Title: Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit 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 # Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit Waterfront holiday home in Parua Bay with patio ## Photo gallery for Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit ![Exterior - Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101288200/101288128/272e1bda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101288200/101288128/f1964a01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101288200/101288128/498fbce3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101288200/101288128/95dec309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101288200/101288128/924bf280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Parua Bay Harbour Views is your haven on the waters edge in Whangarei Heads. Enjoy safe swimming, private parking and access, beautiful sunsets, a full kitchen and outdoor dining with BBQ facilities for up to 8 adults. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Beach view ## 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. ### Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit A slice of paradise on the waters edge. Situated in the Whangarei Heads. Parua Bay Harbour Views out your front door. Close to local shops supermarket airport etc. Safe swimming metres from your accommodation. Private parking and access. Beautiful sunsets. Two queen beds in separate rooms available. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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No dogs on furniture or beds ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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-35.77944%2C174.44360&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CUGgPl93ImnyRyvLGGbDJIPiAMo=) Parua Bay, Northland #### What's nearby - Mt Manaia \- 8 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Mcleod Bay \- 10 min drive \- 9.0 miles - Reyburn House \- 14 min drive \- 10.7 miles - Town Basin Marina \- 14 min drive \- 11.0 miles - Whangarei Art Museum \- 14 min drive \- 11.0 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬16 min walk - ‪Smith & Local - ‬4 min drive - ‪Land & Sea - ‬41 min drive - ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬11 min drive - ‪Onerahi Fish & Takeaways - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit? ### What time is check-in at Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit? ### What time is check-out at Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit? ### Where is Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Gail S. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girl’s weekend Relaxing spot but needs in some area to be cleaner But enjoyed the stay ##### Gail S. 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