Waipatiki Beach Bach

Bach available for rent. Sleeps up to 9 (you could have a few more in a tent) and is $250 / night up to 6 people then $20 / extra adult & $10 / child per night. There are two bedrooms: one with a queen bed and the other has bunks (one double bed). The sofa in the living room folds out to a double bed with views out to the beach.
The kitchen is modern with a large fridge to keep your beers cold. There is a BBQ on the large deck where you can while away a sunny afternoon watching the waves.
There are plenty of things for the kids to do in this safe, small beach village - let them loose and range free to play on the pontoon and bush walks or to just scooter around with the friendly locals.
The beach is great for those who are keen surfers or just try the lagoon for a splash around with the little ones. You can try the kayak out on the river or give it a go in the waves.
There are good, well maintained walking tracks in the bush and along the coast and the mountain bike tracks are easily accessible.
Napier is just 20 minutes away which is handy as there are no shops in Waipatiki and you will be able really escape from work as cellphone coverage is poor.