Layout of Kia Ora Beach House

Bedrooms (5)

Bedroom 1

The romantic main bedroom suite runs the full length of the beach-facing facade on the middle level, completely private yet with breathtaking close-up views of the cove. The canopied kingsize bed sits on a low platform, and faces out to sea. To its right is an intimate lounge area with white sofas arranged around a feature pebble gas fireplace and plasma tv. The entire area is tiled in matt white marble and opens onto a slim balcony elevated above the pool area & the beach beyond, screened by white American shutters. There are two bathrooms, one located behind the lounge looking through an internal window out to sea, and another enclosed behind the bed area.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 is the only bedroom located on the ground level and, though it doesn't have the views of the main bedroom directly above, it opens through big sliding doors onto two giant palms growing through the pool deck. It also has the advange of having its own kitchen, dining and lounge area, all opening onto the pool deck with direct beach access. It features a magnificent carved Indian timber four poster bed (queen size), heavily draped with white muslin, a small walk-in wardrobe with a linen and shell screen, and a spacious en suite bathroom.

Bedroom 3

This bedroom, located on the middle level, has a king sized driftwood 4-poster bed, draped with a billowing canopy of white muslin. It has a partial sea view, yacht-style driftwood wardrobes, stone floors and an en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom 4

Set on the middle level of Kia Ora Beach House, this bedroom is located on the side of the house and has a queen size bed built onto a driftwood platform, with a simple stick canopy lightly draped with white muslin. It is separated from Bedroom 5 by a shared bathroom.

Bedroom 5

Very similar to Bedroom 4, with a double bed. It shares a bathroom with Bedroom 4.

Bathrooms (4)

Bathroom 1

The main bedroom suite has two bathrooms. One is completely enclosed and houses the dressing area, large vanity with single white bowl and a screened toilet. The other, a spacious wet room with a jacuzzi bath and a free shower, is partially open to the sitting area part of the suite, with sea views through an internal window.

Bathroom 2

En-suite to Bedroom 2, this bathoom is completely enlosed and has stone floors, a spa bath, shower, single vanity and toilet.

Bathroom 3

En-suite to Bedroom 3, this bathoom has stone floors, a spa bath, shower, single vanity and toilet.

Bathroom 4

Small bathroom, shared by Bedrooms 4 and 5, with stone floors, shower, toilet and single vanity

Guest Bathroom

Guest bathroom near the main entrance.

Other Rooms

There are two separate open-plan living areas at Kia Ora Beach House. The upper one has spectacular close-up sea views and takes up the entire entrance level, opening through large glass sliding doors onto a white timber verandah overlooking the beach. Tiled throughout in matt white sandblasted marble, it consists of a cafe-style kichen, a sitting area furnished with squashy white couches arranged around an open sandstone fireplace, and a chunky refectory-style dining table. Simple, billowing white curtains, loose rugs, an organic tree trunk side table with display of treasures, lazy ceiling fans, orchids and cutwork iron lanterns all enhance the ambiance.

On the lower level a secondary living area, slightly smaller, has the same components and opens via glass sliding doors onto the timber pool deck. A cosy sitting area near to the deck has a entire wall of driftwood planks with a large plasma television in the centre. There's another chunky, minimalist timber table and benches and a smaller cafe-style kitchen.

Kitchen

There are two cafe-style kitchens, both equally stylish with whitewashed timber cupboards, white caesar-stone counter tops, matt marble floors, Eurogas hob, stainless steel microwave and dishwasher. The larger one, on the upper main living level, also has an oven and cappuchino machine.

The smaller kitchen on the lower level has a wine cooler and white ostrich skin bar stools. There is a separate laundry room.

Outside

Kia Ora Beach House is situated between the beach road and Glen Beach, and is entered via weathered antique doors and stairs leading down through a zen garden with water features, buddhas and white pebbles.

Off the living area on the entrance level is a white timber verandah with wonderful beach and sea views. To the side of the house is a raw sandstone wall with stone blocks leading to a secluded stone outdoor shower.

In front of the house is a timber pool deck with oversized fat white mattresses, some arranged on a sleeping platform with a shade canopy stretched overhead. There is an outdoor barbeque, a white cement table and gorgeous carved antique Indian doors leading to the beach.

Parking

Rare for a beach house, there is one off street parking and one lock up garage 500m down the road.