Matauri Bay is calling, and this modern home is ready to welcome you. Enjoy the expansive views of the Cavalli Islands from the full-length deck, explore nearby beaches like Te Ngaere and Wainui or take a leisurely drive along Whangaroa Harbour.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Relax while taking in the expansive sea views
Put your feet up and take a restful break or sample the many activities available in and around Matauri Bay. Take a swim down at the Bay, fish around the local waters, dive on the final resting place of the Rainbow Warrior, indulge in a game of golf at Kauri Cliffs, pick up a bottle of wine and some food at the local Top Shop and Blue Bar or take a leisurely drive along the coastline passing Te Ngaere, Wainui, and Tauranga Bay to Whangaroa Harbour. From here you can explore the Far North by travelling to Ninety Mile beach and Cape Reinga passing many iconic settlements on the way or heading south to the historic Bay of Islands areas of Kerikeri, Paihia, Waitangi and Russell. Our 3 bedroom home is bright and modern with open plan living and stainless steel kitchen appliances. The views greet you in the morning from the front bedrooms, which have French doors that open onto a full length deck. The living areas also open onto the deck and the expansive views of the Cavalli Islands. All the linen will be supplied and help generate a feeling of comfort and warmth at a realistic price. We invite families, couples and groups of friends to come and sample the area. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only. All garbage and recycling items to be removed from the property at departure. (Directions to the local refuse transfer station is available). All bedding and linen is supplied at a compulsory cost of $50 per stay.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
2 steps to reach entrance
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Matauri Bay, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Marty's Golf Range and Whangaroa Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matauri Bay Beach and Takou Bay. Jet skiing, scuba diving, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. Visit our Matauri Bay travel guide
Is Relax while taking in the expansive sea views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relax while taking in the expansive sea views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relax while taking in the expansive sea views?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relax while taking in the expansive sea views located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Matauri Bay Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rainbow Warrior Memorial. Takou Bay and Omorere Reef are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Relax while taking in the expansive sea views Reviews
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Great palce to stay at Matauri Bay. Nice house with plenty of room. Comfortable, quiet and modern place. Great deck, with great views. No complaints at all - the place to stay.
Very satisfied with our stay. It's a great family friendly property, amazing view and comfortable rooms. Great location that allowed us to head north to cape Reinga and 90 mile beach or head south to Paihia and bay of islands. After we left the property, I realised my kid had lost his brand new ipad at the property. Really grateful the host helped us to find it and send it back quickly. Thanks again!
Thanks for having us in your whanau home at Matauri BayAwesome kitchen and laundry appliances, great bathroom and really comfy bedsThe initial smell upon entry was unpleasant, and I believe it originated from the BBQ stored in the lounge (an oil and grease smell). Also, the rangehood did not work, which may have contributed to the greasy smell from the last guestsFor your information:Blinds in the kitchen and lounge were mouldy, and the skirting boards were dirty- needs a commercial cleanLino flooring in the bathroom was coming apart - see photoAlso, the linoleum in the kitchen near the pantry was beginning to splitAlso noted some holes in the linoleum under the couch No toilet cleaning products supplied, so unable to clean it properlyOverall, great stay and thanks again
Super clean, tidy & had everything we needed. It felt like home, had the best sleep over the weekend and we were so warm without needing any form of heating the house was cosy even with the storm overnight, I would stay again in a heart beat. Highly recommend.
Wasn’t able to stay so passed the rental onto a family member for a wedding close by, couldn’t recommend this place enough. Awesome clean modern house with great views
We had the very best time at Matauri Bay. The accommodation and the weather were perfect. We dived on the Rainbow Warrior and paid our respects at the memorial, swam in the crystal clear water, had far too many coffees at the campground cafe and way too many pink gins. Thanks for sharing your awesome whare with us.
Great place to stay with fantastic views. The only thing was the washing machine and dryer not working but it had everything else you need for a weekend away.
We had a fantastic stay up in Matauri Bay and the accommodation location was a short drive from the beach and other attractions. The only hitches had was we couldn’t get the TV to work, but didn’t need it in the end and could have contact led the host if we really needed it. A nice clean spot with everything we needed. Thanks
The home is lovely. Great views , sunny and warm, quiet with lots of bird activity to watch. A recommendation would be to bomb the house for fleas and clean mould off screens and windows. Other than those issues we had a fabulous time at a reasonable price and we will return.😊
I was so pleased that the owners have recently upgraded the property by installing WiFi. It’s a short drive to the beautiful beach and a walk to the local pub…..and the views from the little road it’s situated on are incredible (also great views from the property)! It has everything you need in the house. Thanks for your amazing communication Ngaire!
I have just one thing to say if u would like people to clean what they use. Well i do believe that if a house is fully clean then people will have no problem in cleaning what they use. So we use the fridge, but i did not clean it after we took all our food out because it was not clean when we first stuck our food in. Other then this we so enjoyed our weekend in this beautiful home its warm and cozy, its as beautiful views of matauri bay. Its beautiful in a storm and when the weather is beautiful. So thank you to the host from me and my family. We will stay here again...
Amazing location, nice house but a few points before you go
Excellent location for our NY holiday and great base to explore Northland. Note that for this property we needed to bring things like our own dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, salt, pepper, spray and wipe, cleaning cloths, paper towels, bin liners etc. There is no wifi (which could really be mentioned on the listing) - but we had 2-4 bars of 3G around the house depending on the provider so could hotspot (kinda). Other than bringing a laptop with movies downloaded, hotspotting is the only way to watch movies/TV shows as no DVD player. Otherwise there is just standard TV channels. The corner store at the top of the hill has 10/10 homemade pies and the bar/cafe is great. There is a better store selection at the holiday park shop at Matauri Bay (<5 mins drive) which also has fuel (91 and 95) and takeaways. The beach is stunning and we recommend boating or kayaking around this area. House did have moldy windows, but was otherwise clean. Dropping rubbish would've been annoying if we didn't go to Kerikeri quite a bit during our stay. Apparently it gets quite cloudy up on the hill where the house is but we still got some great days. Would recommend for friends or families.