Waikaraka Beach, spacious & very comfortable

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  Jennifer

  NZ · family_with_children · Oct 2026

  7/10

  Nice comfortable 2 night stay

  The accomodation had everything we needed for 2 nights. There was milk, bread and spreads provided for breakfast. The hosts were great and the brown chocolate labrador very friendly. It was nice to have a separate lounge and also great having heat pumps. The 3 chickens in the backyard were also lovely. The accomodation is in a great location handy to town with restaurants but also on the way out to whangarei heads. The shower had excellent pressure with it.

  The accomodation is located in the basement of the owners house. We didn't mind this as the owners were quiet and you only hear footsteps in the morning but it wasn't too early. You also have to walk through a bedroom to get from the lounge to the kitchen and bathroom. This also didn't bother us.

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  Bill

  NZ · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

  10/10

  The people and cleanliness of house etc

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  Todd

  NZ · solo_traveller · Jul 2026

  10/10

  The Owner Vern was very lovely and accommodating. And his beautiful dog Mocha was a treat to have for the kids. Thanks again Vern Kind regards Todd Maihi

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  Merran

  NZ · family_with_children · Jul 2026

  10/10

  Excellent roomy two bed unit

  Such a great space - a lot more room than we had expected, everything we needed - great wee kitchen either lovely fresh eggs and bread, cereal etc. comfortable and a lovely location being close to town but also not far from walking and beaches at the heads. A gorgeous dog Mocha who came for cuddles with our kids loads and entertained them in the garden.

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  Sarah

  NZ · family_with_children · Jul 2026

  9/10

  Would definitely come back!!!

  Oh what a wonderful stay! We absolutely loved our time. An awesome huge space for a young family of five. A lovely breakfast provided the first day, the kids loved interacting with their dog Mocha (our kids are usually dog shy- but not with this brown lab!). Vern gave us some great local advice and even messaged us on a rainy day with rainy day local family activities. It was close to whangarei central; but had a lovely little rocky beach nearby, and not too far from the beautiful ocean beach on the heads. Note: the outside space is a shared space (between the hosts, guests and gardening equipment etc). Which was not a problem, but good to know :)