Title: Secluded relaxing beach escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90324802&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secluded relaxing beach escape Holiday home in Great Barrier Island with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Secluded relaxing beach escape ![Books, stereo - Secluded relaxing beach escape (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90330000/90324900/90324802/1a5a76ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Secluded relaxing beach escape (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90330000/90324900/90324802/c45e6814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Secluded relaxing beach escape (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90330000/90324900/90324802/c52cfe86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Secluded relaxing beach escape (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90330000/90324900/90324802/6e16469e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Secluded relaxing beach escape (Auckland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90330000/90324900/90324802/aa8480e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Schooner Bay House is a comfortable 2-bedroom home with an open-plan living area and deck perfect for taking in the views. Meet the native birds that visit, then head to Schooner Bay, just a short walk away, where you can snorkel or fish; kayaks are also available to explore. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - 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. ### Secluded relaxing beach escape Relax on the deck of Schooner Bay House and soak up the view from the privacy of this comfortable 2-bedroom home. Meet the tui and kaka that visit the bush around the house or the banded rails on the back lawn. Open plan living area. Less than a 5-minute walk to Schooner Bay, great snorkeling and fishing, or go kayaking in 3 complimentary kayaks. Drive to the house. Lots of parking space for your car and boat and a large flat lawn for lawn cricket surrounded by native bush. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Recycling - Solar energy - Unit size: 1,184 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76040000/76035300/76035288/95806a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage,2 Bedroom,Tryphena,Great Barrier Island.Great Location Auckland - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=76035288&PinnedHotelID=76035288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907900/37907866/b4a4440b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### XSPOT Cliff 4WD holiday apartment for two - Spectacular 270° Hauraki Gulf views Tryphena - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 92 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=37907866&PinnedHotelID=37907866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37992700/37992639/7c8227d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning sea views from this loft appartment Tryphena - Kitchen - Parking available - Living/dining area 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews £206 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=37992639&PinnedHotelID=37992639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=90324802&PinnedHotelID=90324802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=90324802,76035288,37907866,37992639) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area Great Barrier Island is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Medlands Beach and Blind Bay. [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¢er=-36.30069,175.45709&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fbp%7CEy%7D%7Bm%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40QBU%40QBQBSBSBQBQBSDQDQBQDQDQDSFMDQDSFQFODOHOFQFOFMHSFMHOHOFMHOJMHOHKHOJKHMJMJMJKJKJMJKJKLKJGLMJKLGJILKLILGLILGLELILENILELELGNELENCNELENALENCNCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDN%40LDNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLHNDLHLDLFLHLFLHJJLHLFJJLLJFJJJJLJJLJJJJJLHLJLHJJNHJHNHLHNHLHNFNHLHRFLFNFPFNFNFNDPFRDPFLDRDPDPBPDPDPBRBPBPBRBRBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRARAPATAPAPCPATAPCPCPCTCPCPCPEPERCNEREPEPGNEPGPEPGNGPGNGPGLGNIPINGLINININILINIHKNIJKNIJKNKJKJKJMJKJKJKHMJKJMHMFKJMHMHMFMHMDMFODMHMDMHODMDODM%40OFMBOBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMCOGOAMEOEMIMEMEOIMEMGMEMIMGMIMIMKKGMIKKMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIOIIIOKMIOGOIOIMGOIQGOGMGQIOEQGOGQEQEQGOEQEQESCOESEQCQCQCQCUCQCQAQCUAQAQAQAUAQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VF1qW-7z0WFhD_-GxHr6guMRtJI=) Auckland, Auckland ### What's nearby - ![medlands beach great barrier island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111662/86ec9388-8c3e-41e3-ac82-eaae53a5a3b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Medlands Beach 16 min drive \- 6.5 miles - Kaitoki Beach 29 min drive \- 13.4 miles - Blind Bay 29 min drive \- 13.8 miles - Whangaparapara Harbour 35 min drive \- 15.6 miles ### Getting around - Great Barrier Island (GBZ) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Tipi And Bobs 7 min drive - The Burger Shack 19 min drive - Barrier Social Club 8 min drive - Mulberry Grove General Store 12 min drive - Stonewall Store & Bottle Store 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded relaxing beach escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Secluded relaxing beach escape? ### What time is check-in at Secluded relaxing beach escape? ### What time is check-out at Secluded relaxing beach escape? ### Where is Secluded relaxing beach escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded relaxing beach escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandie N. 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Very nice house, beautiful views and owner very helpful, we all enjoyed our stay ##### Sandie N. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shiva T. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical place to stay Magical place to stay. We loved everything in this house, from the view, to the sounds of the waves and birds. It's a paradisiac retreat, comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommanded. ##### Shiva T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elly B. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views! Amazing views and very nicely situated with decks on both sides of house. Comfortable beds and good cooking facilities. Lawn was very boggy so unfortunately we got a little stuck turning around first night but otherwise had excellent time. ##### Elly B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rebecca R. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Great location Great location and awesome to have kayaks to use in bay. Incorrect instructions provided to access property was a little frustrating. Also linen and towels could do with updating. ##### Rebecca R. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 10 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Bach with awesome view Unfortunately had to shorten our stay due to unforeseen circumstances. Lovely open place home and very homely. Easy communication with owner and super helpful neighbour. Would definitely love to return ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret W. 2 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### key bookabatch need to update how to get key.It wasn't where we were told had to ring a contact.Other than that great ##### Margaret W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ---