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Treehouse - Whanarua Bay Cottages

Family-friendly holiday home in Waihau Bay

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TreeHouse
Master Bedroom
Room
Kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Te Kaha, Opotiki
  • Place, Te Kaha Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Waihau Bay Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaio Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Treehouse - 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 State Highway 35, which is part of the spectacular Pacific Coast Highway.

The tree house as the name suggests is nestled amongst large native tree. With large grounds there’s plenty of room for the boat or for the kids to play around. Elevated above the ground there are views of the surrounding hills and the sea. Inside the two large bedrooms will sleep up to about six people quite comfortably. The beds will be made up with fresh linen when you arrive. The kitchen and lounge are open plan and the range slider leads out onto the deck. This place has everything you need all you have to bring is your food,
Special conditions:
Tariff is for 2 people
Extra $25 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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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waihau Bay

Waihau Bay is home to this holiday home. 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 horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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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

Is Treehouse - Whanarua Bay Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Treehouse - Whanarua Bay Cottages?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Treehouse - Whanarua Bay Cottages on 30 March 2026 start from NZ$165, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Treehouse - Whanarua Bay Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Treehouse - Whanarua Bay Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Treehouse - Whanarua Bay Cottages located?

Located in Waihau Bay, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Maraehako Bay Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Te Kaha Beach and Waihau Bay Beach. Kea Creations Waihau Bay is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whanarua treehouse

Fabulous location, a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Working holiday

Great stay thank you. And that extra night really helped thats Margaret
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for fishermen

We stayed here for 3 nights, while tuna fishing. A great location, not too far from Waihau. Very clean and well equipped cottage. Margaret is lovely. Can drive boat right in to section. Lovely walks, beautiful bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tree house

Ok was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Great communication and good instructions on how to get to Whanarua Bay Cottages. The owners were great when we had to cancel our non-refundable payment due to bad fishing weather and let us re-book for the next week. There was plenty of room to park the truck and boat. The Manager was very friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weka, Moreporks & Kereru

True kiwi batch in a hideaway location, bit of a hill to get down to the water but very much worth the walk. Bach was absolutely spottless clean. I could back a 6.2 meter boat into the section but you would struggle if it was bigger. It's about 15min drive to Waihau Bay ramp which was no problem. Really enjoyed the wild life in the area and we would stay again in a heartbeat, thanks Margaret.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

treehouse

awesome spot,clean and tidy,has everything we needed,peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tinto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Value for the money… lots of parking space, Not much disturbances from surroundings at night…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Comfortable clean . As close as we could get at the time to waihau bay. Boat washing area. Everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Thank you for providing a great spot for our staff to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Lovely area and old style property. Did a lot of day trips and it was a good base. The area is lush in the summer so take insect repellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saemone F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Place to Stay

Whanarua Bay is a great spot for diving and kayaking. The Waihou Bay boat ramp is a scenic 20 minute drive away and the sandy beach opposite the Waihou Bay campground is excellent for swimming. The treehouse cottage has everything you need and is pet friendly so the pooch had a great holiday also. Margaret is right next door so is available to answer any questions or lend her kayaks. We had a lovely time and would definitely stay again. Thanks Margaret.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ylva M.

@very clean, very ‘batchy’ and comfortable.

We had a great weekend at The Treehouse. Cozy and comfortable. Lots of kitchen utensils and cooking equipment. Peaceful location. The photos and description on the site are 100% accurate. Queen in larger bedroom might need a replacement. For two couples and a weekend away it was perfect. Lovely little bay across the road. 15 minutes to Te Kaha. Thank you Margaret!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Great Family Bach

the treehouse was great had everything we needed. It worked really well for us and the kids, close to beaches for fishing and snorkeling and swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shaun A.

Excellent

Excellent
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Noni P.

Super clean and tidy beach bach, well appointed and beautifully presented.

Super clean and tidy beach bach, well appointed and beautifully presented. Close to beach, not too far to cafe for a daily coffee 'fix'. Highly recommend as a family destination - safe for little ones, enough space for older families too.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Charlotte B.

Lovely clean house that had everything we needed:

Lovely clean house that had everything we needed:
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Cute little house, with everything you need!

Cute little house, with everything you need!
Archival

8/10 Good

Blair R.

Clean and comfortable.

Clean and comfortable. Very nice garden and quiet location. Short walk to the beach. Nice place, and would stay again.
Archival

6/10 Okay

well kept awesome place

well kept awesome place
Archival

6/10 Okay

Totally suitable to our needs.

Totally suitable to our needs.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Delightful Kiwi Bach, well equipped, comfortable and warm.

Delightful Kiwi Bach, well equipped, comfortable and warm.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Property & location were great - clean house & oven, quiet, peaceful, relaxing, what more co

Property & location were great - clean house & oven, quiet, peaceful, relaxing, what more could you want......would happily return
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great little house on hill side of the road.

Great little house on hill side of the road.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great Location and very useful accommodation.

Great Location and very useful accommodation. Prepare yourself for an early awakening from the Cockerel!!!

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