Title: Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107475513&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops Cottage in Parua Bay ## Photo gallery for Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops ![Interior - Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/51f794c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/39c5bd7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/2c812ee5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/c48ee314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops (Parua Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/7c7c1728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a coastal paradise at this beachfront haven, where the ocean meets the mountains. With direct access to a secluded small beach and village shops within walking distance, you can unwind in style. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops Beautiful ocean beaches along coastal drive. Mountains to climb with epic views. Village shops 10 minutes walk away. Local pub famed for their pizzas and outdoors dining, 8minutes drive. Small beach at the bottom of the garden. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112740000/112739800/112739780/0984c3da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old-World Charm Hibernarium Ngararatunua - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=112739780&PinnedHotelID=112739780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96860000/96851900/96851817/b0c7a823.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Blue Heaven - Tutukaka Tutukaka - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=96851817&PinnedHotelID=96851817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104040000/104033400/104033380/a39ba472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Roost - Tutukaka Ngunguru - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=104033380&PinnedHotelID=104033380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122130000/122124100/122124025/1ef2343c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Puawaitanga Beach House - The Blossoming of Something New. 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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 ## About the area Parua Bay is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Native Bird Recovery Centre and Mcleod Bay, while Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Parua Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Parua-Bay.dx553248633859960300) [View more Cottages in Parua Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Parua-Bay-Cottages.d553248633859960300-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.76949,174.4733&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fjhyEcy%7Bg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40QBQ%40QBUBQBQBQBQBQDSDQBQDQDQDSDMFQDQFOFQDQHOFOFQFOHMFOHMFSHKHMJOHMHOHKJOHKJOJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJIJKLILKJGLILKLILGLELILGLGNGLELELENELENENELCNELANCNENCLAN%3FNANCN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FNBN%40L%3FN%40NBNDLBN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLDLFNFLFLHLDLFLHLJJHLFLHJJLJJHJJJJLJJJJJHJLJHNJJHNJJHNHLHNHJHLHNFPHNHLFNFPFNFNFPFPDNFPDPFLDRDPBPDPDPDRBPBPBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAN%3FTAPAPATAPCPARAPCRCRCPCPCPCPEPEREPCPEPEPGNEPGPENGPGPGNGLGPGNINILGPININIJILININKJILKLILMJIJKJKJMLKJKJKFMLKJMFMHKHMJMFMHMDMFMHODMHMDMBOFMDODMDODM%40ODOBMBODO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAO%3FMCOAOEOCMCOEMAOEOEMEOEMGMCMEOIMEMIMGMEMIMGMKMIKIMKMGKMKGMKKKKMKKKKKKKKKMIMKMIKIOIOKMIOIKGQIOGMIOGOGQGMIOEQGQGOEQGQEOEQEQEQCQESEQCQCQCQCQCSCSAQCSAQAQAUAQAQAU%3FO%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yvz9nBzygtwtWj3G3Wz7MboOXVc=) Parua Bay, Northland ### What's nearby - Mcleod Bay \- 9 min drive \- 8.7 km - Parauwanui Beach \- 10 min drive \- 13.3 km - Pataua Island \- 11 min drive \- 13.7 km - Taurikura Bay \- 12 min drive \- 11.9 km - Reotahi Bay \- 12 min drive \- 10.9 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬4 min drive - ‪Smith & Local - ‬13 min walk - ‪Land & Sea - ‬46 min drive - ‪Tahi Cafe Pataua North - ‬46 min drive - ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops? ### Where is Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### roisin s. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely blissful Location and home both exquisite. Photos do not do it justice. Lovely stay hope to be back soon. Maureen is a sweetheart. Made for a very peaceful stay ##### roisin s. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline K. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb What an amazing spot for a few days out of Auckland. Stunning location with beautiful gardens and a private beach. Spacious and lovely home with epic postcard views. We had a wonderful time. Thanks for your hospitality Maureen. ##### Caroline K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mary lynn o. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great intro to NZ Arrived here after. Long flight and day of driving. we exhaled as soon as we saw the beautiful landscape yard and ocean. Very relaxing location and easy drive toWhangarieOur host was delightful, even bringing us bananas from their tree. ##### mary lynn o. 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