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Cozy and modern holiday pad

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Back Yard
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen/dining/living
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast
  • Waikanae Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Southward Car Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy and modern holiday pad

Our place is a lovely, tastefully decorated two bedroom holiday home perfect for a romantic weekend away. Featuring open plan living with a modern kitchen/breakfast bar and dining area. The living room is warm and sunny with a pleasant outlook to the back yard and heat pump to keep you warm in the evenings and on cold days (gas fire pictured not currently operational) . The large deck opens out to a flat spacious back yard, great for kids and grown-ups alike. A casual stroll away from the beach and restaurants (400 metres) and 2 minutes from the corner dairy, bakery and fish and chip shop - it's a great place to relax and unwind.

Note: Compulsory cleaning fee $80 per stay.

2 x Mountain bikes available so you can enjoy the fabulous Kapiti Cycle trail.

Special conditions:
Minimum Bookings: Min stay 2 nights. Public Holidays 3 nights (Easter 4) and; School Holidays 3 nights. Tariff is for 4 people. Freeview TV. Electric blankets on all 3 beds. Deck area may be unsuitable for toddlers. Please ask. Smoking allowed outside only. No pets. All damage to be paid for by tenant. Cleaning Fee mandatory.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

janior480
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No 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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waikanae

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Waikanae Beach, a neighbourhood in Waikanae. 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 Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Kapiti Marine Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast

What's nearby

  • Waikanae Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nga Manu Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Southward Car Museum - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Raumati Beach - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salt and Wood Collective - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tuatara Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olde Beach Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunlong Restaurant & Fast Food - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy and modern holiday pad pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy and modern holiday pad?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy and modern holiday pad?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy and modern holiday pad located?

Located in Waikanae Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waikanae Beach and Waimeha Domain. Kapiti Marine Reserve and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great getaway
We enjoyed our stay here. Had everything we needed, in a great location and beautiful fenced off backyard which was handy for toddlers. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our Summer holiday
Great place for our summer holiday. Great house close to the beach within a nice quiet neighbourhood. When the weather didn’t play ball there was plenty to do and explore in and around Waikanae and the greater Wellington area. Was nice to come back to a comfortable house at the end of each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third year in a row
Our two parent two child family enjoys this house and has been for a week three years in a row. Convenient to beach, sunny, nice lawn and lounge for playing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

see_be g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay
Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRA V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The house is very cozy and comfortable and basic. The host was very responsive and helpful. It’s walking/biking distance from the beach and a good restaurant and a Four Square. Right next door is a fantastic bakery. If you don’t travel with linens and towels make sure to pay extra for them. And make sure you get more than one towel each! We expected beach towels and face cloths and hand towels Overall a perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach Near Waikanae Beach, NZ
Our host Janine was very helpful. Being from out of country we needed local information, a few special arrangements etc and Janine was very accommodating and informative. The bach has a well equipped kitchen which given we stayed for over 3 weeks was very much appreciated. Good BBQ, outdoor deck and furniture enabled us to eat outside comfortably. The living room is quite spacious and comfortable. There is sufficient bedding for 4 guests. We would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach break
greatly enjoyed our stay and being so close to the beach !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a small family
We enjoyed this centrally located modernized Bach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Kindly host, Janine. Excellent kitchen and lounge area.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfy house
Nice house with private outdoor/deck area. Enjoyed being close to the bakery!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rohan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our repeat visit
This property works well for us with a couple of smallish children who like the beach and the river. Plenty of room in the garage for locking up bikes and a good yard for a run around in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing at Waikanae
The bach had everything we needed, and the big grassy yard was perfect for my child to run around in. The barbecue was perfect for lunch, and the proximity to Olde Beach bakery was more than we could ask for. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Thank you so much for the wonderful start
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marieka C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely and well located
My partner and I enjoyed spending the weekend in Waikanae Beach at Janine’s place. Olde Beach is a great neighbourhood for morning walks, picking up pastries at the local bakery & trips to the beach. House is warm & well set up with everything you need for a relaxing trip away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family weekend away
Enjoyed our stay,with comfy beds (fyi the 2 single beds are king single size so good for adults) and all the comforts of home. A great location to both beach and bakery. We will be back. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waikanae Batch
We had a lovely time in a great classic kiwi house, close to cafes, coffee a bakery and the beach. Easy to find and a wonderful backyard. Awesome communication from Janine -I misplaced the instructions to get in and we needed help , she answered my call and guided us through the process. It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shontelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME SPOT
Great accommodation we travelled to Porirua for an event getting on and off the motorway was easy, location was awesome, great fish & chip shop as mentioned. Would definitely book again if we needed to travel that way again! Nice stroll to the beach as well. Would definitely suggest to friends & family. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy winter long weekend
The living and kitchen areas of this property have been nicely modernised and it is very warm for a winter stay. The deck and ourdoor area would be nice in summer too I am sure. The property is in a good location for walking to explore the beach and lagoons as well as an amazing bakery a couple of doors down . The hosts are easy to contact and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cosy
This bach delivered on its title and is nicely renovated. We enjoyed the open plan living and the warmth of the heat pump as the weather wasnt the best during our stay. Handy location to take advantage of great Thai food down the road. Dairy, yummy fish and chips and bakery just a stones throw away. A relaxing private retreat, thank you for sharing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and open plan living
Great location next to the bakery for early morning pastries and coffee. Only two blocks walk from the beach, playground and cafes. Kitchen was modern with a open plan kitchen, dining, living area. Great with kids. HUGE lawn, including a trampoline. Comfortable beds. We really enjoyed our stay and would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Matthew A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location in Waikanae Beach
Property is well located and great deck/backyard. Very tired decor, lack of Netflix etc. enabled TV and the 'no towels and bedding' was weak, however it is close to Waikanae Beach, restaurants and bakeries etc. Checking in, instructions etc. all very good. OK overall, with some limitations...
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BYO linen. Difficult for international travellers
Good property. More notice around BYO linen. Otherwise very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Alex M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A visit to Waikanae
Overall we considered this property to be overpriced for the facilities offered. Unfortunately did not check whether it had wifi assumed incorrectly it would have. There was only one tv channel. The bathroom tap pipes had brown water in them and the second bedroom lamp fixtures broken. Location excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

This house is sunny and warm, the beds are comfortable and the kitchen has everything we needed in i
This house is sunny and warm, the beds are comfortable and the kitchen has everything we needed in it:-) The children enjoy playing in the back yard too. Great for tag. The trampoline has a couple of holes in it which weren't there last time. No big deal but young children may not manage this well. Jumpers could cause further damage? Just a potential safety issue.

2/10 Terrible

Eric T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Disappointed
Very disappointed with our stay at this property and would not recommend it to others. There were cockroaches throughout the house, the toilet was dirty, thick dust on window ledges, hairs on the duvets, food crumbs in the cutlery draws and appliance cupboards, and mugs in the cupboard had remains of drinks. It is ridiculous that guests need to take all rubbish away upon departure, and that guests are not able to use the outside rubbish bin. The last night of our stay someone entered the property and removed the outside rubbish bin, whilst we were out, leaving the gate open, which is very concerning behaviour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by janior480

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Family of four, living in Wellington. We purchased this home just before the birth of our daughter, and have spent many fun-filled weekends and Christmas holidays here.

Why they chose this property

We love the compact nature of the place, and the wonderful open and sunny back yard. Weekends spell lie-ins, pain au chocolat and fresh coffee from the bakery, and evenings spent enjoying fish and chips on the beach from the chip shop around the corner. We love that we can walk to the beach, restaurants and park, and our bikes are well used in summer months riding the fantastic coastal trail.

What makes this property unique

Sunny and spacious back yard. Super easy access from motorway. Close to shops, beach, parks, restaurants and gorgeous walks and bike rides.

Languages:

English

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