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On the beach
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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view

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Castlepoint, Wellington Region
  • Place, Castlepoint Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Castlepoint Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Castlepoint Rock
    ‪22 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location!

We have just completed huge renovations on our bach & can’t wait to share the upgrades with our guests!
The smell and touch of the Pacific ocean is right on your door step. This property is all about location and Views. Absoultely unmatched access to the Pacific and your gateway to unlimited recreation.

Castlepoint is renowned for its landscape and unmatched diving. Crayfish cove offers you a holiday with the location you deserve. The views are 1 in a million.The famous castlepoint lighthouse is right outside and awaiting your arrival. Enjoy the famous fishing from the reef as well as the safe boat launching on offer.

Swimming , surfing and surfcasting are right on your door step along with guided trophy deer stalking if you wish.. Castlepoint offers extensive recreation for all families from Fishing and diving / Surfing / Great walks / Golf and tennis / hunting and the all important family time on the beach. Low tide offers many a hours searching rock pools.

This part of the east coast offers unlimited recreation for the angler and diver with many a fishing competitions held throughout the year.

Make this not just a holiday but an adventure. With a property nestled over the ocean your imagination is the only limit.

Crayfish cove is 1 of the original Bach s from the early settlement. With very rear opportunities to holiday right on the water in New Zealand please let us share our dream with you.

The property features:
- 2 Toilets
- 1 Shower
- Wood burner, please use wood supplied, not driftwood
- Room 1, Queen Bed
- Room 2, 1 set of bunks
- Room 3, double bed
- New Smart TV
- Fully equipped kitchen
- BBQ
- Outdoor table and bench seats
- A selection of jigsaws and books

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition this bach is BYO linen (towels/sheets/tea towels). We do have access to a Full Linen Service if you would prefer - we can organise this for you. Guests are expected Leave the house as tidy as you found it, do the dishes before you leave, take rubbish and recycling away with you etc

NO PETS
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Castlepoint Beach. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a fireplace
  • Steps from Castlepoint Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Castlepoint Lighthouse
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We charge for any infant over 12 months of age

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Crayfish Cove Castlepo. Unsurpassed Water Front Location House
Crayfish Cove Castlepo. Unsurpassed Water Front Location House
Crayfish Cove Castlepo. Unsurpassed Water Front Location

Reviews

Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 181 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place. Fire place was definetly a must for that crazy weather! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A weekend away

Recently renovated kitchen, living room, bathroom. Very cozy (we had a storm the first night). Wood burner was great, plenty of wood tho' we were short on paper to light it with. Great being so close to the water. Rest of weekend was great weather, Such a great spot. Lighthouse very visible in the full moon light!.A nice mix of fresh & new and 'original' bach - the bedrooms. They were smallish but fine for what we needed. Great that the bach was not over decorated with kiwiana. Lots of comfortable seating & a big table. We would reccommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sommer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend away with friends

The location, and bach itself was perfect! It was clean, sunny, warm at night and so handy being just across the road from the beach. However what let this stay down was the extra costs for linen and people staying…There was only 4 of us staying in this 3 bedroom bach and 2 of us only stayed 1 out of the 2 nights and we were charged an extra 170 for linen plus 2 guests. I understand there is usually a little cost for extras like a cleaning fee (which we had already prepaid) but this was unnecessary. I have never had to pay that much extra at any other home stay before. They have done such an amazing job with the place but this left us all a little disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne c.

Liked: Cleanliness

bloody fabulous

it was far to short
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family research

Relaxing. Great view. Easy access to the beach and lighthouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Megan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location and batch

Beautiful weather lovely view.great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fab Bach

Lovely clean, comfortable and well equipped bach with amazing views of the lighthouse and the boats coming and going off the beach. Really good hosts who are super helpful. You will not be disappointed! We will definitely be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome retreat

Fabulous location, comfy, clean and perfect home from home. Cant wait to do it all again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Great place to stay. We liked the old interior/but the upgrade was a pleasant surprise. Good for children central to all aspects of what Castlepoint has on offer. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little bach

Lovely bach, one delux new bedroom, bed and toilet, the bunk room is sort of internal, with only a high window that opens into that back bedroom, but for us it was perfect. Very very comfortable couch, lounge views were amazing, kitchen had evrything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keren C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bright, light and beautiful

This address has always had exceptional beach frontage, which means that even if the weather is rough you can still watch the sea all day. It’s just steps away!The addition of French doors in the main room, freshly painted surfaces, new furnishings and units in kitchen and bathroom, have elevated the house even more. We so loved the brightness of it, that reflected the light from sea and sky.Exceptional. Book it when you can!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning view

Wonderful setting. Perfect for our family. Clean and comfortable beds. Only downside was that there was no washing machine which would have been handy for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Castlepoint stay

Very good location, had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Close to water and walks. Great fish and chips from store
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Bach!

Everything about Crayfish Cove was great, beautifully renovated, warm and great location, couldn't Hosts weveab to my questions, would not hisitat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Thank you for having us to stay, such a great bach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great little bach

We had a great stay, the bach is in a fabulous location and nice place to chill out. However, it needed a good clean - the dishes were grimy, cupboards sticky and there was dust everywhere. I think we left it cleaner than when we arrived!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Weekend

Great location on the beach. Clean & tidy bach. Big lounge with plenty of seating. Lovely to be able to hear the surf. Lovely meal at Castlepoint pub with courtesy pickup and dropoff, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

A traditional kiwi bach literally across the road from the beach, giving us easy access to all that Castlepoint has to offer. We had a great long weekend here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keren C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The sea at your doorstep

We love this place. Bright, light, and sunny, the best thing about it is the sea at the doorstep. You hear the waves at night, see them first thing when you get up, and then walk just a few steps over the road to plunge into them for a swim. The bach is warm too with a really efficient log burner so we were cosy at night. This is our go to place for a few days of real refreshment and pleasure. The sea, the rocks, the hills for climbing, spectacular views from so many angles. It’s a winner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024