luxury holiday home on Tapeka Point Beach, New Zealand

Absolute beach front luxury home on Tapeka Point Beach at the gateway to New Zealand’s famous Bay of Islands. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms sleep up to 13 guests

Unobstructed beach and bay views with an endless procession of passing boats and romantic sunsets. Direct access to a safe, sandy all tide swimming beach with no roads or dunes to cross. Tapeka is just two minutes from historic Russell with island boat tours, attractions, shops, vineyard, bars, restaurants and nearby world class golf courses. Only three hours drive from Auckland via the Opua car ferry.

Absolute Beachfront on an all tide swimming beach	Sandy all tide swimming beach
Unobstructed beach and sea views	Comfy living area with a nautical theme

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The outdoor living and entertaining area is superb with a large deck surrounded by seating with a table, umbrella, loungers, Cape Cod chairs and BBQ. A covered verandah surrounds the house with direct access from bedrooms and living area. Three kayaks and a dinghy are available or swim to the diving pontoon in front.

All linen and towels are supplied with beds made prior to arrival. The Master is on a secluded wing of the house with king size bed, ensuite bathroom, LCD TV and sea views. The second bedroom has a queen and single with sea views. The third bedroom has a king and single bed with garden views. Directly behind the house at the same level is a large fourth bedroom / games room. This contains a king bed and three singles, two of which can be placed together to create another double. This room is popular with children and family units. Two portacots, high chair, bath and stroller are available for infants.

Fully self contained with exclusive use of the entire property. All linen and towels etc supplied.

The mature private grounds have ample off street parking and boat trailer turning with a good all tide boat ramp, ski lane and deep water mooring for guest use. Fish filleting station for the days catch, beer fridge and bait freezer. Tapeka is the closest launching point to the Bay and renowned fishing location.

The large section is ideal for children with a creek that they can dam or catch an eel. Fully equipped granite kitchen includes an ice maker, dishwasher, thermo bake oven, gas hobs, microwave, 4 slice toaster, bodums, utensils, serving dishes etc. Fully equipped laundry with an auto washer and dryer.

Entertainment includes a Bose home theatre, LCD TV, Sky satellite channels, DVD, 6 stack CD player, iPod dock and outdoor deck speakers. A stereo with CD and MP3 inputs, DVD and TV is also provided in the large rear bedroom. Connected telephone with cordless handset and free high speed broadband Internet access with WiFi ready for laptops.

The inside living area has high ceilings, comfy leather sofas and a nautical theme with a Cape Cod feel. Panoramic sea and beach views extend through floor level windows and ranch sliders to the deck.

This is the ultimate Kiwi beach Bach holiday rental experience and a perfect base to explore Northland

“I may have spent most of my life in England, but my heart is still in New Zealand and always will be – and if there is a heaven on earth I would say it must be the Bay of Islands” - Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

Fully furnished and equipped for an enjoyable stay.

Smoking - not permitted anywhere on the property due to fire risk and consideration of future guests

Pets - on request outside only. Dogs must remain on a lead

Available all year. Email us with the dates and number of guests for a quotation

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Rates are subject to availability, change without notice and confirmation at time of booking. Rates may vary for stays over New Zealand and Australian public and school holiday dates. Payment in other currencies subject to the prevailing foreign exchange rate at the time of quotation

Quoted rates are for up to 6 people staying overnight. Extra persons $NZ 30 per person per night (infants and children not requiring a bed free) up to a total of 13. Rates are based on the maximum number of persons staying and are applicable to the entire duration of the booking, regardless of the number of nights some additional guests actually stay.

Each booking subject to service charge of $NZ 25 per person per stay. This covers quality linen, bedding, pre making of beds prior to arrival, towels (beach towels during summer months), bath mats, kitchen linen, soap, detergents, tea, coffee and some basic provisions. Cleaning and laundry during stay, additional linen changes, daily bed making, provisions, chef, catering, transfers, tours and other services available on request.

Minimum Stay - 3 nights plus public holidays, 7 nights Xmas / New Year. Shorter stays by negotiation between existing bookings and last minute requests. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

A deposit of 50% of the total or one nights accommodation (whichever is greater) is required to confirm reservation. Balance required no later than two weeks before stay

Cancellation Policy - 90% up to 4 weeks prior to stay (8 weeks for December - February bookings). Full payment required for cancellation inside these periods which may be applied to a future stay.

Access - after 3pm day of arrival Departure - by 10am. Negotiable if other parties not arriving or departing the same day

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