Sandy Bay Beachfront

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Explore the area

Matapouri, Whangarei

Sandy Bay1 min walk
Matapouri Bay4 min drive
Mermaid Pool4 min drive
Whangarei (WRE)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

A surfer's dream ~ A beach lover's delight! Charm and comfort, a cosy fire and ample space this is perfect for family getaways and relaxed weekend wind-downs. Immerse yourself in a holiday with world-class views and effortless beach access, the waves breaking just metres from your front door.
This waterfront beach house overlooks the popular Sandy Bay, renowned as one of the best surf beaches in Northland. This family beach house consists of an upstairs/downstairs, a large flat section, and endless sea views.

Sit back, relax and listen to the surf directly in front of the property. The second-story deck provides stunning views of Sandy Bay and the famous Poor Knights Islands, making it a great spot for sunbathing and watching surfers.
Upstairs you will find comfortable living space, two bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a bathroom and a lounge with decks front and back to ensure you capture all day sun. Downstairs consists of basic bach style accommodation, with a queen bed in the front room, a bunk bedroom, a bathroom, and laundry facilities.
There is a camera at the front of the property outside the kitchen window which is a surf cam (This is not a surveillance camera). At no time does the camera ever point at the residence. For more information please visit surf2surf.
Guests have full access to the property.
Holiday Stays will contact you by email. We are also available by phone and are available locally for any questions or issues you may have during your stay.
The minimum stay of 2 nights varies from time to time including statutory holidays and peak/high peak periods.
FREE BROADBAND AVAILABLE
The bed linen configurations are supplied at our discretion based on the number of people booked. Double, Queen and King beds will be automatically assigned to 2 adults unless otherwise advised by you at the time of booking.
If you require any additional linen changes during your stay then this will incur extra costs as per our terms and conditions.
Directions and key locations for the property you have booked will be provided to you within 7 days before your arrival.

Property manager

Holiday Stays

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

This property accepts cash

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

About the area

Matapouri

Located in Matapouri, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tutukaka Headland and Poor Knights Island.

Matapouri, Whangarei

What's nearby

Sandy Bay - 1 min walk
Woolleys Bay - 19 min walk
Matapouri Bay - 4 min drive
Mermaid Pool - 4 min drive
Tutukaka Marina - 11 min drive

Getting around

Whangarei (WRE) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Schnappa Rock - 11 min drive
Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - 13 min drive
Marina Pizzeria - 11 min drive
Salt Air Cafe - 14 min drive
Havana Cabana - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Bay Beachfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Bay Beachfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Bay Beachfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Bay Beachfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matapouri holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay. Matapouri Bay and Mermaid Pool are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Terri T.

8 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

A holiday with Big Brother.

An Axis P5624-E PTZ 360 degree Network camera overlooks the upstairs kitchen, living room, main bedroom and verandah as well as the front yard and driveway. No curtains to pull to avoid its gaze. No mention of this security camera in the listing. If there had been we would never have stayed here. Being under constant surveillance was very unsettling and a terrible invasion of our privacy. So our stay in this beautiful location was spoilt. The house itself was fine. Clean, tidy and everything was functional. The view to the beach amazing and the constant stream of surfers coming and going disappears after dark.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a special place!

We had an amazing Easter break at Sandy Bay, the house is ideal for a group with 2 entirely separate areas, and all amenities included. We surfed and swam every day. The location is 10/10 being directly opposite the beach - you can hear the waves crashing at night and the view is magnificent. It is quiet, private and roomy. We would love to return soon. Nat is a very responsive and organised host - thanks Nat.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina Z.

25 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape!

Wonderful beachfront property! Loved everything. Two bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom and a bunkhouse downstairs. Excellent kitchen equipment and loved the wooden gate for the top of the stairs. The heaters in the downstairs rooms were nice too for chilly nights.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel P.

14 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a babymoon!

My husband and I booked this property for our babymoon so it was just the two of us. We loved the size of the property and can see how it would be great for a larger group or family. We particularly loved the quiet location. We could travel not too far for lovely walks and did a day trip to Paihia but coming home was always a breath of fresh air. Our property manager was helpful and diligent.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nik A.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot to enjoy Northland beaches

We loved the property. Overlooking Sandy Beach was a beautiful way to start and end the day. Matapouri Bay is close by as is Tutukaka for a great meal at local restaurants. Couldn't recommend this more.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Holiday Stays

Hello we would like to introduce ourselves. We are Holiday Stays and are your local Holiday Managers for this property. Once you have made a booking, we will be in touch with you to finalize your booking. We will then Confirm Acceptance of your booking through HomeAway. We will then be able to provide directions, address and key location to the property you have booked.