Title: Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102660576&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home Holiday home in Oakura with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home ![Sun-loungers - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/12a732a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/439e503b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/3ffcf73a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/60b2db3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/91a923e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - 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 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. ### 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 - 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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 ### 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 ![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 - Oakura Bay \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Whangaruru Harbour \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Russell Beach \- 39 min drive \- 26.2 miles - Paihia Beach \- 53 min drive \- 29.9 miles - Paihia Wharf \- 54 min drive \- 30.1 miles #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 81 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oakura Bay Fish and Chips - ‬4 min walk - Havana Cabana - ‪The Cafe, Helena Bay Hill - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home? ### Where is Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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. 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