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The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kaeo, Far North
  • Place, Tauranga Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Karikari Peninsula
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Haruru Falls
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Kaeo

At this apartment you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Tauranga Bay and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Orua Beach. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and apartment features a private pool, a washing machine and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and a TV are also available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and Hot tub as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden.
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What's nearby

  • Tauranga Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 42 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Stone Store - 45 min drive - 54.2 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 52 min drive - 66.7 km
  • Haruru Falls - 59 min drive - 74.8 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whangaroa Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taupo Bay Glass House - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪gumstore bar and grill - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Texas Diner - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach

Overlooking one of New Zealand's Top Ten beaches with stunning views this self contained luxury apartment has the most superb private position. You can hear the magic of the waves and wake up to the very best whispers of New Zealand. And the air…. so clean and pure.
The Kereru's Nest has an incredible beach and sea vista. You won't want to ever leave the private sun terrace in a sheltered garden overlooking the ocean and surrounded by pristine native bush. Enjoy the stimulating drive as it rises deep into the 17 acre property and amongst the mature natives some of the Norths most incredible bird life cheering you on.
This secret corner of New Zealand is by passed by all but the most discerning as they rush past to nearby Mangonui, and the delights of Cable Bay and Doubtless Bay. But, for a moment, you have paused in paradise…enjoy!
Feeling active, (maybe later), try a visit to the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour, so close, and climb the spectacular St Pauls. “A Singular and Beautifully Romantic Place”
Or take one of our sea kayaks and visit the spectacular Hole in the wall

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Guests must bring their own cot

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach ?

The closest beach to The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach is Taupo Bay (7 km).

Does The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach have a pool?

The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach has a heated pool and a pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach ?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

What makes The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach .

Is The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach ?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach ?

No, The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Kereru's Nest. Overlooking the wonderful Tauranga Bay beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was very clean and as pictured. We and our dogs had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judit T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James and Faye were lovely hosts. They helped us anywhere they could. The place was comfortable and well equipped. Absolutely stunning views! We all loved the pool and spa pool. We had a wonderful time and I’m sure we’ll back again one day. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Amazing views overlooking the bay. Loved having the pool and spa especially, and the hosts were super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsty P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Beautiful views , lovely pool and comfortable beds. Good hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allan M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Pros:Great location and excellent views from the bach across the bay. The facilities were good overall and Fay (the host) was very accommodating.Cons:Although the dogs are kept upstairs they are quite aggressive and loud at times. We also had a mixup with checkout time, advertised as 11am, but James asked us why we weren’t out by 10am. Just a misunderstanding, but worth updating the bach websites to avoid confusion.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax & take in the views

Great spot, amazing views & lovely surroundings/facilities to relax in
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for relaxation

We had a lovely stay at Harbour House. Great house and spa! Clean and spacious with fantastic views of the harbour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot!

Our family really enjoyed our stay - the pool was lovely and the beds were comfortable! The driveway was a challenge, but our hosts were accommodating. Such a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday stay

Great views, pool and hot pool was great too. Our two dogs enjoyed the pool and one learnt to swim while there. Property is well presented.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Igor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay very much . Beautiful location,swimming pool,spa,all clean and comfortable. James and Fay were very helpful. Would definitely come again and explore this part of the Northland.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Stunning

Loved our stay and would love to come back soon!! Incredible view over Tauranga Bay, great hosts and excellent facilities in a small but fabulous unit. Pool & Spa were so wonderful to have and being able to bring our family dogs was an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and quiet settinf

We really enjoyed our stay. Hot tub made for quite a relaxing experience. Quiet property. Fay is always available for any needs. Can’t wait for another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

This is such a beautiful place to stay. The photos don’t do it justice! It was truly stunning
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and refreshing

Fantastic 10 days. Host’s very friendly and accommodating. Accommodation clean tidy and comfortable especially the beds! Having a pool and spa was an absolute treat. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing first trip with puppy

Beautiful spot with gracious and laid-back hosts, James and Fay. Our new puppy loved accompanying us on his first road trip. The bach is very tidy, with comfy beds and a stunning view. Our boys loved the pool, spa and warm outdoor shower. Easy distance to beautiful beaches and walks nearby. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jude F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our best getaway this year!

It was the most ideal spot for some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of the city - we swam, spa-ed, walked, cooked, ate, and talked daily. Just the “fill up” we needed. Fay was wonderful to deal with and we thoroughly recommend this property. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise with views to die for

We had 6 glorious weeks in The Kereru’s Nest. Fay and James were wonderful hosts. A real home from home (with a pool, wonderful views, friendly locals, superb beach etc etc). I really miss the Old Packhouse Saturday market in Kerikeri and the splendid workout that the driveway gave us (we made it a daily ritual to walk down and back up again to get in our “steps”). Plenty of walks/tramps in the vicinity too for when we wanted to be more active. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peace with a view

Amazing spot overlooking Tauranga Bay. Lovely sunsets and lots of space for lounging and alfresco dining. Pool is lovely, slightly heated so appealing day and night. Unit is clean and well furnished but listing doesn’t make it clear that the owners live above. This made for easy communication and we appreciated the offer to drive thr kayak to the beach for us, our dog reacted a bit to the owners’ dogs’ movements above. but The driveway is also very steep so recommend a FWD vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadine B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view despite some niggles

Lovely property manager, gorgeous view and so great that pets are accommodated. Some discomfort was: Property manager stays on site, upstairs to the rental which was not explained in the advert, no washer and dryer as advertised and not in the rental, carpets were not ideal in the rental if accommodating pets. We preferred the tile floors,cleaner look for us and more comfortable with the pool and spa, not having to potentially get the carpets wet. Despite these niggles, it was a lovely and comfortable stay with a magnificant view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Art M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Out there, way up in the North Island

The driveway, is as exciting as some of the one lane bridges that some motorists don't give way, even though well marked. Steep incline, but safe, just be cautious. The unit was like new, note no W/D as set forth in the listing, but the owners who reside upstairs politely took care of our laundry for us. Hot tub brilliant, gas range excellent, you'll need to stop in Kerikeri (about 90 minute round trip) for your cooking needs (Countdown grocery store) as there is nil grocery stores nearby, and only 1 restaurant at the nearby harbor. A large toaster oven, no traditional oven, Plenty of glasses, etc. Salt/pepper was provided, fell in love with NZ King Salmon, absolutely sensational pan fried, 10 mins a side. Fruit trees outside, help yourself, tangerines super sweet. Didn't use the pool as it was too chilly. Beach about 5 minute drive away, wouldn't walk there/back, again due to the steep driveway. Super quiet. Brilliant sunsets. Gorgeous ocean view. If you're playing Kauri Cliffs, 30 minutes away, a meandering, but safe road. Kauri Cliffs a bucket list course to experience, staff were simply sensational. Note off season still NZ$500 per person. Worth it? I'd say yes, we took our time, even on a Saturday was wide open but do note groups do play there periodically, we hit it on a beautiful day with 20 degree weather, mild breeze. The views, both front/back were terrific, particularly 15, 16 & 17. Condition was perfect. Thanks James and Eve, Aloha.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short break

Great place to base from with great views and facilities. Weather was absolute rubbish but made better with drinks and hot tub! If the weather played ball would have been perfect. Good hosts, good facilities and stunning views...don't be alarmed by the steep drive to the house...well worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view - great getaway

Our family (2 adults, a 3-year-old and a 5-month-old) had an amazing stay for three nights! There was plenty of space, everything was comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We loved the swimming pool and spa pool. The amazing view topped it off. The hosts were also accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sooo relaxing

This place is great!! The pool and the view are incredible. Place is spotless and James and Fay were super accommodating with our 1yr old and barky dog. We'll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A few fantastic days away from it all

The property was in a beautiful location and the views were stunning. Pool was warm and readily available. Fay and James were wonderful hosts - friendly and super helpful. Some amenities were not available as advertised but this didn’t impact our enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Place

Great location, view, facilities and owners. Everything was easy and no trouble. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022