Waterfront holiday rentals in North Island

Beautiful spot in Mapua with amazing views. Great amenities and we especially loved the outdoor fireplace and bath - both amazing under a very starry sky. Short drive to the Mapua wharf, and was a great base for us to explore Abel Tasman (approx 30 minute drive to Marahau).

Absolutely loved our stay, fabulous view and the apartment had everything we needed. One tiny suggestion would be a couple of reading lights by the bed. We had a great time exploring the area over our 3 day stay. Thank you George and family

We absolutely loved our stay in the Pacifica room! The suite was beautifully kept, peaceful and surrounded by nature. We had everything we needed and more including the gorgeous spa overlooking the ocean. Dave was super helpful and responsive. We’d come back in a heartbeat!

Really enjoyed staying here! The place was super clean and spacious and within walking distance to a lot of nice restaurants and town area! It was pretty private despite being so close to a lot of restaurants and nice coffee places. Although it was a bit difficult to find the keys and get access to the car park at first, Simon gave ample instructions to check into the apartment. Will stay here again when I come back to Auckland!

Julianne’s property is perfectly situated to walk to the CBD and to make the most of the waterfront walkway. The garage is an added bonus. A comfortable space with beautiful views out to the coast. Great for watching the sunrise.

What a relaxing and peaceful few days break at this beautiful accomodation. Waking up to the sounds of the waves, sitting on the balcony and enjoying the view we couldn’t have had a more enjoyable stay. You won’t find many places like this in the world and we look forward to coming back sometime soon.

Lynne was very easy to communicate with, nothing was a bother even when we changed the dates of our booking, clear instructions, property just like the pictures, would recommend.

My family (consisting of husband and two teenagers) had an outstanding time at Peter’s apartment. It was our first time visiting New Zealand and Peter was extremely helpful and an informative guide in addition to host. He gave us many suggestions and responded very quickly when we had a question. The apartment was exactly as advertised, gorgeous! There are stunning views from the living room. We could have watched the views for hours, both day and night. Additionally, it was well situated, with many great restaurants and activities within an easy walk. The apartment itself was extremely clean and well stocked. The kitchen shared the same lovely views as the living room. The beds were extremely comfortable and bathrooms were great. We would happily stay there again and recommend it to anyone visiting Auckland.

Amazing beachfront view. House was well furnished and clean. Instructions were clear, not a problem checking in. Everything you might need is provided. Awesome stay! Would recommend!

Absolutely loved our stay. Plenty of room, lovely home backed right on the beach. Didnt even mind that one day was horrible weather, was cosy to stay in and play with the board games. Cant wait to book again.

Pleasant place and very beautiful. Friendy host and everything has clear instructions in the house:)

Absolutely wonderful. We felt very welcomed and at home the minute we'd walked in. Beautiful house and surroundings. Very well equipped kitchen. Our kids didn't want to leave.

The main house was very comfortable, and the guest house was a perfect retreat for our 14-year-old son—he absolutely loved having his own space. One of the highlights of our stay was the sunroom - stunning views and a peaceful place to unwind.

A wonderful place to stay and relax. Thank you for being dog friendly. We had an excellent stay.

Beautiful spot on the water, perfect for weekend get away. We will definitely be coming back :)

The views from the balcony across the bay were spectacular. Lynne was helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our visit and also recommend doing the Driving creek pottery narrow gauge rail ride. The train ride was amazing

The accommodation is 11/10 with a 6 star rating for everything one needs for an escape. Modern, minimalist really private in a bustling area. We loved our stay and will return again. Thanks to Denise. Excellent comms and a few personal touches.

Fabulous hosts, lovely accommodation. We stayed for three nights, and all loved it including our puppy. If we didn't have to be back home for things, we would've extended our stay by a couple more nights. I'm sure we will be back again though. Thanks for the lovely stay

We had an amazing four night stay here. The apartment was excellently furnished, the location effectively on the lakefront was fantastic and the outlook across the lake to Mount Tarawera was beautiful. We could not have wished for more. Thank you Murray for being such a great host

great place, thank you

Beautiful apartment, clean & stunning views. Craig was amazing to deal with! Super family friendly place! would definitely stay again!

We really enjoyed our stay at Irene’s. It was great to be so close to the beach and there were lots of shops and cafes within walking distance. It’s a scenic 20 minute drive to Snow Planet is that is part of your holiday plans. The apartment was very comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay a pleasure. Irene was so friendly, helpful and caring. We would definitely stay again.

Pia’s place is incredible! Had a wonderful 10 days there. We really enjoyed the location on the beach, all the amenities in the hime and the beautiful sunrise views from the wall of windows. One of the most beautiful places I’ve stayed. Pia was amazing to work with - very responsive and attentive. Could not have asked for a better stay in New Zealand!

Jame’s place was accurately described and exactly what we were looking for. Loved that it was walkable to great restaurants. Would recommend.