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A spacious living area with a large beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red rug. A dining area with a table and chairs is visible through a glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of greenery and a body of water.
A modern house with solar panels, a well-maintained lawn, and a large bush.
A kitchen with a gas stove, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.
A room with two beds, a wooden shelf with folded towels, and a view of greenery through a glass door.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61184 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Auckland, Auckland
  • Place, Medlands Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Blind Bay
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangaparapara Harbour
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Great Barrier Island

This vacation home is located 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Medlands Beach and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Blind Bay. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 31 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Kaitoki Beach - 46 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Blind Bay - 47 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Awana Bay - 52 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Whangaparapara Harbour - 54 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Shack - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pa Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paris Texas - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded relaxing beach escape

Relax on the deck of Schooner Bay House and soak up the view from the privacy of this comfortable 2-bedroom home. Meet the tui and kaka that visit the bush around the house or the banded rails on the back lawn. Open plan living area. Less than a 5-minute walk to Schooner Bay, great snorkeling and fishing, or go kayaking in 3 complimentary kayaks.

Drive to the house. Lots of parking space for your car and boat and a large flat lawn for lawn cricket surrounded by native bush.
The vacation home features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, a travel crib, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Great Barrier Island, close to Medlands Beach, Blind Bay, and Kaitoki Beach. You'll also find Whangaparapara Harbour nearby.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Great Barrier Island (GBZ), which is 8.7 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Secluded relaxing beach escape Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the view and the spacious open plan living.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Very nice house, beautiful views and owner very helpful, we all enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical place to stay

Magical place to stay. We loved everything in this house, from the view, to the sounds of the waves and birds. It's a paradisiac retreat, comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommanded.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing views!

Amazing views and very nicely situated with decks on both sides of house. Comfortable beds and good cooking facilities. Lawn was very boggy so unfortunately we got a little stuck turning around first night but otherwise had excellent time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location

Great location and awesome to have kayaks to use in bay. Incorrect instructions provided to access property was a little frustrating. Also linen and towels could do with updating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Bach with awesome view

Unfortunately had to shorten our stay due to unforeseen circumstances. Lovely open place home and very homely. Easy communication with owner and super helpful neighbour. Would definitely love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

key

bookabatch need to update how to get key.It wasn't where we were told had to ring a contact.Other than that great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024