“The Yard Master” Schooner Bay | House in Great Barrier Island

9.4 (32 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
Great Barrier Island House | “The Yard Master” Schooner Bay

3 Bedroom House in Great Barrier Island

*** please educate yourself on current fishing restrictions before you head to Great Barrier island. There are currently Rahui’s in place to protect our moana and restrictions due to an invasive seaweed. Caulerpa Is a real threat and needs to be taken seriously 🙏 these restrictions effect fishing, shellfish collection, anchorage and general boating areas...***
LINK:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/47623-Information-sheet-on-Caulerpa-brachypus-and-the-Controlled-Area-Notice
The yard master is a characteristic 3 bedroom family batch in Schooner bay nestled amongst ancient pohutakawas. With an abundance of native bird life and breath taking views of the bay you will feel like your in your own slice of paradise.
The bay provides great fishing, diving and beautiful sunsets. This is the perfect place to unwind and disconnect from everyday life and reconnect to nature.
It is only a 10 minute drive from Tryphena harbour, local shops, cafe and Irish pub.
This unique space offers comfortable living areas, wood fired coal range, gas oven/hobs, gas fridge/freezer, simple kitchen equipment, large deck, bath/shower and a flushing toilet.
The house is off grid running on 12 volt solar which is mainly used for lighting, this is a great place to take a break from technology but there is internet at local shops if needed.
There is a boat shed right on the water with kayaks, dingys, bbq, outside shower and fish filleting table. If you are up for an ocean adventure there are sea caves and coves you can visit within the bay on kayaks and stunning snorkeling everywhere you look. The boat shed is a shared space for renters, family and friends.
There are plenty of hiking tracks, white sandy beaches and even a hot water spring no more 30 minutes away.
This is a truly epic place surrounded in rich native bush and stunning coastline. The night sky is something dreams are made of and sunsets you wouldn’t believe. The thing that makes great barrier special is the island itself.. something’s just can’t fit in a little description box, you might just have to come see.
Please book 72 hours in advance, leave one day between bookings for maintenance and tidy up before you leave :)

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Parking, View, Balcony/Terrace, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Great Barrier Island. Enjoy your stay in Great Barrier Island at this House.

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Amenities

Parking
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 1+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
General
  • English
  • Near the ocean
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grill
  • Yard
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Jacqueline F.
Mar 23, 2025 06:06:30 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Great location, loved kyaks. House was good for large group but kitchestove, pots cooking facilities a little outdated.
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