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Parapara Beach Escape

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1211 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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Parapara, Golden Bay
  • Place, Tukurua Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Parapara Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Bay
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Parapara

With a stay at this vacation home in Parapara, you'll be on the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Tukurua Bay and 6 minutes by foot from Parapara Beach. .This beach vacation home is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kahurangi National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tukurua Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parapara Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Golden Bay - 27 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 41 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 57 min drive - 85.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mussel Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Balcony - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪NgAngART Gallery & Cafe - ‬8 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.

Parapara Beach Escape

Summary:
Across the road from Parapara Beach and Reserve

This is a perfect location to enjoy a Golden Bay holiday. This area offers not only a safe swimming beach with cockles to collect but impressive bird life, fishing and walks. Make use of the kayaks supplied. Located only minutes from Collingwood where you will find a petrol station, café, store and pub. This side of our world offers the stunning Wharaiki Beach, horse riding, wildlife, Eco tours, a selection of cafes plus tramping on the Heaphy Track.

The Space:
Takaka township is only 15 minutes away, on the way is The Mussel Inn and Pupu Springs. In town you can enjoy some retail therapy, cafes, and only minutes from other attractions like Anatoki Salmon.

From Takaka a 10 minute drive can take you to the very popular golden sand beaches in Ligar Bay and Tata Beach. Pohara Beach also has cafes and a general store.

Please note that access to the downstairs bedrooms is via external stairs.

Special conditions:

Smoking allowed outside only

Bedding Configuration:
Upstairs
Master Bedroom - 1 x Queen
Bedroom 2 - 2 x Single Beds

Downstairs
Bedroom 3 - 1 x Double
Bedroom 4 - 1 x Bunk (1 Double + 1 Single)
Bedroom 5 - 1 x Bunk (1 Double + 1 Single)

The Neighborhood:
The golf course, boat ramp, Pohara Beach plus the golden bays most popular and loved beaches, Ligar Bay & Tata Beach, are a short drive away.

Only a short drive from the famous Mussel Inn, and to Collingwood which offers cafes and Farewell Spit Tours.

This part of the area has a number of potters and artists studios.

Wharariki Beach is by far one of the most stunning beaches in New Zealand. Huge rock formations, sand hills, caves, cliffs, dunes , white sand and baby seals.

Farewell Spit is New Zealand’s longest sand spit (25 km) and a nature reserve. It is an internationally-renowned bird sanctuary with over 90 bird species recorded in the area.

Heaphy Track is one of New Zealand’s nine great walks. Many people choose to walk only to the first or second huts on the track instead of walking its entire length which have toilets and running-water facilities. The Heaphy Track, also allows mountain bikes.

Abel Tasman National Park is a must see, golden sand and clear waters, 3 hour to 3 day walks. Don't forget your camera.

Getting Around:
There is no public transport to or within the Bay, a car is essential.

Other Things to Note:
You'll be pleased to know that Linen & Towels are included with this property.
ID is required for check in.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 120 square feet

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property accepts cash
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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Parapara Beach Escape Parapara
Parapara Beach Escape Private vacation home
Across the road from Parapara Beach Reserve
Parapara Beach Escape Private vacation home Parapara
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Parapara Beach Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shania J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely environment. Very spacious and beautiful house. Clear instructions for cleaning/ housekeeping. 10/10 stay! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whanau celebration

This was an awesome place to host 80th celebration- plenty of room for 8 adults and teenagers to be together or escape if they needed to. Great to have use of kayaks and pool table. Parapara as location ' close to Vollingwood, Wharariki beach or back to Takak.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Family and friend wee holiday to parapara We loved the house , it was perfect for our large group. Nice and warm, comfy bedsBeautiful viewsVery quiet street , which made it safe for kids who were coming and going to the playground conveniently located right across from the house Lovely big area , lots of seating Was a bit nervous about reading a few reviews about downstairs being cold and damp but it was fine. Lots of heaters in all the rooms I did notice a highchair and Baby bath etc which would have been usual to know about Gate at top of stairs , to make safe for toddler We throughly enjoyed this place and would come back again Thanks so much350 for a cleaning fee was a bit much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Summer Location

Great location and good size central living areas for larger groups. The downstairs sleeping area is cold and quite damp, if staying in winter I would take an extra electric heater. Lots of leisure gear available for use which is great (kayaks, body boards, cricket gear, fishing gear).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities
Nice and warm. Close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parapara beach escape

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work trip

Lovely place with plenty of separate rooms for us all to spread out in but also nice deck/common areas
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

hilary m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whanau weekend

Four generations of our whanau stayed to scatter my husbands ashes at the whanau urupa, The house was perfect for us and we got to know the grandchildrens partners. Thank you for such a lovely house in such good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Awesome property great layout plenty of everything well stocked kitchen amenities with great outlook. My only criticism would be the beds although plentiful not particularly comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Lovely family bach with great social.spaces. Our only issue was with the very uncomf

Our only issue was with the very uncomfortable beds downstairs. Prob fine for children, but not adults. Might be better to be clearer about this in ads. Plus downstairs roons beed hooks on doors. Upstairs beds cery comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family holiday home

Wonderful place for an NZ winter family break. Great holiday home, right by the beach, good heating, lots of games to play indoors, and lots to do in the local area. Ages 7 to 73 loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a lovely house very homie, plenty of entertainment options with a beautiful view & atmosphere

It was easy to organise with the host, clear instructions on check in & check out. Besides abit of confusion with the payment transaction. But I would definitely rent this place again in the future! Thank you for having us! X
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday spot.

Very comfortable house in a great position. But a pity about the weather....
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great summer holiday house

Awesome spot with so many fun summer adventures to be had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jo P.

Location can't be beat

Paradise on the beach. Nothing to do but relax and enjoy the surroundings. Get supplies before you get there and then you'll never have to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Caoimhe S.

Good for big groups

Good size property but the photos were not very accurate especially for the lower floor unit. Otherwise good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for groups of friends or family

Nice open plan areas with plenty of room for everyone. A short stroll to the beach in a nice quiet street.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kerryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

labour weekend stay

Overall a great stay. Downstairs a bit damp and cold for this time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ngareta P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely appreciative of the location and surrounds... beautiful home! The Takaka region is great

Your home has great character and a perfect location for our whānau.. will definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good spot

Nice place, close to beach, big enough for all the children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Clair S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Upstairs is great, downstairs more basic

The upstairs (with 2 comfortable bedrooms and bathroom) is lovely for 4 people. Well equipped, comfortable, spacious and in a glorious setting. Downstairs (3 bedrooms) is a converted basement with some cold and dampness issues. Would probably be fine in summer. It was great to have the use of kayaks which we enjoyed very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunny, spacious & well-equiped

We highly recommend this bach for your next holiday in Golden Bay. With five bedrooms and a huge, sunny, open-plan living room there is plenty of space for everyone to relax. While the downstairs bedrooms are a bit 'basementy' and shady, they are perfect to house teenagers, with their own bathroom and a pool table/ dartboard combo to keep everyone amused. We were really impressed with the warm sunny upstairs space and the well-appointed kitchen, loads of board games, kayaks and lifejackets, BBQ etc: this place has the feel of a real family bach and we want to thank the owners for sharing their special place with us. We hope to return for another stay sometime!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable house in Parapara

A very comfortable and spacious house close to the beach and the estuary. We've rented this property before and hope to do so again. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Monique v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great staycation

Great bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

vanessa n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic time

We loved our stay in Parapara though we were initially surprised that the downstairs bedrooms were only accessed from outside. Our three little kids coped fine though with this so all good in the end. Loved the snooker and darts and all the board games and the kayaks. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021