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Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Cable Bay

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cable Bay, Doubtless Bay, Northland
  • Place, Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cable Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Coopers Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Cable Bay

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Doubtless Bay and Cable Bay Beach. Coopers Beach and Coopers Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cable Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Coopers Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coopers Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 9 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box Coffee & Gelato - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fresh and Tasty - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Remarkable Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mangonui Fish Shop - ‬4 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.

Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay

Welcome to ‘Tirohanga’ – Beach house @ Cable Bay. Translated as ‘amazing/panoramic views’, Tirohanga offers a unique holiday experience, in a private location, in one of New Zealand’s most special destinations.

The space
This contemporary beach house cleverly splits its main living area and bedrooms into separate wings, linking them with an artfully-crafted, covered outdoor living space, ideal for relaxing and providing relief from the direct summer sun or sheltered Al Fresco dining, gas BBQ new in 2020. This central deck can also be closed off from the entrance courtyard with a one-of-a-kind sliding screen.

The main living area is open plan with rich timber features and fittings and includes a spacious bathroom with bath, toilet, vanity and free-form wet area shower. Extensive north facing windows open onto a large front deck offering elevated vistas of Doubtless Bay and the surrounding coastline. Books, games, puzzles, sports equipment and children’s toys will also provide a break from the view! Bring your own Nespresso pods and portable speaker and settle in to enjoy the relaxing holiday you deserve.

The bedroom wing offers two generous bedrooms. The master (with en suite) has sea views and access to the deck. The second bedroom has 2 single beds, berths for 2. Freshly laundered bedroom and bathroom fine linen is included in your tariff. For those with an infant, there is a Porticot and a high-chair in the cupboard. (Please bring suitable bedding for the cot.)

Situated between Coopers Beach and Cable Bay at the end of a quiet no exit lane, you are ideally located only a pleasant walk away from Coopers Beach, Cable Bay, Chuck’s Cove and Taumarumaru Reserve. A large number of the Far North’s finest white sand beaches are nearby and Mangonui village and Taipa are only a 5-minute drive away.

Sunny, airy, comfortable and good value for money… Tirohanga – Beach house @ Cable Bay has it all.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

The parking is not suitable for a boat trailer.
Non paying guests can result in a no refund termination of a stay.

Pets

  • No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Tirohanga House Cable Cable
Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay Cable Bay
Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Kaitaia (KAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 13-minute walk from Cable Bay Beach and 14-minute walk from Coopers Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay to downtown Cable Bay?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Cable Bay.

Tirohanga - Beach house @ Cable Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the view and the unique layout of the property. Was perfect for a quick getaway. Close to shops and beaches, short drive to restaurants and coffee in Mangonui. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave was really good with communication, slowed us around the whole property, everything was clear and easy. Yes, very close and accessible to shops if need. All the necessary ones anyway. There is a little park down the road, if you have got small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great Northland getaway

Great Spot...Good views, private, everything you would need.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callum W.

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

Stay at cable bay

Had awsome views, not far from coopers beach shops and all the nearby beachs, awsome spot to relax with the sun coming through
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

derek w.

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

4 days in cable bay

great location and excellent property manager
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

Cable Bay

We enjoyed the privacy and the amazing view. Coopers’s beach was great as there were lots of trees for shade. A good location for day trips.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

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

Beautiful views and great location

We loved our stay in Cable Bay. David was really welcoming and the whole experience was seamless. The home was well set out for our family and was clean and comfortable. We were a short distance from the local 4 Square and beaches. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor I.

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

Retreat

Great location and gorgeous views. A little noisy at night from traffic currently with the diversion off SH1 due to slips. Would return
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen G.

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

Simply stunning

Had a fantastic time. Property manager comms was superb. Bach was in a brilliant location with amazing views of the bay. Would definitely recommend and already missing the holiday. 5 stars. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlin d.

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

Nice view

Great location with lovely views. Was a wet weekend so spent a lot of time indoors. Not sure if it was because of the humidity or not but the lovely island in the living space was very tacky to touch. Think it needs a thorough cleaning or possibly re varnishing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hillary h.

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

Excellent option in the area

The only thing I would make clear on the listing is that the bedrooms and one bathroom are in one house, and the other bathroom is in the living room/kitchen house. It means whomever is sleeping in the en-suite bedroom should be prepared for people from the other room to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, or people should know they have to walk over to the other building. Otherwise it was fantastic and better than advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette W.

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

Beautiful Spot, Great house

We were so delighted when we got to the accommodation, as it was everything and more than we had been expecting. The house is so well designed with the separate areas for living, sleeping and outside entertainment/BBQ. The views are to die for and the location was great. Cable Bay had everything we needed, supermarket, takeaway, petrol etc and even though we were there in the middle of a cyclone we were comfortable and well supplied. The only issues we had were that the TV wasn't working and the bedsheets were too small for the bed. Neither of which made our stay any less enjoyable. Would definitely recommend Tirohanga - Beach House.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Liked: Amenities, communication
Overall we had an enjoyable stay at Tirohanga. There were many positives. The main house (built prior to the bedroom areas) is superb; even on a wet day it is a joy to spend time there. The kitchen is v well equipped, there's some lovely seating areas, and the views are largely lovely (though also see below). We did have some difficulty with the key to the bedroom area but David the host came out to help. He was also v good at responding to queries both before and during our stay. I did manage to effectively lock us in at one point as I allowed the side gate to bolt from the outside. A schoolboy error but maybe a bit of a design fault too. I had to find an ingenious way of getting out and reopening it. We did think the second build comprising the bedrooms was a bit 'cold' and pokey. The main reason though why we objectively feel a couple of marks must be deducted is the adjoining property. It's a bit of a mess, and is quite an eyesore. Someone has obviously bought the plot, but then filled it with their caravan, multiple metal trailers, old cars, an old boat, and lots of wood and metal etc. It's not always in your eye-line, but it certainly is if you want to enjoy the late afternoon sun, and you're looking at it from the main bedroom. It didn't spoil things, but it does mean unfortunately we can't give the place a 4 or 5 rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Volker K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Everything ok but not the security camera

Hello, everything was really good, well described, easy to find, good amnesties - we loved the place a lot. We we did not like at all was the security camera in the kitchen, dining and lounge. The camera lights were sometimes on - that’s how we spotted it. That is not compliant with NZ laws - the owner did not inform about it. There is no written hint, not on bookabatch, not in the description in the house, not mentioned by the owner verbally. Please be aware of it. Cheers, Volker
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place

Such a lovely lace for a quiet get away. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Trish I.

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

Steps

Lots of steps both inside and outside the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine D.

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

Fabulous

This was a great price for an excellent place. It was central to all our needs, and it let me tick off one of my bucket list wants without the need for endless travel. The bed was comfy and the views stunning - thank you for sharing your home with us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

My son and his new wife enjoyed a fantastic mini honeymoon weekend here, the house is, in my sons words "pretty flash" and David was great with communication. Would love to stay myself next time 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

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

Great house!

We loved the house. The views are amazing, we even spotted dolphins from the window. The separation between bedrooms and living area was great and meant no-one had to be quiet while others were in bed. We didn't have any issues but David was easy to get in touch with if we did.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiri H.

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

Amazing

Best place we have stayed at so far up north. Clean and tidy. Stunning veiws an family friendly for the kids. Will be re booking in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Di G.

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

Fabulous and cool house

A fabulous house with awesome design and garden. Exceptional veiws
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

Absolutely fabulous stunning views

Amazing comfortable property for any time of year. A short walk to Chucks Bay and Coopers beach . Mesmerising views would definitely revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie K.

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

Sea views for miles

Gorgeous property, absolutely magnificent views. David is a very helpful host. Extremely pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Floyd G.

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

Cable Bay Bach Stay

Property was modern, well presented, had a great feel to it with awesome views. We enjoyed the fact that it was clean and well equipped. David was freindly and great to deal with. Would certainly consider using again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Amazing trip

Absolutely loved it here. The pictures don't do the place justice. My little family had amazing 3 days for sure will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021