Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture

Top rated by guests
Coopers Beach front and centre
Interior
Fridge and freezer: New in 2021.
Interior
All weather under tinted glass outdoor seating.
review stars
9.9Outstanding
(86 Ratings)
Beautiful location, stunning views, spacious house with ample bathrooms, great for large groups, amazing hospitality from David, perfect for family getaways, highly recommended.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(86 Ratings)

House in Northland

16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths

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About this house rental

Simon Carnachan is responsible for designing a number of New Zealand's landmark beach houses. Calianne is a grand fusion of Simon's creativity, construction expertise and a substantial budget. The voluminous roof draws on influences from the communal buildings of the Pacific Islands. A theme that extends to the flow through ventilation, multiple adjustable louvres of cedar and glass: Air-conditioning courtesy of sea breezes.

Fringed with a clipped hedge of Hibiscus and surrounded on 3 sides by flat lawns large enough to zip flick a Frisbee. Out front and centre: Doubtless Bay. The front garden ends with the sand of Coopers Beach. A stand of 6 mature Pohutukawa lean right out over the sand. They provide a degree of privacy and infinitely adjustable sunbathing shade.

The property is ideal for a multi-family holiday. Encompassing 335sqm the home features 2 master bedroom suites and 3 lounges in the core dwelling and accommodation for a further 12 people in the Southern wing. Upstairs, 2 fun bunk rooms, single beds for up to 8 guests, skylights that swing open to reveal the Milky Way. A central courtyard is completely private from the outside world and serves as the entertainment hub.

Appointments and chattels are of a quality that are befitting a home of this standard. Coffee machine, 2 large fridges, 2 dishwashers, monitored security system, unlimited speedy wi-fi, 2 TV lounges (no TV in the main lounge). Two new Viking Kayaks for guests' use were purchased in 2025. A single person Espri model and a 2 + 1 model suitable for 2 paddlers and a child. There are 2 beach trolleys, 3 adult and 1 child's buoyancy vests and 3 paddles provided.

There are a handful of properties of this calibre in Doubtless Bay. Only one is available for a few select groups of guests that seek a stay in a Kiwi Beach house designed by one of our most revered architects. A combination of design and location that delivers a perfect sub-tropical cocktail of casual cool class.

Special conditions:
Parties, Events and non-paying guests are prohibited. Breaches can result in a no refund termination of the stay. No pets please. Smoking not allowed.

A 15% Goods and Services Tax is added to all base tariffs
GST Number: 122-844-188-GST002

Extras: Cleaning (included); Freshly laundered quality Bedroom and Bathroom Linen (included)

Amenities at Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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(86 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Beautiful location, stunning views, spacious house with ample bathrooms, great for large groups, amazing hospitality from David, perfect for family getaways, highly recommended.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    8.0 / 10.0
    Lovely place. Poor service. Lack of welcome. Lack of information, a tatty blue folder with info on light switches.Oven didn't go, however an electrician came, luckily, as we were having a caterer in. We feel that this should have been checked before our arrival.The biggie was the Fire didn't go,This was known by the owners in advance.The owner told us there was a problem with the sensors and it was not working.This was something that attracted us to this bach. The big communal area sitting around the fire in the evening. Same with the outside fire. They said someone would be out to look at it. No one came to look at it. We spent 6 nights with 15 people in the middle of winter in this very expensive bach and the owner knew that the fire was not working. Dish Drawer didn't go. Phone calls to the owner were to no avail. He did not know how to use it. No Info on recycling, no bins, no liners, we bought our own. Couldn't get coffee machine to go, Coffee plungers broken. No extra toilet paper.Bed side lights not working in one of the bedrooms. Lounge lights not all working. We paid A LOT of money for this bach for the 6 nights and there were a number of issues which did not meet our expectations considering the price we paid. Although we completely appreciate we were delayed into Coopers Beach on Thursday night and did not expect anyone to wait up for us, we did not see anyone over the 6 nights we stayed. This would have been helpful to show us how to work some of the facilities.
    10.0 / 10.0
    A beautiful home for a large group to stay. The beach is right on the doorstep. Kia ora
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great house for extended family stay. Great location on beach front.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This house is really very pleasant to live in. The location is exceptional and David, our host is very attentive to ensure that everything goes as well as possible. We had a great week of family vacation, I highly recommend if you are looking for a beautiful and large house in the far Northland
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great location, beautiful views, the house worked really well with lots of space as well as everyone having there own bathroom 😊😊
    10.0 / 10.0
    I cannot rate this property highly enough, everything about our stay was perfect. The house is amazing and David was great to deal with. The perfect spot for a family getaway.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This place is stunning, easy access to the beach. Plenty of room for a large group staying, and David as always is there to ensure that it is an enjoyable time for all. Would highly recommend this place to stay at.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Wonderful to have kayaks to use too

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

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

    Is Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Calianne - Superb beachfront architecture?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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