Wonderful hideaway! Absolute beach front bliss!

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Kairakau, Hawke's Bay Region

Mangakuri Beach1 min walk
Kirakau Beach14 min drive
Splash Planet74 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bella caravan

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

CREATE LIFE-LONG MEMORIES The iconic holiday at the beach - togs, towel, family and friends, games on the beach and sand angels and sandcastles, balmy evenings, laughter, conversations and good food . . .

This private, beach front family bach offers all this with the beach on the doorstep, and spacious indoor and outdoor areas to relax and enjoy. The "ranch slider" glass doors open to the front and side deck which gets the morning/early afternoon sun and the brick courtyard at the back gets that late afternoon/evening light: BBQ around the stone circle. And the outdoor bath in twilight/moonlight - under the olive tree, gazing out at Fairy Bay - bliss!
Large, comfy sitting room - chairs, divans, bean bags and cushions. Lots of board games, books, radio and CD player, fridge and freezer.

The sea is safe for swimming, okay for fishing (possible to launch a boat), and the reef immediately in front of the bach provides hours of exploring both in rock pools and with mask and snorkel at low tide. The wide, long sandy beach is great for walking and playing games.

And in winter, enjoy that Hawke's Bay clear, crisp weather with crunchy nights snuggled by the fire, and beach-combing and playing under the blue skies by day. And in those raging storms, play board and card games and read books by the fire, adventuring out into the wild once a day, gumbooted and dressed like yetis ... and then the hot bath with a book!

3 COMFORTABLE BEDROOMS (front bedroom double bed, bunk room with bunks and single bed, and back bedroom with a single and a small double bed), and a divan in the sitting room.

The kitchen is simple but has a good old oven and range of pots and pans - everything you need to turn out a first class meal! The nearest town is Waipawa, a 40 minute drive, so stock up on food and have enough petrol for a return trip!

Special conditions:
• ALL BOOKINGS - AT LEAST 2 NIGHTS MINIMUM
• DISCOUNTS for more than 7 days: please enquire.
Smoking outside only.
Pets may be permitted - talk to us.
Water is an issue especially from spring to autumn - use carefully.
Fireplace - take own firewood.
Leave the cottage as you found it - clean, all rubbish removed, the fridge and freezers turned off with the doors open, doors and windows locked.
Let us know if there are any breakages or problem
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels)

Property manager

mango9

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Talk to us if you would like to host any event

Pets

Pets allowed

YOU MUST TALK WITH US ABOUT PETS

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

OUTSIDE ONLY

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Talk to us if you would like to host any event

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

About the area

Kairakau

Located in Kairakau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mangakuri Beach and Kirakau Beach, while Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum and Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum are cultural highlights. Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Kairakau, Hawke's Bay Region

What's nearby

Mangakuri Beach - 1 min walk
Kirakau Beach - 14 min drive
Craggy Range - 73 min drive
Black Barn Vineyards - 73 min drive
Splash Planet - 74 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful hideaway! Absolute beach front bliss! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful hideaway! Absolute beach front bliss!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful hideaway! Absolute beach front bliss!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful hideaway! Absolute beach front bliss! located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mangakuri Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Kirakau Beach. Waimarama Beach and Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Esther D., Hawkes Bay

7 February 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Bliss

This Bach is a nostalgic piece of Kiwi culture, thank you for allowing us to stay. My three-year-old calls this house his “tree top house”, as the Bach is nestled within the natural landscape of the rolling hills and trees. The Bach is only a short walk to the beach where the locals are kind and considerate. What an absolute slice of untouched paradise.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

31 January 2024

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

Wonderful as always

Proper batch in an amazing location!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

7 December 2023

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

Fabulous

I stay nearly every year and it only gets better.It is a magical place , no tv which helps everyone communicate and go walking

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby S.

26 November 2023

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

Highly recommended beach get away

Funky batch, clean cosy and has everything you need. Great for family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyce R.

5 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic

Absolute bliss. Classic kiwi batch. Awesome beach .

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by mango9

Our family has owned this property since the early 1960s. The cottage was built from mature macrocarpa trees planted by our dad on his farm. We would spend most of our summers staying at Mangakuri, dad coming and going a bit with haymaking, shearing and pea harvests demanding attention. Blissful summers - the days were ruled by the low tides when we would explore the rock pools, splash widly in the warm tidal pools, catch reef fish, crayfish and snorkel for paua. It hasnt changed for us except for the depletion of seafood. We love the beach and the bach - it is our family's gathering place as often as we can.