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# On the Beach at Castlepoint

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

You can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and a playground at On the Beach at Castlepoint. Active travelers can enjoy boating at this vacation home. 

## Popular amenities

- Ocean view
- Kitchen
- Pet friendly
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

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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.

### On the Beach at Castlepoint

Escape the everyday and soak up spectacular, uninterrupted views stretching from the lighthouse across the Mataikona Bay. This spacious and charming oceanfront cottage is perfectly positioned to help you unwind, whether you’re seeking adventure or simply a peaceful place to relax and take in the scenery.  
  
Located right at the entrance to Delivery Cove (the walking track to Castlerock), the property offers unbeatable access to everything this iconic area has to offer. Enjoy an easy walk to the Castlepoint lighthouse, Delivery Cove Track, and the reef, while the Castlepoint shop is a short walk down the road. The beach is on the doorstep with direct access.  
  
Only two hours from Wellington, Castlepoint is a breathtaking year-round destination—ideal for summer beach holidays or cosy winter escapes surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery.  
  
Special Conditions:  
Pets are welcome with prior approval. Well-behaved dogs are allowed; owners are kindly asked to clean up after them.  
  
Please Note:  
In keeping with Kiwi bach tradition, guests are expected to leave the house tidy and dishes done before departure, and to bring their own linen (towels, sheets, and tea towels).

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bathroom

- Shower

### Living spaces

- Dining table

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Music library
- Stereo
- TV
- Video library

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Limited housekeeping

### Location highlights

- Near the ocean

### Things to do

- Boat
- Golf
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing 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)

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 20 

### 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

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

## About the area

Located in Castlepoint, this vacation home is on the beach. Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castlepoint Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castlepoint Beach and Otahome Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. [Visit our Castlepoint travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Castlepoint.dx6353034)

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Castlepoint, Wellington Region

### What's nearby

- ![Castlepoint beach panoramic landscape, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108372/5e90fb50-5d6f-4fcc-8d00-a040e1ce098a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Castlepoint Beach  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![beautiful un-spoilt area at Castlepoint  in the Wairarapa ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353034/baf09883-1179-4415-a6f6-aaef1ded3cb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Castlepoint Lighthouse  
11 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Riversdale Beach  
46 min drive \- 65.7 km
- Henley Lake  
50 min drive \- 85.5 km
- Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History  
50 min drive \- 85.5 km

### Restaurants

- Whakataki Hotel  
9 min walk
- castlepoint store  
7 min walk
- Costa Coffee  
21 min drive

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