Title: Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home

## Photo gallery for Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home offers a relaxing retreat with heat pumps and air conditioning. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, or fishing right from your doorstep with provided kayaks and life jackets. Take a short walk to Oakura Bay Store or Skips Fish and Chips.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home

Lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, absolute-waterfront, rustic but renovated holiday home with everything you could need. Sleeps 8\. Heat pumps/ Aircon. Safe for swimming, kayaking, all water activities, and great fishing. Two kayaks, two boogie boards, and three adult life jackets are provided for your use. Oakura Bay Store, and Skips Fish and Chips are a few minutes' walk away. The Bay of Islands is under an hour's drive north. Helena Bay Cafe and Gallery is a short drive. We are on the Te Araroa Trail. Starlink wifi internet. Bed linen and bath towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach loungers

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Things to do

- Bodyboard
- Kayak
- Tennis
- Water sports equipment

### 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)

### General

- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: 

Load and start the dishwasher 

Strip any used beds and gather used towels 

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish 

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys 

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### 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

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Oakura is home to this holiday home. Ruapekapeka Pa is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve and Oakura Bay. [Visit our Oakura travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakura.dx553248635926198291)

[View more Holiday homes in Oakura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakura-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635926198291-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-35.39083%2C174.34444&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NKgFBSqMDURvb_9lT1Q5e4tAbEA=)

Oakura, Northland

### What's nearby

- ![Russell Beach which includes a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111726/777c6990-7253-49f9-a6f5-9c563524daa4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Russell Beach  
39 min drive \- 26.2 miles
- ![Paihia Beach which includes a pebble beach and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111722/7f8d51b5-9d88-4e9c-ac88-946201003358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Paihia Beach  
53 min drive \- 29.9 miles
- ![Paihia Wharf featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291934/0e8b7e76-5fa3-458f-abdf-13940bf16d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Paihia Wharf  
54 min drive \- 30.1 miles
- Oakura Bay  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Whangaruru Harbour  
18 min walk \- 1.0 mile

### Getting around

- Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)  
81 min drive

### Restaurants

- Oakura Bay Fish and Chips  
4 min walk
- The Cafe, Helena Bay Hill  
13 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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.

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10 - Excellent

2

8 - Good

0

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Lynn J.

24 Jan 2025

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

#### Summer 2025

Had a fabulous stay in Euan's house in Oakura - everything exceeded expectations, and the house was well-equipped with everything you need for a holiday. Beds were super comfy, plenty of books to read, stunning beach right on your doorstep - what more could you want! We'll be back!Lynn & Barry

##### Lynn J.

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Cath R.

20 Mar 2025

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

#### Perfect location 

Everything was as expected from listing nice to have some supplies in pantry 

##### Cath R.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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