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Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.

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2 bedrooms
TV

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Kawhia, Waikato Region
  • Place, Maketu Marae
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • 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.
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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
  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬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

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, nice & accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy little cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

inia s.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026