Title: Absolute waterfront with stunning views 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 # Absolute waterfront with stunning views Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37985100/37985003/7069993d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37985100/37985003/266a48e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37985100/37985003/e08fb370.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37985100/37985003/c8c9e044.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37985100/37985003/7ca8d5b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on the coast, our holiday house offers a tranquil retreat with expansive ocean views and Harbour vistas. Enjoy modern appliances, outdoor furniture, gas BBQ and ample parking space for guests to unwind. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Absolute waterfront with stunning views Our holiday house is our pride and joy. We have owned it since building it in the 1970's. The quintessential 70's bach. The views of the ocean and Harbour are simply breathtaking and can be enjoyed on the large deck and expansive lawn. You can literally throw a stone into the water from the balcony. It has all the modern appliances. There is one bathroom with a shower, basin and separate toilet. Outdoor furniture, gas BBQ available for guest use. Additional parking is available on the road at end of driveway. Plenty of space for a tent. Young children are welcome however due to the gaps in the decking railing we recommend more suitable for children 6 and up. Small pets are allowed. The ferry jetty is only meters away, where you can take a small ferry ride to Pauanui or up the Harbour. Plenty of parking on the road side near house as well as on the property. Tairua's amazing surf beach is a pleasant 8-10 min walk from the house. The main township of Tairua is a approx 25 min walk or a 5 min drive where there is a great selection of shops including a small supermarket, post office, doctors surgery, hairdressers, pharmacy, café/restaurants and bars. If you play golf there is a fantastic golf course close to town. The main bus network comes through the main road in the township. All beds have fresh sheets, duvet, extra blankets and pillows. Bathroom towels and face towels provided. WE HIRE A PROFESSIONAL CLEANER WHO ADHERE TO RIGOROUS CLEAING PROTOCOLS Special conditions: The garage, cabin and caravan are not available. Young children are welcome however due to the gaps in the deck rail it's suitable for children 6 and up. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$115.00 per stay) ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Extreme fire risk. No smoking allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106010000/106002200/106002101/ff005d27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Water Views from the Harbour Masters Cottage! 2 mins walk to the beach Tairua - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=106002101&PinnedHotelID=106002101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33967900/33967801/07ee4210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ONEMANA. 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No smoking allowed ## 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 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 ### Property is also known as Absolute Beachfront With Stunning Views Absolute waterfront with stunning views Tairua Absolute waterfront with stunning views Private vacation home ## 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-37.00359%2C175.86421&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j1xNBGJ3Zc42MDNDohMi9KPr-l8=) Tairua, Tairua #### What's nearby - Mount Paku - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Tairua Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Paaku - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - The Lakes Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles - Pauanui Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Pepe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Two Tides Bakery - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Local - ‬22 min drive - ‪Manaia Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Old Mill Cafe - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Absolute waterfront with stunning views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Absolute waterfront with stunning views? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Absolute waterfront with stunning views? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Absolute waterfront with stunning views located? > Nestled on the beach, this Tairua holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mount Paku and Tairua Beach. Tairua Golf and Country Club and Pepe Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Absolute waterfront with stunning views Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 20 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess H. 6 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very impressed with this bach - couldn't think of a better location. Well equipped with everything we needed and perfect for us being right on the water, nearby the shops but out of the way of the crowds. We saw the most amazing giant stingrays from the jetty at night! Thanks very much for a great stay. ##### Jess H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. 6 Mar 2019 #### Lovely place and fully equipped. Great views directly from the veranda. ##### Michael S. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neeti M. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location with Stunning views Had a great time with family. Lovely stay. I would like to recommend this accommodation to others. I Would come back here for my future holidays in that region. The bach was good with stunning views. ##### Neeti M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### catherine t. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 70s bach Good stay very 70s decor. ##### catherine t. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun B., Auckland 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a great spot! As per the other reviews this is such an awesome spot to just chill, relax and take in the view across the water! Great amenities (cooktop, oven, fridge freezer etc) - all you need for a great stay. ##### Shaun B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline C. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tip Top Place to Stay Great view...and sunny. A great spot to view the activity on the beach and watch the fishermen cruise by of their boats The house was very comfortable. The kitchen was great to cook in and was well equipped. ##### Jacqueline C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### leona b. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Amazing location. Typical 80’s bach but well equipped. Would have been good to access things for the kids such as boogie boards, and also board games. ##### leona b. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim P. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Talk about LOCATION!! Had everything we needed, the views were epic and location - well magnificent. Only (small) gripe was the kitchen bin still had rubbish in it and was quite full as was the recycling bins. Not that big of a deal but I felt a bit mean “stacking” the recycling etc. ##### Kim P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline C. 14 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing comfortable home with great view This is the second time we have stayed at this great spot. The house is perfect for a family with a great kitchen and plenty of room to relax and enjoy the views. Great walks to be had and an ocean beach close by. ##### Jacqueline C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie-leigh K. 4 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical getaway The house looked better than the photos! Beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything and more that was needed. The deck was massive and the view was majestic! Heaps of parking as it is at the end of a dead end street. It's quite private also as neighbours are at a distance. Went fishing right in front of the house, bait shop at the end of the rd (1min drive). Created some amazing memories with my family. Had a slight concern that was addressed straight away by the property manager without fuss. 10/10, we hope to stay again in the future. Feeling very grateful, thank you, thank you, thank you! ##### Jamie-leigh K. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh V. 25 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous spot to watch the world go by Great retro home with views to die for, comfy queen bed, large comfy sofas, decent size TV & good shower pressure, all must haves on our list, but above all the most incredible views across Tairua & Pauanui with boats & jetskis to watch come & go. The old Mill House cafe is afew mins walk & fabulous, & the beachfront half hour stroll to town is great. Highly recommended! ##### Leigh V. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Archana M. 9 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Such a gem of a place. Loved every bit of the time we spent there. Thank you again Mel for allowing others to enjoy your precious place. Highly recommend. ##### Archana M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea T. 17 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second time staying here Absolutely amazing as usual, this is the second time we have had the pleasure of staying in this wonderful place. Everything was perfect, thank you so much. We can't wait to come back again :) ##### Andrea T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. 14 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical location Had a great time at this retro beach house. Everything you need and perfect location looking at the river and beach. ##### James H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea T. 15 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Amazing! Our family had an amazing long weekend staying at this lovely family bach. Everything was perfect and we can't wait to come back again sometime soon 🙂 ##### Andrea T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara T., Himatangi Beach 7 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning and Handy Location Retro inside and out - very clean and tidy. Had everything we needed. The winning formula for this place is the views. Highly recommend as a place and the great communication. ##### Sara T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverley B. 17 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Wow! What a view! Just sat on the deck for hours and watched all the boats going out of the harbour. Went fishing on the pontoon just below the house. There were lots of walks to do. What a location. The house was most comfortable and contained everything you could need. The manager was most helpful with my enquires before the trip and we were given very detailed instructions which made the settling into the house easy. We would love to come back again sometime. ##### Beverley B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Otmar M. 17 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay we had at a perfect location in an adorable bach! Everything went just terribly well!!! ##### Otmar M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. 19 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful comfortable spot So we’ll equipped and accessible to what we all enjoyed. ##### Julie B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen C. 30 Apr 2019 #### Tairua is a beautiful place to stay. This property has everything you need and is situated in a glorious position enabling you to make the most of the wonderful views. ##### Kathleen C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard T. 13 Feb 2019 #### as per previous comments... a great spot. as per last comments ... beautiful position ##### Richard T. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Vern L. 11 Feb 2019 #### Great Bach Stunning location with grandstand views of the boats and entry to the estuary. Was a no frills, retro style, kiwi bach and had everything we needed to enjoy our holiday. ##### Vern L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daren L. 5 Apr 2018 #### Breathtaking. Breathtaking. The view is out of this world, great spot at the end of the esplanade and overlooking the water and beaches. The property itself is a combination of retro 70's chic and modern facilities including a great fridge/freezer and oven/hob. They have thought of most things in the house with Sky Tv being a bonus. BBQ out the back, a great deck with outside seating and 4 sun loungers on the lawn which gets plenty of sun and amazing views. Highly recommended. ##### Daren L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard T. 2 Apr 2018 #### A magic spot. A magic spot. The house is comfortable and very well equipped. We loved our stay here. ##### Richard T.