You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beach at the back door!
An original Granity miners house built onto over the years. The inside is tastefully decorated and fully equipped for a lovely getaway location. The stunning bay window over looks the ocean and is a perfect place to watch the magical Westcoast sunsets. A large built up deck sits at the rear to make the most of the afternoon sun. 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. If exploring is not for you then sit back with a book and relax or wander the beach. Beach access at the back of the property has become a bit tricky due to the coastal erosion but there is easier access a short 1min walk along the road. Linen and towels provided No smoking or pets on property. Please note.. Shower is over the bath. There is also NO wifi at this property making it the perfect place to get away from it all!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Charming Creek Walkway. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a patio.
The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
1.2 miles (2 km) from Charming Creek Walkway and 14.2 miles (22.8 km) from Denniston Experience
Property manager
Marie & Glen
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Recycling
Unit size: 1,076 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 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: Close to road and beach.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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
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.
Property is also known as
Beach At The Back Door Granity
Beach at the back door! Granity
Beach at the back door! Private vacation home
Beach at the back door! Private vacation home Granity
Beach at the back door! Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Roeline K.
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great bach. We loved it!
Roeline K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Glenn B.
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A needed escape
We loved everything about this place and the wild nature of the surrounding mountains and sea. My partner and I needed to re set our mental health and this was the perfect place to do it. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we extended our stay.
Glenn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carmen L.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
The house was awesome, right next to the beach and the host was fantastic, very quick response time when I lost the keys! Thanks for a great stay, I will be back!
Carmen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma M.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs Musson
The house was so cute and quaint, so perfect for the setting, loved the homely feel and character, was paradise
Emma M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alison C.
25 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place
We loved our stay at this cottage. Even heard the penguins one morning and had lovely weather to explore the area. Well set up and comfortable.
Alison C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Shawn G.
16 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very nice relaxing location.
Shawn G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allan R.
27 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
On the beach
Great place to stay to experience a West Coast beach at the front door. Rustic, quirky and a proper Kiwi crib/bach. We loved the blue penguins under the house. Their quirky chirping and calling under the floorboards was thrilling. Eat your heart out, David Attenborough! Never enough to be at all annoying and we actually wanted them to put on more of a performance.
Allan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Joanne B.
21 Apr 2023
Lovely wee place right on the beach
Would definitely stay again thank you so much we had a lovely peaceful holiday
Joanne B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monique A.
18 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great short break
Loved the cottage, very cosy and quaint. Clean and lovely. Love all the art.
Great location.
The only thing is the bay window hasn't got a view of the Ocean as there is a stone wall and flax bushes in the way. But still an easy short walk to the beach.
Thanks, we loved the cottage, and our stay.
Monique A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ñathan B.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Very nice exceptional view of the ocean.
Ñathan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brittany M.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay at Granity
The house was perfect for us, loved the cosy lounge and proximity to so many adventures!
Brittany M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Richard H.
9 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and old but well maintained bach
Overall the property is as described. It had all the amenities that we needed for our stay and the beds were comfortable.
Richard H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Kat R.
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
West Coast Wonder
A sweet little miners cottage, on the beach at Granity. We loved the authentic feel to the place and the beautiful art all around the home. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was great. The plumbing was pretty antiquated and we were glad we took our own water to drink. We koved our time there, very relaxing and so lovely to have the beach so close.
Kat R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tarina S.
6 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Great stay. Clean, warm and cozy house. Helpful hosts.
Tarina S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
michael m.
18 May 2022
On the whole good experience
All ok
michael m.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jesse N.
21 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Great bach, loved the artwork throughout the house especially the glazed tile pictures.
Jesse N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
11 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place to stay
Nice and easy
Matt B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
chris r.
28 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family holiday home
Great for our family of five. The kids loved it! Collecting stones with access to the beach very close by. Beautiful for early morning walks and sunsets.
An easy drive to so many intetesting places on the coast and inland. Friendly locals.
Very cool, cosy house with everything we needed. Just bring your own bottled water, everything else was close to perfect :)
The only slight negatives was off-street parking is half on the neighbours side and the clothesline could be upgraded. We used it a lot to dry wetsuits, surf gear and damp clothing as there is no dryer. All in all a really memorable stay in a cool quirky house
chris r.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Warwick N.
14 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome accomadation
Awesome stay hassle free and relaxing place to stay
Warwick N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Johanna S.
28 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Verträumtes Haus an der Westküste
Wir haben uns in Maries liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtetem Haus am Meer sehr wohl gefühlt. Es ist toll, in der Küche alles bis hin zu den Gewürzen vorzufinden, was man brauchen könnte und spannende Bücher und Unterlagen zur Gegend am Wohnzimmertisch. Danke für den angenehmen Aufenthalt!