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Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside beach front.

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Aotea Retreat, nestled on the waterfront, offers a serene escape with panoramic views of the harbour. Enjoy kayaking in the harbour or relax on deck while admiring New Zealand's natural beauty.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside beach front.

Aotea is one of New Zealand's best kept secrets.

The Aotea Retreat is a beautiful bach, situated right on the waterfront with panoramic views of the harbour.

Kayak in the harbour, catch fish, go for a long beach walk and admire the stunning West Coast or sit on the deck and admire why New Zealand is such a beautiful country.

Aotea retreat is set up to make your time away a special relaxing holiday full of lovely kiwi holiday memories.

Special conditions:
Please take all rubbish with you and leave the place as you found it.

Price is based on 2 adults, or a family of 2 adults and 3 children under 16yr. $20 extra per adult

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$150 per stay); NOTE: Bed linen and bathroom towels provided. Please bring your own beach towels.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please do not let any dogs into the home.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside Beach Front House
Retreat. Stunning Harbourside Beach Front House
Retreat. Stunning Harbourside Beach Front
Aotea Retreat Stunning Harbou
Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside Beach Front
Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside beach front. Kawhia

About the neighborhood

Map
Kawhia, Aotea

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 19 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kawhia Beach - 30 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Snapper Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sands of Kawhia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Fish Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kawhia Hotel - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside beach front. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside beach front.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside beach front.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside beach front. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Maketu Marae, Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery, and Kawhia Beach. Mt Pirongia and Bridal Veil Falls are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Aotea Retreat. Stunning Harbourside beach front. Reviews

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mhairi M.

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

Aotea Harbour Stay

Great place to stay with lovely views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Much loved family bach in a gorgeous location. Peaceful and secluded with a beautiful beach right there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Tranquil Location

Great spot, classic old school kiwi batch - I forgot my fishing rod, don't forget yours!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen A.

Beautiful spot ! Bach could do with some upgrading ,

Bach itself is really niece , beautiful spot and very functional. My only criticism is : would be nice if shower curtain was not mouldy , shower bar rusty , pillows yellow etc... - just a little upgrading would make it perfect !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

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

Great stay on the west coast

House was exactly what we were after. Great spot. Just needs a bit of a clean not sure if it was vacuumed before we went in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Kiwi Bach

Great location and comfortable kiwi bach. Needs a thorough clean though. Don't mind old but no need to be dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Matt Williams W.

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

Excellent stay

Great place, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bernhardett T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

It was good.

We had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Courtney J.

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

Bach life

Typical little kiwi batch. Beautiful quiet spot and great views from the deck. Toys available for the kids which were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zeke F.

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

Aotea harbour

Great weekend, perfect location for access to the harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn G.

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

Aotea

excellent stay, close to the beach , fishing and relaxing. Excellent communication with property owner
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Danii F.

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

Amazing property and communication but dirty

Loved the property. The views are gorgeous and it’s remote without travelling too far. Amazing communication from the owner and she was very flexible. Can’t give it five stars on account of how dirty it was though. Grime and dirt and I am unclear what we paid a cleaning fee for. The kids and us also had bites despite not seeing a single mosquito or sanfly so are suspecting the place has fleas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casie D.

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

Relaxing weekend

Perfect location! Communication so easy, early check in and extra people added last minute with no trouble. Your typical kiwi Bach! Right on the beach, safe for kids and heaps of room for everyone! We had the best weekend relaxing with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Shelley T.

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

Chu papi Monanyo Yare Yare Daze

Yamate Kudasai Onii Chan 69
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jesse W.

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

Nice Area and off the grid. Just what we needed for a few days reset!!

Property is exactly old school kiwi Bach. Nice with the fire and awesome to reconnect with kids playing games and going for walks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

dave M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

great location wonderful views

wondered if we had been forgotten about. compendium with information on how to turn hot water on was missing along with local information. beds not made. previous occupiers used linen left outside
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

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

Beautiful ocean view, wonderful family home on beach front property.

We had a wonderful weekend staying in this spacious family home. Just a short walk to the nearby beaches and playground. Home equipt with everything you need for a relaxing weekend away. Hosts were fantastic to deal with and the neighbours were friendly and helpfull too. Safe community, quiet area, great for the kids to explore with facinating fossils all through the rocks near the beach. Ideal place to bring the kids for a play on the beach, explore on the supplied kayaks or jump in the shallow tidal pools. Or just sit back and relax on the huge deck with a glass of bubbly and enjoy the view of the ocean, mountain and wind farm in the distance. A short drive to Kawhia to play on the playground, fish off the wharf, get fish and chips or soak in hot pools dug in the sand at hot water beach. Over all a great place to go and would highly reccomended to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Robyn V.

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

Time travel back to the 80's

If you want to find a bit of old NZ with the typical 70-80's Kiwi bach with the basics then this is the place. We loved it right down to the poached eggs steamer which I remembered from growing up! Pity the weather wasn't so great but still enjoyed walks in the rain! Stunning scenery from the deck and dining room and lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jade H.

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

Easter weekend getaway

We had an awesome stay here,the views were amazing,there was plenty of room for the kids 2 run around and lots of parking for the boat,wud love to come back at some stage 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Beautiful spot with great views and everything we wanted

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Enjoyed our time here

We found everything as stated ... it was clean & tidy, large lounge & kitchen to enjoy the spectacular water views, lovely deck with all the gear needed to enjoy a bbq. A no hassle visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn G.

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

Aotea

Property is tidy and well positioned on the waterfront. Well set up for couples or family groups. Aotea is a beautiful location and locals are very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Totally enjoyed our stay , thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Six days at Aotea Harbour - bliss!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Waterfront, scenic outlook, 2 minute walk to sandy swimming beach, quiet, nice neighbours and community, warm, sunny, huge deck, undercover washing line, no issues with appliances and utilities, and all the things you need in a holiday house. I thought I was onto a winner when I booked, I was proven right. Thanks for letting us share this piece of paradise. I may be back. WRT other reviews - treat some that have been negative with a grain of salt. This is a holiday house/Bach - it’s not your recently renovated Glenn Eden villa.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Elaine Y.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but tired property

Great views of Aotea Harbour from this location. Kids loved the peach tree which was filled of ripe peaches - thanks! However, Property needs some attention - the top oven is broken, rooms are dusty especially under the beds, no soap or dishwashing liquid was provided and the light starter for the BBQ was not working. Will make a good holiday home for a family once these are addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Amelia F.

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

Simple and sunny

A lovely week away in Aotea. House was simple, neat and uncluttered. Bonus were the ripe peaches and apricots ready to be picked, new playground 150m down the walkway and horses in the pine forest. We loved exploring the harbour with the kids (aged 2-6) who enjoyed swimming in the warm pools at low tide and floating down the tides from the steps on their body boards. Boating in the harbour was easy and safe and the Kahawai were great, no Snapper around when we fished, according to the locals. A great Bach getaway and a quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021