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Beach at the back door!

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Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Escape to this lovingly restored Granity miners house, with its tastefully decorated interior and stunning bay window overlooking the ocean. Unwind on the large deck, perfect for soaking up the afternoon sun or relax in a tranquil atmosphere with a good book.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Beach at the back door!

An original Granity miners house built onto over the years. The inside is tastefully decorated and fully equipped for a lovely getaway location.
The stunning bay window over looks the ocean and is a perfect place to watch the magical Westcoast sunsets. A large built up deck sits at the rear to make the most of the afternoon sun.
A perfect location to explore Northern Buller. Close to the Old Ghost road, charming creek walkway and Denniston. Just an hours drive to Karamea and the start of the Heaphy track or a 30min drive back to Westport.
If exploring is not for you then sit back with a book and relax or wander the beach.
Beach access at the back of the property has become a bit tricky due to the coastal erosion but there is easier access a short 1min walk along the road.
Linen and towels provided
No smoking or pets on property.
Please note.. Shower is over the bath.
There is also NO wifi at this property making it the perfect place to get away from it all!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Close to road and beach.

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Beach At The Back Door Granity
Beach at the back door! Granity
Beach at the back door! Private vacation home
Beach at the back door! Private vacation home Granity

About the area

Located in Granity, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Charming Creek Walkway and Buller Gorge, while NBS Theatre and Coaltown Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Granity, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Charming Creek Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Denniston Experience - 29 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Miner's Brewery - 36 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Carters Beach - 44 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 60 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tommy Knockers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Charming Creek Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Café - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach at the back door! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach at the back door!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach at the back door!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach at the back door! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Charming Creek Walkway and within 20 mi (32 km) of Denniston Experience and Solid Energy Centre. Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Beach at the back door! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roeline K.

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

Great place

Great bach. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen L.

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

Excellent stay

The house was awesome, right next to the beach and the host was fantastic, very quick response time when I lost the keys! Thanks for a great stay, I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

As the hosts describe

Clean, quiet with great surfing right out front. Just what the Dr ordered
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick N.

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

Awesome accomadation

Awesome stay hassle free and relaxing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Peaceful stay at Granity

The house was perfect for us, loved the cosy lounge and proximity to so many adventures!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarina S.

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

Great stay.

Great stay. Clean, warm and cozy house. Helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ñathan B.

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

Beautiful place

Very nice exceptional view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Shawn G.

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

Relaxing

Very nice relaxing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Magical place

We loved our stay at this cottage. Even heard the penguins one morning and had lovely weather to explore the area. Well set up and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique A.

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

Great short break

Loved the cottage, very cosy and quaint. Clean and lovely. Love all the art. Great location. The only thing is the bay window hasn't got a view of the Ocean as there is a stone wall and flax bushes in the way. But still an easy short walk to the beach. Thanks, we loved the cottage, and our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan R.

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

On the beach

Great place to stay to experience a West Coast beach at the front door. Rustic, quirky and a proper Kiwi crib/bach. We loved the blue penguins under the house. Their quirky chirping and calling under the floorboards was thrilling. Eat your heart out, David Attenborough! Never enough to be at all annoying and we actually wanted them to put on more of a performance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carol C.

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

Relaxing Stay

The property was clean and well equipped. Communication with the host was excellent and very prompt replies to my queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

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

A needed escape

We loved everything about this place and the wild nature of the surrounding mountains and sea. My partner and I needed to re set our mental health and this was the perfect place to do it. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we extended our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Mrs Musson

The house was so cute and quaint, so perfect for the setting, loved the homely feel and character, was paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

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

Verträumtes Haus an der Westküste

Wir haben uns in Maries liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtetem Haus am Meer sehr wohl gefühlt. Es ist toll, in der Küche alles bis hin zu den Gewürzen vorzufinden, was man brauchen könnte und spannende Bücher und Unterlagen zur Gegend am Wohnzimmertisch. Danke für den angenehmen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne B.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Lovely wee place right on the beach

Would definitely stay again thank you so much we had a lovely peaceful holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Richard H.

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

Quaint and old but well maintained bach

Overall the property is as described. It had all the amenities that we needed for our stay and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kat R.

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

West Coast Wonder

A sweet little miners cottage, on the beach at Granity. We loved the authentic feel to the place and the beautiful art all around the home. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was great. The plumbing was pretty antiquated and we were glad we took our own water to drink. We koved our time there, very relaxing and so lovely to have the beach so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

michael m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

On the whole good experience

All ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse N.

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

Lovely house

Great bach, loved the artwork throughout the house especially the glazed tile pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Great little place to stay

Nice and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

chris r.

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

Awesome family holiday home

Great for our family of five. The kids loved it! Collecting stones with access to the beach very close by. Beautiful for early morning walks and sunsets. An easy drive to so many intetesting places on the coast and inland. Friendly locals. Very cool, cosy house with everything we needed. Just bring your own bottled water, everything else was close to perfect :) The only slight negatives was off-street parking is half on the neighbours side and the clothesline could be upgraded. We used it a lot to dry wetsuits, surf gear and damp clothing as there is no dryer. All in all a really memorable stay in a cool quirky house
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022