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Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway

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Property grounds
A favourite for our guests - the deep outdoor tub that fits two.
Enjoy a bath outdoors by candlelight at night.
Open the bach up and enjoy the indoor/outdoor flow.
Sunny east facing deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula
  • Karikari Peninsula
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tokerau Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carrington Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Indoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway

This beautiful little one-bedroom bach has been completely renovated and boasts excellent indoor/outdoor flow to decks on both the west and east sides. Open up the bifold doors from your bedroom and watch the sunrise over native plantings as you sip coffee in bed. After a day at the beach, enjoy a BBQ on the west deck as you watch the sunset. Or, relax in an outdoor bath under the stars.

Inside, the bach contains a fully equipped kitchen, separate toilet and a shower with foot physiology pebbled shower floor. Modern new appliances (fridge, dishwasher and washing machine) all purchased in last 24 months.

This bach is set on a 15-acre property, with ~5 acres of groomed lawn, a (young) orchard and a herb garden (seasonal) on site.

The bach is about 800m off Tokerau Beach (driving access only).

There is plenty of space for parking vehicles/boats and plenty of fresh (bore) water.

The nearest 'major' shopping centre for amenities is Kaitaia, about 25 minute drive. There is a convenience store with all the basics, petrol and a liquor store on the Peninsula. Carrington Estate and Winery/golf course is a short drive away as well and is a beautiful location to spend an afternoon with a bottle of wine.

The bach has only one bedroom with a queen bed but we can accommodate families with young kids sleeping on the sofas or on squabs (mattresses) on the lounge floor. (Please enquire.)

The bach is conveniently located for a day trip to Cape Reinga or over to the West Coast for a surf at Ahipara, on stunning 90 mile beach. Kite surfing off Tokerau Beach is popular.

Special conditions:
Please - no additional guests staying beyond those booked.
No smoking inside our on the property grounds.
No tents or additional overnight guests without prior permission.
No pets allowed on the property
No open fires - the peninsula in general is usually very dry and fire risk is often high (There is a chimnea on the deck that you are welcome to use)

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (professionally laundered and pressed, included).

Property manager

Michelle
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Kids on mats on lounge floor, or sofas.
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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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Karkari Peninsula

Located in Karkari Peninsula, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Butler Point Whaling Museum and Butler Point Whaling Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carrington Golf Course and Dancing Petrel Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Karikari Peninsula - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Tokerau Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Rangiputa Beach - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Carrington Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Taipa Beach - 16 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foreshores Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Karikari Estate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carrington Estate - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private bliss - the perfect beach getaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this Karkari Peninsula holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Karikari Peninsula, Tokerau Beach and Perehipe Beach. Rangiputa Beach and Puheke Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation in privacy
Space, peace and quiet with everything you need plus more. The wildlife was a bonus. Watching the turkeys wondering around something for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private & peaceful
Loved our stay, Michelle was great, location was nice and private and close to beaches :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Lovely private place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Retreat
Second time staying at this lovely Bach. Perfect for a couple who enjoy privacy and just want to unwind. Bach well equipped, with two decks, bbq, good internet connection and even an outside bath. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Private Accomodation
Beautiful little place in the middle of the peninsula. Very handy to all the beaches and private too. Absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to wind down
Had a very restful weekend at the bach. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place for a relaxing time
Everything was easy, clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful
We loved our stay here. It was so lovely and private and peaceful. Well stocked kitchen and great outdoor bath. Only slight (and would stay here again regardless) draw back is that we found the bed a little hard, but some point might like that. And we still had a fabulous and very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Bliss - it certainly is!
Great Bach for a couple who wants to get away and take it easy. Beaches & vineyard nearby, or just stay and snooze on the decks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful paradise
Mum and I had a very lovely time here, close to lots of beautiful and different beaches but secluded. Highlight was the outdoor bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private spot which was well set up
We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back soon. We had the cyclone come through and were well looked after by the owners and communication was really personal, generous and quick. House was well stocked for bad weather with emergency supplies, books and games. Lovely quiet and private spot with well kept gardens and enjoyed the bath even during the cyclone when we had power. thank you Michelle for a great stay and thank you for sharing.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Stay
Absolute little treasure. We wanted a very secluded place to stay, and that's exactly what we got. Awesome location, loads of beautiful beaches close by. The place was very well equipped and quite considering it was very wet and windy for a couple of days. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location
Excellent couple of nights in this house. We were looking for somewhere accessible to the beaches and exploring the Pennisula - but not hemmed in by other houses or overlooked with a beach suburb feel. This was perfect. Wild weather - but hey when on holiday who minds..... Thank you for the haven
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Melina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beaches Galore
This property is amazing, tucked out of the way with large area all to yourself. Close to so many amazing beaches, and an ideal spot to continue to relax after a day in the sun. Lovely deck for bbq dinners and an outside bath to soak in at the end of the evening
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brydon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Everything as per description. Quiet, secluded spot with selection of great beaches close by to chose from....
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debi and John B., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly private and peaceful
This was our second summer vacation at this bach , we couldn’t wait to return this year , all the more so as we knew we could just relax and enjoy without worrying about covid or masks. For us this quiet secluded spacious 1 bed cottage set amongst a farm and native bush is our kind of bliss , it is simple, perfectly clean & modern and has everything you need, including an outdoor bath we loved. We wanted easy access to the beautiful beaches for swimming, and boat access /ramps and great fishing the area offers, we also wanted somewhere to relax and read and not have to worry about noisy neighbours , other than cows or birds and the sound of the waves in the distance , you are entirely on your own, and everything you may need is a short drive away. Michelle our host was so helpful and great at communicating. Highly recommend this bach to couples looking for a private getaway .. We will be back that’s for sure . 😃
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing unwind
Everything was just as advertised. Check in was easy. Everything about staying there was easy. The spot was perfect. The privacy was just what we wanted. The brazier on the deck was amazing. The yard was perfect to just relax and walk around or share a game of croquet. Only 5 minutes to shops for an ice cream. A perfect base to go and adventure around the area. Michelle was a great help and very clear with anything I asked her. Would we stay again. 10/10 yes. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review
great place, very good service all round
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So so quiet - perfect to see the peninsula from
Loved it - everything there but food
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and relaxation
As always-third time here-blissfully quiet, relaxing stay, the only sounds, crickets, birds and cicadas. Love it. 😁
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Tranquil
Location is very private and well centered to access Kari Kari, Coopers Beach and Monganui. Owner is lovely and place is nice for a couple getaway. Further positives are the outdoor tub, wifi and warm house. Possible improvements - The TV isn't a smart TV so you need to bring hdmi and a laptop etc. to access netflix, Disney +, Skygo, YouTube etc. There is also no microwave. Otherwise the experience was faultless and would highly recommend over the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debi and John B., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Private Bach
We were really happy with what we found when we arrived at the Bach. It is very comfortable (modern rustic) just perfect for our holiday and base to explore the far north. This bach is Ideal for a couples secluded private getaway. I would highly recommend this Bach to friends and family . Great communication from the owners throughout our booking and stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

olivia s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the clear, warm communication from Michelle. The property is as advertised, lovely and private in a great spot for visiting the many beautiful local beaches and attractions. Would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Imogen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
This was our second year returning. Love the peninsula and this little bach is perfect for us. Nice and private. Lovely and clean. Love the farmland setting too. Just a delight.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Michelle

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We are a Canadian/Kiwi couple. My partner grew up on this land and helped his family farm it when he was young. I fell in love with it the first time he brought me up north. We live in Auckland but love our escapes to the bach and often spend our weekends either on the water paddling, or on the land, planting trees (or controlling weeds!).

Why they chose this property

This bach is built on family land and has a special history to us. Previously farmed, we are gradually returning our property to native bush, and though still small, the native plantings around the bach have all been propagated from local sources and planted by the two of us over many years of hard work.

What makes this property unique

This place is good for the soul. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will enjoy complete privacy (with the exception of neighbouring cows). The bach is full of light and completely opens up with bifold doors on either side, to let the sun stream in.

It is a short drive to multiple beaches - about 800m off Tokerau beach (driving only).

This isn't a shopping destination or a place to go for fine dining. It is a blissful, serene getaway. Bring your swimsuit and water sports gear, a good book and a bottle of wine and you will be set.

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English

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