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Waikawau Retreat. Private home, overlooking the sea, covered deck to entertain.

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Waikawau Retreat. Private home, overlooking the sea, covered deck to entertain.

Relax with the whole family at this secluded and serene spot on the Thames Coast.
Short walk down the driveway to the beach. Large gardens
Stunning views of the Firth and just minutes from the Waikawau Boat ramp.
Large covered deck with outdoor seating. No neighbours, Plenty of parking.

This is a 3 story house. Upstairs is 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Living, kitchen and toilet/ laundry is in the middle. Downstairs is a large bedroom with it's own bathroom.

Where you'll sleep...
Bedroom 1- King bed
Bedroom 2- Double bed
Bedroom 3- Double bed with single bunk above
Bedroom 4- King bed and single bed. (Bottom level)

Property manager

Aliesha Fairbarn

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 13 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Return Key to Keybox. Enter pin 269 to reopen box.
Please throw all linen and towels into Laundry

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs allow outside

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Waikato, Kereta

What's nearby

  • Wilson Bay - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tararu Bay - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Thames Hospital - 31 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Buffalo Beach - 59 min drive - 78.5 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 59 min drive - 78.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 74 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waikawau Retreat. Private home, overlooking the sea, covered deck to entertain. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Waikawau Retreat. Private home, overlooking the sea, covered deck to entertain. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kereta vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Wilson Bay and 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Tararu Bay. Coromandel Historical Museum and Long Bay are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony Y.

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

Awesome place for family

This home is an awesome place as a base. Arrived on Friday and was amazed by the sun set view. Kids loved the outdoor area. Finding skinks.Saturday took kids on a charter boat for fishing, short 30min drive. Younger kids and wives visited local bays.Once again awesome spot.Would recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025