Rongotai, Sounds of the Sea

9 Wharo Way, Ahipara 0481
5
Max Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Fancy staying in a near new two bedroom house with panoramic views of Shipwreck Bay, Ahipara Bay and Ninety Mile Beach in the fabulous Far North? This is the place! Enjoy the beach by day, sleep to the sound of the sea at night. The safe beach for swimming or walking or exploring rock pools is a short walk away. An awesome spot to fish, dive or surf one of the country's best left hand surf breaks. Our house is one of six in a new subdivision with direct access to the beach. The facilities in the upstairs unit include external stairway access, a roomy open plan lounge, well-equipped kitchen and dining area. There are two good size bedrooms - one with a queen bed and en-suite, the other with a second queen bed. There is also one sturdy commercial single fold out bed for use. If needed, we could accommodate up to seven people, as two additional guests can sleep on the comfy pull out double sofa bed in the lounge. The large wrap around all weather deck lets you enjoy a BBQ, sit at the table/chairs or relax in a bean chair watching the sunset. You can even access the deck from both bedrooms! A nice warm outside shower is available to wash sand off after a day at the beach. There is ample off road parking for vehicles plus a small boat. All linen is supplied including beach towels. For a 1 night stay or a longer term rental option please enquire. Special attractions and activities nearby: • Take a 2 minute walk to a safe beach with a clean public toilet and lifeguard patrol during summer months. • Surfing lessons and board hire is next door at the Endless Summer Lodge. • Local shops including a cafe, take-away, 2 dairy/superettes, petrol and liquor store are 2 km away. Kaitaia township is just 15 km away. • The Bayview Restaurant and Bar on Reef View Road is less than a kilometre away. • Kaitaia Golf Club with an 18 hole links golf course is located 3.6 km away. • Ahipara Horse Treks at the beginning of Foreshore Road is 2 km away. • Ahipara Adventure offers fishing, surfing, boogie and SUP boards, blo-karting, zorb soccer, quad bikes, kayaks, sand toboggans, wetsuits and more. • Waitapu Estate Vineyard is 6.2 km away. • Okahu Estate Vineyard and Winery is 12 km away. • **Not operating currently** The weekday local bus service stops at the end of our road (Morianuku public toilet) and travels to/from Kaitaia. • Several car rental services operate from Kaitaia and the airport area.

Details and amenities

Child friendly
Pet: please enquire
Linen provided
Smoking outside only
Accessibility: please enquire
Features
BBQ
Heating & cooling
Heat pump
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Freezer
Fridge
Microwave
Oven
Bathroom
Bath
Shower
Laundry
Extra Bedding
Iron
Washing Machine
Parking
Boat parking
Off Street Parking
Basics
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
TV
Wifi
Other
Broadband
Cleaning equipment
Cleaning supplies
Clothes line
Electric heat
Ensuite Bathroom
Extra Toilet
Fridge/Freezer
Internet available
Laundry Tub
Oil heaters
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor Shower
Stereo
Toaster

Bed layout

2 Queen(s), 1 Fold out bed(s), 1 Sofa bed(s)

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
31 total reviews

Nicci McCarthy
Beautiful clean home with everything you could possibly need. Stunning views and only a stones throw from the beach. Excellent place to reset and relax. Highly recommend!
Response from Owner
"Excellent place to reset and relax" ... What a great way to describe your experience at Ahipara.. Glad you enjoyed it..
Keriana Te Paa
Absolutely beautiful spot, beautiful house, our whole stay was just so relaxing!! The hosts were most accommodating to our requirements, which made our stay perfect. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back 😊
Response from Owner
Thanks heaps for your feedback. We look forward to your return..
Steven
Our recent stay at this holiday house in Ahipara, New Zealand, was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the unparalleled views that stretched out before us, offering a panoramic spectacle of natural beauty. The cleanliness of the property was impeccable, leaving us with a sense of comfort and reassurance throughout our stay. The attention to detail in maintaining the house was evident, making it a welcoming and hygienic environment for a relaxing getaway. One of the standout aspects of our experience was the delightful interaction with the hosts. Their warmth and friendliness made us feel instantly at home. Working with them was a pleasure, as their communication was not only prompt but also conducted with a high level of professionalism. Any inquiries or concerns were addressed efficiently, contributing to an overall seamless and enjoyable experience. In addition to the stunning vistas and pristine surroundings, the thoughtful and considerate hosts truly elevated our stay. We highly recommend this holiday house to anyone seeking a tranquil retreat with all the comforts of home, combined with the charm of Ahipara's natural beauty. Our time here exceeded expectations, leaving us with cherished memories and a longing to return to this idyllic haven.
Response from Owner
Wow... How do I respond to such a glowing report? Clearly you fell in love with, and were inspired by the beauty and serenity of Ahipara. We experienced similar feelings on our first visit to Ahipara more than 30 years ago. This place is truelly timeless. We welcome all feedback (positive and negative) on our house and its facilities because it enables us to improve our customer's experience. We're so glad that you enjoyed your time in our "idyllic haven" and look forward to your return.
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Availability

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
1 May - 31 Aug $195 / Night for 5 guests$252 Nights
1 May - 31 Aug $1023 / Week for 5 guests$251 Week
15 Dec - 10 Feb $300 / Night for 5 guests$252 Nights
Rest of year$245 / Night for 5 guests$252 Nights
Rest of year$1286 / Week for 5 guests$251 Week
1 May - 31 Aug
$195 / Night for 5 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
1 May - 31 Aug
$1023 / Week for 5 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 1 Week
15 Dec - 10 Feb
$300 / Night for 5 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rest of year
$245 / Night for 5 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rest of year
$1286 / Week for 5 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 1 Week
Special conditions:
• The holiday house is the upstairs unit only. This is a separate unit of the duplex accessed via the external stairway.
• Cleaning service (extra $80.00 one-off charge).
• The Cleaning service is not available following check-out on 25 and 26 December, and 1 January each year.

• Check in time after 3 pm.
• Check out time before 10 am.

• Minimum stay 2 nights.
• Weekly rates are for 7 nights minimum.
• For a 1 night stay or a longer term rental option please enquire.
• Please ask for the international payment information if paying from an overseas bank account to Aotearoa, NewZealand. For every transaction over NZ$300.00 the bank fee of NZ$15.00 must be included.

Cancellations:
• A booking service charge of $75 applies to all cancellation refunds.
• If a cancellation is made within 7 days of check-in, you will lose 100% of the total booking price.
• If a cancellation is made due to an enforced COVID-19 restriction, a refund of 100% of the total booking price will apply. Further details will be required to support the refund request.

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