Absolute beach front luxury beach house on Tapeka Point Beach - gateway to New Zealand's famous Bay of Islands. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms sleep up to 13 guests.

Just two minutes from historic Russell with island boat tours, attractions, shops, vineyard and restaurants. Only three hours drive from Auckland.

Tapeka Del Mar has unobstructed beach and bay views with an endless procession of passing boats and romantic sunsets. Direct access to a sandy all tide swimming beach with no road or dunes to cross.

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. Three kayaks and a dinghy are available or swim to the diving pontoon in front.

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. Bed 2 - king and single with sea view, Bed 3 - queen and single. Bed 4 -directly behind the house at the same level is a large fourth bedroom / games room. This contains a king bed and three singles, two of which can be placed together to create another double. This room is popular with children and family units. Two portable cots, high chair, bath, swing and stroller are available for infants. This room also has a TV, DVD and MP3 stereo. Beach toys and a trampoline.

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. Fish filleting station for the days catch, overflow / 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 creek that they can dam or catch an eel. Fully equipped granite kitchen includes ice maker, dishdrawer dishwashers, thermo bake oven, gas hobs, large fridge/freezer, microwave, 4 slice toaster, bodums, utensils, serving dishes etc. Fully equipped laundry with an auto washer and dryer.

Entertainment includes a Bose home theatre, LCD TV, Sky satellite channels, DVD, 6 stack CD player, iPod dock and outdoor deck speakers. A stereo, TV and DVD is also provided in the large rear bedroom. Connected telephone with cordless handset and free high speed wireless Internet access.

The inside living area has a high ceiling, comfy leather sofas, a nautical theme with a Cape Cod feel. Panoramic sea and beach views extend through floor level windows and ranch sliders to the deck.

Quoted rates are for exclusive use of the entire property and all facilities. No facilities are shared with other guests or managers ensuring total privacy.

This is the ultimate Kiwi beach Bach holiday rental experience and the perfect base to explore the Northland region of New Zealand. Qualmark 4.5 star official international rating