10/10 Excellent
Shannyn W.
Jan 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Shannyn W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Kawhia, Waikato Region
- Waitomo Glowworm CavesPlace, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Waikato HospitalPlace, Waikato Hospital
- Maketu MaraePlace, Maketu Marae18 min drive
- Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)84 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Kawhia
With a stay at this cottage in Kawhia, you'll be 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Maketu Marae and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. .This cottage is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Kawhia Beach and 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from Bridal Veil Falls.
What's nearby
- Maketu Marae - 18 min drive - 7.2 miles
- Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 18 min drive - 7.2 miles
- Kawhia Beach - 28 min drive - 10.6 miles
Getting around
- Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
- The Rusty Snapper Cafe - 17 min drive
- Kawhia Hotel - 16 min drive
- Sands of Kawhia - 17 min drive
- Annie's Cafe - 18 min drive
- Kawhia Fish Shop - 17 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.
Cosy, 2 bdrm cottage, suit couple and/or small family. Open plan living with vinyl constantine doors on bedrooms. Spend time together doing the dishes or sprawling on the back lawn. Minutes walk to the beach. Parking available for boat. 4wd Beach boat ramp.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Patio
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- No elevator
- Smoking not allowed
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children need to be supervised
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach. Reviews
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Cleanliness