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Home in Ocean Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviewsRustic beachfront bach
A gem. Lovely little beach bach to get away from it all. Can’t beat the spot on the beach. Also close to the vineyards, so we did our day bike tours nearby.

Cottage in Kaiaua
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviewsSea Urchin Cottage
We only stayed one night but wish it could have been longer. A beautiful beach house, well equipped and in a prime location. Our favorite thing was sitting on the veranda looking out to sea & watching the world go by. Great fish & chips down the road.

Guesthouse in Papamoa
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 266 reviewsThe Little Bach on Percy
Great spot, nice and close to the beach! Great big room and just like the pictures. We enjoyed our stay 😊

Cabin in Cape Foulwind
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviewsThe Cape Rocks Cabin
Ticks the boxes!!

Home in Mount Maunganui
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviewsBeachfront Marine Parade
Wonderful townhome right on Marine Parade. Able to park on site and ditch our car for our holiday. Stella is accommodating and quick in communications. Would love to return!

Home in Kaikoura
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsStraw bale house by the sea
Wonderful space in a beautiful location. Very “indoor outdoor house” - you are able to open all windows and doors on a nice day and have the ocean breeze. 10 min drive to town, 5 min walk to the beach. We sadly weren’t able to stay both nights we had booked because of travel delays, wish we had more time at this place!

Cabin in Waikawa
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviewsThe Beach Cabin
We had a brilliant time in cabin 1 which has views of the marina from a balcony. David is lovely and so helpful. Cabin was very comfortable and well equipped. David left useful food items in the kitchen, much appreciated. A short drive takes you to a path down the cliff to a tiny beach. We walked from the cabin along the path to The Snout for glorious views. Also drove to Queen Charlotte track which has an easy start along to a beach. Easy location for Interislander ferry to Wellington, just a short drive. Dropping our rental car at the ferry in Picton was very easy. Thank you David, we really liked the cabin.

Home in Paraparaumu
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsSea Salt on Manly
Fantastic stay at Leeanne's place! It was great to be able to take our dog, we all really enjoyed being so close to the beach. Excellent communication and the house had everything we could need. Will definitely stay again!
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Home in Tauranga
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviewsRelax & unwind in Matua.
Rose and Wal's place was such an amazing stay. We were greeted with friendly smiling faces and were pleasently surprised by the AirBnB because the photos just do not do the space justice. They were both so responsive and were always willing to help! Would definitely recommend and stay again! Thanks again Rose and Wal!

Home in Te Akau
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsLimitless Peaceful Water Views-Authentic Retreat
Mark’s AirBnB is an experience rather than a stay. Is a combination of coastal rural Nz right on the doorstep (short boat ride away) from a bustling town Raglan where there are 5 star restaurants, super markets and everything you would need or expect. And the accomodation itself is nestled on a cliff top with 180 views of the harbour and if Raglan. Private, the feeling of seclusion and neighbour free - the best of both worlds made better by a host that balances your needs with respectful distance. Make a pizza in the wood fired oven and then warm your bones in the spa boat and arching the harbour u til the sun melts away listening to birds evening song. We can’t wait to head back and hopefully catch the big uncle of the 12 lb snapper we caught in the raglan harbour!!! Outstanding place.

Guesthouse in Paraparaumu
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviewsSunset at Raumati
Fantastic location complete with beautiful sea views! Very short walk to local amenities but still incredibly peaceful and private. Looking forward to staying again!

Apartment in Raglan
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviewsHouse by the Sea
We had a very comfortable stay at Dennis and Liz's place. The accommodation has everything you could need, the street is very peaceful and quiet and the pool/spa is an added bonus!

Apartment in Tauranga
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviewsStunning Beach Views - Pool, sauna & hot tub
What a great air bnb! Location is in the heart of Mount Maunganui, so you can park up for the week and walk to the beach or town within 2 minutes. Easy check in - nice, clean apartment and has everything you need. Only thing is the week went to fast, we could have easily stayed longer. Also the view from the apartment is stunning! Look forward to our next holiday here. Thanks Tony & Jo fab hosts.

Apartment in Mount Maunganui
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsBeach Side Bliss at Oceanside
We were made welcome by Lu and allowed us an earlier checkin. Beautiful restful views even when stormy for 1 day. Everything you could need was there . And would recommend . Thankyou Kirsten and Lu wonderful job/hosts. See you again no doubt :)

Vacation home in Mangawhai
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsTropical coastal retreat with pool!
This place was perfect. we spent most of the time in the pool , such a bonus to have an outdoor hot shower too. the gardens are immaculate, thoughtful and tropical. bathrooms and kitchen are modern and easy to keep clean. Fresh linen and all the TVs were smart tvs and simple to use. Great breakaway from Tāmaki Makaurau.

Apartment in Paihia
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviewsOceanfront Penthouse Apartment Bay of Islands NZ
This has got to be one of the best places to stay in Paihia. Fantastic accommodation and facilities in a perfect location. Wendy’s one of the best hosts I have encountered. A must do and would stay again when we come back.
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Guest suite in Jackson Bay
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviewsHidden Paradise.
We enjoyed a wonderful time on the West Coast. Fabulous weather and a great spot to enjoy the sunset. Highly recommend.

Home in Porangahau
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviewsWhangaehu Beach Escape - a place to make memories
We had the most amazing 3 nights, thank you so much for allowing us to stay. The location was stunning, right beside the beach, such an awesome view to wake up to. There are not many places like this left in NZ, what a slice of paradise. So nice to swim, eat, play games and just chill out for a few days.

Home in Parapara
5 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviewsOcean Tides Beach House
Just as described - a great getaway on the beach, beautiful spot.

Home in Raumati
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviewsAbsolute Beach Front Luxury Home
Jill’s place is in a great location with easy beach access via the garden, walking distance to shops and cafes. Comfortable beds and sofas. Thoughtful touches, children’s toys, books and games for the grown ups. Our family of three generations thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return one day.

Home in Pukehina
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviewsLuxurious Beachfront Sun Trap In The Clouds
The most stunning stay for our wedding weekend, just like a magazine! We were able to have our families stay with us to spend quality time together before and after our special day. Our children loved spending time at the beach and we could safely watch them from the deck. The outside shower (with hot water) was perfect to get all the sand off after a swim. And there was also a bunch of games in a cupboard to keep them entertained. Joelene sent through a bunch of things to do on both sunny and rainy days. Their home has everything you need to make the stay super comfortable. And best of all, it was a beautiful backdrop for gorgeous “getting ready” photos on our wedding day. Another note that was really helpful - there’s a full laundry set up with washing liquid, stain remover, washer, dryer etc so I was able to get all our washing done before returning home! Would highly recommend a visit to this beautiful home!

Home in Pukehina
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviewsPukehina Beach House - Oceanfront beach house
Awesome property at a beautiful location! Great communication. Thanks Vicki

Home in Mount Maunganui
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews3 bedroom Beachfront Retreat
Jayde’s place was the perfect getaway! Peaceful atmosphere, stunning beach views, and a cozy setup made for a truly relaxing stay. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Mount Maunganui/Tauranga!

Home in Opua
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviewsThe Beach Bach - Water's Edge, Bay of Islands
Fantastic place! We thoroughly enjoyed the location with the beach right by its doorstep and enjoyed the walks to Opua township on one side and Paihia the other. The house is clean and the view from both the deck and living area is amazing. Jane and Tony were welcoming and we especially loved the freshly baked homemade sourdough bread.
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