Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.

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9.9Outstanding
(48 Ratings)
Guests rave about the beautiful apartment, fully equipped kitchen, stunning views, and Lil's hospitality and local knowledge.
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(48 Ratings)

Apartment in Auckland Region

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

We welcome you to Shores, situated in gentle Taurikura Bay. Our apartments cater for every need are well equipped and fully self contained.

Enjoy meeting the easy going locals who love it here and are happy to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of the place. Whether it’s diving, kayaking, surfing, sailing, or bush walking, it’s all here waiting to be enjoyed. Tennis rackets are provided - tennis courts are a short walk away and the Pines Golf Club is just a short drive.

One popular traditional name for Whangarei Harbour is Whangarei-te-rerenga-paraoa, the gathering place of whales. Large whales are now a rare and celebrated sight, but dolphins are regular, playful visitors in the natural deep water harbour and Orca occasionally arrive to feed on sting ray.

Yachts sail past the majestic sentinel of Bream Head into the haven of Whangarei Harbour. Mt Manaia rises to 420m and provides breathtaking views of the harbour and bays.

Mount Manaia, Mount Aubrey and the Bream Head range are visual reminders of ancient volcanic activity and provide a spectacular gateway to the Hen and Chickens Islands and Whangarei Heads Eastern Coastline.

The Whangarei Heads Marine Reserve established in 2006, has created a safe underwater home for a diverse range of New Zealand marine life and provides great snorkelling and diving experiences for all ages.

Whangarei Heads has a growing kiwi bird population of around 800. With many locals working hard with the Backyard Kiwi project to create a haven for these unique birds.

Bream Head Scenic Reserve is one of New Zealand’s premier coastal forest reserves. It provides a refuge for a broad range of species including the kiwi, kukupa (wood pigeon) several bird species from offshore islands like kaka, kakariki (red-crowned parakeet) and bellbird. It also has a wealth of native plants.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.

Discounted rates for 5 nights or more; special rates apply for weekly or long-term stays. Please contact us for details

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Amenities at Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.

Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.9 / 10.0
    Outstanding(48 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Guests rave about the beautiful apartment, fully equipped kitchen, stunning views, and Lil's hospitality and local knowledge.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    We enjoyed a comfortable, quiet weekend in this stylish and roomy apartment. The views are phenomenal. We enjoyed listening for the kiwi. A central location in Whangarei heads giving us the opportunity to explore this beautiful part of the country.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Excellent facility very warm and welcoming host. Would recommend for couples or families. Lil is an amazing host who gives you great ideas visiting the area and goes above and beyond to ensure you have memorable stay.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Accurate listing ... really enjoyed our stay.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Very comfortable apartment. Well equipped. Good location
    10.0 / 10.0
    We attended a wedding at McLeod's Bay and this was very close which was great. Lil was a lovely host and her place was spotless, peaceful and perfect for our little 4 day getaway.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Lil is a great host. The spacious 2 bdrm accommodatio was of a high quality and very peaceful. We enjoyed some amazing walks and scenery around Whangarei Heads.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Such a beautiful apartment! Pictures don’t do it justice. Full kitchen with everything you could possibly need. You can walk across the road to the bay and paddle board. It’s a stunning, peaceful piece of paradise. Lil is a wonderful host and very knowledgeable about the local area
    10.0 / 10.0
    Stunning place to stay, was a an absolute privilege, i left some stuff behind and Lil returned them to me no questions asked, i am a introvert so dont really like interacting with people, thats my issue but apart from that i loved the stay.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this apartment?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this apartment?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation. pet friendly?

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    What amenities are available at Personalised, boutique, beachfront accommodation.?

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