Urquharts Bay Whangarei Heads Prime Location Beachfront

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 660 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Whangarei Heads, Northland

Mount Manaia
‪4 min drive‬
Ocean Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Ruakaka Beach
‪61 min drive‬
Whangarei (WRE)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom/laundry

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Prime Waterfront Location- Urquharts Bay
So close to the sea you can hear the waves lapping.
Sunsets that take your breath away.
Safe beach for the kids.
Fishing and diving at the doorstep
Surf just over the hill
World class walks
If this is on your wish list. Then we can accommodate you in our family bach.

Our family bach has been our joy for the last 20 years and we now want to share it with you.
It comprises of two bedrooms and sleeps 6.
The lounge, kitchen and dining area are open plan.
The shower/chub and toilet share the room with the washing machine and dryer.
The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, microwave and a dishwasher just to make things easy for you.
The outdoor barbeque is on the front deck. We have enjoyed many wonderful evenings here and
watched some of the most amazing sunsets.
We have a mooring available approx 150m in front of bach. Please enquire when booking if this is required.
Linen supplied : Sheets, Pillows, duvet covers, towels and tea towels.

Property manager

Karen

Languages

English, Hungarian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Fenced area.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking outside only

Bbq - Must be left clean otherwise a $50 cleaning fee will be charged

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 first aid kit

About the area

Whangarei Heads

Located in Whangarei Heads, this cottage is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taurikura Bay and Ocean Beach. With kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Whangarei Heads, Northland

What's nearby

Taurikura Bay - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Mount Manaia - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Ocean Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Bream Head Coast Walks - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
Ruakaka Beach - 61 min drive - 62.0 km

Getting around

Whangarei (WRE) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - ‬56 min drive
‪Smith & Local Parua Bay - ‬12 min drive
‪Land & Sea - ‬59 min drive
‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬5 min drive
‪The Porthouse - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Urquharts Bay Whangarei Heads Prime Location Beachfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urquharts Bay Whangarei Heads Prime Location Beachfront ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urquharts Bay Whangarei Heads Prime Location Beachfront ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Urquharts Bay Whangarei Heads Prime Location Beachfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Whangarei Heads cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Taurikura Bay and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ocean Beach. Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Raewyn J.

21 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location

Superb spot to access local beaches and enjoy fabulous sunsets. Bach is spotlessly clean and wonderfully equipped wirh everything you need (a few hooks or towel rails in the bathroom would be super helpful though!) Overall, a lovely place to stay!!! Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

24 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bach in great location

A great place for a holiday. Would love to stay again

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

11 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend bliss!

Location is superb, the place has everything you need for a memorable weekend away. Loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

22 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful location

Wonderful location, lovely little Bach. Would book again in a heartbeat

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

2 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place to holiday

good house close to water and walks. Everything we wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Wellington

14 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Awesome location with it being just a across the road from the water. Great proximity to Ocean Beach and the rest of Whangarei heads. Awesome host too. Nicely appointed property too.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

18 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular location

Excellent property for type of stay related to the area. Clean comfortable and met our needs nicely. Great scenery and walks. Very serene and quiet overlooking the water and yachts. Recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

30 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location and bach

A lovely bach filled with all comforts of home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whangarei heads

Great spot, well appointed property, everything you could need. Close to beautiful walks.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie v.

9 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best bach

We had such a wonderful time! Ideal Place in the best location. Easy for the kids to swim (even in the middle of winter), gorgeous walks and the bach has everything we needed! Clean and warm and the most stunning view. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan H.

5 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this place it had everthing there i could ask for.the host where amazing always asking if we needed anything just to go see them the kids had a ball with the board games that where supplies aswell.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer Grace F., New Zealand

30 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sunsets

Very clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. The beach is just across the road and the bach sees the sea from the bedroom and kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette W.

15 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stop for a family

We were very impressed with everything at this Bach. Lots to do for adults and kids, including kayaking, fishing, swimming and great walks. The Bach is very well set up and the hosts were friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

10 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside delight

Delightful location, water views, sunsets, facilities, hosts and neighbours. Plus comfortable bed and super-clean throughout. Thank you :)

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

9 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very tidy and new. Cozy with a great out door deck and stunning views. Fabulous safe beach on your door step and good hiking, fishing and diving spots close by. Surf beach just a short drive over the hill. Great place highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giles D.

26 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent bach

Excellent bach. Simple, excellent deck and nice location. Recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn v., New Zealand

3 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic spot

We had a great few days away. The Bach had everything we needed and was in the perfect location. Thank you to Karen and Lou for sharing their special place with us. We will definitely be back for longer next time

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisbet a.

28 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urquharts Bay bach

Perfect bach with everything we needed. Location is beautiful with lots to do, we enjoyed the kayaks and the beautiful location and scenery. Thanks to Karen and Lou, would definitely stay at their bach again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassey L.

15 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work related travel

Needed somewhere to hang our hat after work for a couple of days, perfect place to wind down and enjoy the view.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

18 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place

Very well appointed bach in a great spot. Clean, modern and comfortable. The deck is great. Karen is a great host who really cares about providing a great holiday experience. We had a great time there with our kids and would love to visit again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Tauranga, New Zealand

18 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Ever changing beautiful waterfront views of the harbour. Relaxing and peaceful. Easy access to walking tracks on Busby Head and more a few kms away. Bach was exceptionally well-stocked with washing and cleaning products.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

28 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

Amazing spot. Well maintained house that was great for our kids. Host was awesome to deal with. Thank you for having us. Special memories made.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyne C.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urquhart Bay

It was comfortable and well equipped. Owner was helpful when we needed to ring her for information. Scenery from batch was lovely. We enjoyed exploring the surrounding areas.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

15 February 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach

Bach had everything we needed for a restful holiday. Fantastic view of the water from the large, covered deck. Beach too shallow for swimming but ideal for kayaking and a couple of lovely beaches not too far away.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dom M.

27 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and stay.....

We had a 3-day long weekend for Auckland Anniversary, and SOOOOO wish it was longer. Amazig views, lovely bach with everything you need (again, except a hairdryer!! ;-) Fantastic hosts, thanks Karen, and we will definitely book again and bring the kids next time. Pretty hard to beat this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Karen

Languages:

English, Hungarian

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom/laundry

Spaces

About this property