Wake to the sound of the beach!! 5min walk to the water

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kaitaia
  • Place, Karikari Peninsula
  • Place, Ninety Mile Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Paki Sand Dunes
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Houhora

With a stay at this lodge in Houhora, you'll be near the beach, and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ninety Mile Beach and 29.7 mi (47.9 km) from Ancient Kauri Kingdom.

What's nearby

  • Ninety Mile Beach - 38 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Te Paki Sand Dunes - 53 min drive - 64.3 km
  • Te Ahu Centre - 57 min drive - 68.3 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukenui Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • Houhora Tavern

About this property

Wake to the sound of the beach!! 5min walk to the water

Are you ready for a holiday by the beach!? There's heaps of room for activities.

This property is ideal for 2 families or a group situation to enjoy what this area has to offer. A short 5 min walk through the 'enchanted' path to the most amazing beach providing entertainment with rock pools for the kids during low tide or take 15 min stroll to the popular Henderson Bay.

Very very hard to find a complex like this, there is so much space here to find a spot to relax, unwind and enjoy what the Far North has to offer.
Cape Reinga is close enough that you could watch the sunrise at the tip of New Zealand!! If you like an early morning that is, with the option to ride the giant sand dunes at Te Paki on your way home escaping the heat of the day.

Large deck with outdoor tables. Fishing / shellfish gathering / diving is at your doorstep with Body boards, Wetsuits and Snorkeling gear are all available for hire if you want to do even more activities. Chickens free range the property in the afternoon so free range eggs can be available when they're on the lay (can also be a fun activity for kids collecting the eggs).

For adventures we get up to from the lodge checkout our Instagram @northwindlodge

Bedroom 1 is setup for a family that wants to 'stick together'. Its features 1 x Double bed and 2 x sets of bunk beds sleeping a total of 6 people. Complete with its own ensuite.

Bedroom 2 has 2 x single beds with ensuite

Bedroom 3 sleeps 5 people. Ideal for teens that want to escape as it has a small tv with a USB port. Setup with 2 x bunk beds and one single bed with ensuite

Bedroom 4 Is the largest bedroom upstairs with a queen size bed and 2 x singles. The view overlooks the entertainment area and out to the driveway

Shops and cafes 15km away. Linen and full kitchen is available.

If booking with dogs there are large kennels available to accommodate, the propety itself is unfenced so supervision is required if your dog roams when unattended. Unfortunately this property is for outside only dogs. Be advised that the fee is per dog per night.
The lodge is yours exclusively for the duration of your booking.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No dogs allowed inside the house.

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
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

Wake to the sound of the beach!! 5min walk to the water Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eranga r.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host is extremely friendly and welcoming, we really enjoyed it, can't complain about the facility much. because it full fill our targets like fishing, getting on the beach, and exploring the area.kids had good time with pets. ideal place for big group
good fishing
beatifull beach
awesome for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an absolutely beautiful spot. Henderson Bay Beach is incredible for snorkelling, swimming and fishing. The house is so nice and Indianna just made us feel so welcome and cared for throughout our stay. Indianna, you are an Amazing human. Matt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most relaxing outdoor friendly environment close to beach whole family enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great summer break

We had a great stay, plenty of beds and room for our group of 13 to spread out. Kitchen fully equipped and nice to have 3 separate bathrooms for our 3 families. Kids loved having the kitten and chickens to play with. It was the perfect base for us to explore the far north and experience a different beach or attraction each day. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a large group

We had an awesome time - the location was cool, and the facilities were excellent. Only improvement would be access to clothes washing facilities. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022