Stunning secluded beach-front studio home

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A covered outdoor area with a view of a body of water and hills in the background.
A modern, single-story building with a black exterior and white trim, featuring large glass doors and windows, set in a grassy area with a hill in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a bed in the background.
A modern kitchen with a white refrigerator, stainless steel oven, and black cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Aotea, Kawhia
  • Place, Maketu Marae
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawhia Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio House

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Manu Bay Nature Reserve, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Aotea, Kawhia

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 22 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 22 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 36 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Hotel - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning secluded beach-front studio home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning secluded beach-front studio home?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning secluded beach-front studio home on 12 November 2026 start from NZ$446, 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.

How much is parking at Stunning secluded beach-front studio home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning secluded beach-front studio home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning secluded beach-front studio home?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunning secluded beach-front studio home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kawhia holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Maketu Marae, Kawhia Beach and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Ruapuke Beach and Bridal Veil Falls are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 586 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and home - we had a wonderful, relaxing time staying here! Loved the fire and the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Bach has exceeded our expectations and the host was a pleasure to deal with. We can highly recommend this accommodation and hope to be back regularly. Overall great value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful rural property to just sit and watch the water, listen to the birdlife and chill with our doggie.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication with the host. The property was extremely clean and tidy and very welcoming. It had everything you needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Ruru Whare that we keep coming back. Such a beautiful spot that we can’t get over. Thank you Annette for allowing us and our two doggies to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view, immaculate accommodation, warm, comfortable and private. Host was wonderful to deal with and provided clear and easy communications for check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Annette is a fantastic host and this is an absolute gem of a place. We loved exploring Aotea and unwinding in such a beautiful and remote place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spoke with the Host about some minor things- A wonderful stay as usual- Thank you Annette
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely warm place. Fire works well. great views. Very comfortable. Easy cooking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to relax. Picturesque views, peaceful and comfortably appointed with everything you might need. Enjoyed a wonderful stay & great nights sleep. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great holiday spot with a calming view of the harbour and beyond with easy access to the water. The place is comfortable, well appointed and with a great fire for cold nights. Big plus, seals playing on the shoreline. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place to stay, just off the beach, quiet, peaceful and stunning. Anette is the perfect host. We are definitely returning again. A great stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy accommodation just as advertised in a tranquil setting. Highly rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On a cold winter evening having the fire was so cosy. Quiet, apart from the birds. For a weekend to recharge the batteries it is a beautiful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Tidy. Super comfortable bed and pillows, awesome shower, quiet and peaceful. Lovely deck and full Need to get suppplies before you come. Absolutely awesome drive from Tauranga. Will definitely be back Loved everything about it. And Annette was very helpful and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, like last time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is the most perfect tranquil location and outstanding property with a lovely host - this was our third visit and to date is the only property to which we have ever returned.
View from the deck in the morning - outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing place. Location, views, cleanliness and host were all incredible. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house was clean and comfortable with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The location was peaceful and we enjoyed having a bbq and relaxing on the deck. Wish we had time to stay longer to enjoy the beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been here a few times and will surely be back. Perfect place to get away and unwind and relax. The property has everything you need… great fire for cold nights, plenty of places to explore in summer. Highly recommend to any couple AA
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxed quiet spot. Enjoyed our stay and fishing off the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Aotea

Beautiful site and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in an excellent location with stunning water views, everything was very clean, tidy and plenty of amenities provided. Host was very responsive and great to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly. My dogs and I enjoyed the beach and aotea reserve. Thank you for hosting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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