Waituhi at Whitehorse Bay ~ wrapped in nature

Entire home in Fox River, New Zealand

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Daniel
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Waituhi (Glowing Waters) sits within lush gardens and temperate rainforest just above the wild Tasman Sea. With stunning views in a dreamlike setting, you will instantly relax & recharge.
One of only three homes sharing private Whitehorse Bay, it's perfect if you want a beach all to yourself.
Step through the garden onto one of the Coast's most scenic and undiscovered beaches.
Enjoy glowing sunsets and wild West Coast storms.
Wrapped in nature ~ This is 'end of the earth' escapism at its best!

The space
Enjoy experiencing the wild and scenic, untouched beauty of the West Coast all from the comfort of a warm, comfortable home perched above Whitehorse Bay. You'll soon forget the rest of the world exists... and like me, you may not want to leave.

HELP SAVE THE PENGUINS - A portion of every booking from our six West Coast baches is donated to the West Coast Penguin Trust. $13,686.00 has been donated so far (as of Dec 2025). The penguins thank you!

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home and can enjoy complete privacy. We probably won't meet but I am always available via email, airbnb chat, iMessage, what'sapp or email. Free fast wifi is provided.

Other things to note
The nearest shops and petrol are 30 minutes north at Westport or 45 minutes south at Greymouth - be sure to stock up on supplies and fuel before you arrive.
Sandflies are plentiful on the West Coast, however, for your comfort windows are fitted with insect screens.
There is no cell reception at the house - the nearest cell reception is at the end of the drive or just down the road. Sometimes you can text from the deck.
Free fast satellite WiFi is provided. There is also Netflix and Freeview TV, listen to radio via the TV.
WATER SUPPLY: this is rain-water from the roof and is not treated in any way - we always drink straight from the tap but you may wish to bring bottled water for drinking.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Sea view
Ocean view
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Fast Wi-Fi: 270 Mbps
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 407 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Fox River, New Zealand

Waituhi at Whitehorse Bay is located at the very start of the famous Coast Road - this stunning drive is an attraction on its own, however also in the area are numerous other attractions like the Pororari River Walk, The Truman Track, Punakaiki Blowholes (15 mins drive), cave rafting and glow worm caves at Underworld Adventures in Charleston or the historic bridge and caves at Fox River. Or you may just want to sit on the deck and watch the waves roll in.

Meet your host

Superhost
2163 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Property Manager
Kia ora, I’m Daniel - I live in Auckland with my partner Iván. I am a commercial property manager for Auckland City, a job I love - but my real passion is our beach baches. It's a pleasure to share these special places with guests from NZ and all corners of the world. For a true Kiwi experience, be sure to check out all six of our West Coast baches. If you're passing through Auckland, stay with us in Pt Chev... Everyone is welcome!

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Co-Hosts

  • Douglas

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Smoke alarm