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Destination Matapouri

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Matapouri Bay
Entrance to the Property
Front Deck
Front Deck
Kitchen and dining area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Matapouri, Northland
  • Matapouri Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Woolleys Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mermaid Pool
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Destination Matapouri

A clean and tidy holiday home which is just a 2 minute walk to Matapouri Bay - surely one of the most beautiful beaches in Northland. The bach consists of 3 bedrooms which can comfortably accomodate 8 people. The bach is conveniently located close to the estuary which is a great spot to take the kids kayaking. We have 2 kayaks available to be used by guests. The property is fully fenced and is flat - ideal for parking the boat. We have recently added a large deck to the property which is great during the summer months.

The bach is also close to some other magical spots - including Sandy Bay (surfer's mecca), Wooleys Bay and the beautiful Whale Bay. Tutukaka is just 6km away where dive trips to the Poor Knights islands or fishing charters can be arranged.

There are many other activities that you can take part in during your stay - these include swimming, snorkelling, surfing, golf, walking, fishing, cycling and mountain biking. Golf courses are located at Whangarei (30 minute drive) and further north at Hikurangi.

Special conditions:
Pets OK but please keep outside and tidy up after them.
Smoking OK but only outside.
Two nights minimum stay.
Please ensure all rubbish is removed before departing.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

johnrt724
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ensure you clean up after your pet .
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Matapouri

Located in Matapouri, this holiday home is by the sea. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matapouri Bay and Mermaid Pool. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Matapouri, Northland

What's nearby

  • Matapouri Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sandy Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Woolleys Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mermaid Pool - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Destination Matapouri pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Destination Matapouri?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destination Matapouri?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Destination Matapouri located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Matapouri Bay and Sandy Bay. Woolleys Bay and Mermaid Pool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Good location for kids to feel happy walking about to beach, bridge and to park and shop . Nice walks to do
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mere R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem of a spot in Matapouri
Thank U for the chilled atmosphere, kids loved it, close to everything estuary, bridge for bombing, at the beach, everything you would need for a comfy stay, had a lil issue with trampoline but John was easy to communicate wih and sort out … recommend this lil gem to stay … Thanks again John
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
A perfect place to have a holiday, so much to do. So close to the beach and shop. The headlands walk and kayaks were great too. Comfortable beds and good shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
Had a great week with small family and puppy. Close to everything and very equipped
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matapouri beach break
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shirley
Had an amazing time… the property was fabulous and suited our family set up of adults and two small humans..clean,comfortable and had everything you require for your beach stay Will definitely be booking in again … thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Re
The property had everything we needed for our short stay. The place was really clean and tidy and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay, great location, great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Had a great time ... handy to shops and beach ... all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an awesome stay
Would have loved to stay longer. Perfect bach, heaps of space, everything we needed was there and a very short walk to one of the most magical spots in nz for us. Loved it! Highly recommend, can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Had a great stay. Short walk to a beautiful beach and a great general store close by which sells good takeaways. More amazing beaches a short drive away. The bach is comfortable with all the things you need for a relaxing summer holiday. John the owner is friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Place is lovely, actually nicer in person than pictures. Great location, would definitely stay again and host responsive on messaging when I had a question. Only minor comment is there was no hand soap in bathroom or hand towel, comms had said to sheets, towel, teatowel so didn't think would need anything else. Bought handsoap from shop and left it there for next guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matapouri stay
Great stay thank y.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matapouri New Years 23
Awesome typical kiwi batch Close to the beach and shop Clean and tidy and all you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
No hot shower
The property was what was listed but there was no hot water in the shower, we told John and he said just wait a while it will come? 15min later still no hot water in the shower. Looking at the visitors book this has been a problem for many years and it doesn’t seem like John is interested in correcting it?
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matapouri get away
Perfect location and a great Bach for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mariana J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
From Mess to Bliss
I arrived at the house on the evening of my birthday with my family, only to be met with an unpleasant surprise. My mum, who had just arrived from America earlier that morning, and I had to don cleaning gloves and brave an hour-long cleaning session before we could bring the kids and our belongings inside. The grass outside had not been mowed, the beds were left unmade and messy with used sheets, the toilet was dirty, and food crumbs were scattered all across the couches, kitchen bench, and floor. Despite this unwelcome situation, we managed to have a pleasant stay. The location of the house was very nice, and its size was perfect for our large family. We were blessed with sunny days throughout our stay and the kids really enjoyed using the kayaks! Overall, our experience turned out to be positive. I plan to reach out to the owner to seek reimbursement for the extensive cleaning we undertook upon arrival. This massive effort was undertaken by a birthday girl and her jet-lagged mum on the first evening of our vacation- it felt outrageously unfair!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome getaway
Awesome bach, great location had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anna-Marie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed batch close to the beach.
Well set up batch- 5 minutes walk from beach. We had a lovely stay and I would recommend. Lots of kitchen utensils etc. Bed comfortable There was a bit of rubbish when we arrived including curdled milk which wasn't that pleasant and the rooms a bit dusty so could do with a good spring clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super location
Great stay with our family. Bach in a super location. Set back from the road and close to general store and beach. Bought pizza from the shop which was tasty. Kitchen well equipped, beds comfy, bathroom nice, grandaughter impressed with the range of stuff for kids - DVDs, puzzles, games etc. Nice deck with good seating. Beach beautiful and Whale Bay definitely worth a visit. Grandson had a couple of refreshing swims. Great to be able to take our dogs. Well fenced and safe for kids and dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest Haven
This Bach was a very comfortable stay with everything you need for cooking and entertainment. A short walk to the beach, plenty of room for dogs to run in the section and safe. Very relaxing. We will visit again. A lovely area and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

j b., Bunnythorpe

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Great location, very comfortable beds, cannoes lots of fun, fully fenced so ideal for little children
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Lovely stay, our first time to Matapouri and we will be back, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Laarni N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
its a wonderful place ...it's paradise
Thanks John for letting us stay in your lovely batch ...very clean ,good neighbourhood ,close to the beach ..We really enjoyed our stay ...Definitely will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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