Title: Rustic Beach House Getaway - 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 # Rustic Beach House Getaway Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Rustic Beach House Getaway ![Outdoor dining - Rustic Beach House Getaway (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109731300/109731235/1c115fcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Rustic Beach House Getaway (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109731300/109731235/11eb4663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Rustic Beach House Getaway (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109731300/109731235/026787e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rustic Beach House Getaway (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109731300/109731235/9a4f8832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Rustic Beach House Getaway (Whangarei Heads)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109731300/109731235/4803693a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies McLeods Bay, Whangarei Heads is home to a charming bach perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities. Soak up the sun on the beach, explore scenic coastal walks or simply unwind with a book in this tranquil setting. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Parking available ## 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. ### Rustic Beach House Getaway Original water front bach for relaxation... Escape to our charming bach nestled in the heart of McLeods Bay, Whangarei Heads. Perfectly situated for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat, this cozy getaway offers easy access to stunning hiking trails, popular surfing spots, and excellent fishing. Unwind in the tranquility of this quiet beach town, where the pace of life slows down and nature takes center stage. Whether you're soaking up the sun on the beach, exploring the scenic coastal walks, or simply relaxing with a book, this is the perfect spot to recharge and reconnect. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain climbing 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) ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30220200/30220132/65e9278c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Only 40 metres to 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.816933,174.5038&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vrqyEwwah%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40Q%40UBQBQBQBSBQDQBQDQDQBQDSDQFQDOFQDQFMFSFMFQFOHOFMHQFOHOHOHMHKHMHOJKHOJKJOHKJKJKJKJKLKJMJKLGJKLILGLKJILILGLILELINELGLELENILENCLCNGLENANCLENANCNCLAN%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBP%3FL%40N%3FN%40LBNBN%40NDLBN%40NDLFLBNBNDLHLDLDNFLDLHLDLHLFLHLHLJJFLHLJJFLJJLJJJJJJJJJJJJJNHJJNHJHNHLJJHLHNFNHNFPHLFNFNHPFLFRDLFPDPFNDPDPDRDPDPBPDPBPBPBRBPBPBPBT%40P%40P%40PBT%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPATAP%3FPCTAPAPAPCTCPCPCPCRCPCPEPCRENEREPEPEPGNEPGPENGPGLIRGLGNILGRILGNINILKJINILILKLIJKNKJKJKJKJKJKLKJMJKHMHMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMDMHMDOFMDMDMHODOBMDMDODO%40MBODO%40OBMBO%40O%3FM%40Q%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOCOAMEOCOAMEOEMEOCMEOIMEMEMGOEMIMEMIMGMIKIMIMIMIKIMIKKKKMMKKKKKKKKIKKOKKIMKMIMIOIKIMIOIOGMISGMIOGMGSGMGQGOEQGQEOGQEQEQCSEOESCQEQCQCSCQCQCQAUAQCQAQAUAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xt_ktbzR_-vtpLhxDbTeij3puAk=) Whangarei Heads, Northland #### What's nearby - Mcleod Bay \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Reotahi Bay \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Town Basin Marina \- 27 min drive \- 33.5 km - Ruakaka Beach \- 40 min drive \- 17.2 km - Waipu Cove Beach \- 57 min drive \- 37.7 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Parua Bay Tavern - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬50 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬50 min drive - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬50 min drive - ‪Smith & Local - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustic Beach House Getaway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Rustic Beach House Getaway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rustic Beach House Getaway 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 14 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanaz N. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful break from the usual routine ##### Shanaz N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew M. Nov 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and Paradise Our stay was fantastic, everything was as described and had everything we needed. Just a great little place for relaxing weekend away. ##### Andrew M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Aimee D. Jan 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The property was well kept with amazing views of the water and mountains surrounding the Whangarei Heads area. The hosts kept in contact with us during our stay and were super helpful with any questions we had. A nice little getaway for a few days, thanks for having us! ##### Aimee D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike E. Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Touch of Paradise The bach was in a great location. There were plenty of beaches to explore. The accommodation was comfortable. ##### Mike E. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith D. May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach house A lovely place stay. Very comfortable bed and nice hot shower.Beautifully positioned with a peaceful outlook over the bay. Walk up to the cafe and chip shop. Lots to do in the area or just sit and enjoy the nice deck to relax with comfortable chairs and BBQ.House had everything we needed, couldnt fault it. Would love to stay again. ##### Judith D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn E. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and cozy place The bach was the perfect spot for a girls trip to read and relax for a few days. It was clean and tidy. The host was responsive to questions and there was even a handy info pack with things to do locally and places to eat. ##### Carolyn E. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Su E. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The House of My Dreams It was a wonderful stay. Everything was perfect. The house was fully equipped and the location was amazing. The sea was beautiful and they even provided kayaks. We didn't want to leave. ##### Su E. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica H. Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a lovely Bach. Gorgeous location right on the water. Very comfortable living area and lovely big deck with BBQ.Great beds with hotel grade sheets and bedding.Maree was fantastic with communicating and left treats and milk in the fridge for us.We felt so welcome.Wonderful area too. The walk up Mt Manaia an absolute stunner.Incredible bush and views from the top.Highly recommended. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b84535d9-d9aa-4c3f-bf4f-529a335eb667-1758947454547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/67c40c1b-325b-4c29-951a-467dd43c40c9-1758947453502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f3f5ac70-bf2e-456f-8bc5-a3365d50e57b-1758947536521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Veronica H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Megan D. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely bach Idyllic location and lovely clean bach, we had a fantastic stay with our three kids. Host was prompt and helpful with communications. Only issue was the blocked shower we had 1 min showers each but am sure that will be sorted. Would recommend and stay here again, thank you so much for use of your house. ##### Megan D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susi B. Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute rustic bach Lovely stay and the bach had all what we needed, except the wifi didn‘t work at all, but was not a problem for us. ##### Susi B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn D. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 A beautiful stay for my mother during our wedding she absolutely loved it. The hosts were amazing, even helped us to recover a forgotten device. 10/10 recommend. ##### Dawn D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla A. Feb 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home away from home We loved our stay! Communication with Maree was great from the get go. The place was clean and tidy, and had all the extra things to make for a great stay - bbq, bean bags, snorkels and kayak, a few treats in the kitchen to help us settle in. The pull out sofa was so handy, and the beds were all very comfortable. Maree had a great booklet with all the local recommendations to help us make the most of our stay. We loved the Mt Manaia walk - gorgeous views across the area. Definitely reccommend! ##### Kayla A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie T. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small Piece of Paradise We really enjoyed our stay at the bach. It’s super cozy and we felt right at home. It is very well equipped and had everything we needed. There is even a kayak we were allowed to use. The owners are very responsive and helpful.The shack is located at the end of a cut-de-sac and therefore very quiet. There’s lots to do in Whangarei Heads esp if you like walks in nature. Would definitely recommend it! ##### Melanie T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Penny B. Nov 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value ##### Penny B. 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