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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Te Kaha, Opotiki
- Place, Maraehako Bay Beach2 min drive
- Place, Te Kaha Beach14 min drive
- Place, Waihau Bay Beach18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Cabin
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Main Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Cottage - Whanarua Bay Cottages
Whanarua Bay Cottages are located on the Eastern Bay of Plenty side of the East Cape. We are about an hour's drive from Opotiki along StateHighway 35, which is part of the spectacular Pacific Coast Highway.
The cottage is a very cosy two bedroom coastal bach with cabin located on a large sunny section surrounded with fruit trees and flower gardens. The place is fenced and there’s a small gully on one side that we have planted in natives. At the rear of the section there’s a cleaning station equipped with running water for the fishermen in the family. This cottage will sleep up to five people comfortably and all beds are made up with fresh linen. The kitchen is fully equipment except it hasn’t got a oven. From the lounge the french doors lead out onto deck, where you can sit back and relax in this beautiful bay.
Special conditions:
Tariff is for 2 people,
Extra Adults $25 per night
Extra Children $15 per night
High Season Rates applies to Long Weekends
Two night minimum
Smoking Outside
Check-in: from 2:00 p.m
Check-out:10am
Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
The cottage is a very cosy two bedroom coastal bach with cabin located on a large sunny section surrounded with fruit trees and flower gardens. The place is fenced and there’s a small gully on one side that we have planted in natives. At the rear of the section there’s a cleaning station equipped with running water for the fishermen in the family. This cottage will sleep up to five people comfortably and all beds are made up with fresh linen. The kitchen is fully equipment except it hasn’t got a oven. From the lounge the french doors lead out onto deck, where you can sit back and relax in this beautiful bay.
Special conditions:
Tariff is for 2 people,
Extra Adults $25 per night
Extra Children $15 per night
High Season Rates applies to Long Weekends
Two night minimum
Smoking Outside
Check-in: from 2:00 p.m
Check-out:10am
Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Waihau Bay
Located in Waihau Bay, this cottage is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kea Creations Waihau Bay, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maraehako Bay Beach and Te Kaha Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Te Kaha, Opotiki
What's nearby
- Maraehako Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Te Kaha Beach - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
- Waihau Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 23.9 km
- Omaio Beach - 31 min drive - 36.3 km
- Hicks Bay Lookout - 60 min drive - 80.4 km
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
14 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Zoe R.
14 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and cottage
Zoe R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tamar T.
20 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family holiday :)
Tamar T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katrina M.
6 May 2019
Lovely spot
Katrina M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
David T.
26 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true, old style Kiwi bach
David T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Kim B.
20 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whanarua Stay
Kim B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gwenda R.
8 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cottage
Gwenda R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Liz W.
29 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage
Liz W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
8/10 Good
Katri H.
9 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Classic kiwi bach
Katri H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
John S.
4 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place
John S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Cameron R.
15 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 2019
Cameron R.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
nigel E.
10 March 2019
good example for a NZ Bach
nigel E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Michael F.
11 February 2018
No complaints at all - lovely feel.
Michael F.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Deryn H.
22 December 2017
Nice place to be based but spoiled a bit by the noisy neighbours.
Deryn H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Anne-Marie B.
25 November 2017
A real NZ bach, very clean, comfortable bed, relaxing lounge, good kitchen dining room.
Anne-Marie B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Monique S.
17 November 2017
Must do the walk to the waterfall
Monique S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Wendy C.
21 October 2017
Perfect for what we wanted.
Wendy C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
6 January 2017
This location is well placed between the beach & cafe.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
28 December 2016
The bach is the classic kiwi bach with all the required amenities.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
19 December 2016
We were so impressed with the location and all the facilities at the Cottage.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
9 December 2016
Classic Kiwi Bach, no frills, close to sea and clean
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
24 October 2016
Great location, clean & tidy
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
1 April 2016
very nice bach and location, however not right by the beach (Tsunami safe!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
20 March 2016
The bach was cute, very clean and is set in a nice garden.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
27 February 2016
Nice location to stay if you want to get away from everything very much the New Zealand bach
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Campbell
What makes this property unique
Close to walking tracks
Languages:
English
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