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Stunning seaside retreat on Ohope Beach. Finalist Bach of the Year 2018

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Dining
Lounge view looking towards kitchen
Dining room, lounge, kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ohope, Ohope
  • Ohope Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Maraetotara Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohope International Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Stunning seaside retreat on Ohope Beach. Finalist Bach of the Year 2018

Ohope is a drivable destination as it is just one hour south of Tauranga. The house is in the prime location on the Golden Mile, no sand dunes to interrupt magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, Whale and Whakaari/White Island.

Ohope has many locals eateries; cafes and restaurants. Fishing charters available from Ohope or Whakatane, cycle and walking trails, international golf course, boats ramps, surfing lessons, paddleboard hire, 11 kms of safe swimming beach and walkable distance to Ohiwa harbour attractions.

A modern house with large open plan living, great decks from which you can enjoy the view of the ocean, or you can retreat to the back garden which is surrounded by tropical palm trees. Here you will find outdoor furniture to relax on, a BBQ and outdoor dinning area and best of all a hot outdoor shower to rinse off after a refreshing swim.
Each of the rooms is stylishly furnished so we require caring tenants.

Special conditions:
We are committed to the safety of our guests and practice enhanced cleaning protocols and adhere to strict check-in and check-out times. Avoiding early arrivals or late departures to minimize the possibility of disrupting the enhanced cleaning process

Minimum 2 night stay.
No Smoking.
No Pets allowed.
Due to the quality of the furnishing we require caring tenants.
No loud, noisy groups.


Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$125.00 per stay); Linen (included)

Contact owner for refund policies


Property manager

Lorraine McNaughten
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ohope

Located in Ohope, this holiday home is on the beach. Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Shalfoon & Francis Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Ohope, Ohope

What's nearby

  • Ohope Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ohiwa Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Maraetotara Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohope International Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Whakatane Hospital - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turkish Kebab House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe Whakatane - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Quay Cafe/Licensed Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quart House Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning seaside retreat on Ohope Beach. Finalist Bach of the Year 2018 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning seaside retreat on Ohope Beach. Finalist Bach of the Year 2018?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning seaside retreat on Ohope Beach. Finalist Bach of the Year 2018?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning seaside retreat on Ohope Beach. Finalist Bach of the Year 2018 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ohope holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour. Ohope International Golf Club and Maraetotara Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
This is the second time we've stayed here - a lovely, comfortable property in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place, location and property and hosts were excellent, will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
This was the perfect place for a relaxing couple of days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back...
Excellent property, views, hosts etc. We will definitely be staying again x
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful property on a beautiful beach front. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise at Ohope
This is an amazingly simple home with outstanding facilities. The location is brilliant and the hosts are absolutely lovely people.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Pre-xmas Break!
Lovely, clean, comfortable property in an excellent location with lovely hosts - we enjoyed our stay so much we've already rebooked for next year 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Restful Time
Excellent accommodation and location. The exceptional hospitality of the hosts was the icing on the cake
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine L., Taupo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view
Great property with everything we needed and more right by the beach, excellent hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot and fantastic hosts
Great place to stay right on the beach and the hosts were fantastic. The house was beautiful with all we needed and more. Will be back as soon as we can for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely
A truly relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

rose s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spacious peaceful place
Nice clean spacious peaceful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation in a perfect location
Can’t find anything bad to say. It was a great place and the hosts were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trecia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing !
We loved our stay in Ohope Beach. Lorraine and John were fantastic hosts and the property was outstanding. It was clean and had all the comforts of home. Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magic spot
Loved our stay in this beautiful property. We were a group of three friends and we had such a special stay here. Friendly, helpful hosts and the house had everything we needed - and more. The sea views from the house deck are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Comfortable, homely, easy and fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot and wonderful hosts
We had an absolutely amazing time at this gorgeous spot! The property is in a stunning location and has everything you will need. Lorraine and John were excellent hosts and we will definitely be back. Thanks for such a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Absolutely wonderful place, beautiful neighbourhood and views. Couldn't have asked for more. And the weather was perfect the whole time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harriet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Ohope
Great stay in Ohope thanks to hosts Lorraine and John. Beach front bach, very comfortable with everything you could possibly need for a holiday stay. Beach metres away out front, and beautiful sheltered garden with bbq area at the back. Will be recommending to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ilona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
My friends and I had the best experience. The house had the most amazing views and was very clean and tidy. The hosts were awesome. Thanks for an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave C., Whangarei New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OHOPE BLISS
Everything we needed was provided ,it was lovely roomy and airy.The views and gardens are top notch.Just a few steps to the sea!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

edward h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house & lovely hosts
Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at your house Lorraine. Great communication and very accommodating. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful relaxing
The property was pristine, host very welcoming. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs
Lovely few days in a very well maintained house. Wonderful views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie S., Tauranga, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unwind straight away
Lovely place to stay, John & Lorraine are wonderful hosts. The backyard is a gem, perfect for bbqs or playing cards. A well equipped kitchen in a very clean house with a spectacular view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lorraine McNaughten

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Why they chose this property

Located in a prime position on the waterfront of Ohope Beach, with sea views from the front deck and safe swimming on your doorstep. Cleanliness is a priority for the owners of this holiday home, with modern facilities and a tranquil garden, this peaceful property will not disappoint.

What makes this property unique

Short drive to Boat Ramp, Golf Club, Shops and Cafe.

Languages:

English

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