10/10 Excellent
Annemarie M.
1 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annemarie M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Entire home
Holiday on Henare, Olde Beach Waikanae.
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast
- Place, Waikanae Beach6 min walk
- Place, Nga Manu Nature Reserve5 min drive
- Place, Paraparaumu Beach6 min drive
- Airport, Paraparaumu (PPQ)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Main bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Holiday on Henare, Olde Beach Waikanae.
Our holiday home is situated in a quiet street 5 minutes walk from the lovely safe Waikanae beach.
It has a fully fenced , private section with all day sun and off street parking.Bikes, boogie boards, and barbeque all available to use. Port-a-available.
It is open plan living, with a spacious kitchen, including a full oven and dishwasher.There is a heat pump. Complimentry tea and coffee.
FREE WIFI! Smart TV
The beach, cafes, bakery, tennis courts, golf course, children’s play area and a well stocked 4 Square all within walking distance.
Major attractions close by include: Southwards Car Museum, Otaki Factory outlet shops, excellent walking and biking trails, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Queen Elizabeth Park and tram museum, and Kapiti Island Nature Reserve.
Sorry NO PETS!
Short distance to wedding venue Sudbury at Te Horo.
Ruth Pretty kitchen shop and cafe also at Te Horo.
Special conditions:
Tariff for is 2 adults, additional adults $35 per night.
Cleaning included. Sorry no pets!
People are asked to bring their own linen, but linen can be provided at $20 per person per stay if from overseas or flying in.
Emergency kit and water available if needed!
Minimum 5 nights over Dec and Jan
EASTER - 3 night minimum
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: leave the house tidy and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
It has a fully fenced , private section with all day sun and off street parking.Bikes, boogie boards, and barbeque all available to use. Port-a-available.
It is open plan living, with a spacious kitchen, including a full oven and dishwasher.There is a heat pump. Complimentry tea and coffee.
FREE WIFI! Smart TV
The beach, cafes, bakery, tennis courts, golf course, children’s play area and a well stocked 4 Square all within walking distance.
Major attractions close by include: Southwards Car Museum, Otaki Factory outlet shops, excellent walking and biking trails, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Queen Elizabeth Park and tram museum, and Kapiti Island Nature Reserve.
Sorry NO PETS!
Short distance to wedding venue Sudbury at Te Horo.
Ruth Pretty kitchen shop and cafe also at Te Horo.
Special conditions:
Tariff for is 2 adults, additional adults $35 per night.
Cleaning included. Sorry no pets!
People are asked to bring their own linen, but linen can be provided at $20 per person per stay if from overseas or flying in.
Emergency kit and water available if needed!
Minimum 5 nights over Dec and Jan
EASTER - 3 night minimum
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: leave the house tidy and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Waikanae
Located on a river, this holiday home is in Waikanae Beach, a neighbourhood in Waikanae. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Lindale Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Kapiti Marine Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast
What's nearby
- Waikanae Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Nga Manu Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
- Southward Car Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Paraparaumu Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Raumati Beach - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Roastery Kapiti - 6 min drive
- Long Beach - 10 min walk
- Olde Beach Bakery - 3 min walk
- Lokanti - 5 min drive
- Fed Up Fast Foods - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nicole W.
25 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Nicole W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
karen w.
18 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
karen w.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary-Ellen L.
3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Creating Memories
Mary-Ellen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie E.
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place To Stay
Debbie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike N.
5 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One night away with friends big lovely home, very comfortable
Mike N.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ryan A.
2 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Ryan A.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rowena B.
11 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house to accomidate five adults
Rowena B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jean M.
28 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent base
Jean M.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Douglas O.
17 December 2018
Great place, cost, tidy and well located
Douglas O.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Devon C.
28 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Devon C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Debbie H.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip for Mother’s Day
Debbie H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan S.
6 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Nathan S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kate D.
27 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and well equipped
Kate D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
25 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Bach
Laura C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shelley P.
27 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Henare Getaway
Shelley P.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol R.
14 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and accomodating
Carol R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Christine G.
14 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Christine G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Neil B., Auckland, NZ
22 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family get together
Neil B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jason K.
29 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and a great location
Jason K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sophie M.
4 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy coastal oasis.
Sophie M.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Megan F.
26 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded Expectations
Megan F.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
dan m.
12 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
dan m.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Grace C.
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed, thank you.
Grace C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lionel W.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home to enjoy family
Lionel W.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Diane Ross
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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