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Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest

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Exterior
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk
Beach nearby
TV, DVD player, stereo
Experience a tranquil retreat in this clean and comfortable New house. Just 5 minutes from the beach, enjoy endless possibilities for fishing, walks, surf sports or exploring historic sites like Rawene’s town and museums.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest

New house. Comfortable, clean, easy-to-use kitchen.

5 minutes walk to beach, 10 minutes to the Kai iwi Lakes
Expansive beach can use to drive to other beach locations (Bayleys Beach) and numerous walks. Unspoilt location. Friendly community.

Ideal for: fishing, sports, walks, motor/mountain biking, surf. fresh water lakes

Loads of historic sites/museums and places close by, drive to the historic town of Rawene for a day trip or catch the car ferry on your way to the bay of Island or Cape Reinga.

30 mins to Kauri forests, one hour to the Hokianga Harbour.
Special conditions:
$50 surcharge for per stay
Maximum 5 people only additional $20 per person per night
Public holidays,Easter and Labour Weekend regarded as peek season tariffs.
Note;
1. All adults that wish to stay must supply all contact/address details otherwise need not apply
2. Only applicants that place a 50% deposit within 24 hours of acceptance of booking will be taken seriously or risk loosing preferable dates
3. Please no time wasters
4. Smoking okay outside house and utilities
5. Bond required

Extras: Bond (Required, NZ$250.00 per stay); Administration (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); Failing to comply will incur a $250 cleaning surcharge

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Omamari Beach Kai iwi Lakes Kauri Forest House
Omamari Kauri Forest House
Omamari Beach Kai iwi Lakes Kauri Forest
Omamari Kauri Forest
Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest Omamari
Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest Kai Iwi Lakes

About the neighborhood

Map
Kai Iwi Lakes

What's nearby

  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 35 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Dargaville Museum - 37 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 37 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Zizania Hand Made Papers - 56 min drive - 61.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Kai Iwi Lakes and within 20 mi (32 km) of Trounson Kauri Park and Maunganui Bluff. The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Taha Awa Riverside Gardens are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Good location nice little bach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila Cristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay close to Kai Iwi Lakes

The house is comfortable Close to Kai Iwi LakesWe had everything we needed We would be happy to stay there againThank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely Experience

Great Batch for our family stay. Our young boys loved the games and toys, it has all you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this little gem of NZ. Location is fantastic for beaches and a short drive to the stunning Kai Iwi lakes. Has everything you need, to me a true blue kiwi batch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful spot in a lovely kiwi bach

Great location near beautiful rugged west coach beach, and just a short drive to the lakes. Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kiwi batch

A great escape. A throw back to rural NZ on the wild west coast. The batch was simple but everything we expected. A great place to stay if you are heading to the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and close to beach. Tidy little batch

Nice and close to beach great for fishing Close enough to Dargarville centre Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jason N.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great classic NZ batch stay.

Great location to rugged NZ west coast beaches and close to family friendly Kai Iwi Lakes. We had a great trip playing board games and roaming the beach and lakes. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Walter T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

We had a good stay

We had a good time at the batch, very cozy. We brought a mattress topper for the beds. It wasn’t very clean but that was ok. We thought there was a bbq there as it was on the ad but when we got there we realised there wasn’t one but the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans so no big deal. all and all we had a really good time. Perfect location for the beach and lakes. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anastasia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Anzac weekend

The house was lovely, the home was warm and we had a great time. Thank you for letting us stay 😇
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NY getaway

Beautiful quiet location with plenty of new (for us) places to explore. Great kiwi bach, we were sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and relaxed

We had a wonderful time at this property, enjoying the small village and beach. Lots to do in the area. Struggled with the oven but the rest was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little bach

Had a great stay. Everything you need. Nice new oven. Warm, clean and cozy. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun easter break at the beach

House was what we were expecting. Great location and we had fun at the beach. Oven was a fight, and the couch was rather lumpy, but otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tully p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Omamari bach

Nice and tidy, everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

jasmjne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy little stay

Overall a nice little place to stay, good little spot to get to lakes around the area. It was very hot during our stay and only had one fan in the house so it did get a little uncomfortable at night as the heat was a bit much. Make sure you pack enough towels for your stay as the closest laundry is in Dargaville. The kids had fun exploring the area and heading to the lake everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it was quiet small where you can you have own privacy

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurel U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach at a beautiful beach!

We really enjoyed our stay at Jim and Nikki's bach, it had everything we needed and was just as advertised. Perfect for a family stay and the beach was just a short walk away - the kids loved playing on the sand dunes. We couldn't get the oven to work even after following the resetting instructions but thankfully the lovely Maree let us use her oven to cook pizzas on the first night. Enjoyable stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

access

we enjoyed our stay. access up the steps was difficult as we were aged 78 to 82 it was wet and slippery and no hand rail causing 2 falls. the fishing was excellent. thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

nick a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nick

Comfortable, quiet classic kiwi batch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Yubin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Detox

It's a small town and the house is nice and cosy and simple. Kitchen was nice and simple and had all the things you needed. Bathroom and toilet was simple and tidy. Highly recommend you do groceries at Dargaville before coming here! Otherwise you'll end up eating out which isn't bad but a drive to anywhere. Omamari is a very quiet place. The way to the nearby beach is close except you will get wet to get to the beach. Unless you've got a 4WD which looks like heaps of fun. Insanely quiet beach, but not suitable for swimming. Beautiful and long, perfect for a run. If you're keen to just do nothing and relax and detox, this is a good place for it! No wifi, but there is TV. No washing machine but you could hand wash if you need. The best thing was the night sky - stars were insane! Easy check in and communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Trina U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Real bach, comfortable

Felt right at home. Couldn't get to the beach (possibly due to tides) but Kaiiwi Lakes were a lovely surprise on a hot afternoon. Well appointed and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngawaero N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Magic & Educational

So much history as we are from Taita Marae in Mamaranui. Learnt a few Whakapapa along the way. Kai iwi lakes a dream so beautiful. Tane Mahuta, Opononi. Paihia. WAITANGI DAY WAY was phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall good stay

Great location near the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

amandine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot

Everything went well for our brief stay. Just couldn't figure out how to get the oven going. Great to be so close to the beach and the lakes. Bring sunblock!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023