nice property with everything you need for a great trip away. Amazing coffee machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
little getaway
Beautiful home and perfect for a little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whangateau trip
Lovely house in a lovely location halfway betwen Leigh and Matakana. Comfy beds, the decks were great for sitting outside. Having an accessible shower was great for my mother - i would like to recommend an anti slip mat for the tiled floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Catch Up
We had a wonderful time staying at this property with family. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location at a great price
Very relaxing and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
I booked both of Ross' properties to accomodate me, my fiance, our kids and our bridal party and it was one of the best decisons i made! The houses were awesome and there was so much space! The convenience was unmatched and everyone else agreed. Both houses gave us the feeling of home away from home and we all had a blast. Thank you so much! Would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome place right next to the estuary. Lots of amenities provided and the check in and out process was super easy. Ross is great at communicating too! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri M., Barrington Hills, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spacious and comfortable
We loved staying at this comfortable home. Nicely situated to visit the area. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and fabulous facilities!
We loved our stay at this brilliant bach, which delivered on everything we were looking for in a short family break. Handy for Matakana, Omaha and Tawharanui, as well as our new favourite beach Matheson Bay, it is also a place where you can stay put and relax. The kids loved the board games, kayaks and the huge yard for cricket, while we enjoyed the outlook over the water, the excellent coffee machine and the space inside and out. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023