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Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach

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Pet Friendly
Perfect Setting
Lazy Boy Recliners
Living Area
Outdoor Dining Under Cover

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Parapara, Tasman
  • Parapara Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Milnthorpe Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Golden Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Takaka (KTF)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom & Ensuite

1 King Bed

Queen Luxury

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach

Please Note: Full and updated cleaning systems are in place for everyone's future well-being. Sanitiser and hospital grade disinfectant products are supplied for guests use which are also used by our cleaning team.

Aloha Time is our modern holiday home which is located at the extremely popular Parapara Beach. Aloha's large master bedroom offers an ensuite and tea/coffee making facilities. A great area to get away for a quiet read or relax in your own space if holidaying with family & friends. Lazy Boys to put your feet up while enjoying the view. We have a fully fenced area for your pet with a large kennel if your pet needs some outside time - although, they are most welcome inside. Parapara Beach is totally dog friendly all year round. Great base to explore Golden Bay and enjoy what our part of the world has to offer. Aloha Time beach house is situated at one of the most popular beaches in the area, safe swimming, cockle collecting so much more. Great seasonal fishing from the shore or boat too.
Aloha is a lovely place to unwind especially on the private spacious deck overlooking a magical view. An ideal spot to enjoy a romantic break and enjoy evening strolls down the beach. Aloha is on an acre which offers space to entertain the whole family and park up your boat. There is also an outdoor filleting bench.
Parapara Beach is located a short drive to cafes, general store, tavern, galleries plus more....... Have it all!
Only 15 minutes to Takaka.
A short drive away is:
Milnthorpe Park - 2 minute drive away - dog friendly & an amazing spot. Acres of tracks to explore leading onto a huge very private beach. Very popoular!
The Mussel Inn - only a 3 minute drive to Golden Bays world famous restaurant/bar - on-site produced beer plus more. Check their website for their well known entertainment nights & live bands.
Wharaiki Beach - This is by far one of the coolest beaches in New Zealand ! Huge rock formations, huge sand hills, huge caves, cliffs, dunes , white sand and baby seals . The trail is amazing through farms and beautiful hills . You can even meet peacocks in the car park!
Farewell Spit - Farewell Spit is New Zealand’s longest sand spit (25 km) and a nature reserve. It is an internationally-renowned bird sanctuary with over 90 bird species recorded in the area.
Heaphy Track - One of New Zealand’s nine great walks. Many people choose to walk only to the first or second huts on the track instead of walking its entire length. The huts offer gas cooking facilities, open fires, bunks with mattresses, large camping grounds, toilets and running-water facilities. The Heaphy Track, one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” is now a Great Ride. (Check for updates due to previous storm damage)
Special conditions: We offer a port-a-cot & highchair as well if you are traveling with an infant.
Aloha is dog friendly & pets are more than welcome inside with a few guidelines.
The Queen wall bed is extremely comfortable with a luxury mattress which folds down with ease.
We also offer our Nelson Townhouse City Haven if you're looking to spend time there. Vrbo #20012005. Great location to checkout the area and base your stay from. Pets are also welcome with a fully fenced section. WIFI & spa pool are offered at City Haven.
Please note, WIFI is not available at Aloha Time.
Extras: Pets Welcome. Cleaning (Optional, NZ$250 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Shona Martin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pets are most welcome. Must be in initial booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet waste needs to be removed from property - not put into supplied rubbish options please.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Parapara

Located in Parapara, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kahurangi National Park and Grove Scenic Reserve, while Collingwood Museum and Golden Bay Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Parapara, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Tukurua Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Parapara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Milnthorpe Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Golden Bay - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 37 min drive - 39.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mussel Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Naked Possum - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Mussel Inn Bush Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Location With Changing Estuary Views at Popular Parapara Beach located?

This family-friendly Parapara holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Tukurua Bay and Parapara Beach. Kahurangi National Park and Milnthorpe Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 169 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of paradise!
We absolutely loved the location, the property and its access to the most beautiful beach! Our wee dog loved it too!Thank you for allowing us to stay in this special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicia r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!
The house is modern and clean with a very comfortable bed and is well equipped.Lovely private and quiet location. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Consistently pleasant stsy.
Very relaxing stay with good weather.Please note first lockbox appears to be broken, wasnt working on our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful escape
We had x4 days of perfect weather staying in this beautiful part of Golden Bay. Our accommodation was excellent and was only a short walk from the idyllic Parapara Beach that is fantastic for walking and swimming, and it was a privilege to see the migrating bird life in large numbers.The estuary reserve area surrounding the bach provided a very peaceful and enjoyable environment to return to after being at the beach. Great base to explore other parts of Golden Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Para Para escape
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aloha. As the occupiers are required to clean after their stay I would like to give thanks to those before us for the great job they did and hope that those after us are as happy with our efforts. It is a lovely warm, peaceful, private location that is handy to all walks and adventure, village and town facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We had a wonderful time at a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfy spot
Super comfy house with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aloha
Great property that was exactly as presented on-line. Clean, warm, well appointed and it was great to have things like tea and coffee and cooking oil. Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing & perfect beach
We have stayed a few times and always love it. It’s relaxing and great for our dog. It’s very well equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Frances R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful
Amazing outlook, lots of native birds and the garden was so restful. Very clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wet weekend in Golden Bay
The property is very nice, well situated and it was great having the two bathrooms with 7 people. Despite the atrocious weather we had a great weekend, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
A great place to stay when visiting Parapara Beach, comfy and well set up. Close to the beach with great views of the estuary and surrounding ranges.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aloha cottage
We had a lovely, comfortable stay in this property. The outlook out the french doors over native planting was great as we saw a lot of native birds along with other birds from our seats in the lounge. The location, for us, was great as we had planned a lot of tripping around the area, which worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tidy spacious and well located
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect for family stay
We loved our time at Parapara. The house is great for families; just a 2 minute walk to the beach, with a great view over the inlet and well kitted out for a stay. Many thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Golden Bay
Very comfortable with beautiful views of native forest and just over the road from the beach. Great to be able to bring our dog. Very close to Collingwood and the Mussel Inn. Milnthorpe is our favourite place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in Beautiful Golden Bay area.
We loved the place. Treated it like our own home. Hardly scratched the surface of its potential but was a great base for day trips around the Golden Bay area. And the stars from the back deck were breath taking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay
We would have loved to have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Weekend Escape
Great property in a fantastic location. Amenities were great and the kids 7 & 4 loved the bunk beds :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Always pleasure to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Lovely homey Bach- very modern which was great and loved the deck and sliders. The photos were a bit misleading as I was looking for the second bedroom with the other queen bed before I realised it was a wall bed in the lounge. Also realised belatedly no wifi which is admittedly stated but I’d misread. Would return for future holidays
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Clean property with great location in Parapara. Great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
My husband and I wanted a small break away and this property was perfect in every way. Clean and well equipped for a comfortable few days enjoying the peace and quiet. Our wee dog loved it as well. Highly recommend and can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet seaside weekender
Very comfortable property with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Plenty of deck space to enjoy the private Parapara estuary views. Also well equipped if you take a dog with a kennel and run and gated entrance. All a short walk to the dog friendly beach. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We loved the location & the house was very comfortable. Unfortunately we had very wet weather but we are looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shona Martin

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Russ & I have lived at Parapara Beach for over 20 years and have appreciated this extremely special place. It offers so much for us as locals along with our guests looking for a unique break away from a busy world. Spending time with our dog Molly on the beach & surfcasting right outside our door are daily pleasures for us.

Why they chose this property

Aloha Time is one of the best holiday home options at Parapara Beach.

What makes this property unique

Private, well appointed with lots to offer every guest.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests