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Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Experience the charm of this Castlepoint holiday home, nestled near a picturesque beach with rock formations and tide pools. Enjoy surfing, fishing from the rocks or simply relax on the fully fenced lawn while taking in picture-postcard views of cargo ships and trawlers passing by.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • 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.

Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home

* Castlepoint.
There is a shop (that sells fishing tackle). toilets with changing rooms, a play ground, picnic tables,a church, sand hills,surfing,fishing from the rocks and swimming in the bay, boats and trawlers launch from here.
Walking up the steps to the light house is worth it when you reach the top.
Hiking up Castle rock is a challenge and the view from the top is breathtaking.
*Whakataki has surfing and a 9 hole golf course.
*The Whakataki Hotel serves delicious reasonably priced meals, provides back packers accommodation and petrol pumps .
*Mataikona is a remote peaceful location.
Popular with divers for paua and crayfish.
Line fishing from the rocks or surf casting from the sandy beach 3 minutes north.
A boating channel is 3 minutes north.
The Mataikona river has flounder and whitebait in season.
Under the swing bridge the water is shallow enough to wade in.
Great walks along the sandy beaches, stones and road.
Rock formations are unique to the area, and the rock pools have a mix of sea urchins, star fish and little crabs.
The picture post card views of the ocean from most windows in the house and the deck are awesome,cargo ships and fishing trawlers pass by daily, there's lots of lawn (fully fenced) and the beach is a stone's throw from the gate.
The neighbours are rarely home and quiet.
During the week less than 4 vehicles pass by the gate per day.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.

Access to neighbouring farm property prohibited.
Trespassers will be prosecuted.

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);

Property manager

MollieK

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoke outside the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Bring bed linen/towels, although spares on shelf + blankets. No unpaid guests to stay. Problems, contact 0221994385 Boil water before drinking
Do not move furniture. Leave the house as you found it Leave fridge on. Take rubbish with you. Place bar in ranch slider. Lock up.
Use BBQ, 3 meters from house, leave clean.. Fire wood is under front of house light no bonfires back paddocks prohibited Park on lime. No skidding.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Strictly no unpaid guests to stay.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside the property.

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Peaceful Beach-front Holiday Home House Castle Point
Peaceful Beach-front Holiday Home House
Peaceful Beach-front Holiday Home Castle Point
Peaceful front Castle Point
Peaceful Beach front Holiday Home
Peaceful Front Home Mataikona
Peaceful Beach-front Holiday Home Mataikona
Peaceful Beach-front Holiday Home Private vacation home
Peaceful Front Home Mataikona
Peaceful Beach front Holiday Home
Peaceful Beach-front Holiday Home Mataikona
Peaceful Beach-front Holiday Home Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Located in Mataikona, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castlepoint Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castlepoint Beach and Otahome Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Map
Castle Point, Masterton

What's nearby

  • Castlepoint Beach - 29 min drive - 9.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Yummy Mummy's Cheesecakes

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Castlepoint Beach, Castlepoint Lighthouse, and Castlepoint Rock.

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Peaceful Ocean-front holiday home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 530 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Best place ever

Love staying at this place. Beautiful location, great accomodation at a great price. House is immaculately clean on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE H.

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

Fantastic

Amazing place to stay - highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn L.

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

Fabulous!

This is the perfect spot for a relaxed break, walking and enjoying the sea. The house is just like staying at the bach as a child
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Another lovely stay

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Best place ever

Great property and location. Will definately rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Nice and tidy kiwi Bach,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Awesome spot!

An awesome getaway will definitely be coming back to stay, had everything that we needed and more, thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Frequent visitor

I’ve visited this bach multiple times and it’s always a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree J.

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

Absolute beachside relaxation

The property was a lovely kiwiana beach batch. Ideal for what we wanted. Quiet , well appointed- had everything you needed. Lovely walking and fossiking spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish R.

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

Rugged coast

We really relax here
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah S.

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

Perfect little get away

Great place. Simple, clean and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place so quite and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Beautiful view awesome house whole family loved it looking forward to nextime

Beautiful view awesome house whole family loved it looking forward to nextime
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We loved our stay there

The view was amazing had everything we needed all the basic necessities you need my children loved it, just one tip make sure the windows are closed tight at night time the bugs come in part from that we can't wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

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

4 nights of the sound of the ocean at night BLISS

Loved our Waking to the sound the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Holiday break

Had a wonderful time close to the beach quiet ideal location for fishing and swimming will defiantly book another stay here and recommend to friends Thank you mollie and mou
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

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

Gorgeous get away

A great place to go to get away from the every day and enjoy the coast line
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Love love loved it!!

Great spot, fabulous views - very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

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

Weekend away

Excellent location, batch was a good size, fireplace was welcome this time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Fantastic break away

A short stay but one that was well worth it. Lovely, simple property with everything we needed to make our stay comfy. Awesome view and amazing sunrise. Will definately be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cherie D.

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

Weekend away

Nice house, great views, sun rise unbelievable, plenty of room, fire place was great, Thanks for having us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin W.

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

A Cozy Stay

We always enjoy relaxing here watching the tide rise and fall and the constant breaking of waves that contrast the panoramic view of the horizon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuben P.

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

Relax by the sea

Very happy thank you. Neighbors were home this time, so not as peaceful as last time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese H.

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

Great get away

We enjoyed the fantastic views of the ocean and the simplicity of the property. It was a welcomed escape from the business of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily M.

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

Lovely, simple bach all you need

Great stay at Mataikona, thanks to the lovely hosts 😊🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024