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Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach

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A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, and a dining area with red chairs and a table. - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)
A modern house surrounded by dense greenery, with a clear view of the surrounding landscape. - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)
An aerial view of a beach with a dirt path, vehicles, and people. - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a large gray sectional sofa, and a coffee table. - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)
A modern bedroom with a large bed, stone fireplace, and a view of a staircase. - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)
A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach


  • Has amazing, unobstructed North-facing 270 degree views over Medlands beach, bay and mountains beyond. Just a few minutes walk to spectacular Medlands beach via road or a bush track. The entire house is eco friendly with drinkable rain catchment water, solar panels providing all electrical power and solar water collector for hot water.

    The kitchen has a large fridge freezer with gas stove and hobs, and a massive center concrete island bar.

    SpaceX Star link satellite dish for ultra fast internet onsite. Important Note: The Island in completely off grid, property only suitable for adventurous guests, the house is dependent on sunshine and rain for correct operation, if there’s continuous cloud cover for more than two days you will be expected to start the back up generator and switch over to the gas califont for heating water, it’s part of the package staying in an Eco friendly home on the Island.

    Pedestrian access via foot bridge (from camp ground) across stream and then an eight minute walk to the house. Vehicle access to house requires crossing of the Oruawharo tidal stream at low tide!!! in your 4WD vehicle. House is self check in/check out with keys located in lock box. There is a courtesy car to transport your luggage to the house on arrival and departure.

    Barrier is an amazing destination with great surfing, fishing and diving on your doorstep. The southern end of Medlands beach is suitable for boat launching.

    Laundry facilities are located at Claris adjacent to the general store.
    Mount Hobson summit, Kaitoke natural hot springs and historic kauri dams are worth the walk.

    Special conditions:
    No pets allowed. Smoking only outside.
    Not to be used as mass gathering for big groups and parties.

    Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return keys to lock box.
Disconnect car battery leads.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Great Barrier Island, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Great Barrier Island travel guide
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Map
Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and green hills in the background.
    Medlands Beach
    1 min drive - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mulberry Grove General Store
    17 min drive
  • The Burger Shack
    7 min drive
  • Barrier Social Club
    9 min drive
  • Stonewall Store & Bottle Store
    9 min drive
  • Angsana Thai Restaurant
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Medlands Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Blind Bay. Awana Bay is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible

This property is incredible - I would highly recommend staying here. The view from the house is stunning. The photos do not do it justice. Communication was great and checking in was super easy. Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, relaxing with everything you need

We enjoyed a relaxing 3 nights in this beautiful property. It was exactly as described, the unit was very well stocked and the view was amazing. A perfect getaway and a base to explore the island. Thank you! My only recommendation would be that having a high chair available would be helpful for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful escape

This lodge is a gem - superbly located close to the aerodrome and the shops at Claris, with amazing sea views and walking distance to Medlands beach. There is a superb kitchen, with an excellent gas cooker and huge benchtop. All crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are provided. As the house relies on solar and gas for power and water heating, there is no microwave or electric heaters - for warmth, you'll have to get the wood fire in the living room going. When you check-in, make sure with Chris that the water heating and the room heating is going (it's quite a complex system). The courtesy car from the footbridge up the hill is a real blessing - although avoid if you have dust allergies. Chris and Anthony are a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

A beautiful place to stay, great view and nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

180 degree views in relaxed but modern comfort

My partner and I stayed at this lovely holiday home for 3 nights after Christmas 2021. For us the location was perfect- a 5 min stroll to long sandy beaches (a car is provided for running down the hill to beach/ estuary, but we didn’t need it) and safe swimming spots, returning to 180 degree views from lounge/ kitchen, balconies and master bedroom. The home has everything you need for a relaxed and comfortable stay. We tiki toured around the island during our stay and both agreed we had found the best spot to stay. We’ll be back and would bring family with us as home could easily accommodate more guests without being on top of each other
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A spot you will want to stay longer in

Great location, amazing property. All the modern conveniences in an off-grid island. Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property, view and location

What an amazing place to stay. Great view from the kitchen, lounge, and main bedroom. Nice balcony and very private. Love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely gorgeous, would love to stay again sometime soon.

The house was lovely, everything we needed. The view is superb, pictures just don’t do it justice. The perfect getaway to relax and completely get off the grid.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was excellent thank you

Brilliant stay and will definitely be coming again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous spot and what a view!

We absolutely loved our stay at this house. Four adults and plenty of space - we didn’t turn on the TV once as we just enjoyed the indoor/outdoor flow from the lounge to the deck. The kitchen was very well supplied for all the cooking we did, the view from the deck was just gorgeous and the car for that side of the river to run us up and down to the footbridge was much appreciated. We are already talking about when we might be able to return! Our favourite house we have ever stayed at in Great Barrier. Thanks again to Anthony and Chris for the great communication along the way and a perfect stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Epic Place

As good as it gets. Thanks guys
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Barrier Get Away

Outstanding property that exceeded all our expectations, sensational views of the Island and beaches, the house is perfectly decorated and everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable is provided, will definitely return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly special!

The house is incredible, the location is calm and remote. I couldn’t have loved my time here more! The only thing I would say to anyone reading is to hire a car so you can explore the island a little/get to the local shops for food- I didn’t and wish I had!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Barrier retreat

Fabulous property for 4 adult family members. Superb fittings & views. Only discovered the property manual (loose papers mixed in with other maps etc) the day we left. Perhaps a folder would work better. A great experience overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wow.

Wow.... Awesome designer home, amazing location and view over the most incredible ocean beach and coastline. The beds were super comfortable, we had everything we needed and more. Perfect place for a break. The appointed Manager, Chris, was extremely friendly, helpful and extremely accommodating. We would love to be back at some stage in the future and can thoroughly recommend the property to anyone wanting some downtime from the hustle and bustle of Mainland NZ! - You will love it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I would categorize this special place as a rare gem.

I would categorize this special place as a rare gem. There are a lot of accommodations which are very basic which you expect on an island. However, this luxurious villa will make you feel like the king of the hill with a view to die for! Very well maintained and you can feel the love the owner has put into his house. We stayed here with our parents and we had an unforgettable holiday. The walk from the camping up to the apartment takes 10 min but the view is very nice.