Title: Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home - 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 # Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home Vacation home in Oakura with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home ![Sun loungers - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/fa5d315d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/dc845cd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/8738b51d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/3ffcf73a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home (Oakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102660600/102660576/91a923e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on the waterfront, this holiday home offers a relaxing retreat with heat pumps and air conditioning. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, or fishing right from your doorstep with provided kayaks and life jackets. Take a short walk to Oakura Bay Store or Skips Fish and Chips. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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. ### Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home Lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, absolute-waterfront, rustic but renovated holiday home with everything you could need. Sleeps 8\. Heat pumps/ Aircon. Safe for swimming, kayaking, all water activities, and great fishing. Two kayaks, two boogie boards, and three adult life jackets are provided for your use. Oakura Bay Store, and Skips Fish and Chips are a few minutes' walk away. The Bay of Islands is under an hour's drive north. Helena Bay Cafe and Gallery is a short drive. We are on the Te Araroa Trail. Starlink wifi internet. Bed linen and bath towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Bodyboard - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - 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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 Oakura is home to this vacation home. Ruapekapeka Pa is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve and Oakura Bay. [Visit our Oakura travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakura.dx553248635926198291) [View more Vacation homes in Oakura](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakura-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635926198291-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-35.39083%2C174.34444&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NKgFBSqMDURvb_9lT1Q5e4tAbEA=) Oakura, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Russell Beach which includes a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111726/777c6990-7253-49f9-a6f5-9c563524daa4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Russell Beach 39 min drive \- 42.2 km - ![Paihia Beach showing a pebble beach and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111722/7f8d51b5-9d88-4e9c-ac88-946201003358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Beach 53 min drive \- 48.1 km - ![Paihia Wharf featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291934/0e8b7e76-5fa3-458f-abdf-13940bf16d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paihia Wharf 54 min drive \- 48.5 km - Oakura Bay 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Whangaruru Harbour 18 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) 81 min drive ### Restaurants - Oakura Bay Fish and Chips 4 min walk - The Cafe, Helena Bay Hill 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home? ### Where is Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oakura Bay Absolute-Beachfront Holiday Home 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn J. Jan 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer 2025 Had a fabulous stay in Euan's house in Oakura - everything exceeded expectations, and the house was well-equipped with everything you need for a holiday. Beds were super comfy, plenty of books to read, stunning beach right on your doorstep - what more could you want! We'll be back!Lynn & Barry ##### Lynn J. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cath R. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Everything was as expected from listing nice to have some supplies in pantry ##### Cath R. 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