Te Marama (The Pure Light)

Te Marama has been named and blessed by Karakia 🙏

Our home shared with your Whanau, 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 8). More camping but extra charge and minimum number.

Full 4G Mobile Access Multinetwork provision to house. YAY! Enjoy.

This house has just undergone major renovation of new cladding, full insulated, double glazing, more water tank storage unlimited, heat pump and extensive exterior landscaping.

- Quiet, peaceful bay with a wide variety of bird life.

- Fantastic fishing, boating, diving and kayaking.

- Launch boat and kayaks from beach.

- Safe swimming.

- Handy access to a variety of bush walks.

- Experience an un-spoilt environment.

Four bedroom home with open plan living areas.

- Electric cooking, well equipped kitchen with plenty of fridge/freezer space double sided.

- Modern, clean amenities, including new bathroom fittings.

- Unlimited Drinking water is 2 stage filtered and then UV treated. No worries here!

- Good water pressure. Unlimited water.

- Parking for cars and boats at front of property.

A quiet, peaceful bay, in an idyllic setting .Enjoy the ever-changing views of the sea, coast line, island vista and wide variety of bird life on your doorstep.

Bring your own Linen (sheets, Duvet sets, towels).

THIS HOME IS A “SMOKE FREE” and “PET FREE” ZONE. Dogs by negotiation. This area has significant environmental values which are to be protected. Dogs are a major predator of Kiwis in the area.

Special conditions:

Please note this is a smoke free and pet free zone.

A cleaning $60 min fee applies to all bookings (2 night stay).

Please note that this house had been on BOOK A Batch for 7 years previously. The way the house is booked and managed will remain the same

Previous reviews rate the house at 4.7/5. Comments include

57 Reviews
Excellent4.7/5
1–6 of 57
Great Getaway
5/5 Stayed Dec 2019
Misty R.Auckland, New Zealand
My whole family and I had the best Christmas break in Port Douglas. The bach had everything we needed, from beds, to enough space and amenities. Fishing off the wharf and swimming at Sandy Bay will be longtime memories for my children. Thank you, Jan.

Published 27 Dec 2019
Owner's Response:
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay Misty. All the very best for 2020!

Awesomeness
5/5 Stayed Dec 2019
Robert D.
This place is cool. Great area. Well organized. Peace and zen. Many thanks

Published 27 Dec 2019
Great Views
4/5 Stayed Sep 2019
Kalem B.Thames
Fit for purpose, thanks for the stay

Published 3 Oct 2019
Port Charles
5/5 Stayed Sep 2019
Tina H.
Loved it, Great set-up, awesome view and adequate heating if it gets a bit cold.

Published 29 Sep 2019
Owner's Response:
Winter in rural NZ.. glad you enjoyed your stay :)

Sea views
5/5 Stayed Apr 2019
Andre l.
Great place lovely and close to the sea

Published 15 Aug 2019
Owner's Response:
Thanks Andre, glad you enjoyed your stay

clean and tidy
4/5 Stayed Mar 2019
Maren W.
nice place to relax.

Peaceful and tranquil surroundings
5/5 Stayed Jan 2019
Alice S.
Beautiful setting by the water, with a great deck to enjoy the views. Comfortable beds, nicely decorated and equipped with everything you need. Short drive to Sandy bay and the wharf. Definitely a great place to go and switch off.

Published 14 Jan 2019
Owner's Response:
Thanks Alice. I'm glad you enjoyed the bach and exploring the area

Great great great!
5/5 Stayed Dec 2018
Surinder ( Cindy) R.
We absolutely loved our week holiday!!

Are looking forward to returning had everything we neeeded

Published 11 Jan 2019
Owner's Response:
Thanks Cindy... glad it worked for you

Cosy on the beach front
5/5 Stayed Nov 2018
Melissa D.
A great beach front location and a well equiped property for a relaxing stay. The modern renovations to this traditional looking beach Bach were great for a cosy stay. The kitchen was well equiped with everything we needed. A few games and a variety of books were provided and were great for a rainy day

Published 1 Dec 2018
Owner's Response:
HI Melissa, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.

Amazing / comfy / great location / inviting house.
5/5 Stayed May 2018
Holly T.
Amazing / comfy / great location / inviting house. Everything you need and all the little extras that make it that much better. Awesome spot. Caught heaps of fish. Would recommend and stay again! Jan was great to deal with, made it easy.

Published 23 May 2018
Owner's Response:
Thanks Holly, sounds like you had a fabulous holiday with bonus of fish running!

The Bach is very comfortable and has all the amenities we needed.
4/5 Stayed Apr 2018
Tony L.
The Bach is very comfortable and has all the amenities we needed. The conservatory in the front is great for relaxing with a bit of sun and taking in a great view of the water

Published 13 Apr 2018
Owner's Response:
Thanks Tony... Glad you enjoy your time at the bach.

Cosy comfortable awesome batch with nice views highly recommend
5/5 Stayed Mar 2018
Michael M.
Cute and comfortable 1960's bach in remote seaside location.
3/5 Stayed Feb 2018
Jean B.
Cute and comfortable 1960's bach in remote seaside location. Well equipped with everything we needed.

Published 16 Feb 2018
Lovely Bach.
5/5 Stayed Feb 2018
David M.
Lovely Bach. Very calm setting, beautiful view.

Everything in the house was perfect and we thought tastefully decorated.

We had an issue with the toilet flush on the 2nd day and weren't able to fix it during our stay. Its not representative of the fittings in the house which were all working, and the BBQ was brand new!

Published 2 Feb 2018
Owner's Response:
Thanks for letting us know about the issue with the toilets water system. Its was easily resolved and we think a) the storm may have disconnected the flow of water from the stream or b) the tap in the pump shed (clearly labelled) which controls the water from spring to the header tank was turned off. People have done this in the past.. Neighbour checked and quickly resolved. All the very best for 2018 - I am glad you enjoyed your holiday .. appreciate your feedback.

Very peaceful retreat.
4/5 Stayed Jan 2018
Alastair K.
Very peaceful retreat. Excellent facilities including fridge and freezer, new Weber barbecue and nice comfortable beds. Had a "bachy" feeling but that enhances its charm and suited us fine.. Plenty of natural wildlife such as resident wekas and ducks, as well as oystercatchers as the tide receded. Plenty to do and see in the local area. Nice coffee at Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat. We loved the bach and its location..

Published 7 Jan 2018
Owner's Response:
Glad you were able to recharge your batteries and enjoy the rural surroundings Alastair.

Lovely classic bach in very quite and peaceful location.
5/5 Stayed Dec 2017
Jean-Marie T.
Lovely classic bach in very quite and peaceful location. Suits family or couple that want to get away from the crowds. Great for bird watchers in the surrounding estuary and wetlands (lots of shorebirds, family of banded rail at the front steps).

Published 28 Dec 2017
Lovely Bach.
4/5 Stayed Apr 2017
rachey893
Lovely Bach. very comfortable. Beds are all comfortable with great pillows. Nice interior with plenty of seating. Clean and upgraded kitchen and bathroom and nice interior throughout. Lovely location. The beach is tidal. Gorgeous view from the house which is sunny and cosy warm. Close to Sandy bay, Little Sandy bay and Stony bay. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Published 13 Apr 2017
Beautiful, remote, groovy old fashioned bach.
4/5 Stayed Jan 2017
PhilippaGr5
Beautiful, remote, groovy old fashioned bach. Very restful and happy week. Thank you!

Published 13 Jan 2017

Lovely bach.
4/5 Stayed Jan 2017
Lovely bach. Well fitted. Lovely furnishings. Great location, perfect for kayaking at high tide. Lovely and quiet. Definitely off the grid.

Published 8 Jan 2017
Small comfortable Bach in close driving distance to beautiful beaches.
4/5 Stayed Jan 2017
Small comfortable Bach in close driving distance to beautiful beaches. Be warned that the bay out front is largely mud flats and you may sink if you venture forth at low tide! BYO screens for small children.

Published 3 Jan 2017
Owner's Response:
Thanks for your feedback S. The bach is at the long end of the bay and so there is a greater distance between tides as they go in and out. Tweets Retreat is situated across the road from the estuary end of the beach, and there's great bird life, white baiting (in season) etc. Great swimming, surfing and diving in the area.... fabulous place to use as a base. The bach is very typical of a 1960s style and so there are mesh fly/mossie screens in the three bedrooms. Insect repellent good idea

Great, quiet location, fabulous beaches 5 mins up the road.
5/5 Stayed Dec 2016
Hilary_Th1
Great, quiet location, fabulous beaches 5 mins up the road.

Published 27 Dec 2016
We really needed a break and that's exactly what we got.
5/5 Stayed Dec 2016
We really needed a break and that's exactly what we got. Very restful and re-charged our batteries for 3 days.........thanks again Jan.

Published 24 Dec 2016
A tranquil spot overlooking the bay & out to sea with all the home comforts.
4/5 Stayed Nov 2016
LiamC522
A tranquil spot overlooking the bay & out to sea with all the home comforts. The sunroom was a highlight, great for watching the bird life.

Published 2 Nov 2016
Love this place, its so peaceful.
5/5 Stayed Oct 2016
Love this place, its so peaceful.

The birdlife and view up the harbour is something else. I think we heard Kiwi's calling from the hills this time too. Stay here! The bach is so well kitted out, everything you could require is here. Plus, heating and super comfy beds. It's well worth the drive

Published 8 Oct 2016