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WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

Vacation home in Omapere with kitchen and balcony

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Beach
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Wistful on Waianga, located directly across the road from Omapere's golden sandy beach, offers an idyllic retreat. Enjoy endless views of sand dunes and harbour from the huge deck or kitchen island dining area while whipping up meals in a well-equipped kitchen with a Nespresso Lattissma touch machine.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is ¥18,973
¥35,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

Ideal for couples, families or groups of friends.
Wistful on Waianga is located directly over the road from the golden sandy beach of Omapere in the Hokianga. BYO SHEETS,PILLOWCASES & TOWELS
You will find a comfortable holiday home, open plan living/kitchen, 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 is in the mezzanine floor.
Two dining areas to choose, the covered outdoor dining area or enjoy the view from inside at the kitchen island dining area. The kitchen is generously equipped with everything you should require to whip up gourmet meals every night.
A huge deck runs across the front of the house providing you with endless views of the sand dunes, the harbour & out to the fierce Hokianga bar & harbour mouth.
To keep you connected we have just installed superfast unlimited fibre, hooks you up fast with multiple devices being able to connect simultaneously.
There is a Chromecast for the smart tv if you want to watch Netflix or anything else via the net. Alternatively bring your skybox & cables it’s all set up for sky. This is a family Bach& not quite the Hiltonso we have some quirky things. We say embrace the Mccabb
Bring your boat there is plenty of parking and the boat ramp is less than 1.5 km from your accommodation. The warm clear Hokianga waters are abundant with fish just waiting to be hooked.
If you don't fancy going out on the boat stay in, meander thru the garden cross the road and you will find yourself standing in the middle of one of the beautiful Hokianga golden sandy beach's.
The Hokianga has something for everyone.
Situated just 3.5 hrs from Auckland city you will slip into Holiday mode as soon as you arrive. It's a different pace of life there.
Visit Tane Mahuta- Lord of the Forest and largest living kauri in the world. The new Manea centre in Opononi & travel back in time to Walk in Kupe’s footprints. Kupe is believed to have been on the first waka to land in the Hokianga
Head to the famous sand dunes for sand surfing, there is plenty of water taxis waiting at the Opononi jetty.
Take one of the many fishing charters available.
Visit Rawene or Waimamaku just 2 of the many historic Northland villages with cafes and art galleries to visit around every corner.
The almost famous Opononi fish n chip shop is only a 2 minute drive.
Enjoy a meal and drinks at the luxury Copthorne Hotel and Resort the kids can swim while you are enjoying the famous Northland hospitality.
Back at Waianga the sunsets from the deck are unbelievable,
Even more so with a chardy or a cold Heineken in hand....
Pillows, duvet inners and duvet covers are included, you just need to pack your own sheets, pillow cases & towels. Electric blankets are fitted on all our beds to keep you snug in winter.
Bring a couple of great books that you haven't had the time to read yet and enjoy laying back & relaxing.
Either way you won't want to leave but when you do, you will feel a whole heap better then when you arrived... that's the Hokianga promise!

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
GUESTS TO TAKE ALL RUBBISH $20 PER BAG CHARGE IF LEFT AT PROPERTY

SMOKING OK OUTSIDE.
SMALL/MEDIUM DOGS ALLOWED, MAX 2 DOGS

LINEN NOTE;
DUVET INNERS, DUVET COVERS & PILLOWS ARE INCLUDED GUESTS BRING OWN LINEN (3 x QUEEN BED, 1 x SINGLE PLUS TOWELS & PILLOWCASES)
NO LINEN AT PROPERTY FOR HIRE OR USE.
TAKE OWN SKY DECODER & CABLES.


Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen: towels/pillow cases/sheets. (3 queen beds 1 single bed)
Duvet inners, clean duvet covers, feather pillows, tea towels, hand towels & bath mats are included in the rental.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is ok in the covered outdoor areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets are welcome please take please their bedding

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No gates on balcony or to mezzanine floor.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is ok in the covered outdoor areas.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
hokianga, Omapere

What's nearby

  • Omapere Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pakia Hill Lookout - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Opononi Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hokianga Harbour - 16 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 58 min drive - 86.8 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opononi Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Opononi Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boar & Marlin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Opo Takeaways - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. ?

As of Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. on Nov 9, 2025 start from ¥18,973, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. ?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Where is WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Omapere Beach, Pakia Hill Lookout, and Opononi Beach. Hokianga Harbour is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

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Reviews

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS. Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owners were very accommodating allowing for early check in and late checkout, the property was nice and clean it had all the facilities we needed. Was a great get away for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace F.

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

Amazing

Beautiful home. Perfect location & view.Immaculate cleanliness!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori P.

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

Family Holiday

Beautiful home- the best locations. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tania S.

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

Lovely location

Nice bach close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Tranquil

Nice quaint little house, clean. Cool with the decks and loved that view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Lovely spot for family

We enjoyed the lovely stretch of beach over the road. The Bach was homely, simple but very comfortable and warm. We loved exploring the area. Would definitely come back 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory D., Auckland

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

Perfect in Everyway

Great property, clean, tidy and spacious, could not fault location or the great views, close to the beach - we will be back
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Awesome warm whare

Thank you for such an easy to access whare that suits people with mobility supports.. awesome location, lots of space.. just amazing spot in the heart of Paradise.. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky J.

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

Wish we could stay longer

Lovely home, spacious for dining and spending time catching up with family. All the essentials you need with a beautiful view, sunsets from the kitchen table and easy access to beautiful beach. Wonderful that we could bring the furry family member too. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

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

Views over Omapere

A great location overlooking Omapere. Perfect spot for our American guests - homely and comfortable. Everything very much as explained. Great deck for afternoon wine and cheese. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremi H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Omapere beach house

Overall house was nice,had to clean down beaches and vacuum up when we first arrived as it had been flea bomb and cans were still placed around the house.kids were abit upset there was know Xbox 360 as described in listing but they were fine. Lovely place overall would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea G., New Zealand

The Hokianga is a hidden paradise and this property maximizes the gorgeous views of the Harbour.

We loved our stay at Claude’s bach in the Hokianga. The open plan kitchen living area with access to the deck with magical views is a treat, and easy access across the road for a swim makes it the perfect summer vacation spot. We took bikes and enjoyed biking down to Opononi for a change of scenery or walking to the Copthorne for an evening drink and more magical views. There’s also plenty to explore and a few nice cafes in the wider area to explore depending on what you’re into. A great kiwi bach experience in a beautiful quiet location.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

Blissful well named accomodation.

We throughly enjoyed our stay. Well appointed property with everything we needed. Close to local shops and cafe/Opo takeaway. Wonderful views. Excellent location in quite street. We were fortunate to have an early check in and offered a later checkout. Great communication we will stay here again in future. Only thing we found was some of the doors were a little hard to open out to the deck and the main front door was hard to close. Keep getting caught. Other than that great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mark K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not a bad place to be

We arrived at our check-in time unfortunately the guests from the previous night were still there so had to wait while they packed up. Was a little put out by this because no cleaner had gone through before we got there and we had to do dishes, and a general clean up before we could settle in. It's a wonderful place to relax and spend time with the family. Would like to stay again in future but would have to make sure someone had gone through the house before we turn up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Relax back in time

Comfy, quiet and peaceful.Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitika S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot!

The house has good potential and a charming layout. The location is close to all ammenities, Some areas, such as the heating system, could use an upgrade to enhance comfort and efficiency. With a few updates and proper care, this house has the potential to be perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eliza P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cyclone Getaway

Good stay. Unfortunately it was during a storm but we made the most of it. Beautiful views and handy to other sights in the Waipoua forest. We did have some trouble with the oven and did not get communication for remedy. We did however find instruction manuals which aided us. Overall good experience and accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otilia T.

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

Beautiful Home

Home was clean and today. Lovely location and great communication with Claude. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffi F.

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

Very enjoyable stay

The bach had everything we needed for our stay and we enjoyed it very much. Even with rain and wind we had a good time exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

craig

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is excellent. The home is charming. There were a number of items in need of repair such as the bathroom light and the lock box. The cleaning ladies didn't do a great job as there was a desiccated reptile on the bedroom floor!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Short comings

The property manager did not reply to me asking for an early check in. The shower was hanging on the wall and the tv remote for free view was missing. One bed had a lolly wrapper in it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Wonderful

We all enjoyed our stay, wonderful view and close to all the music venues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maree W.

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

Gorgeous spot

Great bach with plenty of room for our 5 and good kitchen. Lovely views and deck and so handy to the beach for sunset walks. Lovely base to explore this quiet area. A little too close to road meant ear plugs needed. Another heater needed for bedrooms in winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Hokianga Heaven

House was amazing. Everything you needed for a stay away. Amenities were on point, right down to even having a coffee machine, air fryer and a bottle of milk in the fridge. AMAZING. Communication was fluid and only a txt away. Definitely recommend this place to all. Felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Lovely place to stay, amazing views of the hokianga harbour, fantastic sunsets, great area, friendly locals, the place had everything we needed, we were all comfortable, unable to connect to wifi or get freeview going, but the property manager refunded us some money towards personal data. Only downfall for us, was that even though the property is pet friendly, its not fenced so we couldnt allow our fur baby to freely be outside and just relax, with the main road just below a worry, however great areas across the road for walks and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024