Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix
If you are here for mahi, tangi or a breather, this bach wraps you in warm comfort. A place to unwind, recharge and exhale after a long day.
🌞 Free WiFi 🍿 Free Netflix ❄️ Air con (main house) 🌻 Fully fenced 🍳 Full kitchen 🚿 Strong shower
Cosy, peaceful rooms in a older style home to help you rest and reset. Sleeps 7-10 across the house and cabin. Cabin built 2025.
The cabin is included for bookings of 8+ guests. For bookings under 8, use of the cabin will incur an extra cleaning fee.
☀️ TLDR
🏡 Clean, comfy 3-bed older style 70s bach ❄️ Air con for hot days and sticky nights 🚿 Strong shower with that “wash the day away” feel 📶 Free WiFi 🍿 Free Netflix 🛏️ Sleeps 7 in the house and 3 in the cabin 👶 Fully fenced section for kids 🅿️ Plenty of parking on site 🌴 Ideal for mahi, tangi, time outs or quiet escapes 🏠 True bach living with cosy, restful rooms
🐴 A Little About Us
We are a busy equestrian family and often away most weekends from November to Easter for comps. Because we cannot always manage same day changeovers while out of town, some weekends have a 2-night minimum. If you need a 1-night stay, send us a message and we will try our best to help.
🏠 The Space
A classic coasty bach that is cosy, simple and compact. The house sleeps 7 and the cabin adds room for 3 more. While there are enough beds for 10, the bach itself is smaller, so expect close-quarter living. It stays cool in summer, feels relaxed and has everything you need for an easy, comfortable stay. Great for workers, whānau gatherings, tangi downtime or anyone needing a gentle coasty reset.
Cosy, peaceful rooms in a older style home to help you rest and reset. Sleeps 7-10 across the house and cabin. Cabin built 2025.
The cabin is included for bookings of 8+ guests. For bookings under 8, use of the cabin will incur an extra cleaning fee.
🛋️ Lounge
Big couch, two La-Z-Boys, smart TV, free Netflix, fireplace and air con. Cool when it is hot, warm when it is not.
🍳 Kitchen
Fridge/freezer, 5-burner gas hob and electric oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, air fryer, rice cooker, slow cooker, electric frypan, Nutribullet, egg beater and all the basics like pots, pans, trays and platters. Make a feed or bake something comforting. Your call.
🍽️ Dining
Table and 4 chairs for dinner, cards or yarns.
🛁 Bathroom / Laundry
The shower is in the laundry (or the laundry is in the shower, depending on how you look at it). Strong water pressure for that “reset yourself” moment. Toilet, vanity, body wash, shampoo and conditioner supplied. Washing machine, dryer and outdoor clothesline for sun-dried freshness.
🛏️ Bedrooms
Room 1 has two king singles with a single trundler, dresser and wardrobe. Room 2 has a queen bed, desk and chair, wardrobe and dresser. Room 3 has a double bed with a wardrobe and dresser.
The cabin has a double bed, a king single and a dresser. It is warm and bright with insulation and double glazing.
Rooms are compact but comfortable. Linen, towels and essentials are provided, with warm blankets on the beds for cooler nights. Extra pillows and blankets are in the wardrobes if you need something a bit more cosy during your stay.
🚪 Guest Access
Guests have full access to the house, section, and outdoor areas. It’s all yours to enjoy with no shared spaces.
Self check-in is easy with a lockbox by the door. The code will be sent to you automatically.
There’s plenty of parking on the property or on the front lawn, including room for a horse float, horse truck, trailer, log truck, or work vehicle if needed.
🌺 This is a classic coasty bach, cosy and simple, with compact bedrooms that keep everything close and easy. It is an older style home. Built in the 70s and quite retro. Some parts creak. We're working on slowly renovating the home. Please be kind.
🔊 The water pressure pump is outside the bathroom near Bedroom Three. It may turn on now and then, a small part of the bach’s rhythm that light sleepers might notice.
🌡️ The cabin is brand new, bright and tidy, with insulation and double glazing. It can warm up at night, so opening the windows helps keep it comfortable.
🧳 The house is compact, so packing light or using shared spaces for bags keeps things feeling breezy.
🐓 Fresh air, open skies and the occasional rooster, moo or neigh add to the coast’s relaxed charm.
🏡 The house is 70s retro with a few quirks, but it is clean, comfy and thoughtfully set up for an easy stay.
🕯️ Power cuts are rare but possible on the coast. Candles are in the pantry if you ever need them.
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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Tolaga Bay
Located in Tolaga Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cooks Cove Walkway and Tokomaru Bay. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
Is Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$156, 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 Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cooks Cove Walkway and within 32 miles (52 km) of Tokomaru Bay and Makorori Beach. Te Puia Springs and Makorori Headland Trailhead are also within 32 miles (52 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
great location we played golf at golf club which was only down the road on both saturday and sunday , was warm and cosy house just what you need after 2 rounds of golf on both days
Ngā mihi for the stay. Due to poor weather we arrived in Tolaga later than expected, and it was very welcoming to have the lights on for our arrival. The rooms were lovely, well laid out, and made for a comfortable stay.
We spent two night's at Larissa's house in Tolaga Bay exploring the area. The hosts were so friendly and really went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and have everything we need. Will definitely recommend this property.
So lovely and quiet and thank you for the horse ride, thank you for being so nice, cheers Wendy
Wendy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Numia
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, tidy, warm, lovely hot water, comfortable.
Thank you.
Numia
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Larissa
Kia ora! My family and I live on a rural lifestyle block on the East Coast, making the most of life with our three kids, plenty of cats and dogs, and a love for the outdoors.
Why they chose this property
We’re coasties! Born and bred in Tolaga Bay, where the ocean meets the land, and life is as real as it gets. This isn’t just a place we live; it’s a way of life. Out here on the East Coast, things move a little slower, the air is fresher, and the people are as genuine as they come.
It’s a safe, family-friendly place, where kids grow up barefoot, riding bikes until the streetlights come on, and everyone knows your name. Sunrises over the bay are worth waking up for, and the night skies are untouched by city lights, offering a view of the stars you won’t find anywhere else.
This place has heart, history, and the kind of beauty you don’t just see—you feel. If you’re looking for a break from the noise of the world, this is it. Welcome to Tolaga Bay.
What makes this property unique
This is where the hustle pauses and the phone scrolling hits different. Whether you’re burnt out, heartbroken, here for work or a much-needed break — our cosy 3-bedroom cottage is your reset button.
This is the place where pants are optional, the WiFi is free, and the fireplace makes you sweaty...not your anxiety. Add a heat pump, free Netflix, high-pressure shower, and a full kitchen for sad girl soup or Sunday feeds — and you’ve got THE vibe.
It's lowkey chill for workers, tangi-goers, and anyone needing to just be...without judgement.
You’ll leave feeling lighter — or at least very well-rested.
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