Holiday rentals with a kayak in Auckland

Beach Front Modern Matarangi Escape

Set between the golf course and the ocean, this architectural beach house offers a relaxed coastal escape just moments from the sand. Wake up to views stretching across the Matarangi Golf Course, through the pines, and out to the sea. Spend your days at the beach or on the green, and return to a light-filled space designed for easy living with family and friends. With seamless indoor-outdoor flow and generous open-plan living, this is a place to slow down and settle into Matarangi at its best.

Tropicana Waterfront Executive Accommodation

Beautiful modern new home right on the waterfront of the Whangarei harbour suitable for executive stay guests. Three bedrooms (King, Queen, and King Single) with quality bedding including 100% cotton sheeting. Main bathroom with bath, shower, and double vanity, main bedroom with ensuite. Open plan premium kitchen, dining, and lounge with expansive views to the water. A 5-minute drive to Onerahi township, and Whangarei domestic airport. 10-minute drive to Whangarei CBD. Unlimited fibre WiFi.

Adventurer's Chest Taiwawe - Free Adventure Gear

An active relaxer’s paradise, create adventures from our unique hideaway nestled in the most picturesque location. Nature a plenty surrounds your stay and everything you need to enjoy it is provided. Relax in your very own beach hot pool where thermal water can be found bubbling through the golden sand. If this tiny home is unavailable for your dates, please check Adventurer's Chest Pohutukawa If you have socials, you can follow both our guests and our personal stays at @adventurerschest

Classic Kiwi Bach on water's edge.

Get back to basics with this beautifully renovated cottage (58sqm) with 2 bedrooms and kitchen. A separate shower room/laundry and toilet adds to the charm to this true kiwi Bach. Just 10mins up the coast from Thames township. When the tide is in, enjoy swimming or a gentle kayak; or bring your own fishing rods and cast off the beach. Great position to explore the Thames/Coromandel West Coast or simply sit back and relax with a good book and enjoy the magnificent west coast sunsets.

Adorable 1 bedroom oasis with private spa & sauna

Your tropical hideaway awaits! 🌴 The Banana Hut is a bright, private, romantic retreat in stunning Taurikura Bay with magical views of Mount Manaia. Soak in your own spa pool, rinse off under the warm outdoor shower, or unwind in the sauna. Bikes and kayaks are ready for exploring, and the beach is just a 5 minute stroll away. Surf, hike, fish, or simply relax and let nature restore you in this peaceful coastal paradise surrounded by palms, birdsong, sunshine, or beneath the stars.

Lover's Point - Clifftop Cabin

You'll instantly fall head over heels for Lover's Point. The moment you arrive at the stunning clifftop cabin, every way you look, the views, quite simply, take your breath away. Standing on the deck, be mesmerised by uninterrupted vistas of the Coromandel, The Noises, Oneroa Bay & even as far out as Great Barrier Island. Step inside the cabin, & you continue to be intimately connected to the views. Staying at Lover's Point, you're on top of the world, yet a world away from it all.

A view like none other

Give yourself a beach holiday like no other. An elevated site, nestled in the trees. You will wake to bird song and a full unobscured view of the beach. The property features 3 rooms with beach views, a very large open living area and expansive deck perfect for a BBQ. The house is naturally sheltered from the predominant westerly wind meaning you can make the most of the outdoor space. The beach is only a 5 minute walk away and the stream provides safe swimming areas for children.

organic farm, beautiful setting on harbour.

We are only 75mins drive north of Auckland, 10 mins off the number one highway. The cottage is built from beautiful untreated hardwoods set in a tranquil private spot, nestled on the edge of a regenerating native forest. The cottage is only a 2min walk down to the beautiful Kaipara Harbour. Our place is part of a 25 year old 300 acre organic permaculture farm, which we were instrumental in setting up as a working farm and village style subdivision.

Eco-friendly tiny house near beach & CBD

New architecturally designed eco-friendly tiny house located near the beach and cafes. Double glazed cedar french doors provide a seamless flow from the kitchen and living area to a private deck for alfresco dining. Guests can relax on an outdoor sofa while enjoying a meal on the deck. Set in a garden setting, the house is self-contained with an eco composting toilet, unlimited WiFi, full shower & fridge/freezer and kitchen. Maximum of 2 guests.

Water View

Our waterfront accommodation is a great place to relax and unwind conveniently located overlooking the picturesque Putiki Bay. Sit on the deck and watch the sunset across the bay. The bay is a tidal and is a great spot for kayaking, paddle-boarding and swimming at high tide. With private waterfront views, the cottage is in with in easy reach of the islands beaches and local amenities, with the Ostend market and supermarket only 10 min walk.

Your Private Lakeside Escape

An idyllic country retreat on the edge of a secluded lake just 35 minutes from Auckland. With 3 bedrooms, generous living flowing onto amazing decks, and a gorgeous tree-lined setting it’s the place to recharge batteries for up to 8 special friends. Kids will love meeting horses or kayaking 🚣🏻‍♂️ (1 double & 1 single) and fishing 🎣 on the lake. Your furry friends 🐕 are also welcomed here!

Waha Ridge Oyster Tent

This unique and romantic escape is situated in a place of outstanding natural beauty. Perched on the hill, the tent overlooks the oyster beds of Pukapuka Inlet. You will treasure this magical spot which sees in both the sunrise and the sunset from the spacious, wrap around deck. This is truly a luxe glamping experience with beautiful linens and quality modern fixtures.