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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 411 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ngunguru, Whangarei
  • Kuihi Island
    4 min walk
  • Ngunguru Library
    8 min walk
  • Bite Me
    17 min walk
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    36 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Ngunguru

With a stay at this cottage in Ngunguru, you'll be on the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Kuihi Island and 8 minutes by foot from Ngunguru Library. .This beach cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Whale Tail Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Tutukaka Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Tutukaka Marina - 5 min drive
  • Dive Tutukaka - 6 min drive
  • Tutukaka Headland - 7 min drive
  • Matapouri Bay - 13 min drive
  • Whangaumu Bay - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬16 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.

Papaka Bach - Awesome Waterfront Location

Just steps to the beautiful Ngunguru Estuary, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this comfortable, fully furnished 2 bedroom, self-contained property is your home away from home. We have thought of everything so you don't have to!

The interior is clean, open plan, modern and fresh, there's a full kitchen with dishwasher, stovetop and oven and is complete with everything you need.
Towels and bed linen are provided as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
The use of a small dinghy with life-jackets is also available.

There's an outside laundry equipped with games, toys and an extra toilet and shower, great for washing off the sand before you go into the house!

Large lawn out front for outdoor games, boats and jet skis, off-street parking or just lounging around in the sun. NB: A walkway at the rear of the bach allows beach access to people staying at the property above.

Ngunguru has a 4-Square mini-mart, liquor store, cafe, beauty parlour and Takeaways. The Sports Complex has a 9 hole golf course, tennis, bowls, and a Bar and Bistro. Only 7 minutes to Tutukaka with more shops and restaurants.

At the Tutukaka Marina, and Deep Sea Anglers Club, you can arrange fishing trips and/or diving or snorkeling at the world-famous Poor Knights Marine Reserve. There are several restaurants to dine at around the area.

Beautiful Matapouri Bay and the surf beach, Sandy Bay, are just a short drive away. There are several stunning coastal walkways to explore in this beautiful part of the world. World-renowned Whale Bay is also on the coast.

The Ngunguru estuary at your doorstep provides safe swimming for children. There is a boat ramp nearby where you can launch your boat to explore the pristine Ngunguru Bay and Sandspit and Ocean Beach. There's so much to do on the stunning Tutukaka Coast you'll never want to go home!

For the quintessential kiwi experience, in a beautiful location, you won’t be disappointed.

Special conditions:
Priced for up to 4 persons.
2 Nights minimum stay in peak season and Christmas period minimum 1 week. This is negotiable depending on your circumstance - please ask! Linen and towels supplied, smoking outside only, pets ok as long as they are cleaned up after. The property at the rear above the bach has access to the beach via a walkway down the left side of the bach through the gate.
Internet banking, paypal and cash accepted.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Please clean up after yourself and do the dishes before you leave!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, 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 desk and a microwave.
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 manager

Cushla Barrell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside-only smoking allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 first aid kit
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

Papaka Bach - Awesome Waterfront Location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Very lovely stay. Spa was lovely and batch had everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
The most perfect place to get away from it all and really relax and wind down. The bach has everything you need for comfort including a large fenced section for the doggies. We loved exploring the dunes and coastline. The spa was the cherry on the top. Loved it. Thank you. Sara
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome kiwi beach bach
Loved my stay here, wasn't long enough. Hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay - only regret is that it wasn't for longer.
Everything you might need for a fantastic stay and Cushla is a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope H., Kerikeri. Northland

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Paradise
This is probably the nicest little bach getaway we've ever had. Cushla our host was wonderful and fast communication. The property is well appointed. It has everything you could need for a relaxing, comfortable stay, including a spa to relax in. The air con was wonderful on the hot nights too. We liked that the section was fully fenced, so it was safe for our little dog, to come and go as she needed and we enjoyed fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden too! The water is at the gate, the laid back, peaceful beach commumity vibe is great and being able to have our dog there was wonderful. We were really sad we could only spend 2 nights and would LOVE to come back soon. Thank you so much for a refreshing break away from the real world. Your little slice of paradise is truly HEAVEN.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Papaka Paradise
Great location, amazing sunsets, beautiful estuary to swim in, fully fenced for the dogs, clean, everything you need for home away from home. Nice deck and outdoor furniture, amazing pizzeria at Ngunguru. Walk to shops and cafes. Highly recommend. Be aware though that Vrbo charges in USD.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

RUSSELL A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Place
House has all you need and more. Hot Tub was wonderful.!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
A great little bach in a quiet and charming location. We loved the way Cushla generously opened her home to us, with everything we needed to make our stay memorable. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in the property, we had a relaxing day/night, just what we were after. Bach was well stocked and comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Comfortable, everything that was needed was available. Had the best much needed rest and down time. Loved the homeliness of the property. Everything was so fancy around us and your property was an absolute gem. Will definitely return. Nga mihi Tawhiri & Ida Wiki.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Fiona A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter get away
Just one night but very comfortable and the hot tub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend away and place to stay
Very well equiped Bach Super location Cushla was so good with the communication Spa at night gazing at the Milky way was awesome Kayaking on the estuary was fun too Definitely recommend this Bach and hope to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Seamless stay, wicked spot, highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Ngunguru
Great little place, very quiet, very clean and very well equipped, and largely very safe for our little dog. Great to have use of the Spa pool too, really enjoyed that :). Very handy for coastal Whangarei region and the City too. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot
We loved our stay! Perfect location and cute as house with absolutely everything you could ever need 👌 check in and out was easy with communicating with the owner. Definitely want to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Location
Great place to stay if you are going diving at the Poor Knights Islands
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Spacious, well equipped, comfortable home that exceeded our expectations. Loads of toys for Miss 2 1/2 to play with. Relaxing for adults and teenagers. Deck was great to catch the breeze on a hot afternoon. We loved the space for all, the view, the feeling of home while still being a bach Cushla was great to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Estuary Views
Very clean comfortable place with lovely views. Great covered deck for meals. Very well equiped house with all you need for the kitchen and also lots of beach goodies available to o use Very child and dog friendly. Close to some of the best beaches in the country. We had a wonderful stay,very relaxing and we would love to go back if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia D., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host, super clean bach with everything! Comfy, homely, tastefully furnished, comfy beds
We had the best time ever in this cute as bach - hot tub bonus - sparkling clean, has everything you need and more, awesome host so friendly and accommodating, great waterfront location and section - perfect for doggies - we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W., Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape from chores and workaday woes
Good Kiwi bach, but with every utensil, herb, spice and magic you can imagine. Stunning location, watching the ever-changing Ngunguru estuary from the front deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house is located at a nice place with beautiful view. It’s very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
Everything you need and more - wonderful view - loved the spa! Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bach stay
Thank you for sharing your lovely bach with us. We enjoyed the waterfront. The dig loved the yard and swimming!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great tidy spot
Property has all you need for a great getaway! Beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022