Bay View Retreat Apartment offers accommodations 1 minutes' walk from Little Munro Bay, Whangarei Heads and 12 mi from Whangarei. Guests benefit from terrace and a barbecue. Free private parking is available on site. There is a dining area and a kitchenette equipped with microwave. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are featured. Bay View Retreat Apartment features free WiFi . The area is popular for golfing and diving. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including fishing and canoeing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Whangarei Heads
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  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    This rental was a true gem!! Roger is a craftsman, Di an artist and it showed in their rental. Clean, lovely garden, patio space and on Little Munro Bay!! Perfecto!!
  • R
    Roger
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The apartment was well equipt, clean and comfortable and only a few metres from a sheltered small gravel bay. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. It provided a quiet location - correctly described as a retreat which was exactly what we needed,...
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful view. Great accommodations and amenities. Perfect for a couple. Would highly recommend!

Hosted by Di & Roger

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Di & Roger
Our Bay view apartment is a new one bedroom apartment a few steps to a beautiful safe beach, modern and well presented. A great place to relax, unwind and enjoy all that our Stunning coast of Whangarei Heads peninsula has to offer. Great fishing, kayaking, swimming, explore the many coastal walks or just relax and enjoy the harbour view & watch the boats come & go. The main bedroom has new comfortable queen size bed with an ensuite shower & toilet. The queen sofa bed in the lounge for extra guests who will share the bathroom A small well equipped kitchenette for simple food preparation with tea, coffee, sugar provided. There is also a 4 burner barbeque on the deck Laundry is available in upstairs unit if required, dryer can be used for a fee. Fishing trips can be arranged Whangarei airport is 20 minutes away and the city centre a 30 minute drive A car is required if you wish to visit nearby bays and Ocean beach but there is also plenty to see & do on foot. We are able to provide a transfer service to and from Whangarei if required. There are lots of local activites, golf club, cafe, pubs & restaurants. Nearest supermarket is 9 minutes drive Portacot available for babies We live in upstairs unit and although usually very quiet please be aware there may be some slight noise from movement and activities of daily living at times. We also have fishing boats go past early in the mornings which can be a bit noisy
The owners Roger & Di live in the upstairs unit which is completely separate. Although we are generally very quiet, please be aware there may be some movement and slight noise from daily activities. We are usually available throughout your stay and happy to provide information on all the local amenities. Roger is a fanatical fisherman and sure to provide you with plenty of tips. There is also a guide book for what to do in the area.
Little Munro bay is a quiet bay with friendly locals. Situated below Mt Aubrey and Mt Manaia just a short walk away and surrounded by native bush. A cafe & restaurant and takeaway just a short walk up the hill. Very safe swimming beaches in the area. Whangarei Heads is Renowned for the many coastal walks and surfing at Ocean beach
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Parua Bay Tavern

    No additional info available

  • The Deck Cafe
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
  • Mt Manaia Club
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • New Day Cafe

    No additional info available

Amenities of Bay View Retreat Apartment
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • 4 restaurants
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free Wifi 52 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Electric blankets
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Restaurant
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Temporary art galleries
      Off-site
    • Beach
    • Snorkeling
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Off-site
    • Bowling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Fishing
      Additional charge
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Transportation
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Playground
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Shops
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    Miscellaneous
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Bay View Retreat Apartment takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Bay View Retreat Apartment of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Bay View Retreat Apartment

    • The prices at Bay View Retreat Apartment may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Bay View Retreat Apartment is 2.2 miles from the center of Whangarei Heads. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Bay View Retreat Apartment has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Bay View Retreat Apartment can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bay View Retreat Apartment on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bay View Retreat Apartment on this page.

    • Bay View Retreat Apartment has 4 restaurants:

      • Mt Manaia Club
      • New Day Cafe
      • Parua Bay Tavern
      • The Deck Cafe

    • Check-in at Bay View Retreat Apartment is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Bay View Retreat Apartment offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Bowling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Horseback riding
      • Beach
      • Temporary art galleries

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Bay View Retreat Apartment. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.