Ninety minutes' drive up the main road from Auckland harbour bridge and ninety seconds' walk to a beautiful safe surf beach with fine white sand - there are NO roads to cross. >>"Does it get any better than this? Thank you for sharing paradise with us"- Anna P. This house is a perfect holiday haven for your family, with large flat fully fenced section next to a huge reserve. Outside are a children's playhouse, swing and Norfolk pine to climb. Large covered patio gives all-weather outdoor living, and there's a sunny, sheltered deck. There are two bathrooms and an outdoor hot and cold shower for after-swim rinsing. Inside are three bedrooms (one with ensuite) with Queen beds, and a fourth bedroom has two standard single beds which can be placed together to make a King sized bed. There are also some camping bunks for the children. >>"Fantastic holiday, great bach, super beach. Lovely and safe for the little ones, would love to come back"- Ngaio Nearby are great cafes, shopping centre including supermarket, golf course, racecourse, marina, boat ramps, sea and trout fishing, Hundertwasser art centre, caves and waterfall walk. >>"So peaceful and restful. Loved our time here in your comfy beach house! Stunning beach. Thanks heaps."- A. O. Waipu 10 minutes drive, Whangarei 25 minutes, Bay of Islands 60 minutes. A great base for discovering Northland. >>"Nice spot, very well set up. Enjoyed by all. Thanks, Paua House owners"- John A. Bring your bikes, your boat, your fishing gear and your sports equipment, or just come and relax - it's so easy. >>"We really enjoyed our stay in the Paua House! Great for a family getaway. Even the neighbours' cat was friendly! Lovely fire to take the chill off."-Alex B. Double garage and loads of off-street parking. >>"Enjoyed every moment spent here and had an amazing writing retreat experience. Felt like in a movie! This place is inspiring."-Evija Sheltered and warm with open reserve land on two sides, a perfect spot for a summer holiday or winter retreat. >>"Thanks sooo much for one of the most peaceful weekends ever. Your home is so beautifully 'thought-out' with attention to every detail - to nourish body, mind and soul. Unforgettable experience"- Collin and Pam