BEAUTIFUL LARGE "ONEPU MOANA" (sandy sea) VACATION HOME - Flagship 4-star property in the area - Beautiful immaculate decor and attention to detail ... and the authentic Kiwi holiday home experience for those after a mid to high-end property.
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
* 5 x Queen/Double Bedrooms [one with no window]
* 6-Berth Kids Bunk Room
* Large deck with expansive uninterrupted water views
* SpaPool Terrace
* Upstairs entertainer's kitchen with open-plan lounge-dining
* Downstairs roomy open-plan kitchenette-lounge-dining
* Accommodates up to 20 on request
THINGS TO DO IN THIS WEST-COAST HOKIANGA HARBOUR AREA:
* Visit Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest (largest kauri in NZ - evening tours with local Maori guides are especially amazing) - less than half-hour drive
* MANEA Footprints of Kupe (world class attraction in Opononi)
* Surfing the sand-dunes (free boogie-board hire with Hokianga Express water taxi)
* Jet-ski, SUP & Kayak hires with Awesome Adventures (their escorted jet-ski safarus of the Hokianga are incredible)
* Sipping a pinot gris on the deck of the century old Heads Hotel 5mins away in Omapere
* Downing a beer on the deck of the iconic Opononi Tavern (aka Opo Pub)
* Eating an Opo FishBurger from Opo Takeaways
* Line-fishing off the Opo wharf or beach
* Booking a deep-sea fishing expedition over the sand-bar to the Tasman Sea
* Walking along the sands of Koutu with its crazy basalt boulders
* 1-3 Hour trek through the amazing Wairere gigantic boulders
* Eggs Bene & a Flat White, sitting on the over-water deck at the BoatShed in Rawene
* Taking the car-ferry across the Hokianga (part of the Twin Coast Discovery Route) to the wee art galleries in Kohukohu
* LOADS of local bush walks and cycle tracks
* Just over an hour away to Paihia, Kerikeri & the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the east coast's Bay of Islands.
BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
> The basic NIGHTLY RATE includes up to 10 guests sharing the five Queen/Double bedrooms. [For singles requiring individual beds, we can accommodate this with a one-off $50/Bed surcharge.]
> Ideal set-up for extended families or adults with teens, where having two kitchen-dining-lounges is advantageous. This layout is also ideal for running holistic retreats or corporate weekends with being able to 'work' downstairs and 'socialise' upstairs. Also ideal for a groups of Singles/Couples travelling together.
TESTIMONIAL REVIEWS:
"Amazing gem of a spot - can’t wait to go back in September. The hosts have thought of every tiny detail making it so easy to arrive and relax and soak in the views." Jane D
"Stayed there over Christmas with extended family and loved the entire set up. The views are amazing, the kitchen has everything you need including espresso machine and magic bullet for smoothies and cocktail. Lots to do in the area and incredibly relaxing." Dagi F
"What a gem of a place. Not only is the area and location with the most amazing deck and views stunning , the owners have thought of everything right down to coffee machine and blender for cocktails! All rooms are beautifully decorated and the place was spotless. Looking forward to our next stay (we have 2 more stays before Xmas already booked, yay). Such a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city." Petra H
"What a find this holiday home is! Absolutely stunning spot! The views and peaceful location are awesome! The house is freshly tastefully decorated with a lovely beach house theme. Really nice (new) kitchen with all that you will need - all in all it is the perfect get-a-way beach house! I can't say enough good things! We'll be back - can't wait! :) " Rose M
ONE-OFF FEE $350 includes:
* Spa-pool prep
* All bed linen
* Bathroom & spa-pool towels
* Post-stay Clean
OUR COVID-19 PREVENTION DEEP-CLEANING PROTOCOLS
• Contactless self-check-in using Key Lockboxes.
• 24-Hour minimum gap between all full-house bookings.
• For bookings not reserving the entire house, no areas are shared between Upstairs-only and Downstairs-only bookings.
• All rooms are ventilated before cleaning, and cleaning staff wear disposable gloves.
• We clean to remove dirt, then disinfect to kill germs, with a strong focus on all frequently touched surfaces (eg light switches, door-knobs, remote-controls, sink-taps, dishwasher & washer/dryer controls, lockbox keypads, hairdryer/straightener, hand-rails, kitchen appliances, kitchen condiments, kitchen/bathroom cabinet handles, etc), and vacuum cleaners emptied between guests.
• All bedroom Linen and bathroom Towels are washed at the highest heat seating recommended by their manufacturer.
• Supplies provided for guests of antibacterial hand soap, paper towels & tissues.
