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Wharemauku Retreat Raumati

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View from deck
View from Master Bedroom
Kitchen 1
Living Room
bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Raumati Beach, Wellington
  • Raumati Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Paraparaumu Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Waikanae Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom with seaviews

1 Queen Bed

Single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Sleepout

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Wharemauku Retreat Raumati

Absolute beachfront, this is a classic sunny beach bach with most mod cons and all the essentials, yet it retains the relaxing character of days gone by. This bach is situated in the very best part of Raumati Beach, accessed by an easy 2 minute walk from your car park. The trade off for your short walk is an unsurpassed level of privacy with generous deck areas providing sheltered sunbathing opportunities even on a windy day. Nothing to carry in but food, drink and clothing as everything else is there in abundance. Located on popular Wharemauku Road only a minute from Raumati Beach township with its cafes, restaurants, great shops, children's park and Marine Garden.
It also has a separate outside bedroom with bunks on the back deck. Whilst this means there is ample space for 2 adults and 3 children, we don't recommend the bach for a 4 adult stay.
If you are looking for a 5-star stay in Raumati, this bach is not for you. However if you are looking for the traditional Kiwi beachfront bach experience, then the Wharemauku Retreat is highly recommended.

Facilities T.V., Free Wifi, Mini Oven, Hobs, Stereo, Microwave, Fridge, Bath tub, Shower (good pressure) Light dimmers, Ceiling fan (b'room) Heaters (everywhere) BBQ, Washing machine/Dryer, Dishwasher, Mobile Coverage

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

LisaM7

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Paraparaumu

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Raumati Beach, a neighbourhood in Paraparaumu. 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 Queen Elizabeth Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Raumati Beach, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Raumati Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Putangirua Pinnacles - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Southward Car Museum - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 11 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 30 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Lagoon Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tuatara Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger Wisconsin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunlong Restaurant & Fast Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Summer Breeze Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wharemauku Retreat Raumati pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wharemauku Retreat Raumati?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wharemauku Retreat Raumati?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wharemauku Retreat Raumati located?

Nestled on the beach, this Raumati Beach holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu Beach and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club. Kena Kena Park and Te Atiawa Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 133 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

fiona m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calming
Was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!!
Wonderful stay. Magical place. We loved it, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot on the planet.
With a outdoor view is the Southern end of Kapiti Island, this place is the spot to stay!! We loved all the gardens around us and the beautiful view and access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter break
Just perfect for a short break away. Beach a short stroll away and great for long morning and evening walks. View from the deck in the evenings wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot
Nice and private and very close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break listening to the waves crashing
This is the third time we have stayed at this cozy bach. It is the perfect weekend getaway within touching distance of the beach, which can be spied from the main bedroom and deck. The weather was great - the icing on the cake. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna R., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Another amazing stay at this lovely bach! We really love the location and being able to walk to both Raumati and Paraparaumu.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Holiday
Loved our stay at this cute wee Batch. The view of the Beach and Kapiti Island was stunning. Right on the beach didn't want to leave Thanks so much we would live to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

amber r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome beach stay
Love the location . My oldest boy slept in the sleep out. New beds. Extremely comfortable. Love the view. Our 4th stay. Will be back Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach bach
Great little kiwi Bach, pitty it rained the whole time we were there but we loved the house and location. To get to the Bach was a fun little adventure for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Louise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach stay for two adults
Swimming on the hot days and stayed in on the wet days. Had everything we needed. Easy communication. 1km walk either way on the beach to cafes/restaurants so that was really nice. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warner T., Taihape

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whakamauku
A secluded gem that needs to be discovered
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good little getaway for young families
Nice little Bach for young families. Description of room configuration could be clearer in terms of 2 bunks separated from the house but we made do (had 2 young kids that we couldn’t quite put outside for the night!). Cute beachfront property quite private and quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jo a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wee Gem
Excellent Kiwi bach. Its been recently done up, with all new appliances inside. The short walk from the car space is what makes the place, private, with an unobstructed view of the beach and island. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Wharemakau
Such a lovely spot. We just needed a bit more information about the 'trek' into the property and the steps up to the house. (We had an 87 year old with us and while she is fantastic, I was worried about the slippery steps, the steepness, and no hand rail.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Bec B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matariki Seaside Retreat
Easy walk in. Very close to the sea. Lovely to sleep with the sound of the waves. Lovely decks to enjoy the views. Well equipped. Choose to make the lounge the third bedroom to stay warm. Fortunately packed an eye mask to block the flashing wifi. Unsure about the safety of the fireplace so used the heat pump. Not needed but no DVDs visible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C., Wellington, NZ

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely & private bach close to Wellington
The bach is very private and offers a lovely view out onto the sea. Views of the neighbours are blocked out by bush/trees including 4 large Norfolk pines on the right hand side. It was a great place to stay for 3 nights with good walks in both directions down the beach. Would stay again. There’s a mini-oven and microwave but no full sized oven, so cooking pizzas or a roast is out of the question. We used the gas bbq for most meals. There’s a partially covered deck at the front and to one side and the bbq worked well - but we couldn’t get it to light when there was strong wind. Access is via a U shaped track that goes down towards the beach then across and then up a wooden boardwalk. There were lights on the boardwalk but we couldn’t get them to turn on, so (as the owner recommends) take a torch if you’re going to be coming/going in the dark. Only criticism was re cleaning - it would be good to have a list on site as to what the owners expect as I suspect some people miss the bit about guests needing to clean. The previous occupants to us hadn’t vacuumed - there was bits of pie pastry all over the floor/bench/bedroom and their dirty sheets/towels were still on the beds. They’d left to the bbq dirty and mini-oven covered in fat too. Was a bit annoying having to clean up their mess then ours as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarina t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise island
Had a very peaceful stay enjoyed by all
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hanna R., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Another fantastic stay in this beautiful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good view and secluded
Good view and secluded
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anja M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cosy beach hideaway
This is a great place to stay with family. Right at the beach with awesome views and a great outdoor space for a chilled BBQ. Nice, cosy bach with an extra sleepout (though this is probably more suitable in warmer weather). Has all what you need and we found the access to the bach is very manageable (as described in listing). Excellent communication by property manager. Would stay again. Thanks again for your support.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belynda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
The house was awesome and had everything we needed. A bit tricky to get to but this is made clear in the listing and were pleasantly surprised at how well it was communicated in the arrival information. Access to the beach is fantastic and took full advantage with some evening walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aka-natasha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spot
Highly recommended this private spot. My family loved the cosy vibes with the view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little piece of Paradise
Comfortable, everything you need, right next to the beach. Great owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway from city life
What a magical place! Our little family had a wonderful stay with stunning views, beach fun and good sleep. The bach was tidy, warm and had everything that we needed for our stay. At low tide it is a nice walk along the beach to playgrounds, cafes, shops etc. The owners were friendly and easy to get in touch with. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by LisaM7

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