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