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Perfect Family Getaway by the beach

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Hector vacation home

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On the beach, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61507 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hector, West Coast
  • Place, Charming Creek Walkway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Carters Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Tauranga Bay Seal Colony
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hector

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Charming Creek Walkway and 20 miles (32 km) of Denniston Experience with a stay here. Solid Energy Centre and Miner's Brewery are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Charming Creek Walkway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Coaltown Museum - 32 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Carters Beach - 36 min drive - 29.7 miles
  • Mitchells Gully Gold Mine - 46 min drive - 42.8 miles
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 50 min drive - 38.4 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drifters Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mokihinui Pub’n Grab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charming Creek Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Knockers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect Family Getaway by the beach

A wonderful large family home with a long history of fantastic memories is now available for your next family holiday right next to the beach.
3 large bedrooms and a spacious living and dining area with TV, Chromecast, Xbox, although you wont have much time for those with the beach out the back gate.
Great fishing spot or just sit and enjoy the scenery on the bench seat overlooking the ocean.
Back yard is fully fenced off from the main road and the beach.

A perfect location to explore Northern Buller. Close to the Old Ghost road, charming creek walkway and Denniston. Just an hours drive to Karamea and the start of the Heaphy track or a 30min drive back to Westport.

Linen, towels and basic toiletries are supplied so just pack your clothes and food.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Perfect Family Getaway by the beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Westport (WSZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Perfect Family Getaway by the beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Perfect Family Getaway by the beach to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Perfect Family Getaway by the beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Perfect Family Getaway by the beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Perfect Family Getaway by the beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Perfect Family Getaway by the beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Perfect Family Getaway by the beach to downtown Hector?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Hector.

Perfect Family Getaway by the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. Recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious house, with fantastic fire which warms it well. Great access to beach for sunsets and Hector Dolphin watching. We saw five! Good basic kiwi bach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ric B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet spot

A beautiful spot for a break, right on the stunning beach and close to loads of great areas to visit and enjoy. The house itself is really big and well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Stay at Hector

Everything was as expected. Well equipped kitchen, and the beds were comfy. Our stay would have been perfect if the window in the bathroom was fixed. The screen was broken, and there was no glass. Also, the bathroom was not heated, so a bit of a shock in the middle of the night! The hosts were great, and responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jUdi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value holiday home

Enjoyed the stay. Beach proximity was wanderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dene G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well set up house with plenty of room

Great for a young family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T., Wellington NZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and interesting

Peaceful . Relaxing . Seat overlooking the beach is awesome . We love wild West Coast beach’s and exploring so great for us . Met some interesting locals and heard some of the area history direct from them 👍 . We would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Quiet

We enjoyed having the facilities of an old but very tidy batch style home. Spacious with comfy beds and everything we needed for our 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

West coast getaway

Super location with the sound of the ocean. Lots of space and well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al P., Christchurch New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay the holiday home has everything you need and was very clean. It has Fishing , walking tracks close by. Coalface cafe and takeaway have great meals just 5 minute walk. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

We loved everything about our stay. The house was fabulous, perfectly kitted out with everything and more that we might need, clean and tidy. The location was just what we wanted as we explored around the top of the West Coast. Thank you so much Marie.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed our stay

Great property with beach access. Tidy and well looked after. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay and explore the upper west coast

Tidy, comfortable and newly refurbished cottage in a great location with the beach at the end of the garden. Highly recommend this place as a base for exploring the west coast. It was a lovely touch that the fire was lit before we arrived. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hector house

Lovely spacious place, loved the beach at back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jackie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely home

The stay was comfortable, especially with the use of the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks!

Lovely location by the beach. A quintessential Kiwi Bach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness

West Coast Getaway

Perfect location for local walks, longer tramps and long mountain bike adventures. Swum in the sea most days although the West Coast was enjoying an exceptionally long settled summer. The house is old but comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen, spacious but with a few quirks to be expected with an older building.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Thank you so much for sharing your families property with us! I have always adored the coast but have never travelled north of Westport & Hector is just wonderful. We had a fantastic stay, everything we needed was there and we were very comfortable. We had beautiful weather, having the beach in the backyard was brilliant, so was the soft green lawn! You can tell a lot of love and care goes into taking care of this property. Thanks again, i'm sure we will be back! Mel & Adam
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away from it all

Large character home right beside the sea. Would suit larger group than just the 2 of us but very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous spot!!

We loved our stay at this property. Had everything we needed, nice and clean, heaps of space and a great backyard for the kids to run around in. We loved walking through the gate each night to watch the sunset, stunning! Thanks so much, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great value
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time

Great place to stay. very friendly local's. The beach is not suitable for swimming with a young family. How ever the community pool was good. and was not far to a suitable swimming beach. We had a great holiday thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Clean property, Great beach access, and just an all around lovely stay. Good informational booklet and well laid out kitchen. Super easy to find everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Xmas Break

Loved this house. Roomy. Beds comfy. Everything you need is provided. Lovely having the beach at the back gate. Great location from which to explore the Buller Region.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Te Puawaitanga L.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed the break and the house was lovely a clean!

We enjoyed the break and the house was lovely a clean! The only thing that could’ve improved it was bedside tables and lamps. Otherwise it was excellent!’n
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023