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Pātiki cottage - Pakawau

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Exterior
Living room
Living area
Bedroom 1- Queen
View from Bedroom 1

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pakawau, Tasman
  • Pakawau Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Golden Bay
  • Wharariki Beach

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Pātiki cottage - Pakawau


This historical and cozy bach has a rural outlook and is just a short stroll to the beach. A character bach that started life as a Mill worker’s hut, it has since been a holiday park cabin and home. It is now enjoyed as a holiday house, and is well equipped for your stay. This is the place to stay if you want a true kiwi bach experience and don’t expect perfection.

The bach is a perfect location to get to the best parts of Golden Bay: Wharariki, Farewell Spit, Whanganui Inlet & Kaihoka lakes. There are many great walks and beaches nearby, good swimming spots at Pakawau Beach, along with abundant birdlife. The bach is also in the heart of Kingfish country - an incredible flats fishing experience and an international fly fishing destination.

Sunny & warm the bach is perfect for visits all year round. There is a new log burner with plenty of wood making it very cosy in winter. There is lots of outdoor furniture, board games, books, TV and DVD player, BBQ, and the kitchen is very well equipped. We are chipping away to make improvements all the time.

Pets are welcome and encouraged! The section is fully fenced. We just ask that you clean up after them & not let them on the furniture.

Currently the bach can sleep 4-5 people comfortably (1 x Queen bed, 1 x double bed/with single bunk on top).

Please bring your own linen & towels. (Pillows, Duvet & cover provided)

We ask guests to leave the back as they found it- clean & tidy.

Property manager

Emma Ryder
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Pakawau

Located in Pakawau, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kahurangi National Park and Pakawau Beach, while Collingwood Museum and Golden Bay Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights.
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Pakawau, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Pakawau Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Collingwood Recreation Ground - 12 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Parapara Beach - 18 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Cape Farewell - 27 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Tata Beach - 51 min drive - 64.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Farewell Spit Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Old School Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Farewell Spit Visitor Information Centre - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pātiki cottage - Pakawau pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pātiki cottage - Pakawau?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pātiki cottage - Pakawau?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pātiki cottage - Pakawau located?

This family-friendly Pakawau holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pakawau Beach and Kahurangi National Park. Farewell Spit and Wharariki Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kira P.

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

Great base

As listed, perfect for a family weekend of adventures in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carol C.

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

It was fab and we loved it

Cute dinky batch with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

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

Lovely Cottage

Comfortable and clean property. Had everything we needed as a family. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Very cute peaceful getaway

Super cute little property full of character, everything you need and amazing fireplace. Perfect for a weekend away from it all
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Great stay

Lovely well-equipped bach a stone’s throw away from a gorgeous beach. Kids and dog had the best time running around. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable home in a great location

The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The location was particularly good and the dogs enjoyed the sand flats and Pakawau Beach.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Corinna B.

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

Relaxed weekend

Enjoyed our stay. Loved that our dogs could come to. Easy check in/out. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Thank you

Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

Patiki Cottage

This was our fifth time in the cottage over the past two years. We stayed six nights and really enjoyed a peaceful week with glorious weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliesha T.

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

Awesome get away

Was a great little family get away, had everything you need. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary and Kairo A.

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

Loved our stay

My K9 friend Kairo and I loved out stay. It was lovely to have the fire each night. Great location set base ourselves while touring around. Was so nice to unwind for a couple of days while doing Kairo's Suicide Awareness Ride for 6 weeks around the south island
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Patiki cottage

Very kiwi bach, peaceful and quiet. Perfect weekend escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P., Nelson, New Zealand

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

Pākawau Bliss

Classic kiwiana bach experience in a quieter part of golden bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Meg G.

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

Great time away

Cute bach, well set up. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Corinna B.

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

Comfortable bach

Great place to stay close to the beach. Owners easy to communicate with. Everything we needed was at the bach. Awesome that we can take our dogs with us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Peace and simplicity

A week hiding away, writing, thinking, walking with the dog - and the perfect place to do it. Thank you to Emma for making it possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amon T.

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

Pātiki Paradise.

This whare has all amenities but most importantly is location, all the coolest stuff to see are right there. My whanau first visit to Te Waipounamu and what a banger of a start, mauri ora!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

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

Quintessential kiwi batch

Lovely bach, quiet, comfy bed, enjoyed the record player, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Y.

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

Just the perfect location....

We are happy overall with the bach being a perfect location for all the amenities we visited during our stay. It is a dog-friendly place but could do with a vacuum and freshen up as dog hairs can be found on couches and other areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

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

A slice of paradise away from home

The property was warm and cosy with all you could need in a home away from home. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand! Thank you Emma and Jacob
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kelly O.

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

Bach on the Spit

The cottage reminded me of bach from my childhood. It has all you need to relax after exploring the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

A good base to explore from.

A slice of kiwiana - a bach like they all used to be. Great communication with the owners thank you. Just across the road from the beach which was great for sunrises.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

janeen c.

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

Nice getaway

Cottage has everything you need and a good book selection. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria v.

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

Chill out in Pakawau

We enjoyed the low key nature of this listing. We'd just come off the Heaphy Track so appreciated having a washing machine, and nice cosy woodburner. A greta place to chill out and relax, and a base for more exploration in Golden Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh C.

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

At the end of the world

Pakawau is the at the base of Farewell Spit and has a manageable number of visitors. Its a wild place with attractions that are not over-built. We walked on the beach, visited Westhaven Inlet, Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit. The house is perfectly located and comfortable. We had a dog and she loved it all. There's a shop and a cafe/restaurant nearby. The weather precluded swimming and there were quite a few signs of stingrays.There was a whale stranding the day we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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