[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/39c5bd7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/51f794c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/c48ee314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/2c812ee5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107475600/107475513/7c7c1728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 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 ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113850000/113847400/113847336/w1896h1265x4y1-f505cd49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront with private beach access Parua Bay - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=113847336&PinnedHotelID=113847336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31650000/31649600/31649554/cb4c4dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views McLeod Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 168 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=31649554&PinnedHotelID=31649554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101288200/101288128/924bf280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute Waterfront Self Contained 2 bedroom beachfront unit Parua Bay - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=101288128&PinnedHotelID=101288128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48350000/48347600/48347584/cc8b2da0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come and Relax @ Rose's Retreat (with WIFI) Whangarei Heads - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 85 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=48347584&PinnedHotelID=48347584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30070000/30061400/30061325/095b097a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Kiwi Bach, OTP Bach One Tree Point - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 117 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=30061325&PinnedHotelID=30061325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995800/37995732/90477ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quintessential Kiwi Bach right on the 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 ## 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 - Ocean Beach - 22 min drive - 19.8 km - Bream Head Coast Walks - 23 min drive - 17.3 km - Town Basin Marina - 24 min drive - 24.1 km - Ruakaka Beach - 50 min drive - 60.5 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬4 min drive - ‪Smith & Local - ‬13 min walk - ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬9 min drive - ‪Global Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪Land & Sea - ‬46 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Cottage Parua Bay. Beaches, mountains.Walking distance to shops located? > Situated in Parua Bay, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mcleod Bay, Mount Manaia, and Reotahi Bay. Taurikura Bay and Pataua Island are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## 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 10 ### 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 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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