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Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach

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Entrance
Living area
Room
Beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach

Our place is close to the beach and family-friendly activities but also tucked away so you can still enjoy the piece and quiet. The cottage is situated on the front half of a large subtropical shared landscaped garden.

You will have your own large private fenced garden and a large back get where you can watch the kids or enjoy a BBQ

My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids).

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20008658
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

Hot Water Beach

Hot Water Beach is home to this cottage. Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve and Purangi Regional Reserve.
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Hot Water Beach, Whitianga

What's nearby

  • Hot Water Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hahei Beach - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 27 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 48 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Waves - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach on 17 July 2026 start from NZ$216, 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 Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surf Sounds Cottage - Hot Water Beach located?

Situated in Hot Water Beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hot Water Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hahei Beach and Stingray Bay. Cathedral Cove and Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zsolt V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hi, it was really awesome, perfect location, authentic cottage :)Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great location

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The spot was truly exceptional, hosts have supplied everything you could need, beds were comfortable couldn't ask for better, overall super impressed with our stay! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Fantastic cottage

Wonderful accomodation. Well appointed with everything you need. Lovely outdoor setting in a lovely part of the world. Lots to do in the area. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

A well positioned cottage close to Hot Water Beach

There were no issues in renting this property
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Kick Back and Relax

This is a superb Kiwi bach brilliantly appointed and so much fun to stay at. With the beach 5 minutes walk away the location is superb. Outdoor areas for morning and afternoon, a sweet lawn and garden and a fantastic Weber barbee as well. Super helpful hosts and just a gem in one of NZs most outstanding locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Awesome place at hot water beach

Spent Auckland anniversary weeekend here with my family. Kids loved it. Nice and cool inside with nice little lawn and tropical garden. 1 min walk to cafe and 5 min walk to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ron R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location but very basic accommodation in need of an upgrade

We loved the location and the garden of the property but the rest was basic and old - it could be beautiful but needs updating- expensive for what it was but if upgrades were there it would be worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Love staying here

Second time staying here. We love the tropical garden and the rustic little cottage. Covered decks front and back. Good for a couple or small family. Nice and quiet. Last night I stayed up listening to kiwi and more pork in the surrounding bush. Only five min drive to Hahei and 2 min walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan T.

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

Great house, perfect location

This house is so great we were able to enjoy it even on rainy days. Great outside area, nice garden, lots of room inside and the most perfect location for those visiting Hot Water Beach. Good value too. Will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

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

Review

A perfect basic kiwi bach. Great location for the beach, has everything you need. 👌 beautiful gardens. We loved our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Relaxed place close to the hot water

A great location and clean cottage, a stones throw from the hot water. was lovely.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brenden M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

House is fine but they threw out our lost property after 24 hours

We had a good time at the property but apparently the owners have a policy of throwing out lost property after 24 hours. I’ve never heard of this approach, most providers keep things left behind for several weeks. The item itself wasn’t significant (toothbrush charger) but if you choose to stay here check the rooms VERY carefully. We were traveling so didn’t notice until the next morning and I didn’t follow up until 48 hours had elapsed. A shocking lapse on my part I know, get a box people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

Loved it!

Such a cosy wee spot with beautiful gardens and decks, an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridget K.

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

Peaceful and private

Comfortable older style bach property with nice decks in private subtropical garden setting. Super convenient for the beach, close to 2 cafes/restaurants. Highly recommend Hotties eatery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Relaxing beach getaway

Had an amazing stay near the beach and left feeling relaxed and renewed.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location fab.

Location fab. Bach very tidy on inside and plenty of heating to keep warm.
Verified

8/10 Good

kassiem h.

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

Overall we had a great time, weather not good but the cottage was excellent

Nice peaceful location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Fantastic

What a wee gem this cottage is - just wonderful - wished our break away had of been longer - fabulous property managers- thanks Tony for everything - bbq huge bonus !!
Verified

8/10 Good

Seth J.

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

Great for exploring Hot Water Beach area

The house is very neat, very close to the beach and Cathedral Cove. There were a couple of burned out light bulbs and the oven is tempermental, but otherwise everything is very nice. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen is nice, the deck and yard are beautiful. Tony stopped out within a few minutes when the oven wasn't working and called out an electrician to check things out. We would gladly stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudammi R.

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

Surf sound cottage was fantastic

The cottage is quaint and is very well maintained. The house is in close proximity to the hot water beach. The garden is beautiful and well maintained. The taps in bathroom sink are separate for hot and cold and there was no way to mix the temperatures when the hot water became scalding. We had to get used to that. Overall loved the location and the surroundings. All amenities were as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan M.

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

Pleasant stay

Although the location is great, the gardens lovely, For the price, I think the beds perhaps need upgrading and a few kitchens ‘staples’ wouldn’t go astray.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thanks so much for your comments. We have recently replaced one bed and are due to do the other shortly.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gavin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scallop festival weekend

Second time we have stayed at this property and was very pleased to see the introduction of Wifi. The house is well located, comfortable and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The booking process was ruined a little by the struggle to access the key code. Message we got was your key is available so clicked on the link only to be sent on a wild goose chase around multiple web pages to no avail. Emailed property managers however and immediate response with the code so all good. Would definitely stay again thanks very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Mid winter school holiday adventure

Lovely house. Well equipped and nice and warm for our walk Myer getaway. A short walk to hot water beach and a great base to explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corie B.

Beautiful home, perfect location

This batch was the perfect location for our stay. You could hear the waves break, and so many native birds. A short walk to hot water beach, and a short drive to Hahei. We highly recommend the bact for anyone to stay at. It was very clean and beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tony & Kirsty Coombe

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