Title: Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach Holiday home in Great Barrier Island with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990900/37990872/b5f19cee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990900/37990872/ae0bf7d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990900/37990872/6a9f2771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990900/37990872/98424ffe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach (Medlands Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990900/37990872/e635a27b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a hillside overlooking Medlands beach, bay and mountains, this eco-friendly house offers an unobstructed 270-degree view. Unwind with a bush track walk to the nearby Medlands beach or stay connected with ultra-fast internet via SpaceX Star link satellite dish. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 51507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Barrier Headquarters main house. Unobstructed 270 degree views white sandy beach Has amazing, unobstructed North-facing 270 degree views over Medlands beach, bay and mountains beyond. Just a few minutes walk to spectacular Medlands beach via road or a bush track. The entire house is eco friendly with drinkable rain catchment water, solar panels providing all electrical power and solar water collector for hot water. The kitchen has a large fridge freezer with gas stove and hobs, and a massive concert island bar. SpaceX Star link satellite dish for ultra fast internet onsite. Pedestrian access via foot bridge (from camp ground) across stream and then an eight minute walk to the house. Vehicle access to house requires crossing of the Oruawharo tidal stream at low tide!!! in your 4WD vehicle. My onsite manager will arrange a meet and greet at the foot bridge to exchange house keys, show you correct operation of the home and use their car to transport your luggage to the house on arrival and departure. All meals are self-catered therefore if you want specialty items it is suggested you bring these with you to the island although there are shops and cafes located at Claris, Tryphena and Port Fitzroy if you have your own transport. Barrier is an amazing destination with world-class surfing, fishing and diving on your doorstep. The southern end of Medlands beach is suitable for boat launching. Laundry facilities are located at Claris adjacent to the general store. Mount Hobson summit, Kaitoke natural hot springs and historic kauri dams are worth the walk. Please note: For groups of 5 or less, the main house is available on its own which you can view through the listing #45210 Special conditions: No pets allowed at all. Smoking only outside. Not to be used as mass gathering for big groups and parties. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Meet and greet including Transport from Creek to house (NZ$60.00 per stay); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car available - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer - Hob - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/112000000/111998600/111998527/bc485135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hidden House - A quiet studio space set amongst 73 acres of native forest. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and 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 transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Great Barrier Island, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Great Barrier Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Island.dx1288) [View more Holiday homes in Great Barrier Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Island-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1288-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.27325%2C175.50684&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CQc_ui4zD7lZHm3lcxaf26sxPHs=) Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island ### What's nearby - Medlands Beach \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Kaitoki Beach \- 18 min drive \- 8.5 miles - Whangaparapara Harbour \- 24 min drive \- 10.7 miles - Glenfern Sanctuary \- 46 min drive \- 22.2 miles ### Getting around - Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪My Fat Puku - ‬9 min drive - ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬9 min drive - ‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬9 min drive - ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Currach Irish Pub - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Barrier Headquarters main house. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helaina F. 10 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible This property is incredible - I would highly recommend staying here. The view from the house is stunning. The photos do not do it justice. Communication was great and checking in was super easy. Cannot wait to go back! ##### Helaina F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison S., canada 21 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, relaxing with everything you need We enjoyed a relaxing 3 nights in this beautiful property. It was exactly as described, the unit was very well stocked and the view was amazing. A perfect getaway and a base to explore the island. Thank you! My only recommendation would be that having a high chair available would be helpful for families. ##### Alison S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Santhosh G. 21 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A delightful escape This lodge is a gem - superbly located close to the aerodrome and the shops at Claris, with amazing sea views and walking distance to Medlands beach. There is a superb kitchen, with an excellent gas cooker and huge benchtop. All crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are provided. As the house relies on solar and gas for power and water heating, there is no microwave or electric heaters - for warmth, you'll have to get the wood fire in the living room going. When you check-in, make sure with Chris that the water heating and the room heating is going (it's quite a complex system). The courtesy car from the footbridge up the hill is a real blessing - although avoid if you have dust allergies. Chris and Anthony are a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this place! ##### Santhosh G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott L. 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place A beautiful place to stay, great view and nicely furnished. ##### Scott L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna W., Auckland 30 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 180 degree views in relaxed but modern comfort My partner and I stayed at this lovely holiday home for 3 nights after Christmas 2021\. For us the location was perfect- a 5 min stroll to long sandy beaches (a car is provided for running down the hill to beach/ estuary, but we didn’t need it) and safe swimming spots, returning to 180 degree views from lounge/ kitchen, balconies and master bedroom. The home has everything you need for a relaxed and comfortable stay. We tiki toured around the island during our stay and both agreed we had found the best spot to stay. We’ll be back and would bring family with us as home could easily accommodate more guests without being on top of each other ##### Anna W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garry J. 1 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A spot you will want to stay longer in Great location, amazing property. All the modern conveniences in an off-grid island. Fantastic. ##### Garry J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cory K. 12 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property, view and location What an amazing place to stay. Great view from the kitchen, lounge, and main bedroom. Nice balcony and very private. Love to come back. ##### Cory K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana n. 12 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely gorgeous, would love to stay again sometime soon. The house was lovely, everything we needed. The view is superb, pictures just don’t do it justice. The perfect getaway to relax and completely get off the grid. ##### Ana n. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JP F. 27 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was excellent thank you Brilliant stay and will definitely be coming again ##### JP F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunshine M. 30 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous spot and what a view! We absolutely loved our stay at this house. Four adults and plenty of space - we didn’t turn on the TV once as we just enjoyed the indoor/outdoor flow from the lounge to the deck. The kitchen was very well supplied for all the cooking we did, the view from the deck was just gorgeous and the car for that side of the river to run us up and down to the footbridge was much appreciated. We are already talking about when we might be able to return! Our favourite house we have ever stayed at in Great Barrier. Thanks again to Anthony and Chris for the great communication along the way and a perfect stay! ##### Sunshine M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason N. 13 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Epic Place As good as it gets. Thanks guys ##### Jason N. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon c. 2 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Barrier Get Away Outstanding property that exceeded all our expectations, sensational views of the Island and beaches, the house is perfectly decorated and everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable is provided, will definitely return. ##### Sharon c. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey H. 15 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredibly special! The house is incredible, the location is calm and remote. I couldn’t have loved my time here more! The only thing I would say to anyone reading is to hire a car so you can explore the island a little/get to the local shops for food- I didn’t and wish I had! ##### Lindsey H. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chris j. 10 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Barrier retreat Fabulous property for 4 adult family members. Superb fittings & views. Only discovered the property manual (loose papers mixed in with other maps etc) the day we left. Perhaps a folder would work better. A great experience overall. ##### chris j. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daryl H. 11 Mar 2018 #### Wow. Wow.... Awesome designer home, amazing location and view over the most incredible ocean beach and coastline. The beds were super comfortable, we had everything we needed and more. Perfect place for a break. The appointed Manager, Chris, was extremely friendly, helpful and extremely accommodating. We would love to be back at some stage in the future and can thoroughly recommend the property to anyone wanting some downtime from the hustle and bustle of Mainland NZ! - You will love it! ##### Daryl H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tsja-ming C. 23 Feb 2018 #### I would categorize this special place as a rare gem. I would categorize this special place as a rare gem. There are a lot of accommodations which are very basic which you expect on an island. However, this luxurious villa will make you feel like the king of the hill with a view to die for! Very well maintained and you can feel the love the owner has put into his house. We stayed here with our parents and we had an unforgettable holiday. The walk from the camping up to the apartment takes 10 min but the view is very nice. ##### Tsja-ming C. ---