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Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach

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Front of house
Living area
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Waikanae Beach, Waikanae
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waimeha Domain
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach

A private, characterful holiday home overlooking Waimanu lagoon and the mountains beyond. The accommodation comprises a living/dining area downstairs with kitchenette, then a twin bedroom next to the bathroom and laundry. Upstairs there is a queen bedroom and additional living area where there is a futon style sofa bed. For winter months, there is a woodburner and radiators and heaters in the bedrooms and bathroom, wood is provided. Wifi is very fast, the TV has a chromecast. The view is its best feature as you wake up to see ducks and swans gliding over the water - all in all, it's a relaxing and welcoming place to unwind and enjoy the ambience of Waikanae Beach with its scenery, walks and cafes/restaurants.

From the back gate, you can walk along the lagoons to the estuary where there is access to the beach, or inland along the cycle and walking track which borders Waikanae river. The estuary to the south is a wonderful viewing spot for the spectacular and famous Kapiti sunsets. To the north along Tutere Street, you will find a well stocked 4 square, a bar/restaurant - Long Beach, and another restaurant called Coasties with a huge back garden. Waikanae Beach also has a fish and chip shop and a bakery, childrens playgrounds, tennis court and a bowling club. On Saturdays, there is a fabulous local market in Waikanae Park (until midday). It's a safe and relaxing neighbourhood with a gorgeous beach, well worth a visit!

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About the area

Waikanae

Located in Waikanae Beach, a neighbourhood in Waikanae, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Lindale Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kapiti Marine Reserve and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Waikanae Beach, Waikanae

What's nearby

  • Waikanae Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waimeha Domain - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kotuku Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Fat Chefs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Salt and Wood Collective - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dark Horse Coffee Espresso Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olde Beach Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Maclean Street Fish Supply - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy, handy location to beach and walk tracks. Pet friendly and good communication by host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed, lovely walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the lagoon, very serene and a 5 minute walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again. White carpet--may not suit all groups.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a joy to return to such a well kept home away from home. Beautifully welcoming to pets and a great host. We look forward to returning
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2026
Thank you so much, always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful. The small deck area out the back has a lovely view over the water. The house is well looked after. Very cozy. And the communication from the host was excellent. We felt very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
What a lovely review, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah E.

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

Waikanae retreat

A lovely winter escape from the city! We especially enjoyed the fireplace after walks on the beach and round the lagoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely time. Walking around the lagoon, and bird watching was wonderful and it was so close. Thank you there is clearly a lot of care and heart put into the home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fintan F.

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

Waikanae winter retreat

Cozy warm cottage. Beaut view of the lake & awesome having a fire place. Thanks heaps...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reuben W.

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

Waikane winter escape

Cozy, warm and wonderful! We had a lovely night. A nice clean home to relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Jenny's home. The location is great with access to the beautiful lagoon walking track available immediately at the rear of the house. Also, the house is close to Waikanae Beach and the Waikanae River Inlet. This beach is one of the best on the Kapiti Coast. We appreciated the prompt and welcoming attitude of Jenny and the fact that our Bordie Collie dog was allowed to stay with us. The house was very clean and tidy and it's a great place to relax and enjoy the lagoon views and the bird life.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

Gem

Awesome location and nice house
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully situated beach house

We wanted a quiet place to relax and this was what we got. Comfortable, colourful, so close to the varied bird life on Waimanu Lagoon, and to the beach and river for walking. It was a lucky find. I'd travel from Auckland again to stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Just Lovely

Such a lovely little Bach. We had a wonderful stay & Jennifer was super communicative & great to work with. Hope to stay again in the future! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautifully kept home, ideal for families and couples alike. Very Pet Friendly, I think our dog Lili would like us to move in! The Host has been awesome as a family crisis interrupted our holiday. Thank you Jennifer for your understanding and kindness. The view of the lagoons is absolutely unbeatable, and relaxation happened without us noticing. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2025
That is such a kind review, thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was exactly as described on the web site and the location was even better than we had imagined. A quite road with easy access to the beach and a short drive to nearby cafes and mini markets. The highlight was the lagoons which were just outside of the back garden. Being able to walk around the lagoons and enjoy watching the water birds as well as listen to the dawn chorus of the other bird was a real privilege.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a very pleasant view of the lagoon from the living area of the house. Close to walking/ cycling tracks. Easy walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crispin A.

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

Serene and idyllic

The house is perfect for a small family, but the location is the real draw. The Waimanu Lagoon at the back door is stunning and peaceful and filled with a multitude of birds. From the front door is it short stroll to Waikanae Beach and all that it offers.
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela and Mervyn C.

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

Stairs

The owner gave very food info about the stairs and as we are in our 80’s we decided to sleep downstairs. It’s a lovely bach in a great spot by the beautiful lagoons with bountiful wildlife and close to the beach
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolly S.

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

Cosy family getaway

The property was clean and tidy. It was a nice location for a short family holiday. We would definitely come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

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

Amazing relaxing location

The bach is right on the beautiful lagoon, you could easily spend a day just sitting on the back deck just watching the birds. The inside is cosy, with everything you need in a holiday home. The owner is great, with speedy communication, and lots of helpful info.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ohgeon K.

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

Peaceful weekend

Perfect setting at Waimanu lagoons Enjoyed peaceful moments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely accommodation is a beautiful setting - made for a fabulous evening with friends.

Perfectly easy, property represented beautifully in the pics. Setting is stunning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

One night stay ideal

Excellent communication and easy one night stay, classic kiwi Bach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

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

Lovely place to stay

We enjoyed our weekend here. The bach was set up with everything one would want. The locale is quiet and convenient to the beach and many different eateries. It was lovely to have all the native birds about too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rowena B.

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

Really nice place to stay.

Apreciated this cosy, warm place during winter. Peaceful. Good price too. Great communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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