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Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona

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Outdoor dining
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Property grounds

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Castle Point, Wairarapa
  • Castlepoint Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Castlepoint Lighthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Castlepoint Rock
    ‪22 min walk‬

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About the area

Castlepoint

On the beach.With a stay at this Castlepoint vacation home, you'll be steps from Castlepoint Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Castlepoint Lighthouse. Castlepoint Rock is within 2 miles (3 km) and Otahome Beach is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Castlepoint Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castlepoint Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riversdale Beach - 59 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Riversdale Beach Golf Course - 60 min drive - 66.4 km
  • Riversdale Southern Reserve - 61 min drive - 66.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Castlepoint Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Castlepoint Store - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona

Get away from it all and enjoy the spectacular views - whether to get out there and do it, or just to relax and enjoy the location. This roomy little ocean front cottage boasts a view of the whole Mataikona bay.
Located right at the entrance of deliverance cove you're close to everything this iconic location has to offer.
Located just a short walk from the Holiday Light; Deliverance Cove Track and the reef. Just down the road is the Castlepoint shop and beach.
Just 2 hours from Wellington, Castlepoint is a spectacular year round holiday destination; be it for a summer break at the beach or a winter getaway to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Special conditions:
Pets allowed with prior approval. Very well-behaved dogs are welcome but owners are requested to ensure that they clean up after them.

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

tracel519

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: suitable for well-behaved dogs, responsible owners

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Note from host: No parties or weddings
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No parties or weddings For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Stunning unobstructed views, from the lighthouse to beyond the Matakona Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 319 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location and Bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

Fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mid Winter/Matariki get away

We have stayed at Windsong many times over the last 6 years.Its location and views are awesome but the closeness to the beach is the real winner. We probably spend 50% of the time out and about, day or night!This bach is what a good bach should be, simple. If you want your high end top of the range accomodation with shiny object and all the creature comforts of a 5star then this isn't for you. This bach is for people who appreciate "going to a bach" and simply slowing down.Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H., Ohawe, South Taranaki, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
This kiwi bach is amazing – it's very comfortable and has everything you need for a great stay. The location is indeed stunning, you can’t get a better view. Fish & chips at the local shop is a must. We loved it here and will definitely be back (also great that we could bring our dog with us).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa D.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carey M.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unequalled vista

Hi we only had one night here sadly. I’m from Christchurch and was with Wellington family. We had never ventured here before and wow the view is unmatched. Our favourite moments were wandering the nearby track to the lighthouse at sunset and enjoying breakfast on the deck (which is right in the shore) as the sun streamed in. Owner was very helpful and was open to hearing our suggestions on some tweaks. Comfortable beds and couch with a well supplied kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views cosy bach

Absolute beach front, views are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

stacey h.

Epic spot in a traditional kiwi bach

Location couldnt be better. House needs a little love, especially the kitchen. Thankfully we read the comments and brought a lot of kitchen things with us. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adults getaway

Perfect location. The house had everything we needed. 10/10 view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy place

LOVED our stay here and I will book again. Just a perfect location, close to beach to walk the dog, climb to the lighthouse. Out of the way so you have no clue what is going on in the rest of Castlepoint. I was a little concerned that there seemed no way to contact the host should anything go wrong.....which it didn't. But it disconcerted me a little. Won't stop me coming back. I could live there forever.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Autumn holiday

A superb location and comfortable, clean accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose-Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Great little place, absolute perfect spot. Everything you need except a decent clothes line, and no washer or dryer. We got caught in a heavy downpour and got soaked and there was no way to dry our only warm clothes, and please fix those curtains, it wouldn't take much. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

This is a gorgeous little bach, in a wonderful location with a stunning view and great deck. We had a great stay, easy communication with host and arrival instructions. A lovely quiet couple of days at the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty and dangerous

The property was quite dirty. We had to wash all the cutlery and crockery we intended to use, and gave the counters a good clean but not impressed with how dirty it was behind canisters and in the cupboards etc. The shower was full of sand when we arrived and the bathroom not very clean. Such a pity because this could be a lovely let. We were also very concerned that there was no working smoke alarm especially considering some very old electrics. I doubt the property would pass an electric and wiring inspection. The property was very tired overall.The view was good but all things considered it was well over priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillene D., New Zealannd

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away with family

Wonderful location and view. 2 oldies 2 young adults and 1 toddler, and our dog.Clean, tidy and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Selling home to daughter on OE in UK

We had a great time with our daughter and her friends ( we rented 2 houses) reminding her of how glorious Home is. Hopefully it’s enough to make a permanent return likely! She loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline B.

Castlepoint adventure

Location is excellent. Property was adequate but could do with an update and fresh up. Spring clean wouldn’t go amiss. Curtains need very gentle care as fittings are brittle but understand the sun would do that. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

30th getaway

Incredible location!!! Super relaxing enjoyable few nights away to celebrate the wife's 30th.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

VIRGINIA A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Maybe the last people to use the house didn’t clean it properly. All the dishes, pans and cutlery needed washing before they could be used. The bedding was stained. Beautiful location but let down by cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade F.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Trish M.

Great view after some hard mahi

The view from the bach was wonderful- but we had to wash all the windows facing the sea before we could see anything but a fuzzy outline through them. I know windows on the coast get grubby but, when a major selling point of the bach is the view, I’d expect the owner or manager to ensure the windows are clean for each new guest. Glassware & cutlery need improvement. Otherwise all was great & we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024