Title: Perfect Family Getaway by the beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Perfect Family Getaway by the beach Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Perfect Family Getaway by the beach ![On the beach, sun loungers - Perfect Family Getaway by the beach (Hector)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75841000/75840994/98d33b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books - Perfect Family Getaway by the beach (Hector)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75841000/75840994/cbb8ad1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Perfect Family Getaway by the beach (Hector)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75841000/75840994/fe1e62dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Perfect Family Getaway by the beach (Hector)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75841000/75840994/a365c332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Perfect Family Getaway by the beach (Hector)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75850000/75841000/75840994/d215a53c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into this wonderful family home next to the beach in Northern Buller, where memories are made. Enjoy 3 spacious bedrooms and a cozy living area with TV, Chromecast, and Xbox. The fully fenced backyard leads directly to the ocean for great fishing spots or scenic views from the bench seat. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Perfect Family Getaway by the beach A wonderful large family home with a long history of fantastic memories is now available for your next family holiday right next to the beach. 3 large bedrooms and a spacious living and dining area with TV, Chromecast, Xbox, although you wont have much time for those with the beach out the back gate. Great fishing spot or just sit and enjoy the scenery on the bench seat overlooking the ocean. Back yard is fully fenced off from the main road and the beach. 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. Linen, towels and basic toiletries are supplied so just pack your clothes and food. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120020000/120016400/120016332/bdd5b764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carters Beach Top 10 Holiday Park Carters Beach - 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Hector, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the beach. 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. [Visit our Hector travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hector.dx6126552) [View more Vacation homes in Hector](https://www.expedia.ca/Hector-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6126552-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.60309%2C171.88051&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zyZBfdPtU3j2cecRVMZZkSvSun0=) Hector, West Coast ### What's nearby - ![Westport showing a beach and surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922700876/02142c10-0575-44dc-9783-473f11fa3f0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carters Beach 42 min drive \- 47.3 km - ![Tauranga Bay Seal Colony featuring a bay or harbour and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110654/e47fdf0e-1205-465a-863b-7a41579e60d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tauranga Bay Seal Colony 56 min drive \- 61.4 km - Charming Creek Walkway 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Cape Foulwind Lighthouse 54 min drive \- 57.1 km - Mitchells Gully Gold Mine 55 min drive \- 68.8 km ### Getting around - Westport (WSZ) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Drifters Café 3 min drive - Tommy Knockers 3 min drive - Charming Creek Tavern 9 min walk - Mokihinui Pub’n Grab 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Perfect Family Getaway by the beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach? ### What time is check-out at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach? ### Where is Perfect Family Getaway by the beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Perfect Family Getaway by the beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### jUdi M. Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good value holiday home Enjoyed the stay. Beach proximity was wanderful. ##### jUdi M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith M. Nov 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really enjoyed our stay Great property with beach access. Tidy and well looked after. We had a great time! ##### Keith M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ric B. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet spot A beautiful spot for a break, right on the stunning beach and close to loads of great areas to visit and enjoy. The house itself is really big and well presented. ##### Ric B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra E. Jan 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and Quiet We enjoyed having the facilities of an old but very tidy batch style home. Spacious with comfy beds and everything we needed for our 2 day stay. ##### Debra E. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim T. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### West coast getaway Super location with the sound of the ocean. Lots of space and well equipped ##### Tim T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Al P., Christchurch New Zealand Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We enjoyed our stay the holiday home has everything you need and was very clean. It has Fishing , walking tracks close by. Coalface cafe and takeaway have great meals just 5 minute walk. Thankyou ##### Al P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane M. Dec 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome We loved everything about our stay. The house was fabulous, perfectly kitted out with everything and more that we might need, clean and tidy. The location was just what we wanted as we explored around the top of the West Coast. Thank you so much Marie. ##### Diane M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten T. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and interesting Peaceful . Relaxing . Seat overlooking the beach is awesome . We love wild West Coast beach’s and exploring so great for us . Met some interesting locals and heard some of the area history direct from them 👍 . We would go again ##### Kirsten T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Stay at Hector Everything was as expected. Well equipped kitchen, and the beds were comfy. Our stay would have been perfect if the window in the bathroom was fixed. The screen was broken, and there was no glass. Also, the bathroom was not heated, so a bit of a shock in the middle of the night! The hosts were great, and responded quickly to questions. ##### Karen W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DOUGLAS K. Jan 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great value ##### DOUGLAS K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dene G. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well set up house with plenty of room Great for a young family. ##### Dene G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verena S. Jan 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Clean property, Great beach access, and just an all around lovely stay. Good informational booklet and well laid out kitchen. Super easy to find everything. ##### Verena S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jackie V. Apr 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely home The stay was comfortable, especially with the use of the fire. ##### Jackie V. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn T. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay and explore the upper west coast Tidy, comfortable and newly refurbished cottage in a great location with the beach at the end of the garden. Highly recommend this place as a base for exploring the west coast. It was a lovely touch that the fire was lit before we arrived. Would definitely stay again. ##### Kathryn T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate K. Feb 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous spot!! We loved our stay at this property. Had everything we needed, nice and clean, heaps of space and a great backyard for the kids to run around in. We loved walking through the gate each night to watch the sunset, stunning! Thanks so much, we will definitely be back. ##### Kate K. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deidre R. May 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hector house Lovely spacious place, loved the beach at back door. ##### Deidre R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Katie P. Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away from it all Large character home right beside the sea. Would suit larger group than just the 2 of us but very comfy. ##### Katie P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly H. Apr 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks! Lovely location by the beach. A quintessential Kiwi Bach! ##### Kelly H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah M. Jan 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a great time Great place to stay. very friendly local's. The beach is not suitable for swimming with a young family. How ever the community pool was good. and was not far to a suitable swimming beach. We had a great holiday thanks. ##### Hannah M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret G. Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Xmas Break Loved this house. Roomy. Beds comfy. Everything you need is provided. Lovely having the beach at the back gate. Great location from which to explore the Buller Region. ##### Margaret G. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Te Puawaitanga L. Jan 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed the break and the house was lovely a clean! We enjoyed the break and the house was lovely a clean! The only thing that could’ve improved it was bedside tables and lamps. Otherwise it was excellent!’n ##### Te Puawaitanga L. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob W. Mar 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### West Coast Getaway Perfect location for local walks, longer tramps and long mountain bike adventures. Swum in the sea most days although the West Coast was enjoying an exceptionally long settled summer. The house is old but comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen, spacious but with a few quirks to be expected with an older building. ##### Rob W. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie M. Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Thank you so much for sharing your families property with us! I have always adored the coast but have never travelled north of Westport & Hector is just wonderful. We had a fantastic stay, everything we needed was there and we were very comfortable. We had beautiful weather, having the beach in the backyard was brilliant, so was the soft green lawn! You can tell a lot of love and care goes into taking care of this property. Thanks again, i'm sure we will be back! Mel & Adam ##### Melanie M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine S. Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely spacious house, with fantastic fire which warms it well. Great access to beach for sunsets and Hector Dolphin watching. We saw five! Good basic kiwi bach ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3a0d3b32-b28c-41d3-a7bc-7bf0c00db042-1756364821111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Elaine S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ines H. Nov 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good value Exactly as listed. Typical west coast home, right next to the beach. The owner was responsive and helpful. ##### Ines H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022