10/10 Excellent
Shannyn W.
7 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannyn W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.
Cottage in Kawhia with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kawhia, Waikato Region
- Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Place, SkyCity Hamilton
- Place, Maketu Marae18 min drive
- Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)84 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Back to basics. Handy cottage close to beach.
Cosy, 2 bdrm cottage, suit couple and/or small family. Open plan living with vinyl constantine doors on bedrooms. Spend time together doing the dishes or sprawling on the back lawn. Minutes walk to the beach. Parking available for boat. 4wd Beach boat ramp.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to be supervised
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Kawhia
Kawhia is home to this cottage. 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.
Kawhia, Waikato Region
What's nearby
- Maketu Marae - 18 min drive - 11.6 km
- Kawhia Beach - 28 min drive - 17.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sands of Kawhia - 17 min drive
- Kawhia Fish Shop - 17 min drive
- Fish & Chips - 17 min drive
- Annie's Cafe - 18 min drive
- The Rusty Snapper Cafe - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Tansy
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