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Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location!

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On the beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
On the beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

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

Property manager

Property Manager Paula - Owners Craig and Suzy Jones

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair 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
  • Snorkeling 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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Castlepoint, Wellington Region

What's nearby

  • Castlepoint Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castlepoint Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Castlepoint Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Castlepoint Store - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Castlepoint vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Castlepoint Beach and Castlepoint Lighthouse. Castlepoint Rock is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Crayfish Cove - Unsurpassed Water front location! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castlepoint stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Darryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayden M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Darcie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good little house

Was a great spot, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The bach was perfect for what we needed - right on the beachfront, warm and well equipped!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great property in perfect location.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great place. Ideal location. Kids loved the toys and the bunks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Great property for relaxing and chilling out. The location and views were amazing 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Was very clean and tidy, well described and has everything we needed. hope to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place and the best Bach and awesome location.

We had a great weekend, really great location and we enjoyed the beach races, we will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

👍

Such a great place to stay with a larger family. Fantastic view. Nice and close to all activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Gorgeous little bach - the location was perfect. Waking up to the beach view was lovely. Close enough to the shop so the kids could walk down and we could see them the whole way. Loved our few days stay - hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and great location

We loved staying in your cosy bach, with the incredible views of the sea. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bach on Beach

Great Location, booking process was easy . Our family had a great time . Highly recommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H., Manawatu, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our fav place to be!

Castlepoint put on the best weather for this years stay, and Crayfish Cove was the perfect bach to host us. We absolutely love staying here and can’t wait to come back next year. X
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Miki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family getaway

great location great little batchwith plenty of room we had two young kids a teenager a young adult us and a grandmother plenty of space situated on the beach would definatly use again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend fishing

We really enjoyed the Bach. What a great place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Break

Family members stayed at this bach. Perfect situation with beach across the road. Short walk to lagoon, lighthouse and store (for small children). Everyone loved their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jedda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible views

Clean and tidy home with stunning views. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023