Our home is beach front on Great Barrier Island. Easy living, and off the grid. A unique experience in a Dark Sky Sanctuary area. The house is a quality home (you wouldn't know you are off-grid). Tranquil location but lots to do if you wish. Easy to get to with regular commuter airline (30 minutes from Auckland). If you love swimming, tramping, nature, local arts, unique history, restful and beautiful location, our home is for you
The space
The total space is approximately 120 sqm. We have two large outdoor decks. We have two bedrooms and two separate living areas. The second living area can be used as a third bedroom. We are a short 1 minute walk to a fantastic beach ( Medlands Beach). We have a large garden with a number of fruit trees. Quality timber floors throughout. A separate toilet off the main bedroom.
Guest access
The house is on 3 levels with three steps between each level. You can drive right up to the house.
Notes
Its off grid and power mainly comes from solar. A back up generator is available.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
This is a beach front location and most houses are holiday homes. Many times you have the whole beach to yourselves. Its a very low crime area.
Getting to my home
To get around the island a car is handy. We are about 5 minutes from the airport. There are shuttle services.
Nearest airport
5KM or 3 miles
Getting around
A car is definitely an asset. But not always needed if you are well organised beforehand.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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Andrew
We love spending time together at our holiday home at Great Barrier Island, and also travelling to Europe. We are very active and until recently have had a dog (15 year old retriever) and rescue cat (18 years!) We are keen to visit the UK/Europe regularly and explore home swaps.
"We are travelling to France in April 2025 to walk part of the GR65 and would love to explore other parts of the country also"
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