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Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6786 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views

Situated just 21km from Whangarei CBD, this tidy 2 bedroom abode awaits your arrival.
This home is very tidy, compact but spacious, well appointed, with elevated views of the water. Easy indoor/ outdoor flow, roomy private section bordering the bush, yet close to the water. Nestled between majestic Mt Manaia and the expansive Whangarei Harbour, McLeod's Bay is the perfect holiday playground
Plenty of room to park the boat, and large lawn for children to play safely. Not Wheelchair friendly.

McLeod's Bay has safe swimming, is great for all water pursuits, boats can be launched from the beach. Whangarei Harbour is renowned for fishing and diving with Whangarei Heads having beautiful East Coast beaches, and is the gateway to off shore Islands.
There is a store and cafe/ takeaway within the bay.
A tennis court and numerous walkways and tracks for all fitness levels within short distance. A Service Station is at Parua Bay, (only 8 km away) for fuel, dive and propane, a Four Square, liquor and bakery stores at the shopping center. The Pines Golf course 12 km towards Whangarei.
There are 2 bedrooms, 1 Super-king bed, 2 single beds, a fold down double bed, and 2 spare mattresses.

This is the ideal time out for you, your family and friends.

Do not delay, inquire today!


Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
50% deposit on confirmation, balance to be payed 7 days before stay.
Extras; Linen and Bath towels included. Bring your own swimming towels. Tea, Coffee, Sugar & salt & pepper supplied

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean and leave the house as you find it. Leave the Washing in basket provided.

Property manager

dontt209

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 786 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Large lawn to play on.Safe area away from traffic.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
McLeod Bay, Northland

What's nearby

  • Mcleod Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mount Manaia - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bream Head Coast Walks - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ocean Beach - 19 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 51 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Smith & Local Parua Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mcleod Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Reotahi Bay and Taurikura Bay. Mount Manaia is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah H.

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

Outstanding views

Lovely and clean, peaceful.Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Best of Whangarei Heads

Nice property for a good price with everything you need plus very private with a great view. 10 minutes to Parau Bay Tavern (best place to eat) and close to Mt Mania and the Mania Club for cheap cheerful drinks etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

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

Amazing location

Wonderful location and property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

So clean! Relaxing little get away

The family and I walked the bushes and beaches and this was the perfect spot from which to do that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful batch

We had a great Stay, Calm batch with a Phantastic view, the way to Whangarei was longer than anounced, but the short way to the beautiful Ocean Beach made it up.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is a gem, excellent views,warm and cosy spacious.home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

martin h.

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

easy place to chill out.

highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry and Jessica M.

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

Great location

Simple house with everything you'd need in a wonderful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Perfect

Beautiful view, lovely and quiet location, great accomodation, perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne H.

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

Paradise

What a beautiful home away from home. Everything was perfect. Loved hearing the Ruru at night. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Great stay

Clean tidy basic house with a great view. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne v.

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

Between the forest and bay - a tranquil stay 😊

Lovely little house. Tidy and tranquil between the bay and forest. We could hear the kiwi calling at night. Very communicative and kind hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

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

Great quiet place

Beautiful view of the harbour, close to great hiking trails, very quiet. We heard kiwi bird calls at night - very special!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie A.

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

Beautiful location beautiful home x

Weather was up and down but this beauty home kept us warm and cosy x With beautiful views and nature all around x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell P.

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

Great holiday by the sea

Awesome clean property, Great location and communication. Very happy with the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pru P.

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

What a view

We got there pretty late but the place was perfect. It had everything needed for our stay. Beautiful view of the water during the day and the stars at night were amazing. Hosts were very lovley people. Let us extend our checkout time. Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Highly recommended

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira D., Gisborne

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

Comfortable weekend

Property was clean and comfortable, exactly as described. Wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roof B.

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

Brilliant Spot

Great property for our roofing staff for the week. Owner was very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

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

Excellent

Great wee place in a perfect view location.. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craiger H.

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

Little paradise

Perfect home, private, short walk to a beautiful bay. Surprised to find a brochure which contains really great walks. 5 minute drive to shops and petrol station. We will definitely recommend it to friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

harmony s.

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

Very straight forward service. Clean and tidy house all necessities there and a beautiful stay.

Property gave a typical bach style. The beauty was in the view. The sounds of the birds at night and a getaway worth the quite. The town was slighlty ghostly because it was mid week however very well needed. The beach was warm and easy access from the bach. Not far to drive to other bays and very close to township o whangarei. Over all 10 out 10 stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glendon F.

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

Beautiful location

Clean, comfortable, well equipped and with stunning views. Handy for the surfing on Ocean beach. Plenty ro do locally as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Great views and quiet location

The young kids loved the Pukekos on the front lawn and the goats over the fence. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Clean and tidy and fantastic views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janette P.

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

Great sunset and view

Spacious and very clean. Everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023