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Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing!

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Covered and uncovered deck/BBQ
Covered deck and back door
Back of the house, laundry door
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing!

Step into this classic Kiwi bach and feel right at home. Warm, relaxed, and full of character, it’s the perfect spot to slow down, unwind, and make special memories with family and friends.
Set in a super central location, you’re just a 3-minute stroll to Kawhia Wharf, the local pub and eateries, the Boating Club, golf course, and playground — everything you need is right at your doorstep.
The property offers plenty of parking, with room for boats and multiple vehicles, making it ideal for fishing trips or family holidays with extra gear in tow.
Explore the best of the area with ease:

Ocean Beach hot pools – only 6 minutes’ drive

Aotea Beach – 10 minutes away, perfect for beach walks and swimming

Day trips to Marakopa Falls and The Natural Bridge (approx. 1 hour)

For keen anglers, this bach is a real treat, featuring a dedicated fish filleting station and smoking house — bring home the catch of the day and enjoy it together.
In winter, the fireplace makes the place even more magical, creating a snug and inviting space to relax after a day exploring or fishing.
Whether you’re here to fish, explore, or simply relax, this homely and cozy bach is a welcoming base for your Kawhia escape.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

No fenced section

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parking in front of boat shed

If using the filleting station, to clean the space and take away fish guts and carcasses.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9678505
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Bridal Veil Falls, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.
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Kawhia, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 52 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 63 min drive - 33.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing!?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing! on 26 June 2026 start from NZ$144, 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 Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Pet-Friendly Bach – Relax, Unwind or go Fishing! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Maketu Marae and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery. Kawhia Beach is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in April and needed no heating. There was space for us to spread out with a good sized living space. Beds were comfy and place was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped, lounge was comfortable and there was more then enough room for us. Attended the Okapu Poukai whilst my daughter and grand daughters went fishing and flounder. All in all great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay in our bach and had a great time in Kawhia!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay, real fire place and internet were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Thank you for stayed with us, happy to know that you had a good time in Kawhia!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick B.

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

Greatn little stay

Great little batch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2025
That is great you enjoyed your time in Kawhia!
Verified

8/10 Good

Zara R.

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

Great weekend getaway

This property was clean and easy to find. Great for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2023
Thanks Zara!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Excellent!

Awesome place and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2025
I am happy your enjoyed it, any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Wonderful location

Wonderful location close to the beach and shops. Lovely little house with everything that is needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2023
Thanks very much John, location is everything!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rihimona D.

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

Nice little home and area

Home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely relaxing stay. Everything that we were told would be there, was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucan C.

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

Great House

Excellent stay, simple house with wifi and very easy to speak to owners. Kawhia is beautiful and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2025
Thank you and you are always be welcomed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Great stay

Perfect bach to base from for a couple of days fishing. Everything you need is all there, cosy & laid back, no fuss.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Glad that the fishes were bitting! And glad you enjoy it! Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross M.

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

Nice times

Cosy house in quiet part of town. Enjoyed our stay- thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Great

Nice place for a few days away with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2023
Hi I am glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken H.

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

Comfortable stay in peaceful location

Comfortable Bach style accommodation with everything we needed for our stay. Not new but clean and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you Ken for yoyr feedback. We will be doing some work on the bach soon, just waiting for local builder to free up.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Quiet retreat

a classic Bach but well renovated inside. Great for a rest in beautiful area of NZ
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2024
I am glad you had a good time! Any time you need a rest you will be welcomed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin J.

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

Great bach in central Kawhia

We enjoyed our stay in Kawhia - the bach is a great size for a small to medium family and has a nice sunny deck. Perfect location just a couple of minutes' walk to the waterfront.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
We are glad you had a great time in Kawhia, looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Holiday in Kawhia

We had a really lovely stay in Kawhia. The house was perfect for us, cosy and comfortable and close to town and the beach. Lovely to sit in the sun on the deck and relax. Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thanks very much for the lovely review! Any time you feel like having a break, we are more than happy to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Fishing trip

Roberta was an awesome host, friendly and easy to deal with. House was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2024
I am glad you guys had fun and any time you want to come back to Kawhia, we will be happy to have you staying again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Della B.

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

Beautiful home

We throughly enjoyed they thought of everything to make us feel like we were in our own home thankyou so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
We are happy to hear you enjoyed the house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Peace and tranquility in kawhia

This wee cottage has it all the owner has covered evert event even in the rain we had a great restful time and made the most of it .can't wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2023
I am glad to hear you and your family had a good time! I will be more than happy to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Great place for a family beach getaway

This bach is great for all the family. It had everything we needed. The location is perfect for beach visits and local walks and an easy drive to Waitomo caves. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2023
Thanks very much for staying in our bach and any time you want to come back, we will be happy to have you! I am happy that you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Amazing Host and Stay

An amazing place to stay. Very cozy with everything you need. The host was extremely helpful. Kawhia is a gem of a place. Everyone should experience its Beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

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

Birthday weekend

The Bach, location & weather were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
WE are glad you had a good time in Kawhia!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

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

Relax and refresh

Great place to wind down in front of the fire and cook a nice meal all while being close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
I am glad you had a good time!

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Hosted by Roberta Mattos

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English, Portuguese

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