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Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Experience the tranquil charm of Seabury Lookout, where history meets comfort in a unique retreat. From the sheltered deck, take in views of farmland and enjoy your favorite beverage while soaking up sunlight or shaded by an umbrella. Inside, discover classic kiwi living with a spacious bathroom and cozy main lounge featuring ample seating and a fireplace.

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Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 686 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages!

Welcome to Seabury Lookout – your cosy coastal getaway!

Once the original Postmaster’s house, our bach blends history with comfort. Perched high on the hill, you’ll love sipping your morning coffee (or evening wine) on either side of the bach with views to the world renowned estuary, and the mighty Tararua Ranges or the sunny deck while taking in views of farmland and the settlement.

Inside, it’s classic Kiwi holiday living. The main lounge has plenty of seating and a roaring fire for winter evenings, while the separate kids’ lounge with additional TV keeps little ones entertained. Bedrooms are simple, restful spaces and the bathroom is spacious with a bath/shower and separate loo. We’ve stocked up on puzzles, board games, and the latest NZ House & Garden mags for those slower holiday moments. Positioned close to the amazing Mewington's Bookshop in Foxton, and indulge in a veritable wonderland of bookish delights Half the home now has double glazing, making it extra snug on cooler nights to rug up and read.

The deck is a favourite hangout — with built-in picnic seating, an umbrella for shade, and gates to keep kids safe. When the sun sets, the village lights sparkle and the night sky fills with stars.

Adventure is right on your doorstep!

5 minutes to Mr Grumpy’s for legendary fish & chips 🍟

A short stroll to the beach for swimming, fishing, or white baiting (in season). An even closer walk to the worldclass estuary a few minutes walk away.

Watch the kids at the amazing nearby playground (think skate ramps, flying fox, tennis courts, basketball hoops, and more) — some visible from the lounge and bedrooms!

Walk or cycle into historic Foxton to explore its working windmill, quirky museum, murals, a fantastic Mewington's bookstore, a range of cute shops to explore and a choice of fabulous cafés and the famous Lewis Farms Strawberry and Asparagus Farm.

Tee off at Foxton Golf Club, try wakeboarding at Off the Loop, or head to local markets, and events. There's something for everyone in the Horowhenua summer and winter!

Whether you’re after a family-friendly base, a cosy couples’ escape, or a laid-back group getaway, Seabury Lookout has been delighting guests for many years. Your Kiwi holiday awaits! 🌊✨

https://www.facebook.com/HorowhenuaNZ for inspo on other ideas to spend your time doing while staying at Seabury Lookout.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels) and leave as you found it.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 13 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only. Butts removed from property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 926 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Leave property as you find it; furniture and items where you found them beginning of stay. Clean, advise damage/items out of stock before departure.
Bring and use own bedsheets, towels, bathmat, tea towel. Take away all rubbish and recycling at end of stay. Respect the property and neighbours.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Gates over deck, driveway for you to close daily

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only. Butts removed from property

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number ‌14340 55800

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Seabury Lookout Panoramic Views Spacious
Seabury Lookout, Panoramic Views and Spacious Foxton

About the area

Located in Foxton Beach, a neighbourhood in Foxton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ohau Wines and Levin Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Foxton travel guide
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Foxton Beach, Horowhenua

What's nearby

  • Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Square
    39 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    41 min drive - 65.1 km
  • Otaki Beach
    47 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Waikanae Beach
    55 min drive - 76.3 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe De Molen
    7 min drive
  • Robert Harris
    8 min drive
  • Ocean Beach Eatery
    6 min walk
  • The Little White Rabbit
    6 min walk
  • Millside Cafe
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages!?

As of 1 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages! on 11 Feb 2026 start from NZ$216.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages! located?

This family-friendly Foxton holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of De Molen, Windmill and Foxton Windmill. Esplanade Reserve and Waiterere Private Reserve are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Seabury Lookout – Classic Kiwi Bach with Views suitable for all ages and stages! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

No complaints, was a warm, clean place at Foxton beach to use as a base while we did sporting activities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Loved our stay here- clean, tidy and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice Clean tidy property, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation

The Bach was clean and tidy, exactly as described. The wood burner fire made it cosy warm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Had everything we needed. Handy location. Would book again. Very tight driveway though but managed to get up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Cosy.

Wonderfully clean and cosy home in a great location. Dianne and Riley were fantastic when it came to communication.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jadine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a good stay owners seems friendly and the house was quite warm and cozy but i did not like that a white tail that bit my leg in the bed but i guess its just a spider not tooo bad it was close to the park and beach which was really great my son enjoyd it so much would happily go stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy with nice views

Lovely place to stay with elevated outlook and good views. Well stocked with appliances and essentials. Liked the proximity to the tennis courts and the park. Handy location with good parking at the top and secure. No wifi. Narrow driveway. Would prefer not to bring own linen and do cleaning for lesser surcharge. Overall great play to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

C J A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachy

Very nice beach property. Well equiped with everything you could need. Good access to walks, river and beach. My only quibble would be the requirement to provide your own linen and doing the cleaning. It’s not really appropriate when you are paying a commercial rent.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome beach holiday in Foxten

A wonderful holoday house, a great stay pre-christmas before the holiday buzz took off. Dianne and Riley were great hosts and prompt with their responses back to our inquiries. Their Foxten Beach home was a lovely and relaxing place to unwind and forget the city life. Playground close by for our little 4 year old including tennis and netball courts and a flying fox, bonus! Lovely natural nature reserves close by and the beach very accessible. A lovely walk there over sand dunes for kids. Cafes and local shops close by were good to get brunch or a coffee after a nice walk along the beach. Highly reccimend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

sophie l.

Great location

Lovely stay. Super easy to find, great location and comfortable wee place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic bach experience. Everything worked ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

A kiwi bach in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jason’s D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed stay and would book again

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Laurel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quite spot

We enjoyed the location being close tonyhe beach and atmosphere that the toasty fire provided
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a getaway

Close to the estuary for birdwatching. Classic kiwi batch, renovated, clean tidy and comfy. Great for a long weekend away from Wellington.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seabury Foxton

Great stay in Foxton at Seabury. Home was clean and had everything needed for the stay. Great host, really prompt responses to booking and updates on the area and property. Thank you Dianne really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirelle C., Taupo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place and Location

We enjoyed our stay, the property is clean and tidy with plenty of parking space. Situated close to the beach, playgrounds and fish & chip shop. A great kiwi bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was roomy, quiet, clean and tidy and everything for a comfortable stay was there. Very close to the walkway along the estuary.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sahndra C.

Tidy, friendly owners, easy to deal with

Nice tidy bach, close to the beach, owners very helpful when I had to unexpectedly change plans.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

David B.

Authentic bach experience in a lovely spot

We had a great relaxing time and the owner was very helpful. The elevated position of the house gave a good view of the estuary and surrounding area. A great place to come to if you're in to bird-watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Auckland New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seabury

Awesome stay at Seabury. Owner was fantastic to deal with and great communication. Home was also great ideal for our family and had all what we need. A great family destination.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay by the sea

Just spent the weekend in the bach with friends as we were attending a birthday party in the area. Wonderful cosy cottage, well set up with everything needed for stay. Lovely area and close to local amenities and eateries. Thanks for a enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great little bach

Cute bach with everything you need for a fun weekend on the Coast. close to an awesome pump track and lots of bike tracks and beach walks. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for our guys

No issues at all
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2025