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Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)

Vacation home in Waimarama with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
Dining
Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)

You can now stay in the global award winning First Light House on a fabulous site overlooking the sweep of Waimarama Beach in Hawke’s Bay. This much awarded eco home, designed and built by University of Victoria architectural students, went on display in Wellington, then it was shipped to Washington to compete in an international competition where it won first place in engineering, second for architecture and third place overall . Now this sassy solar home of the future has been permanently sited on Lightning Ridge overlooking the white sands of Waimarama Beach, a thirty minute scenic drive from Havelock North in Hawke’s Bay.

The house has amazing indoor – outdoor flow with more than 100 metres of decks overlooking the beautiful surf beach, with sweeping views down to Cape Kidnappers and out to sea to Bare Island, the location is special, perfect for such a special house.

If you are looking for a holiday or short break in a green, clean and lovely bach, The First Light House is ready to take bookings.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small Dogs, never to be left alone at any stage.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Room for one Child on a pull out bed.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bach or Holiday Home 1 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
Bach or holiday home 1 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms (Sleeps 2)

About the neighborhood

Located in Waimarama, this vacation home is near the beach. Birdwoods Gallery and Hawke's Bay Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wairunga Golf Course and Craggy Range. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hawke's Bay Racecourse or Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park.
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Hawke's Bay, Waimarama

What's nearby

  • Waimarama Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Beach - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 27 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 32 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Splash Planet - 35 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jarks Seaside Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jarks Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Waimarama Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wairunga Golf Course and Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve. Ocean Beach is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

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Bach or holiday home, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 2) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
this place is astonishing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

shauna m.

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

Dream come true

This house has been on my bucket list for years and it definitely lived up to expectations! Even with the cloudy weather, the views were great and the house had everything we could have needed for a relaxing few days! Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Superb

A great stay. Cool spot Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trysh M.

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

Loved it!

We had a lovely stay; gorgeous bach, view, location and lovely communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sacha P.

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

August 2023

Great place to stay and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

Space as great, very relaxing and sits on a lovely elevated aspect

We enjoyed our time here, made for a much needed 3 day getaway with the doggos. Unfortunately the weather in Nov was a little variable so we couldn't quite make as much use of the outdoor facilities as we might have, but when the weather had a break the deck area was lovely. Still went for beach walks (albeit a bit wrapped up against the cool winds that weekend) - its really quick to walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernette R.

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

Awesome view

I must say the view was just awesome and calming. We noticed that we were in complete silence and we live rural so it was pleasantly bizzare that it was quieter than home. Easy access and enjoyed the beach walks which was 5 min walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Sarah A., Wellington, New Zealand

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

A delightful retreat from the city…

This is a unique property, well worth visiting. We spent four nights here and had a delightful stay. Four seasons in one day weather was no problem, with plenty to do inside and out. Definitely recommend. Hosts were very responsive to communications, and everything was easy to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Noel M.

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

Great spot

Just as described, really liked that there were lots of choices sit outside, in or out of the sun or wind. Local store has a very small selection but great takeaway and ice cream - closed Mon-Tues.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

It was always on our Wishlist

Thank you for sharing this stunning property . We have wanted to stay at First Light for a while and finally had the opportunity to book. The property doesnt fail to impress, the views are amazing and the bach is modern cozy and unique. The weather did fail us but we still really enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s the first place we ever stayed that never had breakfast stuff to eat , But it’s certainly the first and only place iv ever stayed in our life and we stay at hundreds of places that never even had MILK ??? So we could not even have a Coffee the first next morning we were there that was certainly a downer,☹️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bimeson

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

Perfection!

Great abode, killer views! Wish we had more time! Thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan B.

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

Great Spot

Nice place to stay. Clean and tidy with an awesome view and seamless check-in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Truly wonderful!!

This is a fantastic eco house with all the amenities you would need. The house is super cosy with breathtaking views of Hawke's Bay. Easy walk to Waimarama Beach which is beautiful and fun to walk along. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tobias M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

Great private Holiday!

Great, location and space.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Amazing hideaway

Such a beautiful spot to escape to. Michelle and David are super hosts and the place is a brilliant place to relax and unwind. Amazing views, nice and private in a fantastic location. Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

maura f.

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

Great getaway

We came to Hawkes Bay for the Robbie Williams concert. It was good to get away from the crowds in Havelock North and Napier. Waimarama is a great spot, a really nice beach community. The house itself was well set up, but we did feel the heat at night time, I am sure we could have cooled it down a bit more if we tried. But a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Thanks

Impressive spot, beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren E.

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

Private and Peaceful

Superb location to relax and reconnect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

jan h.

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

peaceful

really lovely tranquil situation with all needed for timeout stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Lovely

Great spot with gorgeous views. Everything you need to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea F.

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

What a great spot to stay. Accomodation wonderful.

10/10 awesome. Will return and hopefully the sun will shine for us next time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022