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Absolute beach front luxury home on Tapeka Point Beach at the gateway to New Zealand’s famous Bay of Islands. Unobstructed beach and bay views with an endless procession of boats passing and awesome sunsets. Direct access to a safe, sandy all tide swimming beach with no roads or sand dunes to negotiate. Tapeka is just 2 minutes from historic Russell with island tours, attractions, shops, vineyard, bars and restaurants. Only three hours drive from Auckland via the Opua car ferry.

Four bedrooms and two bathrooms sleeping up to 13 guests. All linen and towels are supplied with beds made prior to arrival. The Master is on a secluded wing of the house with king size bed, ensuite bathroom, LCD TV and sea views. The second and third bedrooms each have a queen and single with sea views. Directly behind the house at the same level is a large fourth bedroom / games room. This contains a queen bed and three singles, two of which can be placed together to create another double. This room is popular with children and family units. Cot, portacot, high chair, bath and stroller are available for infants.

The outdoor living and entertaining area is superb with a large deck surrounded by seating with a table, umbrella, loungers, Cape Cod chairs and BBQ. A covered verandah surrounds the house with direct access from bedrooms and living area. Two kayaks and a dinghy are available or swim to the diving pontoon in front.

The mature grounds have ample off street parking and boat trailer turning with a good all tide boat ramp, ski lane and deep water mooring for guest use. Fish filleting station for the days catch, beer fridge and bait freezer. Tapeka is the closest launching point to the Bay and renowned fishing location.

The large section is ideal for children with a tidal creek that they can dam or catch an eel. Fully equipped granite kitchen includes ice making fridge/freezer, dishwasher, thermo bake oven, gas hobs, microwave, 4 slice toaster, bodums, utensils, serving dishes etc. Fully equipped laundry with an auto washer and dryer.

Entertainment includes a Bose home theatre, Sky satellite TV, DVD / MP3 player, 6 stack CD player, MP3 input and outdoor deck speakers. A stereo and TV is also provided in the large rear bedroom. Connected telephone with cordless handset and free high speed broadband Internet access with WiFi ready for laptops.

The inside living area has a high timber ceiling, comfy leather sofas and a nautical theme with a large dinghy book case. Panoramic sea and beach views extend through floor level windows and ranch sliders to the deck.

This is the ultimate beach holiday location with facilities and attractions to match.