Title: The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home Holiday home in Ohope with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67380000/67376400/67376354/ae06a1cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67380000/67376400/67376354/34683533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67380000/67376400/67376354/37452f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67380000/67376400/67376354/542b3fa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67380000/67376400/67376354/w1904h1280x0y0-c9241bbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into The Lights House, a colourful coastal retreat where summer days blend seamlessly with relaxed nights indoors. With the beach just across the road, enjoy BBQs on the sundeck, family card games with a sea view backdrop or simply unwind in winter's cozy warmth. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home With the sand and sea right across the road, and the pohutukawa-lined hillside behind you, this might be the quintessential Kiwi coastal holiday home you've been looking for. Welcome to The Lights House. A comfy, colourful and airy delight, The Lights House is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom Whakatane accommodation ready to host your summer days basking in the sun, with the sand and sea less than a one-minute wander from your front door. The Lights House is well-equipped with all the essentials for easy holiday living, including a fully equipped kitchen for delicious holiday meals, a Smart TV with Freeview for relaxed nights indoors, and the must-have WiFi on hand for posting holiday snaps. In summer, imagine a cold drink out on the sundeck, dinner sizzling away on the BBQ, the family playing a card game, all with the sea view as a backdrop. What more does your holiday need? Come winter, a cosy coastal escape is on offer at The Lights House with soft homely furnishings and a heat pump for setting the ideal temperature day or night. The Lights House is a 10-minute walk from the nearest cafes and restaurants, a 30-minute walk to the Ohope Lookout, or you could start the Kohi Point Scenic Track almost right outside your front door! Wander around the coast to secluded Otarawairere Bay, the hidden jewel of the Whakatane-Ohope area. Bound to brighten up any holiday, The Lights House awaits! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13568700/13568611/671ca70b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachpoint Apartments Ohope - 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Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 204 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=28067720&PinnedHotelID=28067720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### 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 ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 600618 Vrbo Property The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home Ohope ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.959053,177.0264&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7E%7EsfF_nnw%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40QBU%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBQDQBUDQDQBQDSDQFQDQFQFODQFQFOFQFOHQFMHQFOHMHOHOHOHMHOJMHMJMJKHOJKJKJKJKLKJKJMLKJGLKLILKJILGLILGLINELILELGNELELENGLENCNGLANCLENANCNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBN%40NFLBLDNFNDLDLDLFNDLHLDLHLFLHLFLHLJJHLJLFJJLLJJJJJJJJJJJJJNJJHLJLHLHNHLJNHNHNFLHNFPHLFNFPHPFNFPDPFNDPFPDPDPDRDPDPBPDTBPBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40T%40PBP%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAR%3FRARAR%3FRCRAPATAPCTCNCRCRCPCRCPERCREPEPEPEPEPGPERGLEPGRGLIPGRGLINGPINGLINILKNININILKJILKLKLKJKLKJKJKJKJMJKJMHMJKHMJMFMHMFMHMHMBMHODMHMDMDODODMDMDODOBM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40OBM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMEOAMCOEOEMEOEMEMEOEMIMEMIOCMIMIMGMIKGMKMIMKKIMKKKKKMKKKKKKMKKIMKMKMIKKMIOIOIOIMIOIMGOIQGOIQGOGQGMGSEQGMGSEQGQEQEQCQEQESCSEQCSCQCSCSCOAUAQCUAQASASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jC5ZU--xY4onSEvh44jL3WuZf_w=) Ohope Beach, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Ohope Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Maraetotara Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Wairere Falls - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Whakatane River Walk - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Whakatane Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles #### Getting around - Whakatane (WHK) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Julians Berry Farm & Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬7 min drive - ‪Kebab House - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cadera - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home located? > Situated in Ohope, this holiday home is steps from Ohope Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Maraetotara Reserve and Otarawairere Bay. Ohiwa Harbour and Whakatane War Memorial Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lights House - Beachfront Ohope Holiday Home Reviews 8.0 ### 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole B. 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy We were a part of 4 adults and we found the home clean and tidy and comfortable. It felt safe enough that we could leave bedroom windows open at night. It seemed that the home was situated at the safest end of the beach with lots of activity, eg: there was a coffee cart arrived every morning at approx. 9am and a surf school operating, so lots of coming and going. Then there were large numbers of campervans using the parking facilities next door to camp overnight. It was so enjoyable to be so close to the beach and be able to go for walks, and also walks into the village to visit a cafe if needed. We visited at the end of October and it was a bit too cold for any of us to swim, but there were people in swimming. Handy to the shopping in Whakatane and numerous walks. Also there was a craft market to go to on the Sat morning. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/20cb73d3-6f42-4726-b482-b1f03990d82c-1761528966103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f2a870aa-b7c3-4aaa-9c7b-08a50653a5f9-1761528965625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/157124bb-e100-4822-a3a5-02d6b0bf8831-1761529035805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Carole B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary B. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 1 Ohope is a great beach. 2 Great accommodation especially the garage containing various water boards and a space to put our bikes ##### Gary B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Dave S. 28 Feb 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Impossible to contact Prior to booking, I confirmed whether covid would impact the refund policy for this property (stated as no refunds within 60 days of the day commencing) and was assured if we couldn't travel due to covid, we would be taken care of by either refund or transfer of dates. As it happened, my wife and I were both close contacts of a confirmed case, and government guidelines saw us needing to isolate and not travel. I messaged the property the morning we found out, to let them know and ask what we could do in that situation. No response. After our isolation period was over, I messaged again. No response. I've messaged a third time, in an attempt to ensure we haven't kissed goodbye to $2000 for nothing, in spite of the assurances of the property. With an ongoing absence of any communication, I've contacted my bank for a charge back of the credit card transactions. Although we sadly didn't stay at the property in spite of having looked forward to it for months, the interaction with the property manager has been abysmal - look elsewhere for your stay, as you never know when you'll need their help, and there are some good ones out there. ##### Dave S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo K., Cambridge, New Zealand 30 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic beachfront location Excellent location, clean, tidy and well appointed. We would highly recommend. ##### Jo K. 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