Bay of Islands Beachfront - Tapeka del Mar

22 Du Fresne Place, Tapeka Point, Russell
13
Max Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Waterfront, Views, All tide swimming, no road to cross, 5 Kayaks, Dinghy, Diving Pontoon, Boat Ramp, Sky, WiFi, AC, Home Theatre, Linens - everything for the perfect beach holiday close to restaurants and attractions Tapeka del Mar Beach House has direct beach access, sea views with an endless procession of passing boats and romantic sunsets. Located at Tapeka Point beach - just two minutes from historic Russell village with Island boat trips, ferries, shops, restaurants, vineyards and nearby world class golf. Hidden from tourists and with no through road the area is quiet and relaxing - the perfect location to explore Bay of Islands. Private access to the safe, all tide swimming beach with no road or dunes to cross. Five Kayaks and dinghy or swim to the diving pontoon in front. Rinse off under the hot outdoor shower. Boat ramp and guest mooring may be available. Outdoor living and entertaining is superb with a huge deck, surround seating, loungers and BBQ. A covered verandah surrounds the house with access from bedrooms and living area – all just steps from the beach. Guests enjoy exclusive use of the beach house, gated grounds and all facilities. The living area has high ceilings, comfy leather sofas and a nautical theme with a Cape Cod feel. Sea views extend through floor level glass doors that open the area onto the deck and beach. Air conditioned and double glazed for year round comfort. Fully equipped granite kitchen includes an ice maker, Nespresso machine, dish drawer dishwashers, gas hobs, and microwave. Laundry with washer and dryer. Furnished to a high standard making this the perfect home away from home. Entertainment includes a Onkyo-Bose home theatre system, 58" Smart TV, Sky, Netflix AppleTV, BT and outdoor deck speakers. Stream playlists from smartphones and tablets. Family DVD library, books and board games. Free high speed fibre WiFi covers the property. Quality linen, towels and post stay cleaning provided ready to walk in and enjoy. The Master bedroom is on a secluded wing with a comfy new King bed, heated ensuite bathroom, TV and sea views. Bedroom 2 - Qu & Sgl with sea views. Bedroom 3 - Qu & King Sgl. Bedroom 4 - massive rear air conditioned - King, 3 x King Sgl, Sofas, Fridge, TV, DVD and Sound System. Portable cot, high chair, bath, and swing for infants. Beach toys with lots for children to do within sight of the house. The extensive grounds have ample off street car and boat trailer parking with space to play ball games. Tapeka has the closest launching ramp to the Bay and is a renowned fishing location. Filleting station for the day’s catch with and overflow / beer fridge and bait freezer. AWARDS - TripAdvisor Best Russell Vacation Rental - 5 star Excellence, AirBNB Superhost, Book-a-Bach VRBO Gold. This luxury beach house is the ultimate waterfront Kiwi Holiday Home experience and the ideal base to explore Northland. More than a place to stay - this is a destination in itself! Perfect for family reunions or share with friends, Only three hours drive from Auckland. Questions welcome PLEASE NOTE - Parties, functions and events are not permitted. A visitor limit applies

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: Accessibility: please enquire
Accessibility: please enquire
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Heat pump
Heat pump
Amenity: Night Store heating
Night Store heating
Amenity: Oil heaters
Oil heaters
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Food processor
Food processor
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: High Chair
High Chair
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Bath
Bath
Amenity: Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Dryer
Dryer
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Garage
Garage
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: Bikes
Bikes
Amenity: CD player
CD player
Amenity: Dinghy
Dinghy
Amenity: DVD
DVD
Amenity: iPod Dock
iPod Dock
Amenity: Sand pit
Sand pit
Amenity: Sky TV
Sky TV
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: Trampoline
Trampoline
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Broadband
Broadband
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Amenity: Computer/internet
Computer/internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: Internet available
Internet available
Bedroom
Amenity: Cot Available
Cot Available
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Kayak(s)
Kayak(s)
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Amenity: Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower

Bed layout

2 King(s), 2 Queen(s), 1 Single(s), 4 King single(s), 2 Cot(s)

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Nothing like staying by the beach! Close (2 mins) to Russell, shops, restaurants, vineyards, takeaways Fine white sand beach Safe ALL TIDE SWIMMING Hot outdoor shower awaits Diving PONTOON moored in front NO ROAD between house and beach - safe for children No sand dunes and lengthy walkways to negotiate No traffic noise - road ends at Tapeka Point Dinghy (row boat) 5 kayaks and guest mooring Boat ramp 100m away (concrete all tide) and ski lane Closest launching ramp to Islands and fishing grounds Huge 1830's Norfolk Pine trees in the reserve opposite Ball games on the flat private lawn area in front Swim with visiting Dolphins and watch passing Orca Walk to the top of Tapeka Point for stunning 360 deg views Boat trips to famous the "Hole in the Rock" at Cape Brett R Tucker Thomson tall ship day sailing All boat trips stop at Russell wharf Fishing and yacht charters Renowned rock and shore fishing location Dolphin Discovery and Swim with the Dolphins boat trips Explore over 140 Islands in the Bay Summer ferries to Urupukapuka Island bar and restaurant Numerous local bush walks and marked tracks Walk into Russell via famous Jim's Walkway through KIWI habitat Famous Flagstaff toppled by Hone Heke 1km away Nearby Kiwi Habitat and native birdlife Historic places, galleries and museums Shops, cafes, restaurants, takeaways and services Award winning local restaurants Sage and The Duke Working museum at Pompallier Mission House, Russell Two local Vineyards - wine tasting and restaurants Day spa and massage Arts, crafts, art galleries and antique shops Shared and exclusive fishing charters Renowned shore based fishing spots around Tapeka Point World class golf at Waitangi, Kerikeri or Kauri Cliffs Tennis Courts Paragliding Passenger ferry Russell to Paihia and Waitangi Kawakawa vintage steam railway Kawakawa world famous Hundertwasser public toilets Kaiwiti Glow Worm caves near Kawakawa Waitangi Treaty grounds, meeting house and Waka Circus World adventure park Paihia Haruru Falls water falls near Paihia Stone Store, Kemp House, Parrot Place, chocolate factory and shopping in Kerikeri Big box stores, specialty shops, supermarkets in Kerikeri Self drive or skippered boat charters Electric bike hire in Russell Dive the Canterbury warship wreck at Deep Water Cove Award winning local restaurants and cafes NZ's oldest church, police station and other historic places Duke of Marlborough historic hotel (oldest licensed in NZ) Russell Museum - history of NZ's first settlers and whaling Russell Mini Tours (mini bus trips around Russell's highlights) The perfect day trip base to explore the rest of Northland Day trips to Cape Reinga and Kauri forests Sand Dune surfing Bay of Islands swordfish club . . . . . . or just relax on the huge deck and watch the endless procession of boats passing close in

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
13 total reviews

Lynda Gray
Perfect for large family gatherings space ,beach,walking tracks ,all at front door The Aussi boys caught fish just off the beach in dingy enough for dinner. Outdoor shower a plus
Queenie
Best Location, Best View, Best Beach House. Tapeka Del Mar is a Must🥰. Don't view, Be there to experience it. This is definitely the Place you wanna be. Tapeka Del Mar, Russell. Thank you Clive
Response from Owner
Thank you for staying at Tapeka del Mar. It would appear you enjoyed the stay. The experience is hard to describe in text and images as you discovered. See you next time
Richard
We had the opportunity to stay at Tapeka del Mar, what a great week, great service from the owner and support people just world class, well worth it.
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Availability

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
5 Jan - 11 Jan $1180 / Night for 6 guests$507 Nights
12 Jan - 17 Jan $980 / Night for 6 guests$507 Nights
19 Jan - 31 Jan $980 / Night for 3 guests$507 Nights
1 Feb - 28 Feb $880 / Night for 6 guests$503 Nights
1 Mar - 31 Mar $680 / Night for 6 guests$503 Nights
28 Apr - 30 May $295 / Night for 6 guests$502 Nights
31 May - 2 Jun $480 / Night for 6 guests$503 Nights
3 Jun - 26 Jun $295 / Night for 6 guests$502 Nights
27 Jun - 30 Jun $480 / Night for 6 guests$503 Nights
5 Jul - 20 Jul $349 / Night for 6 guests$503 Nights
21 Jul - 26 Sep $280 / Night for 6 guests$502 Nights
21 Jul - 26 Sep (Weekends)$329 / Night for 6 guests$502 Nights
27 Sep - 12 Oct $480 / Night for 3 guests$503 Nights
13 Oct - 31 Oct $395 / Night for 6 guests$502 Nights
1 Nov - 30 Nov $480 / Night for 6 guests$502 Nights
1 Dec - 19 Dec $680 / Night for 6 guests$503 Nights
20 Dec - 26 Dec $1280 / Night for 6 guests$507 Nights
27 Dec - 2 Jan $1580 / Night for 6 guests$507 Nights
Rest of year$780 / Night for 6 guests$503 Nights
5 Jan - 11 Jan
$1180 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 7 Nights
12 Jan - 17 Jan
$980 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 7 Nights
19 Jan - 31 Jan
$980 / Night for 3 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 7 Nights
1 Feb - 28 Feb
$880 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
1 Mar - 31 Mar
$680 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
28 Apr - 30 May
$295 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
31 May - 2 Jun
$480 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
3 Jun - 26 Jun
$295 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
27 Jun - 30 Jun
$480 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
5 Jul - 20 Jul
$349 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
21 Jul - 26 Sep
$280 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
21 Jul - 26 Sep (Weekends)
$329 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
27 Sep - 12 Oct
$480 / Night for 3 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
13 Oct - 31 Oct
$395 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
1 Nov - 30 Nov
$480 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
1 Dec - 19 Dec
$680 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
20 Dec - 26 Dec
$1280 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 7 Nights
27 Dec - 2 Jan
$1580 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 7 Nights
Rest of year
$780 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 3 Nights
Linen, towels, consumables and exit clean additional $45 per person per stay. NO BOOKING FEE. Rates, quotes and min stay subject to confirmation and may vary over school and public holiday periods. Extra guest rate applies to booked stay duration. A bond is required.

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