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SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside

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TV, DVD player, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
On the beach, beach towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside

It is just a 140m level stroll to the well known surf beach Sandy Bay which is generally safe for swimming/surfing through all tides and also has a freshwater creek/lagoon for small children to paddle in. The well utilised walking track along the coast to Whananaki starts here for those wanting peaceful exercise.
A short drive will take you to Whale Bay and Matapouri and just a few more kilometers sees you at Tutukaka, the base for all diving and fishing tours heading out to the world famous Poor Knights Islands. You will also find a variety of cafes and eateries at Tutukaka and Ngunguru.
Special conditions:
- Smoking allowed outside only
- No camping, no tents
- BATH TOWELS ONLY INCLUDED WITH LINEN - Feb 2017 to Dec 15th 2017
- Beach Towels can be provided at extra cost of $5 per person

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Pauline Pullman

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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 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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sandy BAY Sublime Beachside
Sandy Sublime Beachside Sandy
SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside Sandy Bay
SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside Private vacation home
SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside Private vacation home Sandy Bay

About the area

Map
Sandy Bay (Tutukaka Coast), Northland/Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Sandy Bay - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Woolleys Bay - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Dive Tutukaka - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Havana Cabana - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside?

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside on Jul 17, 2025 start from CA $99.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside located?

Nestled on the beach, this Matapouri vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay. Matapouri Bay and Mermaid Pool are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Fantastic place, suited us to a T.Look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Awesome stay in a rustic old school well equipped bach. Loved our week there, great base to explore the beautiful Tutukaka coast & Whangarei area.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great Kiwi bach. A lovely short walk to the main beach. Great surf, nice safe swimming, an estuary for the kids, amazing trees and rocks to play in. Lovely hosts. Can’t recommend enough
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Loved being in such a spacious bach with a good kitchen and bathroom and laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Just as we expected. Simple honest bach. Fantastic. Resonsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Awesome spot perfect for a weekend get away
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Great value, nice and relaxed, beautiful beaches, good walks. Thanks for putting seaside accomodation within budget reach 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Perfect place for a 'get away from it all' family holiday while still only being 40 mins drive from Whangarei. We really enjoyed the house which had direct access to the beach. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed our short stay at Sandy Bay. Our accommodation (Sandy Bay Barn) was excellent and had everything we needed. Very clean and tidy. It was close to the beach and we would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Easy stroll to a beautiful beach, come to relax and unwind, has everything you need, and comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Great stay. Loved the layout of the batch. Very clean and tidy. Outdoor shower and indoor shower was great. Even a spot to put away your surfboards. A nice short walk to the beach. Very
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Loved staying at this authentic Kiwi surf barn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

Loved staying here thanks so much for a great place to stay! Will definitely be back! And for the great surf competition
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

My friends and I had a great time at this place. It's a little humble bach just a 2 minute walk from an amazing beach. The owner was also super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Very relaxed beautiful dwelling so close to the beach in a stunning part of NZ ...Should have been a week longer !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Exactly what we needed a bit of downtime😊 late booking but communication was prompt, stunning spot clean and warm. Will definitely be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Had a great stay, thanks for the quick communication Pauline and the super clean and comfy accommodation. Def coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Very clean and quiet area apart from the sound of the surf and native birds. There was everything that you would need and though the barn is situated behind the main house it was very private. Beautiful view of the surf especially from the top story bedroom. Plenty of room for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Comfortable and warm, should have asked for an earlier check in time as 4.00 was a bit late.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

What a beautiful little place to stay this was! I slept there and the ocean surf nursed me to sleep. Although I arrived very late, Pauline was awesome in communicating with me and there was no hustle for me to get in, sleep and get out. For sure will be back :) Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Exactly as I'd hoped. A small beach bach in a rural setting. Nothing luxurious but everything at hand & allowing for a relaxed holiday. We loved the outdoor shelter and spent hours reading, eating and watching the abundant bird life. Simple instructions about what to leave & how. Very comfortable beds with extra linen & bedding easily available. Toys, books, games for happy times together and so close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

I didn't make it as Cyclone Gabrielle was about to devastate us so I headed home instead. Pauline's communication was awesome and I think she instigated a refund which I wasn't expecting. This refund is going to one of the mayoral relief funds for people affected
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

It was exactly as advertised and what we had hoped for. The Barn situated in a rural setting just perhaps 20 metres through a paddock onto Sandy Bay, just one of many along the beautiful Tutukaka coast. It was so peaceful yet just a short drive to Whale Bay, Woolleys Bay,Matapouri Bay and Tutukaka. The Barn itself was spacious and very comfortable and well equipped. Plenty of space as well. There looked to be new carpet in the living area, also new curtains. The kitchen provided everything with big fridge freezer, most welcome since shops are not that handy. We loved the whole ambience and will stay longer next summer. Pauline and Ross were very welcoming and we would heartily recommend this place to people who want peace but also enjoy the surfing vibe. For anyone coming from far afield then Whangarei is not too far away, has all the shops, galleries and of course the Hundervasser Museum set in the town basin overlooking the marina.Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

4/10

We booked for easter weekend to get away with the kids, unfortunately was not what we expected, no photos were shown online of the out side of the property when we got there we realised it was a converted garage/shed, furniture was old and uncomfortable it was raining during our stay so were inside for the most part. Things were not up to par cleanliness wise, old bar of soap and hair in the shower, one of the door handles were faulty so when the door was closed the room was inaccessible. Ran out of hot water on the second day gas supplied by the looks of things. On a positive note the area was great, great access to the beach and a lovely spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024