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Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga

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Beach
Terrace/patio
WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Wharekaho, Waikato
  • Place, Simpsons Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brophys Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wharekaho

With a stay at this cottage in Wharekaho, you'll be a short 5-minute walk from Simpsons Beach and within 2 minutes by car from Buffalo Beach..This cottage is 25.9 mi (41.8 km) from Cathedral Cove and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Brophys Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Simpsons Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Brophys Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 33 min drive - 29.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Kua Café - ‬8 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 at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga

This 2 bedroom very comfortable, back to basics cottage is set in an idealic location, on a tree filled level section at iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpson’s Beach) The cottage/ Bach is Very well equipped to ensure a-relaxing holiday . A short walk along the road to get onto the popular beach with its gorgeous views, safe swimming, boating and fishing, lots of walks and places of interest to visit all near by.
Ideal holiday for mum, dad and the kids …
Negotiable to a small tent on the lawn, a small dog, plenty of boat parking,wi fi,TV, BBQ, etc
5 kms to the town centre for restaurants & shops
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: Pets Negotiable upon booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No smoking indoors

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
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
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Back to Basics at Iconic Wharekaho Bay (Simpsons Beach) Whitianga Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was cosy an comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

paula k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic amenities, excellent hosts to deal. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026