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High Water Beach House, absolute beach front (large house, up to 13 people)

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Out to sea
Drone view
View to the left off the deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oakura Bay, Oakura
  • Oakura Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Whangaruru Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bland Bay Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Downstairs Rumpus Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

High Water Beach House, absolute beach front (large house, up to 13 people)

A genuine beach front holiday home, just walk onto the sand from the grass, no roads to cross, no reserves to walk through.

Perfectly positioned on the long gentle curve of this golden sand beach, you can launch your boat just down the road and watch your children play in the water from the deck.

Upstairs are four large bedrooms, main bathroom, separate toilet, the open plan living/dining room and full kitchen. Expansive decking on two sides completes the picture.

Downstairs is the laundry, large rumpus/games room, second kitchen and another three beds (queen bed and bunks). A bathroom and separate toilet service this area.

Cot and high chair available upon request.

Amazing beach house that sleeps 13, well equipped so that you can have a fabulous beach holiday.

Plenty of room for your boat and beach toys.

Plenty of outdoor furniture, BBQ and three kayaks available for use.

Oakura Bay is well serviced with a local dairy, fuel and a takeaway.

The famous Gallery and Cafe Helena Bay Hill is only 15 minutes away - fantastic coffee, breakfasts, lunches, morning and afternoon teas. Check out there website.

Oakura Bay is great for boating - you can fish, dive and there is also a water ski lane at the northern end of Oakura Bay.

You can also look to join a boat charter - fish, dive or just cruise.

Diving - the immediate coastline boasts great diving and just 22 kms offshore lies the world famous Poor Knights Islands.

A great place for a family holiday - parents please note that children can walk directly onto the beach and hence into the water - adult supervision required for children who are unable to swim.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person); Let me know if you would like linen and I will add the cost to your booking.

Property manager

LisaW754

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 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

About the area

Oakura

Located in Oakura, this holiday home is on the beach. Ruapekapeka Pa is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve and Oakura Bay. Scuba diving, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Oakura Bay, Oakura

What's nearby

  • Oakura Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whangaruru Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bay of Islands - 36 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Bland Bay Beach - 43 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Paihia Beach - 78 min drive - 73.8 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kororareka Oysters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Gallery & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cafe Helena Bay Hill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Water Beach House, absolute beach front (large house, up to 13 people) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High Water Beach House, absolute beach front (large house, up to 13 people)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Water Beach House, absolute beach front (large house, up to 13 people)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is High Water Beach House, absolute beach front (large house, up to 13 people) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Oakura holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Oakura Bay and Whangaruru Harbour. Okurekureia Beach and Okupe Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large family bach
Location was wonderful, right on the beach. Generous living spaces with comfortable leather furniture for 12 people. Heated outside shower was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

BEST PLACE
Perfect house , catered to my whanau perfectly. Beautiful view, definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oakura High Water
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
We all had a great time...so close the beach. House was perfect for the 10 of us. Shop handy for fish and chip night...they even cooked our own caught snapper
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Awesome place in a picture perfect location. We felt so at home. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay in Oakura
Second time in this house and still amazing thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First whānau vacation
Our whānau had an absolute blast on our first vacation during Waitangi week. The spacious house is located along the beach front which made tanning on the loungers convenient, while I monitored my children who spent there days kayaking, boogy boarding, building sand castles, collecting shells and exploring. We also got to see Dolphins swimming in the bay near. The 2 stores nearby (literally 5 houses away) has everything you need; fully stocked dairy/petrol station and a Takeaways/cafe/koha shed. The home itself has everything a growing whānau needs to have a memorable time away; surround speakers for music, bbq, fire pit to cook smores, boogy boards, kayaks, cards, binoculars, an outside heated shower to prevent sandy children from entering indoors with tonnes of carparking space. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
This place is massive and well stock with everything. We were a family of 9 and had so much room. We have already booked for Feb/march and hoping to be back next Christmas
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Oakura experience
Our group of Forest and Bird friends had a wonderful time at High Water Bach on lovely Oakura Beach. The house has a great capacity to host a good sized group and there is no shortage of any crockery, cutlery or pots and pans in the kitchen area. Wonderful sitting out on the deck in the sun, swimming just out your front door and many wonderful walks to be had. It's worth a visit to Mimiwhangata for those who like walking and exploring. Highly recommend this bach and thanks to the owners, we all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno Z., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place in Oakura
The best place to disconnect and reconnect…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

robyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making more memories in Oakura
A mint location with all you need for a perfect family holiday. Take extra toilet rolls though as we had to buy more (4 or 5 rolls not enough for the 12 of us over the weekend). Also take salt and pepper as nothing provided. These are minor comments for an otherwise magic stay! We loved the living/dining and kitchen space. Great to have an area that caters for the number of beds provided. Would definitely stay again and recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful
Very spacious as we have a huge family. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Amazing Holiday!
It was our fourth time staying at High Water. We all had such a great time as usual. It is ideal for our whole extended family of 8 adults and four children. The view and closeness to the beach are amazing and the house has everything we need. We are all looking forward to our next holiday there. Thanks Lisa.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daisy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sea front view!
The place is huge, ideal for family and big group gatherings and they have nice facilities. Amazing sea front view. Will surely come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
birthday stay
Really loved location, amenities, atmosphere and kayaking. Need to pass on that we had noticed mould on pillows, bathrooms not too clean, dog hair on carpet and window sills need to be cleaned. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BLISS AGAIN!
For the third time we had a fantastic stay at this perfect spot? It has everything we need for our extended family. Thanks again Lisa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruno Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
The house is on the beach and you don’t need to move anywhere else. Just stay there and enjoy ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

tarsh b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get away
We had the best time away - we wished it could have been longer. A nice spot by the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High tide
Great Bach for a family holiday. Despite the rainy weather we had an awesome time with all the books, games as puzzles. The rumpus room downstairs provided enough space for the kids to stay occupied.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place that caters for a large group 12+
Wonderful spot right on the waterfront. Great to see both sun and moon rise for photography from the balcony. Our second stay here and I'm sure it won't be our last.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Freddie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place...
Will go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
What a truly wonderful piece of heaven to stay at. So well set out. Super comfortable beds. Plenty of room for us all. And the view is to die for. We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family retreat
A great place for our special family gathering. Plenty of space, and great facilities for whole whanau. Well set-up house, with all we needed for our stay. Right on beachfront, only noise was sound of the sea!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best in price and best in accommodating
Great place to stay, it was spacious for our family of 13 felt very inviting and was comfortable to settle into, house was very clean and well equipped in the kitchen as we had prepared alot of food for a family wedding, maybe just adding a larger pot would be a bonus also house is insulated so it was never cold, even went fishing out near the rocks we caught one there was a bench attached on the side. Wifi connection was great and overall the view waking up to was awesome. The neighbor hood is peaceful and quiet all you can hear is the ocean waves. Shops are so close by could even walk there. Definitely would recommend thank you so much Lisa it was a great experience to remember
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave A., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and property
As good as it gets
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by LisaW754

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What makes this property unique

Fantastic fishing and diving nearby