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Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach

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TV, fireplace, books
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1012 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Waikanae Beach, Waikanae
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waimeha Domain
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waikanae

With a stay at this cottage in Waikanae (Waikanae Beach), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Waikanae Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Kapiti Marine Reserve. .This cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Waimeha Domain.

What's nearby

  • Waikanae Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waimeha Domain - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kotuku Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 45 min drive - 41.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Two Fat Chefs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Maclean Street Fish Supply - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Salt and Wood Collective - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olde Beach Bakery - ‬2 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.

Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach

A private, characterful holiday home overlooking Waimanu lagoon and the mountains beyond. The accommodation comprises a living/dining area downstairs with kitchenette, then a twin bedroom next to the bathroom and laundry. Upstairs there is a queen bedroom and additional living area where there is a futon style sofa bed. For winter months, there is a woodburner and radiators and heaters in the bedrooms and bathroom, wood is provided. Wifi is very fast, the TV has a chromecast. The view is its best feature as you wake up to see ducks and swans gliding over the water - all in all, it's a relaxing and welcoming place to unwind and enjoy the ambience of Waikanae Beach with its scenery, walks and cafes/restaurants.

From the back gate, you can walk along the lagoons to the estuary where there is access to the beach, or inland along the cycle and walking track which borders Waikanae river. The estuary to the south is a wonderful viewing spot for the spectacular and famous Kapiti sunsets. To the north along Tutere Street, you will find a well stocked 4 square, a bar/restaurant - Long Beach, and another restaurant called Coasties with a huge back garden. Waikanae Beach also has a fish and chip shop and a bakery, childrens playgrounds, tennis court and a bowling club. On Saturdays, there is a fabulous local market in Waikanae Park (until midday). It's a safe and relaxing neighbourhood with a gorgeous beach, well worth a visit!
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Only outside, v important

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,012 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

The grass driveway is hard to maintain, so please could you park on the roadside during the day when coming and going, (night time safer on driveway)
Please take shoes off inside the house as there is a new carpet downstairs which shows the dirt
Strictly no smoking or vaping indoors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please enquire first about bringing a dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: On the water, back deck raised from the ground

Events

No events allowed
It's a quiet neighbourhood

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside, v important

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
Note from host: It's a quiet neighbourhood
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
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sunny Characterful Coastal Bach in Tranquil Lake side Setting
Sunny Characterful Coastal Bach Tranquil Lake-side Setting House
Sunny Characterful Coastal Bach Tranquil Lake-side Setting House
Sunny Characterful Coastal Bach in Tranquil Lake side Setting
Sunny Characterful Coastal Bach Tranquil Lake-side Setting
Sunny Characterful Coastal Bach in Tranquil Lake side Setting

Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was beautiful. The small deck area out the back has a lovely view over the water. The house is well looked after. Very cozy. And the communication from the host was excellent. We felt very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

John M., Havelock north

Liked: Cleanliness
What a joy to return to such a well kept home away from home. Beautifully welcoming to pets and a great host. We look forward to returning
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at Jenny's home. The location is great with access to the beautiful lagoon walking track available immediately at the rear of the house. Also, the house is close to Waikanae Beach and the Waikanae River Inlet. This beach is one of the best on the Kapiti Coast. We appreciated the prompt and welcoming attitude of Jenny and the fact that our Bordie Collie dog was allowed to stay with us. The house was very clean and tidy and it's a great place to relax and enjoy the lagoon views and the bird life.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had everything we needed, lovely walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M., Havelock north

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautifully kept home, ideal for families and couples alike. Very Pet Friendly, I think our dog Lili would like us to move in! The Host has been awesome as a family crisis interrupted our holiday. Thank you Jennifer for your understanding and kindness. The view of the lagoons is absolutely unbeatable, and relaxation happened without us noticing. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely time. Walking around the lagoon, and bird watching was wonderful and it was so close. Thank you there is clearly a lot of care and heart put into the home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waikanae retreat

A lovely winter escape from the city! We especially enjoyed the fireplace after walks on the beach and round the lagoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fintan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waikanae winter retreat

Cozy warm cottage. Beaut view of the lake & awesome having a fire place. Thanks heaps...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reuben W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waikane winter escape

Cozy, warm and wonderful! We had a lovely night. A nice clean home to relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Lovely

Such a lovely little Bach. We had a wonderful stay & Jennifer was super communicative & great to work with. Hope to stay again in the future! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avis H., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully situated beach house

We wanted a quiet place to relax and this was what we got. Comfortable, colourful, so close to the varied bird life on Waimanu Lagoon, and to the beach and river for walking. It was a lucky find. I'd travel from Auckland again to stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem

Awesome location and nice house
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crispin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene and idyllic

The house is perfect for a small family, but the location is the real draw. The Waimanu Lagoon at the back door is stunning and peaceful and filled with a multitude of birds. From the front door is it short stroll to Waikanae Beach and all that it offers.

8/10 Good

Pamela and Mervyn C., Warkworth

Liked: Cleanliness

Stairs

The owner gave very food info about the stairs and as we are in our 80’s we decided to sleep downstairs. It’s a lovely bach in a great spot by the beautiful lagoons with bountiful wildlife and close to the beach
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dolly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy family getaway

The property was clean and tidy. It was a nice location for a short family holiday. We would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Terri J., Palmerston North

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing relaxing location

The bach is right on the beautiful lagoon, you could easily spend a day just sitting on the back deck just watching the birds. The inside is cosy, with everything you need in a holiday home. The owner is great, with speedy communication, and lots of helpful info.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ohgeon K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful weekend

Perfect setting at Waimanu lagoons Enjoyed peaceful moments.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely accommodation is a beautiful setting - made for a fabulous evening with friends.

Perfectly easy, property represented beautifully in the pics. Setting is stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

One night stay ideal

Excellent communication and easy one night stay, classic kiwi Bach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay

We enjoyed our weekend here. The bach was set up with everything one would want. The locale is quiet and convenient to the beach and many different eateries. It was lovely to have all the native birds about too!

10/10 Excellent

Rowena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice place to stay.

Apreciated this cosy, warm place during winter. Peaceful. Good price too. Great communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jill T.

Amazing location for a cosy escape

Lake behind, river to the side and a view of the sea! hard to beat that. We loved walking around the lagoon loop and up to the restaurants along the beach. Very cosy with the log fire, comfortable and welcoming. The shower needs more pressure, but overall a great stay. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This lovely property is in a great location but is probably better suited to a summer holiday when it would be near perfect rather than a winter break.

10/10 Excellent

DALE M., Whanganui nz

Lagoon cottage.

Really enjoyed my stay at this lovely wee Bach/cottage. All very comfortable, comfy bed and bedding, great fireplace. Stunning lagoon, beach walks. I will return. The owner/manager is very easy to communicate with. Thankyou Dale mckerrow.