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Colourful Coastal Bach / Whaanau-Friendly Port Waikato Escape

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3 bedrooms1 bathroom452 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Port Waikato, Waikato Region
  • Place, Cobourne Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Waikato Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Waikato

When you stay at this vacation home in Port Waikato, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Cobourne Reserve and Port Waikato Wharf. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sunset Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Phillips Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Cobourne Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port Waikato Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Phillips Reserve - 8 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Karaka Sales Complex - 55 min drive - 42.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 31 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sylvia's - ‬4 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.

Colourful Coastal Bach / Whaanau-Friendly Port Waikato Escape

Welcome to Te Puuaha Retreat, our colourful coastal bach — a warm, whaanau-friendly retreat where bright touches meet calm, coastal living. This Port Waikato escape is designed for slow mornings, sandy feet, and the simple joy of classic Kiwi bach life. Kuri is welcome. Step inside and you’ll find a space full of character, comfort, and a relaxed rhythm of living.

🏡 THE SPACE

Our bach blends nostalgic Kiwi charm to create a peaceful, welcoming environment for whaanau, couples, and small groups (by arrangement).

Living & Dining
- Light-filled open-plan living area
- Comfortable seating
- Highchair
- Board games, books, and cosy corners for downtime
- TV screen for DVD's only (not a smart tv)
- Dining space perfect for shared meals and whaanau connection

Kitchen
- Bright, colourful full kitchen that bring cheerful bach energy
- Compost bucket for all compostable waste
- Fully equipped with everything you need for easy meals including coffee maker for caffeine fix
- Ecostore products

Bedrooms
- Wake to the birds, especially the cheeky tui and piwakawaka
- Calm, restful rooms
- Comfortable beds with fresh linen, all 100% cotton sheets only
- Thoughtful touches to help you unwind after a day at the beach

Bathroom
- Clean, simple
- Ecostore products
- Fresh towels provided

🌿 OUTDOOR LIVING

Step outside to enjoy:
- A sunny deck perfect for morning coffee or evening kai
- Outdoor seating for BBQs and relaxed gatherings
- Garden with lemons, herbs, veges to use when in season
- A quiet, private section ideal for reading, resting, playing games, toasting marshmallows and stargazing at night.

The bach is just minutes from the beach, river, sand dunes, tennis court — making it easy to enjoy everything Port Waikato has to offer. Practice your manu's off the pier at full tide- also perfect for fishing (as are the dunes).

🌞 THE LOCATION
Port Waikato is one of Aotearoa’s many hidden gems — peaceful, spacious, and full of natural beauty- just an hour's drive from Taamaki Makaarau. Whether you’re here for swimming, surfing, fishing, or simply slowing down, this is a place where you can breathe deeply and reconnect.

Nearby you’ll find:
- The beach (perfect for long walks and sunsets)
- The river
- The dunes
- Local surf spots
- Scenic lookouts
- Children's playground
- Cobourne reserve- exotic and native plants
- Yoga (weekend)
- A local store for essentials
- Cafe at the beach (Thurs-Sun)

👨🏽‍👩‍👧🏼‍👦🏼WHO THIS BACH IS PERFECT FOR

- Families wanting a relaxed, whānau-friendly space
- Couples seeking a peaceful coastal getaway
- Friends looking for a quiet retreat
- Returning guests who love the charm of a classic Kiwi bach
- Anyone who appreciates colour, character, and calm

🧹 GUEST ACCESS
You’ll have full access to the entire bach, outdoor areas, and all amenities. Parking is available on-site.

📜 HOUSE RULES
We welcome guests who will treat our bach with care and respect. Please bring beach towels.
- No parties or large gatherings
- No smoking
- Please respect our neighbours and the quiet nature of the area
- Leave the bach tidy on departure
- Suitable for families and small groups (by arrangement)

❤️ WHAT MAKES THIS BACH SPECIAL

- A warm, whānau-centred atmosphere grounded in manaakitanga
- A peaceful location ideal for rest and reconnection
- Authentic Kiwi bach charm
- Perfect for longer stays, school holidays, and returning guests
- 10% of all bookings is donated to Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service

We rented this bach ourselves and loved it so much, we bought it!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 452 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We welcome tamariki-the deck is not toddler-proof

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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